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 Ryan dives into the complex dynamics of player-coach relationships, drawing parallels between Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and current Packers quarterback Jordan Love with past coaches like Mike Holmgren and Mike McCarthy. He questions the level of respect players hold for Matt LaFleur and how it impacts team performance. *Key discussion points (bullet list):* - The crucial difference between liking a coach and respecting them, analyzed through historical Packers QBs. - A passionate rant on the Chicago Bears rivalry, Caleb Williams' undeserved arrogance, and the media's over-hyping of the Bears. - Debunking the "hospital ball" narrative surrounding Jordan Love, emphasizing the lack of empirical evidence and the calculated nature of his throws. - The impact of winning on respect, performance, and fan perception within the NFL locker room. *Call to action (1–2 sentences):* Don't miss this unfiltered discussion! Subscribe, rate, and review Packernet After Dark to stay connected with all the latest Packers insights. Share your thoughts on player-coach respect and the Bears rivalry in the comments. *Links (VERBATIM — copy exactly, every single description, no exceptions):* ``` This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

The weekly AFC North swing brings in local voices from Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh, with Ravens reporter Bob Haney downplaying any urgency around a Lamar Jackson extension despite his massive incoming cap number. In Cincinnati, Mo Egger frames this as a put-up-or-shut-up year for Joe Burrow now that the roster's been fully loaded around him, while also breaking down why analytics writers hated the Dexter Lawrence trade. Pittsburgh's Andrew Fillipponi digs into whether Aaron Rodgers ever really fit the city and previews a crowded Steelers quarterback room under new coach Mike McCarthy. Two of the three guests side with Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders when asked who should start for the Browns.

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 study put out by Rotowire on Monday that said that new Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy will enter his tenure wth the third-hottest hot seat in the NFL -- while coaching for a team that hasn't fired its head coach since 1969. That's preposterous, but it's par for the course this time of year. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 20, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 165 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get things started by first going over the recent news of former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell being arrested for his alleged failure to pay child support. After quickly discussing the Bell recent news, Alex and I look back at Bell's NFL career and go over the big 'what ifs' related to him had he remained in Pittsburgh several more seasons. We discuss whether Bell will ever be voted into the Steelers' Hall of Honor and where he might currently rank on Pittsburgh's all-time rushing list had he played several more seasons for the team. With the Steelers' 2026 training camp set to get underway in just a little more than one week, Alex and I go over what it might look like this summer with new HC Mike McCarthy. Alex recently interviewed several people who covered McCarthy during his time with Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys to get their feedback on past training camps the head coach conducted over the years and we go over his findings. After thoroughly discussing the latest topical subjects and news concerning the Steelers, in addition to previewing McCarthys first training camp in Latrobe, the two of us talk in-depth about six more players in my annual 90-in-30 training camp preview series. The six players we discuss are: QB Mason Rudolph, CB Asante Samuel Jr., S Darnell Savage, OLB Jack Sawyer, WR Ben Skowronek, and CB Doneiko Slaughter. We give the summer outlook for each player and the chances a few of them have at sticking in Pittsburgh once the preseason ends. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end this podcast by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Steelers' training camp beginning in just over a week, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson talk to insider Mark Kaboly in this hour about what he expects these workouts to look like now that Mike McCarthy is the head coach, along with other topics of interest surrounding the team. July 20, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is right around the corner, and it is time to talk about what could be changing, for the positive, under Mike McCarthy. One area both McCarthy and Patrick Graham can help the team improve is in the details. But what should we expect? That's the topic of the latest "Let's Ride" podcast with host Jeff Hartman as he welcomes Coach Kevin Smith for the Coach's Corner segment. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code USSUMMER to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era in 2026. After nearly two decades under Mike Tomlin, Mike McCarthy takes over as head coach, bringing his West Coast offense to Pittsburgh and reuniting with Aaron Rodgers. But can the 43-year-old quarterback still produce for fantasy football managers?In this episode of A Look Inside, we break down every fantasy-relevant player on the Steelers roster and discuss how the new coaching staff could impact the fantasy outlooks of Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth, and Aaron Rodgers.Will Pittsburgh rely on its running backs to take pressure off Rodgers? Can DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. become one of the NFL's best receiving duos? Is Pat Freiermuth poised for a bounce-back season in McCarthy's offense? Most importantly, which Steelers players should you target—and which should you avoid—in your 2026 fantasy football drafts?Whether you're playing redraft, best ball, or keeper leagues, this episode gives you everything you need to know before drafting Pittsburgh Steelers players this season.If you feel like talking ball with us, come and join the Club Fantasy FFL/Women of Fantasy Football Discord!

In this week's offseason podcast, Chris Adaski joins me to talk about Steelers training camp changes, defensive perception, Will Howard vs. Mason Rudolph, & Mike McCarthy's assistants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle?

The Pirates have a very little chance to win the NL Central because the Brewers have created such a gap. But what about a wild card spot? Fan Graphs gives them the best chance of any team outside looking in to make the postseason. The site gives the Pirates just under a 42% chance to make it to October. Are they better than the Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Marlins? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle? Poni took us on a ride through some football preview books.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder which players will be most interesting to watch during training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Is Germie Bernard by far the most integral rookie from an NFL draft class that also includes Max Iheanachor, Drew Allar, Gennings Dunker and Daylen Everette? How does Jalen Ramsey's role in the secondary look poised to grow? Will Pat Freiermuth finally be unlocked within coach Mike McCarthy's offense alongside QB Aaron Rodgers and receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.? And will Jamel Dean prove himself to be the best running mate for Joey Porter Jr. at cornerback? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zachary Smith discusses all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins to discuss the differences in how Mike McCarthy runs things as opposed to Mike Tomlin, what the concern areas of the roster are and if we could still see any of them upgraded or if it'll just be internal competition, what the level of confidence in a leap from Payton Wilson is and what players have the most to prove this training camp/preseason? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Steelers Cowboy hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Are Pirates fans not letting themselves buy into this season's time right now? The guys try to get to the bottom of Crowley's jaw pain. Is there any update with Jason Robertson and the Penguins? And the Mega Millions is reaching record levels. Hour 2: Which team was better, the 2013 Pirates or the 2026 Pirates? The guys debate if Will Ferrell is funny. And Dom claims to be a good singer, but will he sing on the show? Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go through the biggest Steelers stories ahead of training camp. Do people still go to the library? And Dorin and Dom love Tubi's horror movie selection. Hour 4: Doug Whaley joins the guys for the hour for Wednesday with Whaley! Are the Steelers in quarterback purgatory? Doug explains how the Bills almost drafted Patrick Mahomes in 2017. And Doug evaluates Dom's appearance in the studio.

Hour 4: Doug Whaley joins the guys for the hour for Wednesday with Whaley! Are the Steelers in quarterback purgatory? Doug explains how the Bills almost drafted Patrick Mahomes in 2017. And Doug evaluates Dom's appearance in the studio.

Doug Whaley joins the show for Wednesday with Whaley! Are the Steelers in quarterback purgatory right now? Crowley loves the Berenstain Bears. Doug describes what the book was on Mike McCarthy back in the day. Doug has never seen Dom in person before.

Jobe Morrison and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how Mike McCarthy will blend what Brian Angelichio brings to the table into what his offense has historically been. Will we see a heavy usage of 12 and 13 personnel or a bunch of 11, as we've primarily seen from McCarthy. Is there anything we are waiting on from a roster construction standpoint to still happen this summer? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Steelers Cowboy hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 with Jeff Hathhorn: pencer Anderson is going to get a chance to be a starter. Nick doesn't think Gennings Dunker is ready to be a starting guard. Mike McCarthy is a pass over run coach. Chris Boswell is the highest paid Steeler at his position. There are disagreements with the MLBPA over hotels, tickets, and mandatory events to attend that is jeperdizing players playing in the Olympics. MLB would play the HR Derby, All-Star Game, and shut down for two weeks to play the Olympics in LA.

Spencer Anderson is going to get a chance to be a starter. Nick doesn't think Gennings Dunker is ready to be a starting guard. Mike McCarthy is a pass over run coach. Chris Boswell is the highest paid Steeler at his position. Boswell is a top three kicker in the game and the best player the Steelers have at his position across football. The best case scenario is Will Howard beats out Mason Rudolph.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to assess the contract extension chances of 2024 NFL draft class members. Does Troy Fautanu deserve franchise left tackle money already? Or does he have more to prove to GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Is Zach Frazier a lock to secure top five money at the center position? Does Roman Wilson have any chance at a second contract as he faces stiff receiver competition from DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? How much could Payton Wilson earn with Patrick Queen's future up in the air at inside linebacker? And will there be enough money left for Mason McCormick at guard come next summer? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chapters00:00:00 Welcome to Steelers Realm & Intros00:02:30 OPEN & RECAP: Smoked Wings, Fireworks, and Holiday Talk 00:06:15 ESPN Defensive Player Rankings: Is T.J. Watt Sliding? 00:12:12 Cam Heyward Snubbed From Top 10 Defensive Linemen 00:15:05 Who is Benjamin Solak? Zach Frazier High Praise 00:17:20 Max Iheanachor Roster Trajectory & Right Tackle War 00:22:25 Mike McCarthy's Offensive Line Pedigree & History 00:28:49 Gennings Dunker Camp Battles & Spencer Anderson Growth00:33:30 The Quarterback Room: Drew Allar vs. Will Howard 00:40:40 Patrick Graham's New Scheme & Jaylen Ramsey Impact 00:44:40 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Training CampWelcome back to the Steelers Realm! Tonight, we are throwing out the generic projections and diving deep into the fascinating scouting backgrounds of the newest faces arriving in Pittsburgh. The front office completely transformed the trenches and the quarterback pipeline, bringing in raw athletic freaks and physical blue-chip anchors with unbelievable stories.We are reviewing the college tape, studying the character traits, and mapping out exactly how these newcomers shake up the structural hierarchy as we head into training camp.What We Cover In This Episode:Max Iheanachor's Incredible Rise: We track our first-round right tackle's wild journey from Nigeria to South LA basketball courts, to starting a football career from scratch in junior college before completely locking down an elite All-Big 12 senior year at Arizona State.Gennings Dunker's Enforcer Mentality: From herding ducks and throwing hay bales on an Illinois farm to anchoring a Joe Moore Award-winning line at Iowa, we break down why this third-round guard brings the exact physical nastiness Mike McCarthy covets. Iowa Hawkeyes AthleticsDrew Allar's Homegrown Baseline: The third-round rookie quarterback arrives from Penn State with historic, elite collegiate ball-security metrics. We scout his Ohio roots and look at his physical upside as the long-term franchise understudy.The Developmental Room Dynamic: Contrasting Allar's high-velocity traits against mobile depth piece Will Howard as Omar Khan builds a multi-layered quarterback pipeline behind Aaron Rodgers.The Coaching Imprint: How veteran coaches James Campen and Jahri Evans plan to immediately maximize these raw, high-upside rookie traits to form a punishing ground-game front.Drop a comment below—which rookie newcomer has the most exciting upside for you heading into Latrobe?#SteelersNews #PittsburghSteelers #MaxIheanachor #GenningsDunker #DrewAllar #SteelersDraft #NFLOffseason #SteelersPodcast

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for plenty of changes to take place this season with Mike McCarthy taking over. What will the new-look Steelers be able to accomplish? How will McCarthy's style and scheme help the team moving forward? To answer those questions hosts Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell welcome Hall of Famer Alan Faneca to talk all things Steelers. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code USSUMMER to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to The Athletic's Pittsburgh Steeler fan survey, Aaron Donald releasing footage working out with NFL players, Tom Brady putting an end to the Brady vs. Belichick debate, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro03:32 - LeBron back to Cleveland?09:09 - Steelers fan survey39:44 - Aaron Donald coming out of retirement? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 10 teams sporting new Head Coaches, it's time to put the new and old coaches in their place. Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) put the 32 to coaches into 6 Tiers and rank them 1 to 32. There's a new #1! Did John Harbaugh fall out of the First Tier? How important are Super Bowls? Nick Sirianni is still a bone of contention. DeMeco Ryans makes a big jump. Now in Pittsburgh, Mike McCarthy belongs where? Where do the First Time coaches land? There has to be a consensus on who's last, right? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The winds of change swept through Pittsburgh as Mike McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh after 19 seasons. New additions on the roster, the Will Howard conversation, the elder Pittsburgh Steelers defense and how the Steelers will fare against the AFC South opponents they see. This and more as we speak with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter on this episode of Touring The AFC South!Touring the AFC South is sponsored by Niche Luxe Life! Get not only a candle but an experience, as each candle comes with an exclusive Spotify playlist. So what are you waiting for? Just go over to www.nicheluxelife.com and go purchase your next experience!#herewego #steelers #titans #colts #jaguars #texans #afcsouth #nfl

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder possible moves for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy ahead of training camp in a couple of weeks. Could a deal still be struck to send a highly paid outside linebacker like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith or Nick Herbig to another team? Or would that weaken the 2026 team too much? Could Patrick Queen be moved, as his 2027 return to the roster seems increasingly unlikely? And is there any other potential move that could rival what Khan did last summer in dealing Minkah Fitzpatrick to acquire Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith? Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into thornier roster questions. Is a veteran like Mekhi Becton and option in free agency amid the uncertainty at guard? Or do the Steelers have enough belief in internal options like Gennings Dunker, Spencer Anderson and Brock Hoffman? Where does Ray feel contract extension talks stand with Joey Porter Jr.? And will we see a lack of depth moves this summer given the presence of a large rookie class that includes a lot of Day 3 NFL draft picks like Kaden Wetjen, Eli Heidenreich, Robert Spears-Jennings and Gabriel Rubio? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. 

Joe is frustrated by traffic. The Pirates are even more frustrating. Joe quotes Simon and Garfunkel. Don Kelly had a nonsensical explanation about using Dennis Santana. Ben Cherington is the biggest to blame. Mitch Keller has proven to be a bad signing. The Penguins and Steelers feel stuck, and the Pirates have disappointed. Now they are stuck too. Joe is losing his mind. Callers dish out the blame for the Pirates' struggles. What are the best Tom Hanks movies? Bill Murphy gets some blame from a caller. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. It's time for Joe's mailbag - are soccer players better athletes than NFL players? Will the Pirates avoid a second-half collapse? Did Joe get a face lift? Leo Carlson is a loser somehow? Sean Gentille demands a proper introduction. Is this the golden era of offer sheets? Should the Pens offer Connor Bedard? Is Jason Robertson still in play? Will the Pens make the playoffs? Gentile's summer plans. Can a lake have a beach? Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - HR derby format change. Patrick Kane to the Pens, the uncertain futures of Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, Zach Frazier is a breakout candidate? Bob Walk joins to discuss the incredible Ryan O'Hearn performance, where it ranks among the best baseball feats, Jared Jones perfect performance, the usage of Carmen Mlodzinski, the lost art of the knuckleball, how a spit ball works. Skenes vs the Miz on Sunday. This day in sports history - happy birthday AB

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. It's time for Joe's mailbag - are soccer players better athletes than NFL players? Will the Pirates avoid a second-half collapse? Did Joe get a face lift?

Hour 1: Is it time for the Pirates to take Mitch Keller out of the starting rotation? The guys debate if soccer players are soft. And Dom wants Crowley and Dorin to join him on his trip to Penn State this weekend. Hour 2: Who deserves more blame for the Pirates' problems. Don Kelly or Ben Cherington? Crowley thinks the Pirates could make a trade today. And Jennifer Coolidge said she had sex with 200 men after her role in American Pie. Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to go through the latest Steelers news and rumors. Yahoo Sports is bringing back fantasy college football for the upcoming season. And Dorin quizzes Dom on Western PA trivia. Hour 4: Greg Brown joins the show to break down the latest with the Pirates. Is this weekend's series against the Brewers the most important of the Pirates season so far? And what is the best place to have a beer?

The Pirates have reinforcements coming to the bullpen, but don't get too excited. Tom Harrington is lugging his 7 ERA in Triple A to the majors and Antwone Kelly will join him. The guys going back down? Neither one of them is Dennis Santana, who deserves it more than anyone. Are we past the drama with Carmen Mlodzinski or is that still a cloud over this pitching staff? The MLB Draft starts tomorrow – should the Pirates consider trading their comp pick at 34 overall? Donny Football Debrief – Somehow, Terrion Arnold will likely play for an NFL team next season. This turned into a conversation about The Longest Yard. Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick agreed with another Steelers reporter in saying the backup QB job is for ‘Will Howard to lose.' Nick isn't sold that we see Aaron Rodgers play at all in the preseason, so we should also see plenty of Mason Rudolph in the 3 games. Nick expects to see ‘a ton' of Drew Allar late next month. Nick thinks the coaching staff absolutely misused Pat Freiermuth last season. Nick thinks we will see Freiermuth used more in this offense because Mike McCarthy has worked with similar TEs in recent seasons. Is TJ Watt definitely on the decline? Nick told fans to not worry about the team having any interest in signing Terrion Arnold. Nick believes we will see Joey Porter Jr. sign his new deal before the start of the regular season. Has Nick ever been in a fight?

Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick agreed with another Steelers reporter in saying the backup QB job is for ‘Will Howard to lose.' Nick isn't sold that we see Aaron Rodgers play at all in the preseason, so we should also see plenty of Mason Rudolph in the 3 games. Nick expects to see ‘a ton' of Drew Allar late next month. Nick thinks the coaching staff absolutely misused Pat Freiermuth last season. Nick thinks we will see Freiermuth used more in this offense because Mike McCarthy has worked with similar TEs in recent seasons. Is TJ Watt definitely on the decline? Nick told fans to not worry about the team having any interest in signing Terrion Arnold. Nick believes we will see Joey Porter Jr. sign his new deal before the start of the regular season. Has Nick ever been in a fight?

With a revamped offense and Aaron Rodgers reunited with Mike McCarthy, the Steelers are firmly in win-now mode. We debate whether Pittsburgh has finally assembled a roster capable of making one last championship run—and if they fall short, where the franchise turns next without a long-term answer at quarterback.   Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the World Cup, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble Responsibly. Follow us on our socials and let us know what you think: X: https://x.com/IrishNFLShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishnflshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irishnflshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc www.irishnflshow.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the modern NFL, you are either putting up points or are struggling to stay afloat. Mike McCarthy will be tasked with helping the Steelers offense score more in 2026, but how will he go about doing just that? That's the topic on the latest Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code USSUMMER to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. NFL.com listed off three storylines for the Steelers going into the season, and number one was that a winning record isn't guaranteed with Mike McCarthy. Bob disagrees, and thinks the Steelers will finish above .500.

NHL writer Sean Gentille from The Athletic joined the show. Elliot Friedman said the other week that the Penguins have had serious talks with Jason Robertson, but nothing has happened yet. Sean thinks that it is possible that Robertson ends up getting traded, and that the most important thing to Jason Robertson is maximizing his contract. Sean also says that there are parts of Robertson's game that teams don't love, and are the reason why teams are hesitant to give Robertson 15 million dollars a season. Sean says the Penguins should also be hesitant on Elias Pettersson. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. NFL.com listed off three storylines for the Steelers going into the season, and number one was that a winning record isn't guaranteed with Mike McCarthy. Bob disagrees, and thinks the Steelers will finish above .500. PM Team Power Rankings: Greatest sporting events on the world.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss changes new coach Mike McCarthy may bring to the offense this season. Could more first-down passing be the secret sauce to unlocking more success on that side of the ball? And how will that success manifest for QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catching options including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, Germie Bernard, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders whether a recent ranking of pass rushers that had Steelers star T.J. Watt at No. 7 is accurate unfair. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Everything is different with camp with Mike McCarthy as head coach. The staff and players must get up to speed quickly. Mike Tomlin training camps were physical, at least at the start, but Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will even have players tackling. The Steelers are going to be practicing at 11 am. 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: High school sports reporter Mike White joined the show. Mike shares some of the best performances in WPIAL sports history. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Everything is different with camp with Mike McCarthy as head coach. The staff and players must get up to speed quickly. Mike Tomlin training camps were physical, at least at the start, but Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will even have players tackling.

Finding running back value in the middle rounds of your fantasy football draft can be the difference between a good team and a championship roster. Dr. Roto breaks down five running backs being drafted outside the early rounds who have the opportunity, talent, and upside to become fantasy football league winners this season.Follow the podcast and Subscribe for more Fantasy Football advice from Dr. Roto:https://www.youtube.com/@DrRotoMedia?sub_confirmation=1In this video, Dr. Roto highlights why Rachaad White could have a breakout opportunity in Washington with his connection to Jayden Daniels, and why Rico Dowdle could be one of the biggest undervalued running back targets after reuniting with Mike McCarthy.Our fantasy doc also reveals three more mid-round running backs with the potential to outperform their draft position and become difference-makers in fantasy football leagues.Whether you're playing in PPR, half-PPR, or standard leagues, these are the types of mid-round running back targets that can help you build a championship fantasy football roster.In This Episode:Rachaad White's new opportunity in WashingtonRico Dowdle's reunion with Mike McCarthy A former fantasy contributor who could see a bigger workloadThe powerful young RB who could emerge in a new offensive system.An explosive late-round RB who brings elite speed & big-play upsideChapters:0:00 Introduction0:22 Rachaad White02:15 Rico Dowdle04:01 Player #305:20 Player #407:13 Player #5Visit our website: https://drroto.com/category/nflFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers revealing the secret to Mike McCarthy's coaching success, a scout predicting that Shedeur Sanders will start Week 1 for the Cleveland Browns, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - Joe attended Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding16:38 - Aaron Rodgers on Mike McCarthy's offense29:00 - Player Safety Field Conditions38:44 - Will Shedeur start week 1? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open their Tuesday, July 7, 2026 show by revisiting Monday's card, where a first five innings call on Atlanta cashed even as the Braves bullpen later surrendered an eleven run ninth inning, while a three star Dodgers team total over covered a wild extra innings win over the Rockies. From there the two work through a full Tuesday baseball slate, starting with Milwaukee and St Louis opening a day night doubleheader behind Jacob Misiorowski, before turning to a headline matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, where Matthew Boyd opposes Shane Baz. Both hosts lean toward Chicago after examining Boyd's strong run support and Baz's fly ball tendencies coming off a heavy pitch count start. The conversation moves to Sacramento's trip to Detroit, where J.T. Ginn faces Tarik Skubal, with the hosts split between concerns over Ginn's recent home run rate and Skubal's own workload questions after a 104 pitch outing. Atlanta's visit to Pittsburgh draws a long discussion of both bullpens, with Hurston Waldrep opposing Paul Skenes, and Munaf ultimately backing the Pirates on the money line despite a rough recent stretch for the Pittsburgh ace. Boston and the Chicago White Sox follow, with Payton Tolle against Noah Schultz, and both hosts landing on the home underdog White Sox given a hot recent stretch and command questions surrounding Tolle. A rapid tour of the rest of the card touches Arizona and San Diego, Cleveland and Minnesota, Seattle's trip to Miami, and a Houston and Washington matchup featuring Tatsuya Imai and Andrew Alvarez, along with starts from Zach Wheeler, Trevor McDonald and Michael Lorenzen. After a quick mention of a new Pregame.com discount code, the show pivots to football for the latest entry in its NFL win total series, a detailed breakdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into 2026. The hosts walk through an offseason that brought a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, the return of Aaron Rodgers for a final season, and a retooled receiving corps built around DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr, Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. Weighing an accomplished pass rush duo in TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith against an aging offensive line and a defense leaning on veterans, both hosts land on the over for Pittsburgh's eight and a half win total, pointing to a favorable schedule and a division full of first year coaching staffs. The episode closes with Tuesday's best bets, an over in the Arizona and San Diego game from Dave and a Marlins money line pick from Munaf built around a dominant home pitching performance, before the two tease Wednesday's show and its look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of NFL Live, we catch up with Darius Slay as he breaks down some of his toughest WR matchups and what goes into defending the league's best. We also continue our Schefter series with a look at Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, plus “I Scored a Touchdown” featuring Emmitt Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 generally risk-adverse nature of the franchise, and whether that's something that should change as the club transitions from Mike Tomlin to Mike McCarthy. The problem with innovation is that at the NFL level, it usually requires some kind of risk to go along with the reward, and the Steelers as a franchise are generally not in a place where they should be assuming the most risks. But that doesn't mean they can't adopt new lines of thinking, either. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter ponder how the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers stacks up against other older QBs who won Super Bowls late in their careers. Where does Rodgers rank alongside names like John Elway, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning? Is the roster around him that includes names like T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf, Cam Heyward, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jaylen Warren enough to get him over the top? Especially with a new coaching staff led by Mike McCarthy? Or were those Broncos and Buccaneers teams of the past that lifted those past QBs to glory better than what GM Omar Khan has assembled this offseason? Our duo tackles those questions. Then Chris offers insight on what he's seen from seventh-round NFL draft pick Eli Heidenreich on film. And ponders the future for the rookie class that also includes Drew Allar, Gennings Dunker, Max Iheanachor and Germie Bernard after looking at some of their collect production up close. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 why the Steelers have struggled against the top teams in the NFL over the last decade, and if there's hope for Mike McCarthy to be able to reverse the team's fortunes in that regard. Without a franchise quarterback, the team is looking at long odds against the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. But the Seattle Seahawks in 2025 proved that it's possible. What does McCarthy need to do that his predecessor Mike Tomlin was unable to when it comes to winning without one of the best at the quarterback position? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense has felt like they are stuck in the stone ages for a long time, but will Mike McCarthy be able to revive the group and bring them into the 21st century? There are a lot of factors to weigh in on, and that's exactly what host Jeff Hartman does on this Friday "Let's Ride" podcast with coach Kevin Smith on the "Coach's Corner" segment. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud partner of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Seth Rollins, Brockman and TJ react to the USMNT advancing to the World Cup's round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in a match marred by the controversial red card on the USA's Folarin Balogun. Super Bowl XVII Champion Joe Theismann reveals to Seth that the Washington Redskins once wanted to sign wrestling legend Andre the Giant to block field goals and punts, weighs in on how the shrinking number of NFL preseason games makes it more and more difficult to evaluate players, and breaks down the league's top training camp storylines including the Vikings' Kyler Murray vs JJ McCarthy QB competition, Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's reunion on the Steelers, if Myles Garrett can deliver a Super Bowl ring to the Rams, and previews the upcoming American Century Classic celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Seth and the guys react to the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin announcing he's returning to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL game, especially on offense, is constantly evolving. And the most recent evolution have come with the usage of tight ends. It begs the question if the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike McCarthy will have their tight ends take on a bigger role in the offense this season? That's the topic on the latest Steelers Chalk Talk episode with host Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Taylor Twellman and Rich break down the latest in what's been a thrilling World Cup so far including how France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina will respond to the early upsets of Germany and the Netherlands, how far the USMNT can go in the knockout stage, and more. Actor Colin Hanks joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV's ‘Silo' drama, recap the thrilling World Cup so far, discusses his acclaimed John Candy documentary, and imagines what life for a kid would be like to have Tom Brady, Sean McVay, Nick Siriaini, Mike McCarthy, Ben Johnson or Curt Cignetti as a stepfather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 29, 2026 - For Episode 1,943 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle talks about how Mike McCarthy is already changing the game for Darnell Washington. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices