Podcast appearances and mentions of art rooney ii

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo ponder coach Mike Tomlin's future with Aaron Rodgers now in the fold at QB. Does he have the institutional support from owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan to coach past this season, regardless of what happens with Rodgers? Or could follow names like Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers and Robert Salah of the New York Jets in being fired for to reach expectations with the future Hall of Fame QB at the helm? Later, the guys analyze the team's situation at receiver following minicamp. Are Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III showing signs that they can be productive behind DK Metcalf on the depth chart? Or should the team still consider signing veterans like Keenan Allen, Gabe Davis and/or Amari Cooper? Then in the third segment, Chris and Ray explain how special teams coach Danny Smith is approaching the NFL's ever-changing kickoff rules.

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw thinks this is embarrassing what is going on between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. He thinks Rodgers should go back to California and chew on bark. Every presumed starting quarterback in football is at team OTAs, except Rodgers. Why is Art Rooney II continuing to wait on Rodgers?

May 23, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 137 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and that includes the team signing rookie DT Derrick Harmon, the team's first round draft selection this year, to his rookie contract. Alex and I discuss the Steelers signing G Nick Broeker this week and the signing bonuses the team gave to their 10 undrafted free agents as well. Steelers president Art Rooney II recently made a small comment about the team waiting a little longer to get a decision from veteran free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, so we make sure to parse that. We also discuss a little quote from Rodgers during a recent long interview he had with Joe Rogan. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away a few days ago so we pay our respects to him during this show. The Tush Push is now staying around for at least one more season, so Alex and I discuss that news and the league's recent vote on possibly banning it. We discuss how that play impacts the Steelers moving forward into 2025 and if they should practice it and utilize it more. With Harmon now signed, I pass along a Steelers 2025 salary update and what it might mean for the team moving forward into the offseason. Alex and I also have an extraordinarily long discussion about where the Steelers now sit currently from a cash spending perspective for 2025. We talk about how the team should be expected to spend around $40 million more in cash this offseason and why. Alex and I also talk about how the Steelers have drafted as of late and the impact that has on their cash spending for this three-year phase, which ends in 2026. This 117-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(01:09) Roger Goodell: “I do see 16 regular season games, and I do think that will happen in the very near future. Within 5 years probably.”(17:12)  Titans sign #1 overall pick Cam Ward to rookie deal(23:37) Steelers owner Art Rooney II on being willing to wait for Aaron Rodgers: “A little while longer.”(33:45) Report: White House “pressing pause” on College Sports Commission(37:16) College Football Playoff will adopt straight seeding for playoffs (41:09) Saquon Barkley on 2024 Eagles: "I firmly believe when you look at our team that we had last year, I think we're a top-five team of all time.”(44:40) PFT Live Draft: Best Teams of All-Time 

Art Rooney II says the Steelers will keep waiting on Rodgers. Are you losing respect for Steelers? I Why is Aaron Rodgers delaying? I Angel Reese's offensive development.

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 leadership of president Art Rooney II. Rooney is a behind-the-scenes presence for the most part, letting general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin do most to the talking for the team, but he's still an integral part of the team's decision-making process. So what kind of leader is Rooney for the Steelers organization? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny thought Art Rooney II would be in the "content to compete" category of Mike Jones' article in The Athletic. Joe's wife gets frustrated when Ke'Bryan Hayes comes to the plate. Did Starkey cost Harry Callas a spot in Green Tree council? The Quiz Show.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Donny thought Art Rooney II would be in the "content to compete" category of Mike Jones' article in The Athletic. Joe's wife gets frustrated when Ke'Bryan Hayes comes to the plate. The Quiz Show. Booger McFarland thinks Steelers veterans like Cam Heyward should hold out and not play if Mason Rudolph is the starting quarterback!

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: We hear and react to the caller who told us he saw Aaron Rodgers walking out of a hotel in the Strip. Ray Fittipaldo thinks that Mike Tomlin (Lucy) may pull the ball away from Mason Rudolph (Charlie Brown) if Aaron Rodgers gets here. Where do the Steelers and Art Rooney II slot in The Athletic's rankings of owners willing to do what it takes to win?

Where do the Steelers and Art Rooney slot in owners willing to do what it takes to win? Mike Jones of The Athletic has the Steelers stuck in struggle mode with the Falcons, Browns, Cowboys, Giants, Jets, and Titans. Ben Cherington quickly shut down any talk that the Pirates will trade Paul Skenes now.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Steelers owner Art Rooney II saying he's willing to wait a "little while longer" on Aaron Rodgers at QB following the NFL owners meetings? Did Rodgers add any context to his delay in making a decision in his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast? And what is a reasonable timeline for signing with OTAs and minicamp fast approaching? And Mason Rudolph and Will Howard poised to get top reps? Paul tackles those questions and looks ahead to the Pirates' four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Art Rooney II says a ‘little bit longer' for Aaron Rodgers. We don't think he has any clue when Rodgers is showing up or signing that contract. Are the Steelers prepared for everything that comes along with Rodgers? Is it continuing to make them look desperate? If Rodgers doesn't show up, does it make them look dumber than if he does and they stink? Some BIG college football news – the college football playoff will now give a bye to the 4 best teams, regardless of conference. What does that mean for Penn State? There was also a ranking of college football coaches. Where did James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi and Rich Rodriguez land? KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. For Bob calling us late, Poni punished him by doing a special edition of Power Rankings. The list was ‘people, dead or alive, Bob would want to have dinner with.'

Art Rooney II says a ‘little bit longer' for Aaron Rodgers. We don't think he has any clue when Rodgers is showing up or signing that contract. Are the Steelers prepared for everything that comes along with Rodgers? Is it continuing to make them look desperate? If Rodgers doesn't show up, does it make them look dumber than if he does and they stink?

May 15, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 134 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Thursday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into recapping the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 season schedule that was made official on Wednesday night. We go over the team's preseason schedule and then follow that up with a deep dive of their regular season schedule by game. Alex and I go over the early string of quarterbacks the Steelers will face in their first five games and the defensive mindedness of each of those first five opponents as well. The Steelers will close their 2025 regular season with a tough stretch of six games, so we compare that final gauntlet to the one the team had in 2024. Steelers team president Art Rooney II commented on the team's schedule after it was released on Wednesday, so we recap what all he had to say concerning that topic. We also discuss Rooney saying the team will have a new throwback jersey in 2025 in addition to a new helmet for at least one game. After wrapping up some concluding thoughts on the Steelers' 2025 schedule, we talk briefly about what the team's travel schedule to Ireland in Week Four might look like. We also go over some early odds and spreads related to the Steelers 2025 schedule in this show. We also go over a few schedule reaction videos from around the NFL. Alex and I recap some news from the AFC North that we have yet to cover. We also discuss if we think that Jon Gruden will return to the NFL as a head coach in 2026. At the end of this show, Alex and I have a nice debate concerning Steelers QB Will Howard and where he should be considered a lock to make the 53-man roster later this summer. This 86-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on this hour to address the latest sports news with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson. May 5, 2025, 9:00 Hour

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Where does Mark zero-out on Mike Tomlin entering his 19th season? Mark applauded the Steelers a bit for ‘rebuilding' seasons still netting them 8 to 9 wins per season. Mark thinks the next couple of years have to lead to ‘significant' runs. Mark thinks Art Rooney is a future HOFer and would be the deciding factor in ending things with Tomlin down the road, not Tomlin making the choice himself. Mark said Rooney has been a major factor in pushing the Steelers to a more digital age. Chris and Mark talked about some of the lack of on-field evolution from Tomlin and the Steelers in recent years. More w/ Mark – Mark defended his stance on why he thinks Art Rooney II will eventually be a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The draft became the discussion point and what the Steelers did following the Derrick Harmon selection. How much different will Kaleb Johnson be in the backfield opposed to Najee Harris? Mark mentioned something Arthur Smith said about Najee last week. Chris asked Mark about the Steelers going with an edge rusher in Jack Sawyer in the 4th round. Was Shedeur Sanders on the Steelers draft board, or was he on it at all? Mark wants people to slow the roll with Will Howard becoming a star. At pick 185, it's fine if Howard is a long-term backup that doesn't get a ton of snaps during the offseason. More w/ Mark – Power Rankings.

Joe and Austin both had riveting nights of TV viewing last night. Joe Joe applauds Kyle Dubas for moving on from Mike Sullivan. He thinks it was Dubas' move, not Fenway Sports Group, to move on from Sullivan. Why is Art Rooney II so afraid to move off Mike Tomlin after the Baltimore game?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Joe applauds Kyle Dubas for moving on from Mike Sullivan. He thinks it was Dubas' move, not Fenway Sports Group, to move on from Sullivan. Why is Art Rooney II so afraid to move off Mike Tomlin after the Baltimore game? The Pirates had a play similar to their past mistakes on the bases.

April 26, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 126 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Saturday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night. We go over what Johnson brings to the Steelers, his pros and cons entering the NFL, things we plan to deep dive more with him and much more. We also discuss what Steelers OC Arthur Smith had to say about Johnson. We make sure to hit on some key analytics for Johnson coming out of college, his value where he was drafted, and much more related to the team's newest running back. We make sure to address the Steelers passing on Shedeur Sanders on Thursday night and the Colorado QB ultimately dropping out of the first round. With the three rounds now over, Alex and I look ahead to the third day of the 2025 NFL Draft and potential targets for the Steelers, who still have four remaining selections scheduled. We go over positional needs at this point and more. We make sure to address the Steelers passing on Shedeur Sanders again on Friday night and the Colorado QB ultimately dropping out of the first three rounds. Steelers team president Art Rooney II talked a little about the status of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers on Friday, so we pass along that little tidbit late in this show. This 52-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aditi said on CBS Sports Network before the draft that Mike Tomlin likes Shedeur Sanders, but it wouldn't be that surprising to see Art Rooney II step in and take a DT. Derrick Harmon's mom is on life support and in the hospital and he said what his mom means to me and that he was going to tell her that he was drafted that night. A really special moment.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Joe wanted the Steelers to draft Jaxson Dart and thinks the Giants got a good player at 25. Aditi said on CBS Sports Network before the draft that Mike Tomlin likes Shedeur Sanders, but it wouldn't be that surprising to see Art Rooney II step in and take a DT. Derrick Harmon's mom is on life support and in the hospital and he said what his mom means to me and that he was going to tell her that he was drafted that night.

The Penguins season came to an end with a victory over the Washington Capitals. What did Art Rooney II hear that convinced him Rodgers is likely go to the Steelers? Rodgers said he doesn't want to hold any team hostage. Austin compares the Aaron Rodgers situation to Brandon Aiyuk.

April 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,491 on this Thursday afternoon, Josh Carney credits Steelers owner Art Rooney II for saying what needed to be said about the Aaron Rodgers saga. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:38) Simms 2025 Draft RB Rankings(14:45) Scale of 1-to-10: RB-Needy Teams(32:45) Falcons will listen to trade offers but have made no promises to Kirk Cousins(34:10) Art Rooney II on Aaron Rodgers: Didn't expect it to take so long, but signs are positive(35:10) Rams HC Sean McVay joins the show 

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey react to the week in Pittsburgh sports news. What should we make of comments from Steelers owner Art Rooney II, coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan about their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers? Is it wise for the Steelers to look toward the 2026 NFL draft for their QB of the future, given the many compensatory picks they'll have at their disposal to try to trade up? Are options beyond Arch Manning compelling? Or are Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava, LaNorris Sellers and Garrett Nussmeier similar to this year's crop, which includes names like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Will Howard? Are Jeff Capel and Pitt basketball in trouble after Jaland Lowe and Jorge and Guillermo Diaz-Graham entered the transfer portal? Or can they draw hope from quick and major turnarounds from Final Four programs like Auburn and Houston? How closely should we be watching new Penguins faces including Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty? And in the third segment, airing on the Post-Gazette's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo offers thoughts on the club's ugly start to the season. Are GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton caught between what's best for the club's long-term future and what's best for retaining their jobs short-term in some of their roster decisions involving names like Carmen Mlodzinski and Thomas Harrington? What is the deal with the six-man rotation? Shouldn't we want to see more — rather than less — of Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Whose slow offensive start should we be most worried about? Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski, Ke'Bryan Hayes, or someone else? And how frosty will the home opening reception be against the New York Yankees on Friday at PNC Park?

What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Pittsburgh Steelers social media conversation, exposing all the week's hot and toxic takes.This week, Steelers Nation received a sign from the west: It was the game of catch seen 'round the 3 Rivers! Now everyone seems to know Aaron Rodgers is coming to Pittsburgh.... except Art Rooney II.Hosted by Kyle Chrise

April 2, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 114 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing what all Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II had to say on Tuesday during his media session at the NFL's owners' meetings in Florida. Rooney talked about where things currently sit with the team's pursuit of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, the recent rule proposals that were voted on, and how he feels the team has done in free agency to date. We discuss several of those topics he commented on and more. The NFL's official records will finally incorporate All-America Football Conference statistics moving forward so Alex and I briefly discuss that bit of news to come out on Tuesday. Will the Steelers do anything with K Chris Boswell this offseason when it comes to his 2025 contract year? Alex and I attempt to answer that question and what things the Steelers might do should they decide to give Boswell more money in 2025. With the 2025 NFL Draft taking place later this month, Alex and I start to have more nuanced talks about the position groups. During this Wednesday show, Alex and I discuss the 2025 wide receiver draft class as it relates to the more prominent players. Moving on, we talk about where the Steelers might select a wide receiver in this year's draft, the type of wide receiver they might draft, and much more. We also discuss a few more wide receivers in this year's draft class we will be efforting to learn more about this next week. Later in this episode, Alex and I numerically rate the need at every position when it comes to the Steelers and the 2025 NFL Draft. It's a fun little exercise overall. This 135-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. We end this show by answering several emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL league meetings in Florida provide an opportunity for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers to hear from the team "brass" in the offseason. With Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan and even Art Rooney II speaking with media, what can we glean from these answers? Should fans even listen?! That is the topic of conversation, along with league news coming from the league meetings and the ever-popular Mailbag Segment on the Wednesday episode of the "Let's Ride" podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, and a member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to owner Art Rooney II's comments about the team's pursuit of QB Aaron Rodgers via NFL free agency. Is Rodgers now on the clock to make a decision before the NFL draft? How much will his decision factor into the calls coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan make about who to select in the draft? And what will the consequences be in terms of perception if Rodgers decides not to sign, leaving the Steelers with either Mason Rudolph or other free agents including Drew Lock, Joe Flacco and Carson Wentz as their QB options for 2025? Our duo tackles those topics, then gets into Ray's latest seven-round NFL mock draft. Why does he like Kenneth Grant from Michigan as the team's first-round pick? Could Louisville QB Tyler Shough make sense as a potential backup or even starter of the future? And why is Ray looking at names including Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon, Indiana DL CJ West, Florida WR Chimere Dike and Wisconsin OT Jack Nelson in later rounds? Then in the third segment, Chris and Ray weigh NFL rule changes that were and were not approved at the owners meetings this week.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II said the Steelers feel good about Aaron Rodgers and Rodgers signing. Is Ben onboard? Penn State men's hockey forward and Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico joined the show. DiMarsico is from Wexford, played for Pens Elite, and scored the game-winning goal to send Penn State hockey to its first Frozen Four. he Pirates have demoted David Bednar to Triple-A.

Art Rooney II said the Steelers feel good about Aaron Rodgers and Rodgers signing. Ben Roethlisberger has his own thoughts on signing Aaron Rodgers on his podcast. Penn State men's hockey forward and Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico joined the show. DiMarsico is from Wexford, played for Pens Elite, and scored the game-winning goal to send Penn State hockey to its first Frozen Four.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson have some more theories about QB Aaron Rodgers based on some comments made by Steelers' owner Art Rooney II. Also, do the Steelers want to ban the "tush push?" April 2, 2025, 7:00 Hour

TribLive's Joe Rutter joined me on 105.9 The X from Palm Beach after Art Rooney II spoke about the Aaron Rodgers situation. We also discuss the draft, Justin Fields' departure for New York and George Pickens' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1 – Ep. 49: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle dive into the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his throwing session with WR DK Metcalf. We also talk about Mike Tomlin's relaxed stance on a deadline and Art Rooney II's slightly harsher stance. For the next topic, we discuss the various options for the Steelers in the first round of the draft. Is quarterback, running back, or wide receiver in play for No. 21 overall? We give our opinions and what we are hearing from various insider reports. For the third topic, we talk about the NFL rule changes coming out of the owner's meeting this week and how the Steelers voted on certain issues. To wrap things up we answer a question about the offensive tackles influencing Rodgers' decision. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Steelers owner Art Rooney II telling reporters Tuesday he feels "pretty good" about the team signing Aaron Rodgers to be its starting quarterback? How long should Rooney, general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin wait before moving on from Rodgers, either for internal candidate Mason Rudolph or external options like Joe Flacco, Drew Lock and Carson Wentz? And what does Paul think of some of the rule changes Rooney is voting for at the NFL owners meeting? Paul tackles those topics; the demotion of the Pirates' David Bednar to the minor leagues; and news that star guard Jaland Lowe will be transferring from Pitt basketball after Jeff Capel once again failed to get the Panthers into March Madness.

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 latest from NFL owners meetings about the NFL rule changes from team president Art Rooney II. The Steelers measure to introduce a phone or video call component to the free agent contact period passed, as did a number of other measures, including kickoff changes to move touchbacks to the 35-yard-line, and more. Meanwhile, measures to strip home playoff games and to reduce the penalties for defensive holding and illegal contact were defeated, and a measure to ban the tush push was tabled. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Art Rooney II showing a ton of confidence in the team's ability to sign Aaron Rodgers. We also touch on if we think Mike Tomlin will have to mediate between he and Arthur Smith, should he sign, how it could impact how they approach QB in the 2025 NFL Draft and more. Is a trade down possible for the Steelers given their lack of draft capital? How do NFL Owners Meetings work? Are deals discussed during this period? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II said he's not going to wait forever for Aaron Rodgers, but is going to wait "not forever, but a little while longer." Joe doesn't think Rodgers moves the needle more than Justin Fields or Russell Wilson. Gerry Dulac said in his chat you can rule out a quarterback in the first round for the Steelers. Will the 2026 quarterback class seriously be better? Just because the draft is in Pittsburgh, Joe doesn't think that should be the reason they draft a guy.

Art Rooney II told Gerry Dulac and members of the media that it is "pointing in that direction" the Steelers will sign Aaron Rodgers. The Eagles version of the tush push is virtually impossible. Joe thinks teams are upset about it because they can't stop it or replicate it. Should the Pirates incorporate the torpedo bat?

Fans weigh in on the torpedo bat and the tush push. Should the Pirates incorporate the torpedo bat? One fan thinks Major League Baseball loves the torpedo bats to drive offense. Art Rooney II told Gerry Dulac and members of the media that it is "pointing in that direction" the Steelers will sign Aaron Rodgers.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Are the Yankees violating the spirit of the game with the new torpedo bats? The league is split on banning the tush push. Should the Pirates incorporate the torpedo bat? One fan thinks Major League Baseball loves the torpedo bats to drive offense. Art Rooney II told Gerry Dulac and members of the media that it is "pointing in that direction" the Steelers will sign Aaron Rodgers.

Momentum is building toward a NFL MVP bringing his talents to the Steel City. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Wrong for Canales to say the Panthers have their DK Metcalf in XL?Art Rooney II says all signs positive that they will sign RodgersBuzz Williams to MarylandNotre Dame guard Olivia Miles will forgo the WNBA draft and enter the transfer portalAdam Nelson of HoopDirt.com joined the show to get you ready for the Final Four!Charlotte Knights Director of Communications Doug Maurer joined the show to talk the Knights hot start!

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko react to a report from colleague Gerry Dulac that Aaron Rodgers is meeting with top brass including coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan and owner Art Rooney II at the team's facility. Is a deal with the free agent QB imminent? Could he still take his time and ponder his options some more? And what could his potential move to Pittsburgh mean for the rest of the QB market, including names Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco and others? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including: How could this year's NFL draft QB class of names like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Will Howard, Jalen Milroe and the others fit into the team's future? And what should we make of Najee Harris' criticism of the Steelers since signing with the Los Angeles Chargers last week?

February 26, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 97 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing all that Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan had to see during his numerous interviews that took place on Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Khan was asked to answer several questions concerning various topics on Tuesday, so Alex and I pour over the most important responses he gave. We discuss Khan's responses to the quarterback situation, WR George Pickens moving forward, a possible contract extension for OLB T.J. Watt as well as the current health of several players. We also talk about the Steelers' expected free agency plans based on what Khan said Tuesday. T Broderick Jones playing left tackle in 2025 is also discussed. After spending a lot of time on Khan's Tuesday media rounds, Alex and I discuss the possibility of the Steelers adding a prominent offensive lineman in free agency this offseason based off of a Tuesday report on a podcast by Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network. The NFLPA release their annual NFL Team Report Cards on Tuesday midway through our Wednesday show, so Alex and I go over where the Steelers rank in the various categories. We spend a lot of time discussing Steelers owner Art Rooney II ranking 29th overall in the Ownership category of the NFLPA report card. This 82-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap as well. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 86 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing some news items concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers that have come about since our Wednesday show. Steelers team president Art Rooney II recently gave a few more media interviews since our last show so Alex and I go over everything notable from those. Several of Rooney's recent comments raised our eyes and we explain why. We discuss the state of the Steelers right now as it relates to things Rooney said recently. We also discuss if and how things have changed since Art Rooney II took over for Dan Rooney. Alex and I discuss Steelers HC Mike Tomlin quite a bit in this show as it relates to his recent past and future. We also both ranked Tomlin as it relates to the current head coaches in the NFL as part of that discussion. Former Steelers GM Kevin Colbert is back in the news this week and we explain why that is. We also briefly discuss the annual Pro Bowl Games now being underway. Alex and I make sure to carve out some time in this show to discuss a few prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft class. We also go over the probability of the team double-dipping at the defensive line position in this year's draft and whether they will seriously consider a mid-round quarterback. This 124-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap and we also used time at the end of this show to answer several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 85 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers having two more players, G Isaac Seumalo and QB Russell Wilson, added to the annual Pro Bowl Games this week as alternates. We discuss whether being added as a Pro Bowl alternate should count for anything when it comes to a player's career resume. Steelers team president Art Rooney II is making his annul media rounds this week to give his thoughts on the 2024 season as well as the future of the organization moving into the 2025 season. As usual, Rooney gave us quite a few talking points to parse. Alex and I go over what Rooney had to say about the quarterback position heading into the offseason. Is QB Justin Fields the apple of Rooney's eye this offseason? What about the possibility of the Steelers drafting a quarterback this year? We discuss everything related to that position based on comments Rooney recently made. We also discuss the positional needs for the offseason that Rooney hit on as well as his thoughts on his continued trust in HC Mike Tomlin. Rooney also discussed the size of the coaching staff, potential changes to the staff and how he thought OC Arthur Smith did in his first season in Pittsburgh. Rooney made it sound like OLB T.J. Watt will be extended this offseason, so we discuss that topic. We also discuss what Rooney said about WR George Pickens moving forward. We also go over it sounding like RB Najee Harris won't be back in 2025 and if the Steelers would dare think about drafting another running back in the first round again. We go over Rooney saying the team really didn't learn anything from the drafting and subsequently failing of QB Kenny Pickett now that he's gone from the organization. Alex and I make sure to try to hit on everything relevant that Rooney said these last two days and most of this episode is dedicated to his media sessions this week. This 90-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2025 - For Episode 1,427 this Wednesday afternoon, I discuss the comment from Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II that has me the most concerned from his Monday media tour on the state of the franchise. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28, 2025 - For Episode 1,426 on this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to Art Rooney II's Monday press conference, questioning his comments about the coaching staff. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00   Pete Carroll on Tom Brady's role with LVR12:08   Mark Davis on void before Brady's arrival18:14   Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey, and Woody Johnson on Aaron Rodgers24:05   Jay Glazer's report on Glenn and Rodgers29:40   Josh Allen shows support to Sean McDermott34:40   Bills' unsuccessful 4th down QB sneak attempt in 4Q37:53   More on Bills' 4th down attempt41:55   Was a flag thrown during Dalton Kincaid's dropped pass play? 44:30   Saints interview Eagles OC Kellen Moore on Monday47:21   Art Rooney II hopes to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields