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NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to Pittsburgh Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr.'s ongoing contract negotiations, a court granting Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby an injunction to play after being suspended indefinitely for gambling violations, and much more! Timeline:00:00 - Introduction 03:38 - Spurs beat Knicks21:20 - Brendan Sorsby39:15 - Joey Porter contract negotiations (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Friday 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 analyze the team's moves with its 2023 NFL draft class. Are new deals for LB Nick Herbig and TE Darnell Washington a sign of how much GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy believe in that group over the long run? Will Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton also get new deals this summer? And if so, will those players form the team's new core of stars, replacing the old guard led by Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and DK Metcalf? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the defense's future. How long will it remain the highest paid unit on that side of the ball in the NFL? Will the spending outlast the tenures of names like Ramsey, Watt and Heyward in Pittsburgh? Or will spending start flowing more to the offensive side of the ball and names like Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Jaylen Warren and others who could be up for new contracts in the next couple of years? 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 the idea that the Steelers could use a franchise tag on cornerback Joey Porter Jr. if contract talks between he and the team do not progress. Porter is set to enter the final season of his rookie contract, with general manager Omar Khan already having extended two of Porter's draft-mates, the star cornerback is likely near the top of the list for a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys today! Is it time for the Pirates to send Mitch Keller to the bullpen? The PM Team has a great radio coaching tree at The Fan. And Nick Farabaugh joins the show for his weekly Fair Game segment.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show. Ray thinks that the backup QB job is solely in Will Howard's hands, and there is nothing Mason Rudolph can do if Howard performs well enough to be the backup. Ray says that Drew Allar has been up and down this year, but there is still a lot of optimism surrounding him. Ray says that a Joey Porter Jr contract will be more expensive than Nick Herbig's $25 million.

Tyler Callihan had an absolute legacy performance to fuel the Pirates' comeback against the Dodgers yesterday. However, Callihan is not in the lineup today because there is a lefty on the mound. Jared Triolo and Marcel Ozuna are both in the lineup tonight, as they both hit lefties well. Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob says that he will watch the World Cup from time to time this year. Bob does not think that the division is out of reach for the Pirates, and he thinks that the Pirates will be involved in the playoff race this year. Bob also thinks that Mitch Keller will put together a nice performance tonight against the Dodgers. He says that the Pirates have to wait for Marcel Ozuna to do more considering what they paid him this offseason. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show. Ray thinks that the backup QB job is solely in Will Howard's hands, and there is nothing Mason Rudolph can do if Howard performs well enough to be the backup. Ray says that Drew Allar has been up and down this year, but there is still a lot of optimism surrounding him. Ray says that a Joey Porter Jr contract will be more expensive than Nick Herbig's $25 million.

Joe thinks it's going to take $50 million guaranteed for Joey Porter Jr.'s deal. Mark Kaboly thinks the Steelers have "no choice" but to extend Porter. Mark thinks Porter is likely going to hold-in like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward. Steelers are poised to "purge the roster of older gentleman" after this season with older players like Cam Heyward and others potentially being gone if this season goes poorly.

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out. Follow NOT JUST FOOTBALL ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotJustFootballwithCamHeyward

No film-room cop-outs, no “it depends” hedging. Just quick, honest win-loss calls across the entire schedule, including rivalry landmines in the AFC North and that wildcard trip to Paris to face the Saints.After the picks, we zoom out and talk about what's actually driving optimism right now: a complete coaching reset under Mike McCarthy, what minicamp and OTAs can reveal about tempo and expectations, and why veteran buy-in matters as much as talent. We also hit key Steelers news and roster pressure points, like the Chris Boswell extension and the growing questions around Joey Porter Jr and how a “hold in” could impact training camp.We finish by asking the real question behind every schedule prediction: if 12 and 5 is on the table, what does this team have to change to finally deliver in the postseason? Listen, then drop your record prediction and your boldest take. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe, share it with a Steelers fan, and leave a review.FOOTBAHLIN MERCH:https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products

The Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and Christopher Carter report from Steelers OTAs at the team's South Side facility. The explain how younger players including Drew Allar, Will Howard and others are getting more work this week with older veterans now off until training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Were Allar and Howard able to make the most of their reps with Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph absent? Does Howard need to unseat Rudolph as Rodgers' primary backup to make the roster? Will GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy get enough value out of Darnell Washington following his extension last week to play alongside Pat Freiermuth for the long term? Is new DC Patrick Graham signaling intent to play more nickel defense with names like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Jamel Dean, Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott in the secondary? And what's the timeline for an extension for Porter Jr.? 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.

Alex Highsmith was back at Steelers OTAs and participated on Monday. Nick doesn't think there is any ill-will that Nick Herbig is making more money. Nick doesn't think Highsmith will hold-out or hold-in. T.J. Watt could have less than 82% of the snaps and could be the way to keep Herbig and Highsmith with good snaps. Crowley thinks Porter Jr. and Dean could be one of the best corner duos in the league, and Nick agrees. Ramsey is going to play safety and slot corner. He thinks Jaquon Brisker is going to play 80-85% of the snaps, DeShon Elliott 70-75%.

Jack discusses the JPJ contract extension rumors, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, his personal POV on the Morgan Wallen chaos, and more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms to keep listening to our Steelers analysis! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X4xxKryrcuQowgv61L0X1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-steelers/id1485137299 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bleav-in-steelers-52369965/ TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Bleav-in-Steelers-p1264828/?topicId=545505812 Jack's X: https://x.com/imjackonthecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to 'State of the Steelers' on the Steel Curtain Network, with your host, Daniel. In today's episode, titled 'How Many is Too Many,' we dive into the Steelers' free agency decisions at linebacker, cornerback, and quarterback. We break down the team's recent extension of Nick Herbig, the rising star Joey Porter Jr. extension, and ask the question no one wants too. Plus, we explore the buzz around a potential new quarterback, Brendan Sorsby. Join us as we ask the big question—how many is too many? #pittsburghsteeler #steelers #nfl Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray thinks the Darnell Washington deal makes sense and doesn't hurt their cap number. Ray was surprised that Nick Herbig signed for as much as he did. Ray thinks the Joey Porter Jr. deal will get done. If the Steelers move off a pass rusher, he thinks it's Alex Highsmith. He doesn't think they have to trade either. Herbig is now making $6.5 million more than Highsmith per season.

Mark Kaboly joins the show for the next hour. Mark said on twitter that Alex Highsmith looked like death on Tuesday after Nick Herbig signed an extension with the Steelers. Kaboly says that the Steelers are ‘all in' this year. Mark does not trust that the Steelers would trade Alex Highsmith, even if they were offered a first rounder. He also thinks that the Steelers shouldn't be worried about getting Nick Herbig a lot of reps until his contract extension kicks in next year. More with Mark Kaboly. Mark says that it is a forgone conclusion that Joey Porter Jr. will get paid, it is just a matter of when. He thinks it'll be around $25 million a year for Porter. Nick Farabaugh thinks that Keeanu Benton will get between 16-18 million dollars a year, mark says that it seems like a lot. More with Mark. Mark has a cutout of his own face on his wall, visible to those watching on the video stream. Mike McCarthy has gone out of his way recently to praise Mason Rudolph, which Mark thinks is very interesting. Mark says that he doesn't know a single Morgan Wallen song, and that he wouldn't watch his concert if it was in his backyard.

The Pirates took 2 of 3 against the Astros as they set sail for a massive 6-game stretch against the Braves and Dodgers. How will this go? If things go well, who breaks out? If things don't, who is to blame? There's also a massive concert in town this weekend. Can the Pirates weather the storm of the Braves and Dodgers? Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

On the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter react to news that the Steelers are re-signing Darnell Washington to a long-term contract extension. Was this deal a good one for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Or will that depend upon how they use Washington alongside other receiving options like DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth and Jaylen Warren? Is it a surprise that this deal got done before Joey Porter Jr.'s or Keeanu Benton's? And how does this deal impact those negotiations? Our duo tackles those questions. Then takes stock of the team's EDGE rusher situation following Nick Herbig's extension earlier in the week. Could the move necessitate a trade of Alex Highsmith or T.J. Watt before the season? And is the term still investing too heavily in a defense that isn't producing dominant results? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter.

If the Pirates bullpen played to even an average level, they would be 12 games over .500 this season. Poni wondered if the Pirates should kick the tires on a Bailey Falter reunion. The biggest insider in all of baseball suggested the Pirates could still deal Carmen Mlodzinski, but would that make sense since the team needs bullpen arms more than anything? What if a Mlodzinski trade netted a true late-game reliever in return? With the Pirates recent success of trading away borderline starters, should they try it again? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter. Name Game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are all-in in 2026, but they're preparing for the future as well. Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy are flying through extensions for Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington, but there are still names like Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton out there. The Steelers aren't done yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from Day 2 of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. They react to the news that Nick Herbig has signed a lucrative contract extension. What does this mean for coach Mike McCarthy and DC Patrick Graham's defense moving forward? Could a move be made with T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith, who both have significant contracts of their own at the same position? Or could GM Omar Khan really be looking to pay big money to all three moving forward? And what implications could Herbig's deal have on negotiations with other 2023 NFL draft class members including Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Keeanu Benton? 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.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Bob was shocked the Browns traded Myles Garrett and thought it came out of nowhere. Could Aaron Donald come back and play for the Rams? Bob isn't ruling it out. Mark Kaboly doesn't think the Steelers will trade Watt or Highsmith before the year. He thinks the will trade whoever has the worst season after the season. Mark thinks Herbig will only play 50% of the snaps. Joey Porter Jr.'s contract will be discussed.

Mark doesn't think the Steelers will trade Watt or Highsmith before the year. He thinks the will trade whoever has the worst season after the season. Mark thinks Herbig will only play 50% of the snaps. Joey Porter Jr.'s contract will be discussed. Mason Rudolph looks great at minicamp. 

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

Mike McCarthy said Nick Herbig ‘deserved' his new deal with the Steelers, after inking a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid ‘reserve' players in NFL history. It's a $100M+ deal for the Steelers third edge rusher on the depth chart. Are the Steelers going to make it more of a true 3-man rotation if they don't deal TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith? It's hard to take down the snaps for the two players ahead of Herbig. What does the Nick Herbig contract mean for Joey Porter Jr. or other players that are up for new deals with the Steelers? Is there a real chance Aaron Donald comes back after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. Why was rookie CB Daylen Everette a frequent target for QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf in drills? And how did he perform? Was it a surprise that no players held out or held in amid contract negotiations with names like Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Nick Herbig? And what did we learn about new DC Patrick Graham's plans for the season with names like Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and others on the field for practice for the first time this offseason? 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.

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

Hour 3: Poni reacts to the breaking news that Nick Herbig has gotten a contract extension. Does this mean Alex Highsmith is about to get traded? Dom says this means Joey Porter Jr. is about to get paid handsomely.

Nick Herbig and Joey Porter Jr. spoke to the media today amidst contract disputes. The Herbig dispute is more interesting considering the fact that he has been a rotational guy his whole career, yet very effective. Poni thinks that Herbig has been a phenomenal pick by the Steelers at this point in his career, at least so far.

June, 1, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 143 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing it being June 1st and how there is a lot of buzz surrounding the Cleveland Browns possibly trading away DE Myles Garrett soon. On the heels of there being a lot of talk about the 55 total touches per game stat that new Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy is big on, Alex and I take a deep dive into the history and significance of that statistic as it relates to his own career. Alex and I wonder if there really should be a ton made about that stat overall and especially when it comes to the 2026 season. Alex recently wrote about four offensive stats that the Steelers must improve in 2026, so we spend some time going over each of those that he highlighted and why. The Steelers will hold their annual mandatory minicamp this week, so Alex and I go over a few key things to look for during the upcoming practice sessions. We discuss whether we should expect Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. to do much of anything this week and if it will be a true sign that a training camp hold-in might be on the horizon. This 66-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com 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, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to preview some of the top storylines for the team's minicamp this week. Does Roman Wilson hold the key to the success of the wide receivers group this year? Can he help the group be dominant alongside DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? Or will he hold the offense back by struggling to find a consistent connection with QB Aaron Rodgers within coach Mike McCarthy's offense like he did last season? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders which players may hold in and not practice with the team this week. Will names like Nick Herbig, Joey Porter Jr., Jaylen Warren and Jalen Ramsey finally make appearances? Or could they be looking for something contractually ahead of training camp next month? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ed Troup and Brian Batko examine which Steelers could be next in line for contract extensions, including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig, Darnell Washington, and Keeanu Benton. Plus, a look at the history of the Steelers Hall of Honor and a discussion on who could be part of the next induction class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the Friday 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 react to a busy week at the team's OTAs. Is new coach Mike McCarthy's plan to get playmakers including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson and Pat Freiermuth realistic? Or too ambitious as the team welcomes back Aaron Rodgers at QB? And what should we make of Patrick Queen's comments about NFL trade rumors that swirled around him this offseason and GM Omar Khan's glut of extension candidates to deal with this summer, including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington? 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.

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

Send us Fan MailBack in studio and Vic explains why guys naming their car is one of the cringiest things you can do. You're not in a movie broHas anyone ever finished a tube of chapstick/lip balm ever? NO. no they haven't. Reward offered to anyone who can prove they finished one!!!!!Vic saw Joey Porter Jr at Firehouse subs in Bakersfield and it ended up being one of the most embarrassing moments everICYDK: Morning wood is a sign of great health for men!John graduated with his masters, we just have one question The TWO movies we want to seeTRIVIA: 17% of women say a man should never wear THIS. What is it?Find Vic: @vicdradioFind the pod:@ilysayitbackpod

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 react to comments by new OC Brian Angelichio and DC Patrick Graham during the team's OTAs. Is Angelichio correct to focus on versatility for his receivers including Germie Bernard, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson? And offensive linemen including Max Iheanachor, Mason McCormick, Gennings Dunker, Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones? And what can that versatility possibly add for new coach Mike McCarthy's offense? And on defense, can Patrick Graham clean up the communication issues that have plagued the unit at times under coach Mike Tomlin? And if so, how effective can Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean and the rest of the group be? 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.

On the Monday 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 Aaron Rodgers' official return to the team this weekend. What does it mean that he'll be back in time for OTAs this week, the first under new coach Mike McCarthy? And how will that benefit the team's young QBs WIll Howard and Drew Allar as they look to grow behind Rodgers on the depth chart? Our duo tackles those questions, then considers offensive line alignment for names like Gennings Dunker, Max Iheanachor, Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier as they look to build cohesion to block for Rodgers and the backfield of Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. Then the guys wrap the show by analyzing what could be in store for T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and the defense this week as new DC Patrick Graham begins to implement his system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edger Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter and Brian Batko react to the news of the Steelers being scheduled for a game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris next season and the release of cornerback Cory Trice Jr. Why were the Steelers picked to play overseas for a second straight season? What does it say about the brand recognition the team has? Is this another opportunity for the team to plant its flag in an international market? How were last season's festivities at Croke Park in Dublin? Our duo tackles those topics and more, including what the release of Cory Trice Jr. says about the Steelers' confidence in defensive backs like Jamel Dean, Joey Porter Jr. and Daylen Everette. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Downs and Jermod McCoy are headlining the Pittsburgh Steelers' draft radar as we look to lock down the back end in the 2026 NFL Draft! Tonight on the Steelers Realm, we break down the ultimate blueprint for Mike McCarthy's secondary, evaluating top-tier cornerbacks like Jermod McCoy, Mansoor Delane, and Colton Hood to eventually pair with Joey Porter Jr. We also dive into the elite safety prospects, discussing if the Steelers can land a premier enforcer like Caleb Downs or Dylan Thieneman to play alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick, plus a quick look at the top special teams specialists. Join us as we scout the current depth charts and the lockdown defensive backs the front office must target to secure the secondary for years to come. 00:00 Welcome to the Steelers Realm / Intro01:25 Snook Fishing in Florida & Rocket Launches06:44 NFL Officiating Lawsuit & Robin Delorenzio13:17 New NFL Rule Changes & Kickoff Rules19:40 Potential Replacement Referees Rule22:36 Quarterback Market: Kirk Cousins & Cooper Rush27:26 Acrisure Stadium Upgrades (Grass & Seats)31:40 Cornerback Depth Chart Breakdown36:11 Jermod McCoy Draft Breakdown38:29 Mansoor Delane Draft Breakdown40:02 Colton Hood Draft Breakdown42:04 D'Angelo Ponds & Ephesians Prysock Draft Breakdown44:03 Small School Sleeper Cornerback46:44 Safety Depth Chart Breakdown & Kyle Dugger Leaving50:10 Caleb Downs Draft Breakdown & Trade Up Talk53:07 Dylan Thieneman Draft Breakdown54:40 Emanuel McNeil-Warren Draft Breakdown56:22 Zakee Wheatley Draft Breakdown58:04 Bud Clark Draft Breakdown59:34 Special Teams & Punter Talk (Cameron Johnston)1:01:06 Brett Thorson Draft Breakdown1:03:09 Alec McPherson & Jack Stonehouse Draft Breakdown1:05:08 Last Punter Drafted in the 1st Round?1:07:07 Show Wrap-Up & Next Week's Preview#Steelers #NFLDraft #CalebDowns #JermodMcCoy #SteelersRealm

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL draft picks from over the weekend. Did GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy value development over immediate impact in selecting Max Iheanachor, Germie Bernard, Drew Allar, Daylen Everett, Gennings Dunker, Kaden Wetjen, Riley Nowakowski, Gabe Rubio, Robert Spears-Jennings and Eli Heidenreich? And how will they fit within the roster for 2026 around established veterans including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders how Iheanachor and Dunker will factor into offensive line plans alongside Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze picks from his final seven-round mock before the 2026 NFL draft begins. Why did Ray go with receiver Denzel Boston as the first-round pick, despite size that overlaps with what DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. already offer GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Is Keylan Rutledge closing a clear second-round value at guard? Does Treydan Stukes offer the versatility the secondary needs alongside Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and Jamel Dean? Why would Antonio Williams be worth double dipping at receiver for? Is 6-foot-9 Travis Burke ideal insurance on Broderick Jones later in the third round? And why is Carson Beck the QB Ray settled on compared to other projected mid round picks like Drew Allar, Cole Payton and Taylen Green? Our duo tackles those questions, then sorts through Ray's Day 3 picks, including TE Marlon Klein, DL Darrell Jackson Jr., LB Jack Kelly and LB Nadame Tucker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to sort through the week in NFL mock draft for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy's team. Is Ty Simpson starting to fade as a favorite choice for experts like Mel Kiper Jr. and Tom Fornelli? Have Vega Ioane and Omar Cooper Jr. begun to emerge as the most common choices with a little less than a week to go before teams make their selections? Are the Steelers serious about projected Day 2 QBs like Cole Payton, Drew Allar, Carson Beck and Taylen Green? Especially with Aaron Rodgers yet to decide if he will return in 2026? Will the Steelers have to take Keylan Rutledge in the second round if they want him? Why has Pitt's Kyle Louis remained a consistent later-round choice for experts? And why do right tackles like Blake Miller continue to show up in mocks despite Troy Fautanu's secure hold on that position? Our duo tackles those questions and more as they ponder who will join stars like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., T.J., Cam Heyward and DK Metcalf on the team's roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko recap the introductory news conferences for coach Mike McCarthy's new lieutenants: OC Brian Angelichio, DC Patrick Graham and STC Danny Crossman. How will Angelichio handle the uncertainty at QB with Aaron Rodgers still yet to sign and Will Howard and Mason Rudolph under contract? How will he juggle duties with McCarthy calling the plays? And what are his plan for a unit that includes known quantities like Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth in addition to a young offensive line built around Mason McCormick, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu? On defense, what will Graham preserve about the unit's signature 3-4 defensive scheme under Mike Tomlin? And what might he change up as he inherits contributors like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon and others? 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.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo attempt to read the tea leaves of the latest prospect visits ahead of the NFL draft. Are GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy prioritizing the defensive back spots by bringing in safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and CB Chris Johnson? How would those players fit alongside names like Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott and Jamel Dean? And what other names should we potentially watch in those spots for new DC Patrick Graham's unit? Our duo tackles those topics, then wonders what the visits of linebackers including Kyle Louis, Jaden Dugger and Harold Perkins Jr. could mean for that position group. Is a Patrick Queen trade still possible? Or is Khan just scouting for depth to play alongside Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb and Malik Harrison? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to sort through the week in mock draft picks for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy's team from around the internet. Why does it seem like there's very little consensus forming around the team's biggest needs at a national level? Is that a function of Mike Tomlin's departure? Or the numerous needs of the roster beyond stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Joey Porter Jr., DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Michael Pittman and others? The guys ponder those questions, then talk about some mock draft picks on an individual level. Could T.J. Parker make any sense at EDGE? Or are the Steelers well stocked there with Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer joining Watt? Is Jake Golday worth looking at as a potential run-stuffing middle linebacker next to Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson? Would Emmanuel Pregnon be worth trading up to select as a Day 2 guard? How genuine should the interest in Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be after his visit this week? And how should we interpret Denzel Boston's own stop at the team's facility? Is the front office really considering another big, outside-oriented receiver? Or is it trying to throw other teams off about its interest in inside-outside types like Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson and Omar Cooper Jr.? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter ponder the lack of obvious first-round talent among prospects who've visited the team ahead of the NFL draft. Why haven't GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy welcomed more top receivers like Makai Lemon and defenders like Emmanuel McNeil-Warren? Could we still see possible first-round targets like Dillon Thieneman and Omar Cooper Jr. visit the South Side facility? And who are some other names Chris and Ray would like to see before the April 15 deadline to conclude visits? Our duo tackles those questions. Then ponders McCarthy's involvement -- or lack thereof -- in the draft process. Has he been hands-on in looking to add talent alongside stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, DK Metcalf, Joey Porter Jr., Jaylen Warren and Michael Pittman Jr.? Or has he been more focused on building the coaching staff alongside OC Brian Angelichio and DC Patrick Graham? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko joins host Adam Bittner to ponder Joey Porter Jr.'s recent comments on a podcast. Is he really a top-five cornerback in the NFL? Alongside names like Christian Gonzalez, Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardener? Or is he slightly below that elite level? Does he have leverage in contract negotiations with GM Omar Khan this summer? Or does the signing of Jamel Dean give the team options? And what can we learn about a possible hometown discount from Joey Porter Sr.'s tenure here? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the pressure that will or will not be on Khan and coach Mike McCarthy with the NFL draft being held in Pittsburgh this year. Will they face pressure to take a QB like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar or someone else with Aaron Rodgers still deciding his 2026 destination? Or will fans generally be please with the picks available at many positions, given the roster's various needs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.