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Zachary Smith of Around the 412 and Alan Saunders of Steelers Now bring you their takes on the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, reports and rumors every weekday afternoon.

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    Looking Ahead to Training Camp | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 46:49


    Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Steelers Now reporter Brendan Howe fills in for Smitty. The guys turned the page from spring football to take a look at what they're looking forward to when it comes to training camp, the next item on the team's calendar. They also had some fun with the World Cup. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Check out the show on our YouTube page, or find it on Megaphone or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could Steelers Use Franchise Tag on JPJ? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 9:56


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the idea that the Steelers could use a franchise tag on cornerback Joey Porter Jr. if contract talks between he and the team do not progress. Porter is set to enter the final season of his rookie contract, with general manager Omar Khan already having extended two of Porter's draft-mates, the star cornerback is likely near the top of the list for a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What We Learned at OTAs | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 50:03


    Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Noah Strackbein of All Steelers Talk and Sports Illustrated fills in for Smitty. The guys discussed the last practice of OTAs and what we've learned about the 2026 Steelers over the four weeks of spring ball. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Darnell Washington's Role in Offense? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 44:34


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Locked On Steelers fills in for Smitty. The guys discussed the role for Darnell Washington in Mike McCarthy's offense after his big contract extension, the future of Acrisure Stadium, Baker Mayfield and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers QB-Focused in 2027 Draft Again? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 9:43


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers plans for scouting the 2027 NFL Draft, which will be finalized next month. This time last year, it was clear that general manager Omar Khan was going to direct his staff toward prioritizing the quarterback position in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's not quite as clear this time around, but if the Steelers aren't looking hard at quarterbacks, what will they be seeking in the first round next April? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Young Stars Leading the Way? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 46:39


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how the rookie class has looked during OTAs and minicamp, how the young nucleus will be the driving force in telling the story of the future success of the team, the team bringing in another punter to potentially add some competition and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Which Young Players Will Impress? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 9:59


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the start of the final week of OTAs, were the battle lines will begin to be drawn when it comes to the final spots on the team's 53-man roster. While no spots will be decided until the pads come on at training camp, the rookie-heavy final week of spring practice will got a long way to determining who the battles will involve. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gaining Ground on AFC North Rivals? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 48:38


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how media access works and how the limitations and rules work. We also discuss why Drew Allar has yet to sign his rookie deal. How unique the 2023 draft class is in regard to players from the class earning second contracts from the team and how improved the team is from last year, compared to the rest of the division and hierarchy. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2027 NFL Draft Bombshell | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 8:04


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's a judge in Texas reinstating eligibility for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for the 2026 college football season, despite him admitting to gambling on games his team, then Indiana, played in. Sorsby will now not enter the supplemental draft, and will instead be part of the quarterback-laden 2027 NFL Draft class, unless the NCAA quickly wins an appeal. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Minicamp Winners & Losers | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 52:50


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Brendan Howe joins us to discuss if we are buying what the Steelers are selling in regard to Alex Highsmith, the biggest winners and losers from the coaching staff changes, how things are going at this portion of the calendar for Dylan Cook and Kaleb Johnson, the Bears move to Indiana and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Steelers on Right Path with Contract Extensions? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 9:05


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's whether or not the Steelers are on the right path or the wrong path when it comes to making all kinds of contract extensions this season. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Omar's Latest Moves | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 48:53


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team giving Darnell Washington a four-year $42 million extension, with $21 million of that guaranteed. What does it mean for the offense moving forward? We then discuss the team adding TE Robert Tonyan and LB Jamin Davis on one-year contracts to compete at training camp. Could either make the roster? Former Steelers QB Russell Wilson retired, and we discuss his impact on the team and city, after just one season here. Is TJ Watt being underrated at this point? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Darnell Washington Gets PAID | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 10:30


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the new contract Steelers general manager Omar Khan handed out to tight end Darnell Washington on Wednesday, making the big man the 12th-highest-paid tight end in the NFL, despite being primarily a blocker.  Good move? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Minicamp Wrap-Up | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 53:31


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we wrap up the team's minicamp. What do we make of TJ Watt saying his stubbornness is the reason we haven't seen him rush much other than over the RT? Alex Highsmith was absent with an illness per the team, after several questions were raised about him not being in attendance. Could Keeanu Benton be the next guy in line for an extension? What do we make of the pressure vs sack conversation? What about impact plays as a whole? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fallout from the Nick Herbig Deal | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 14:16


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League.Today, it's the new contract handed out to edge rusher Nick Herbig, what it means for fellow outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt, and whether that means a trade is now inevitable.Alan breaks it down:#steelers #herewego #nfl CONNECT WITH STEELERS NOW: Steelers Now: https://steelersnow.com SN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghsteelersnow SN on FB: https://facebook.com/steelersnow SN on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pghsteelersnow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nick Herbig Contract News Reaction | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 53:31


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers giving EDGE rusher Nick Herbig a four-year $100M contract extension. What does this mean, if anything for the futures of TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith? How will the team use Nick Herbig in 2026 that could be different from his role up to this point? Does there have to be an odd man out this season? We also discuss the team signing Darnell Savage, what went down at mandatory minicamp and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What to Watch For at Minicamp | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 11:11


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp for 2026, and big questions like will Joey Porter Jr. and Nick Herbig report, will they practice if they report, and how will Jalen Ramsey fit into the defense will be answered this week. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Myles Garrett Trade Reaction, Steelers Impact? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 56:44


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Cleveland Browns trading star EDGE rusher Myles Garrett to the LA Rams for Jared Verse, a first-round pick, a second-round pick and a third-round pick. What are the impacts on the Steelers by this, and should we have remorse about not moving TJ Watt? We then discuss the deal that sent AJ Brown to the New England Patriots and how it impacts the AFC. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Positional Battle Lines Forming? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 50:10


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what battles we are seeing take shape. From Mason Rudolph and Will Howard battling for QB2 to Roman Wilson trying to hold off Germie Bernard to two open spots on the right side of the offensive line, how will these play out? We then discuss the team dismissing Derius Swinton II from the coaching staff, the changes to cutdown day and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roles for Running Backs Revealed? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 55:19


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan learned at OTAs. Jaylen Warren cut some weight. Were plans within the RB workload revealed by that? How do we see things playing out up and down the depth chart within that group? How big is the addition of Sebastian Joseph Day for Yahya Black and Keannu Benton? Why is there such a break in QB development these days from level to level? is the future coach of the team currently on the staff? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Explaining Mike McCarthy's QB School Plan | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 14:06


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's Mike McCarthy's quarterback school, what it means and what it doesn't mean for the team's development of young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What We Learned from Coaches at OTAs | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 56:08


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan learned when speaking to a lot of the coaches for the first time. What did Domato Peko have to say about being on the other side of the Steelers-Bengals rivalry? What did Tom Arth have to say about Will Howard? How excited are Joe Whitt Jr. and Jason Simmons to work with Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey? What did Adam Henry have to say about Aaron Rodgers' role in coaching WRs? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Steelers Consider Freiermuth Trade? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 57:57


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Dean Lowry being brought back into the fold, the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby, if the Steelers should consider moving forward with Darnell Washington and in the process trading Pat Freiermuth and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Steelers Just a QB Away? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 15:28


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the idea of whether the Steelers are just a quarterback away from being a future Super Bowl contender. Aaron Rodgers is here for the 2026 season, but has announced it will be his last. Is his replacement the only piece the Steelers need to solidify themselves as contenders for the future? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How will Patrick Graham Change Defense? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 48:31


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Alan's trip to the Naval Academy graduation and the experience. We then dive into what the defense will look like under Patrick Graham, the issues with mobile quarterbacks, what will be different from a secondary perspective and much more. How does Roman Wilson fit into a much more crowded wide receiver room? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Eli Heidenreich Graduates from Naval Academy | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 14:54


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's graduation day for the midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy, including Steelers running back and Mt. Lebanon native Eli Heidenreich, who is graduating and being commissioned in the Marine Corps Reserve. Alex Tecza, who was Heidenreich's teammate at Mt. Lebanon and Navy and also had a tryout with the Steelers at rookie minicamp. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pass-Heavy Offense Shaping OL? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 55:05


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the changes made to training camp practices, if Broderick Jones could kick inside to guard, if the OL alignment is different due to the pass-happy nature of what Mike McCarthy wants to do offensively and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aaron Rodgers' Farewell Tour | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:03


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the news that Aaron Rodgers will be retiring at the end of the 2026 season, setting a potential farewell tour that is very uncommon around the NFL. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One Last Ride for Rodgers? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 52:09


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Aaron Rodgers saying this would be his last season, Aaron mentoring Will Howard and Drew Allar, what Mike McCarthy said in regard to Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick on the left side and what else happened on Day 2 of OTAs. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is NFL Taking International Schedule Too Far? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 14:42


    lcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the news that the NFL has not only increased the number of international games for the 2027 season, but also eliminated teams' availability to protect certain games, meaning that divisions could potentially be decided by unbalanced schedules. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Different Will Steelers Be Under McCarthy? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 54:15


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what to take away from Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham and Danny Crossman's availabilities. What did Alan take away from what they had to say. Is there anything that stands out in regard to how things will go under a new regime? How different will the team operate under McCarthy? How different do we view their ceiling and floor as a team? What do we make of an expanded international slate beginning in 2027? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Troy Fautanu Tells It Like It Is | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 15:31


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the comments made by Steelers tackle Troy Fautanu, who said the doesn't believe in the concept of having a natural position, and isn't sweating at all the idea of moving from right tackle to left tackle for his second season as an NFL starter. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First OTA, Rodgers Reaction | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 51:49


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what to take away from the first day of OTAs. What does and doesn't matter as the Steelers get the voluntary work underway. The offensive line alignment will be something to keep an eye on as Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick started on the left side and Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook were on the right side of Zach Frazier in the middle. Aaron Rodgers was of course in attendance following his signing with the Steelers over the weekend. Should we make anything of Will Howard being in front of Mason Rudolph in the QB pecking order? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What to Watch for at OTAs | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 14:17


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the start of the team's Organized Team Activities, better known as OTAs, with the first of 10 optional full-squad practices taking place at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Monday, May 18. The practices are non-contact, and optional, but with Aaron Rodgers in town and recently signed, the Steelers could see most of their veterans on the field together for the first time in the 2026 season on Monday. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Too Much International Flavor? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 43:48


    Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what we know about what Aaron Rodgers was actually doing in Pittsburgh, if we are going overboard with the international games in the NFL, if Mike McCarthy will change his offense to be more accommodating for a player like Darnell Washington, the best path to a QB and what players could be traded? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Schedule Leak Latest | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 49:43


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the 2026 schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers. From opening at home vs the Atlanta Falcons to closing out against the Baltimore Ravens yet again, what do we make of it? The team currently is slated to have 7 primetime/standalone games, including a Black Friday matchup against the Denver Broncos. We also discuss what is the best-case scenario with the tackle room, assuming health for Broderick Jones. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers a Prime-Time Hit without Rodgers? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 7:57


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the 2026 NFL Schedule, which once again features the Steelers prominently, with four standalone games so far in the nine already reported. Some speculated that without Aaron Rodgers under contract, the Steelers would not be the same draw that they usually are, but that does not appear to be the case. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Secondary Shake-Up | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 49:00


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we the team signing safety Makari Page to the team a day after releasing cornerback Cory Trice with a failed physical. What do we make of this addition, and does it have any impact on the Darnell Savage stuff? We then dive more into the Steelers' trip to Paris to take on the Saints, what we make of the schedule as we have it now, the idea of extending Darnell Washington and if the team will continue to be as pass happy as Mike McCarthy teams have been in historically. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Headed to Paris | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 8:37


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the scheduling of the Steelers to face the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France -- just one year after the team made its second-ever international stop in Dublin, Ireland. Why Paris, why the Saints, and how will this trip go? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Watt be Elite Again Under Graham? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 43:55


    Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the alignment of the offensive line, the reaction to clips of Drew Allar from rookie camp, who we'd put together as a three-man pass rushing group, how the fanbase would respond to being well below .500 and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Chris Boswell Extension & Rookie Camp Roundup | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 44:03


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we the team signing kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension, signing Greg Crippen following rookie camp and what Alan's main takeaways coming out of rookie camp were. It's a hard setting to evaluate, but what if anything stood out? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    R-E-L-A-X About Drew Allar | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:47


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the reaction to the performance of Penn State rookie quarterback Drew Allar at the team's rookie minicamp, with the internet breaking down his performance in excruciating detail. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Reaction to Rodgers, Refs & Rookie Camp | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 50:48


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Aaron Rodgers and what Omar did or didn't say in regard to the QB being in Pittsburgh and meeting with the team. We also discuss what is going on at rookie camp in regard to Drew Allar being the only QB, if there is anybody that can emerge from the tryout and undrafted group to make a splash and much more. We also discuss the rookie jersey numbers, the NFL schedule release and the seats from Acrisure stadium being up for sale. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rookie Camp Tryouts Revealed | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 12:14


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the team's rookie minicamp tryouts, which were announced on Friday. Twelve tryouts are coming to UPMC Rooney Sports Complex hoping to earn a job, three veterans and nine rookies, with four slots open on the team's 90-man offseason roster. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Scoop on Robert Spears-Jennings, Rodgers Return Latest | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 51:22


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Parker Thune joins to discuss what the team is getting in Robert Spears-Jennings. What attracted the Steelers to the person and player and how does he see him fitting in at the next level. Can he be somebody that contributes beyond special teams? We then discuss the latest surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the fan perception of him returning. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Major Aaron Rodgers Update | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 8:41


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the news that Aaron Rodgers is coming to Pittsburgh this week, with the intention of signing a new deal with the team. Rodgers has not yet made it official, and there may be details that need to be worked out, but again, all indications are that Rodgers will be the team's quarterback in 2026. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Scoop on Riley Nowakowski | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 54:59


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins us to discuss Riley Nowakowski and what he brings to the table. What kind of player and person did the Steelers draft in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft? We then discuss the Steelers not being part of the international games and if there is an NFL comp for Drew Allar, taking everything into the equation. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Schedule Release Delayed? | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 8:40


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, Alan discusses the potential of the NFL schedule release being delayed by at least a week and why that may be the case. A date that has become something football fans very much look forward to, in order to start planning their yearly trips, looks to be getting pushed back. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steelers Afternoon Drive: Inside Scoop on Gennings Dunker & Kaden Wetjen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 50:37


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Tom Kakert of Hawkeye Report on On3 joins the show to discuss Gennings Dunker & Kaden Wetjen. What are the Steelers getting in these two players both on and off the field and how will they fit in? We then discuss the probability of Drew Allar or Will Howard ever becoming a starting QB at the NFL level. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3rd Round History Unkind for Drew Allar | Steelers Morning Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 14:20


    Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's Alan's article about Drew Allar, the history of third-round quarterbacks in the NFL, and how they're both at the same time, much more likely to succeed than sixth-round picks like Will Howard, but also still huge long shots. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Frustration Growing with Aaron Rodgers? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 54:45


    Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing Jaheim Bell back into the fold, the idea the Steelers changed their offseason schedule around in any way to go along with an Aaron Rodgers timeline, if there's a growing sense of frustration with Aaron Rodgers, how NIL deals work if a player comes out in the NFL Draft and potential earnings for Troy Fautanu with a position switch. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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