Podcast appearances and mentions of Jalen Ramsey

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko ponder some Steelers questions. Will the Steelers be better this season than they were in 2024, with new additions like Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and Darius Slay Jr.? Or is another 10-7 season with a first-round exit on the horizon, as coach Mike Tomlin has grown accustomed to over the past few years? Chris and Brian then go over some bold predictions for this season. Could new CB Jalen Ramsey be their best defensive player, even more valuable than names like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Habituellement "timides" lors des intersaisons, les Steelers ont fait voler en éclat leurs habitudes. Echange pour faire venir DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey; signature d'Aaron Rodgers... Mike Tomlin et son staff ont décidé de prendre tous les risques pour enfin gagner en playoff. Un All-in gagnant ou juste un pas de côté ? Lucas Vola et Raphael Masmejean sont au micro.Bonne écoute ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this clip from the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey to ponder the Steelers' worst-case scenarios in 2025 and what could lead to them. Is the quarterback room good enough as a whole? From Aaron Rodgers with question marks as a 41-year-old to Mason Rudolph as a backup in the event Rodgers is injured? Or could those two doom the team if they're not playing at their best? What happens if DK Metcalf is injured? Do coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan and OC Arthur Smith have enough depth there in the form of Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller? Or do they still need to make a move at some point? And have the communication issues in the defensive backfield been rectified? Or will Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Juan Thornhill fall into similar traps that Minkah Fitzpatrick did in leading the group last season? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In this clip from the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter to analyze the Steelers' depth at safety after roster cut down day. Do GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin have enough depth at the position, with only DeShon Elliott, Juan Thornhill and Chuck Clark manning it moving forward? Is the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade for Jalen Ramsey a signal they they believe they can find useful players at safety even in the event of injury? How does Ramsey figure into the safety situation, if at all? And how should we feel about the overall secondary that also includes names like Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey is joined by insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the team's Monday round of roster cuts. What should we make of Corliss Waitman winning the punting job over Cameron Johnston? And will Mark Robinson be miss in the inside linebacker group behind names like Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Cole Holcomb? The guys also ponder the futures of players still potentially in some degree of roster trouble. Is Will Howard destined for IR this point after he and Skylar Thompson made it through this round of cuts? And what's going to happen with seventh-round pick Donte Kent? Or Cory Trice Jr. behind Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr. at corner?

In this clip from the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fiitpaldo and Christopher Carter project the team's 53-man roster on the defensive side of the ball. -Will Derrick Harmon's injury open up space for names like Isaiahh Loudermilk and Logan Lee behind Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black along the defensive line? -How many inside linebackers will coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan keep beyond Patrick Queen, Cole Holcomb and Payton Wilson? Will a name like Mark Robinson make the team because of his special teams ability? Or could Carson Bruener and/or Malik Harrison secure spots? -Will anyone other than T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer make the team at EDGE rusher? -Is Beanie Bishop in trouble at cornerback with Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr. likely locks and names like Brandin Echols and Cory Trice Jr. in the mix as well?

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: This is the first time in 20 years a Steelers starting quarterback won't play in the preseason! The worst/less entertaining games in Pittsburgh sports history since 2000. Joe wouldn't play veterans at all and doesn't like playing Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey.

Only Aaron Rodgers, Metcalf, Watt, and Cam have been ruled out. We could see Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay. The Steelers starting offensive line will play. Did Aaron Rodgers request to sit out the preseason? Will Beanie Bishop make the roster?Bob thinks Broderick Jones has played well in the preseason and he has more confidence in him.

Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, and Cam Heyward won't play against Carolina in the last preseason game. Joe wouldn't play veterans at all and doesn't like playing Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey. Joe doesn't think it's worth the injury risk. Will three drives make a difference for them against bland defenses?

KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob thinks the Steelers could go into the season with the WR room as it is, but isn't ruling out Omar Khan making a move as roster cuts take place. Pomp said he wanted to see the combo of DK Metcalf and George Pickens this season, but it wasn't meant to be. Would Alec Pierce be a good fit in Pittsburgh? Bob speculated how much of the starters we would see tonight, including the potential first look at Jalen Ramsey in a Steelers uniform. Who is getting cut? Bob thinks Connor Heyward is on the bubble, but expects the team to find a spot for him. Bob talked about some of the intriguing battles that will conclude soon. Will Kaleb Johnson be on the field at the same time as the starting offensive line tonight? The guys asked Bob about preparation for the preseason games.

With multiple WR trades taking place in the last 24 hours – and a third if you go back 72 hours, should the Steelers be active in the market? A new name has risen up – Alec Pierce from the Colts. Pierce could be on his way out in a pretty crowded room in Indy. If it took a 4th round pick or a 4th round pick and a middling player, would you make the deal for the guy that led the league in yards per reception last season? KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob thinks the Steelers could go into the season with the WR room as it is, but isn't ruling out Omar Khan making a move as roster cuts take place. Pomp said he wanted to see the combo of DK Metcalf and George Pickens this season, but it wasn't meant to be. Would Alec Pierce be a good fit in Pittsburgh? Bob speculated how much of the starters we would see tonight, including the potential first look at Jalen Ramsey in a Steelers uniform. Who is getting cut? Bob thinks Connor Heyward is on the bubble, but expects the team to find a spot for him. Bob talked about some of the intriguing battles that will conclude soon. Will Kaleb Johnson be on the field at the same time as the starting offensive line tonight? The guys asked Bob about preparation for the preseason games. PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the Bubba Chandler promotion and beginning his Major League career out of the bullpen. Jason described the reasoning behind letting Chandler pitch in a relief role before starting. Is there a sense that Andrew McCutchen is not a fan of Ben Cherington? Jason mentioned Cutch may not be doing himself any favors by ripping Bob Nutting a little bit. Do we think the decision has always been made on Cherington's future with about a month to go in the season? The guys asked Jason about some comments made by Tommy Pham off the cuff.

In this clip from the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter to ponder the starters he's most interested to see in the NFL preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. How much of Jonnu Smith will we see? And where will he line up in comparison to his tight end teammates including Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? How will coach Mike Tomlin deploy veteran DBs Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Joey Porter Jr.? And how will those guys communicate after the breakdowns in the secondary at the end of last season? How will RB Jaylen Warren look running behind offensive linemen Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier? And how will DC Teryl Austin split the snaps among LBs Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Cole Holcomb? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In this clip from the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter to analyze the leadership and locker room presence Aaron Rodgers is bringing to the Steelers. What do Skylar Thompson's glowing remarks about Rodgers tell us about how his new teammates are receiving him? To what degree is he defying the "circus" label that accompanied him from the New York Jets? Has he humbled himself because of that experience? Does he see value in just being one of the guys in coach Mike Tomlin's locker room alongside other veterans like T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf, Cam Heyward and Jalen Ramsey? And how does his leadership style compare to that of Russell Wilson last year? Our guys tackles those questions and more.

T.J. Watt told the media during practice the Steelers should pay the man and sign Cam Heyward. Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay went to bat for Cam, but rubbed people the wrong way because they're the new guys and haven't been here for the struggles. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week!

In this clip from the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the defense's depth at linebacker and ongoing communication issues. How much has the team's depth at linebacker grown in the offseason? How much will projected starters Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson play? And how often might they be rested in favor of reserves like Cole Holcomb, who's been shining in Steelers training camp and the NFL preseason? And where will rookie Jack Sawyer find his niche in the outside linebacker group behind names like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig? The guys tackle those questions, then explain whether they're concerned about communication issues that plagued the defense down the stretch. Especially because veterans like Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay Jr. have not gotten the chance to mesh with new teammates like DeShon Elliott, Joey Porter Jr. and Juan Thornhill much in the preseason.

Post-Gazette insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo recap Tuesday's Steelers practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side. What should we make of All-Pro defensive lineman and team captain Cam Heyward returning to practice amid news of a contract dispute? What went into coach Mike Tomlin's decision to NOT play Heyward, T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers in the final preseason game Thursday against the Carolina Panthers? Will Rodgers struggle to adjust when the regular season comes because he hasn't thrown in a game with his group of wide receivers including Metcalf, Roman Wilson and the injured Calvin Austin III? Besides that group of four, Tomlin said all other players are in consideration to play. Should he give his new-look secondary some run together and give new faces like Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay Jr. time to mesh with Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In this clip from the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze which Steelers have seen their stock drop the most during the NFL preseason. Has Cory Trice Jr. run out of time to prove he can stay healthy and earn a cornerback spot behind Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr.? Is Will Howard in danger of landing on IR or even losing his roster spot amid strong outings by Skylar Thompson in the competition to back up Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers? Why hasn't Robert Woods been able to hold off names like Scotty Miller and Roman Wilson in the receivers battle behind DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III? Is DeMarvin Leal officially a bust on the defensive line? And why has the running game been so week? Do offensive linemen including Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier deserve the blame? Or are RBs like Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson showing shortcomings as well? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah give you their five biggest impact additions and rookies for the AFC North. Find out why Gregg and DJ think players like Malaki Starks, Jaire Alexander, Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey and more will have a major impact for their teams next season. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah give you their five biggest impact additions and rookies for the AFC North. Find out why Gregg and DJ think players like Malaki Starks, Jaire Alexander, Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey and more will have a major impact for their teams next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R laugh about playground games they use to participate in before school! Sad Mike calls in, the inventor of the Misery Meter! The show finds out scores based on their favorite teams. Jalen Ramsey takes on the personality of his new city & 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS' wakes the neighbors. Thanks to a "neighbor from hell" in Van Nuys, the crew & callers share fun worst neighbor/roommate stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah give you their five biggest impact additions and rookies for the AFC North. Find out why Gregg and DJ think players like Malaki Starks, Jaire Alexander, Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey and more will have a major impact for their teams next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this clip from the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey to react to the team's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. Were Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt and the defense humbled a bit by Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and QB Baker Mayfield, who will now reportedly sit out the teams' preseason game Saturday despite initially planning to play? How long will it take Ramsey to reach his potential within coach Mike Tomlin's defense? Why are communication issues -- cited by DB Brandin Echols -- still showing up after proving costly down the stretch last season? Does DC Teryl Austin need to prove he can fix them soon? And how much would this unit miss Cam Heyward if he holds out because of his contract dispute with GM Omar Khan? Do Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black give the defensive line enough depth the weather the storm? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay went on Cam Heyward's podcast and said it's time for Omar Khan to take care of Heyward. Ramsey said the Steelers took care of him and his value and he wants to see the same with Cam. Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans were reportedly so good against the Steelers in the joint practice that they won't play Saturday.

Cam Heyward and Hayden sit down with new Steeler corners Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay for a conversation packed with football nostalgia, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and powerful life lessons from the game. In this episode:

C&R are back in the PM Drive saddle! They laugh about playground games they use to participate in before school. Sad Mike calls in, the inventor of the Misery Meter! The show finds out scores based on their favorite teams. Plus, Jalen Ramsey takes on the personality of his new city & 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS!'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The Sick Podcast, Cody Alexander joins Jordan York to discuss the intriguing fit between Aaron Rodgers and Arthur Smith, how opposing defences could disrupt Rodgers, what do Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay have left in the tank, Cam Heyward's contract dispute, which teams stand in the Steelers' way of making the playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe and Brian dive into the biggest storylines ahead of the Steelers' second preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Will fans finally see the debut of high-profile acquisitions like Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, and Jalen Ramsey? (Note: We recorded ahead of Mike Tomlin's press conference, so a small section of this […] Which starters suit up and who else to watch Saturday night appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Carl and Mike come back with more thoughts on their discussion on the Falcons being in a good position with Kirk Cousins as their back up quarterback and agree with the veteran QB in the locker room, Atlanta has a best case scenario in the event of an injury to Michael Penix Jr. They then get into some NFL headlines including Jalen Ramsey stating what he believes makes Aaron Rogers great and the Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons' contract seemingly getting 'weirder' by the minute.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider welcomes Greg Auman of the NFL on Fox to preview the joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of a preseason game this weekend. How true is Aaron Rodgers' statement that he and the offense can learn more from joint practices than they can from exhibition games, when teams typically keep defenses vanilla to disguise what they're working on? How will Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles, a renowned defensive mind, challenge Rodgers and other key offensive pieces like DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Zach Frazier and others? And can T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. keep the defensive momentum going against Buccaneers threats Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and others? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to Mike Tomlin's statement Thursday that Jalen Ramsey will be the team's No. 1 corner. Is that the right role for the veteran acquired in the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade? Should Darius Slay Jr. and Joey Porter Jr. be getting more consideration? Can Ramsey still move around the defense as some have hoped in the No. 1 role? And what does it mean for depth corners like Brandin Echols, Cory Trice Jr. and others fighting to make the team? Paul tackles those questions, then ponders whether NFL preseason games are still useful, following Tomlin's announcement that most starters including Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and others will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend.

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap the Steelers' joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. The explain how key matchups including Jalen Ramsey vs. Mike Evans and Zach Frazier vs. Vita Vea provided the big highlights for the day; why this practice may be the most work Aaron Rodgers gets against another team in the NFL preseason; Kaleb Johnson's need to improve in pass protection if he hopes to challenge for playing time in the backfield with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell; Baker Mayfield's stern test for DBs including Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr.; and the continued excellence of defensive rookies Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black.

Gregg Rosenthal gets you caught up on news from around the NFL including Jordan Love's injury (02:00), Landon Dickerson's timeline for a return (02:58), James Cook getting a contract extension from the Bills (03:55), and the Browns quarterback room (05:20). After the break, Gregg is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue and Patrick Claybon to tell you how Pete Carroll can fix the Raiders (10:30), the Steelers and Jalen Ramsey can fix each other (16:15), Aaron Glenn can fix Justin Fields (20:20), Jaxson Dart can fix Brian Daboll (41:40), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal gets you caught up on news from around the NFL including Jordan Love's injury (02:00), Landon Dickerson's timeline for a return (02:58), James Cook getting a contract extension from the Bills (03:55), and the Browns quarterback room (05:20). After the break, Gregg is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue and Patrick Claybon to tell you how Pete Carroll can fix the Raiders (10:30), the Steelers and Jalen Ramsey can fix each other (16:15), Aaron Glenn can fix Justin Fields (20:20), Jaxson Dart can fix Brian Daboll (41:40), and more! Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike McDaniel speaks to the media as the Dolphins continue their preseason road trip. Jalen Ramsey's comments about being traded from Miami. Fantasy football talk

Tobin tries to get ahead of Leroy's ongoing battle with technology by prepping him for the new studio computers, though Leroy isn't buying Tobin's “helpfulness.” The guys then dive into the Marlins' tough loss to the Guardians, reflecting on their recent slide since sweeping the Yankees. Uly “The Monster” Diaz joins the show to preview his upcoming Dirty Boxing 2 fight on August 29th, opening up about his opponent, his career, and Miami's fight culture. They also react to Dolphins linebacker Grant Stuard talking trash ahead of joint practices with the Lions. In Hour Tua, Tobin gets fired up over Julian Hill cooking Grant Stuard in one-on-ones—but the hype fades fast when Hill drops a perfect pass from Tua just 30 seconds later. Tobin shares some respectful beef with Terron Armstead, who seems to blindly cosign everything the Dolphins do. He also claims to be done with Bills Hard Knocks (we'll believe it when we see it). Things get somber with the news that Chop Robinson was carted off the field at Dolphins camp, but the crew tries to lift the mood with a mixed bag featuring Aaron Rodgers, Man Campbell, and more. Hour 3 opens with more injury news, this time Shedeur Sanders getting hurt in camp. Leroy introduces his latest bro science theory—golf prevents oblique injuries—which naturally meets skepticism. Reports continue to roll in from Dolphins-Lions joint practices, and they're... not great. Jalen Ramsey also stirs things up with comments about his trade to Pittsburgh, leaving the guys less than thrilled. The hour ends on a chaotic note with Rats Off a Ship, Taylor Swift talk, and a heated debate about octopuses. That octopus vs. shark debate spills into Hour 4 as Leroy doubles down on his bizarre preference, stunning the rest of the studio. The guys wrap up their thoughts on Dolphins joint practices—Leroy staying positive, Tobin trying to fake it—and Tobin lightens the mood by comparing his palm-chopping soreness to Chop Robinson's real injury. Leroy, of course, isn't amused. The show ends with a bang as Tobin debuts his masterpiece: getting the station's “big voice” to quack for the official Storm Duck sounder. An instant classic.

Tobin starts off Hour 3 with some headlines, Shedeur Sanders apparent injury during camp today while trying to grouple with still with the news about Chop. Leroy tries to convince us of some bro science as he swears the best way to prevent an oblique injury is golf! The reports keep coming out from the Dolphins joint practices with the Lions… and lets just say they are not good! We then hear from former cornerback of the Miami Dolphins Jalen Ramsey, as he had things to say about the process of his trade to the Steelers that had the gang not too happy! We then close out the hour with our favorite Thursday game Rats Off a Ship! Taylor Swift, and a heated debate about Octapusses!

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Live around 5 p.m. Eastern, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to recent comments by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin in which he suggested his defense has "historic" potential. Why would Tomlin -- who's known for choosing his words carefully -- make such a bold declaration publicly? Is he trying to motivate or set a standard for his unit let by Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey? Or does he simply like the pieces he has in place that much? And can the unit really live up to those expectations? Especially with younger players like Joey Porter Jr., Payton Wilson and Derrick Harmon playing key roles? Paul weighs in on those questions and the Pirates' blowout loss Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers that marked yet another low point in an ugly season for GM Ben Cherington's team.

In this clip from the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christoper Carter to ponder winners from Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Why was Payton Wilson able to meet sky-high expectations at middle linebacker? How has Darnell Washington asserted himself in the passing game alongside names like Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith? Has Yahya Black proven that he's the top reserve offensive lineman behind Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon? Is Scotty Miller now a lock to make the team after demonstrating chemistry with Aaron Rodgers? How much does Jalen Ramsey appear poised to transform this defense after the late offseason trade that brought him to Pittsburgh in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick? And has Broderick Jones successfully shaken off a rough first week to show he can be a strength for the offensive line? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ramsey said Joey Porter Jr. wants to do it and will have his time. Ramsey told Ryan Clark on The Pivot it's the most fun training camp he's been a part of and most he's enjoyed football. Will Howard is not ruling out playing this preseason. Dom would trade Cam Heyward to Cleveland and is fed up with contract discussions.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jeff thinks Jalen Ramsey was one of the biggest stories at training camp and how he can still play. Ray Fittipaldo AND Jeff think Aaron Rodgers and Ramsey are the offensive and defensive MVPs at St. Vincent for training camp. Will Aaron Rodgers be better than late-stage Ben and Russell Wilson? Bob thinks Rodgers will be better than Wilson.

“Jalen is still Jalen. I'm still that one. I'm still the one they were looking up to, I'm still the one they will be taking parts of their game from trying to copy mine, I'm still that.” Jalen Ramsey responds to the doubters As our Training Camp tour continues, we visiting Jalen in his new NFL home, and sit down with the three-time All‑Pro cornerback as he embarks on a bold new journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After cementing his legacy with a Super Bowl win and with Pro Bowl honors in Jacksonville, Los Angeles, and Miami-Jalen brings his unmatched skill set and swagger to one of the NFL's most storied franchises. We explore the motivations behind the blockbuster June 30, 2025 trade, what it means to don the iconic black and gold, and how Pittsburgh's aggressive 2025 Super Bowl push aligns with his championship aspirations  Jalen reflects on his football evolution—how his position versatility (cornerback, potential safety) and league-wide respect make him more than just "another star" on the roster, but a cornerstone of a retooled defense aiming to recapture past glory. As he joins a defense stacked with names like T.J. Watt, Darius Slay Jr., Joey Porter Jr, and a team led by veteran QB Aaron Rodgers, Jalen makes one thing clear: he's still that guy. And now, he's exactly where he's supposed to be. We break down how he'll complement fellow veterans and what his arrival signals about Pittsburgh's shift toward a win-now mentality during Aaron Rodgers' anticipated final NFL season. This isn't just about football—it's about fit. Jalen talks about how his mentality now mirrors the city itself: blue-collar, unapologetic, and built on pride, toughness, and resilience. He shares how the Steel City has reignited his fire—how he's leaned into being a mentor and a menace, all while preparing to help this storied franchise chase another Lombardi. Join us for a raw, unfiltered look at an athlete who's still got it—not just on the field, but in his leadership, swagger, and hunger to win. Thank you to our friends at Monarch Money for sponsoring this episode, Check them out here and use code PIVOT to get 50% off your first year. https://www.monarchmoney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his thoughts on the Cam Heyward contract dispute with the Steelers live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Does Heyward really have leverage after the moves GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin made to solidify the defensive line this offseason? From drafting Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black to signing free agents like Daniel Ekuale, does the team have the necessary depth should Heyward decide to sit out regular season games? And how much worse would DC Teryl Austin's unit be overall without Heyward but with names like T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr., Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson? Paul tackles those questions and more.

On the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports columnist welcomes insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to Cam Heyward's comments about his contract dispute with the Steelers. Did Heyward have valid critiques of dealing with GM Omar Khan's front office, a year after signing a contract extension? Why don't his comments seem to have helped his favorability among fans? And will he find a resolution that prevents him from missing regular season games? Later, the guys analyze the preseason victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars and what it tells us about the offense. Specifically, they discuss how valuable Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu can be if they're both healthy and playing well at tackle this season; the encouraging contributions of receivers including Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller; and the importance of quick throws from QBs Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and, eventually, Aaron Rodgers. They also give their thoughts on the overall roster depth and small offseason improvements that may have been overshadowed by big moves for Rodgers, Jonnu Smith, DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey.

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are LIVE from Latrobe, PA for Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp previewing all things 2025 Steelers football. In the first hour, 7x Pro Bowler & DPOY TJ Watt joins the progrum alongside 7x Pro Bowler & Walter Payton Man of The Year Cam Heyward to chat about TJ's new contract, the additions of Jalen Ramsey and more. Also in the first hour, Super Bowl Champion & 4x MVP Aaron Rodgers stops by to talk about how fired up he is to join the Steelers, dorm life at Training Camp, fights at Training Camp, Mike Tomlin as a head coach & leader and more. Next, Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Mike Tomlin joins the set to tell us about the demeanor that Jalen Ramsey brings, the confidence Rodgers brings, and more. Steelers Special Teams Coach Danny Smith joined the program after Coach Tomlin for an electric pump up speech and epic stories from his 31 years in the NFL. In the second hour, Steelers GM Omar Khan stops by to discuss his mentality and approach in building the roster, give some insight into the process of bringing in Aaron Rodgers & reaching an extension with TJ Watt, and more. We close things out with the Pat McAfee Show Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly, who brings some Rudy's subs and divulges some unsavory information. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 ET), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 ET), or ESPN+. We will be LIVE from Canton, Ohio ahead of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices