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Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup with the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Were Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Darnell Washington and others able to maintain their momentum in the passing game? How did Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and the offensive line perform against the Bengals' pass rush? Were they able to clear running room for RBs Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell against a porous Bengals secondary? On the defensive side, how well was the secondary led by Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and DeShon Elliott able to contain star Bengals receivers Ja'Marr Case and Tee Higgins? And how effective was the pass rush led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon against Bengals QB Joe Flacco? Our duo tackles those questions, plus the coaching performance of Mike Tomlin and coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Asutin. 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 Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap the Steelers' NFL Week 7 loss against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Why were the Bengals' Joe Flacco, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase able to have so much success against Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr., Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott and the Steelers' vaunted secondary? How did Bengals RB Chase Brown pile up over 100 yards against a Steelers defensive front that includes Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson? And where does coach Mike Tomlin's defense stand moving forward? Our duo tackles those questions plus and up-and-down night for Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Jaylen Warren, Roman Wilson and the Steelers offense that piled up points but also committed some costly errors. 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 big test for third-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Porter will likely be matched up with Tee Higgins, a player that has decimated the Pittsburgh defense in the past. But Higgins is exactly the kind of wide receiver that Porter was drafted to stop, and he at least slowed him down in 2024, but a host of penalty flags also accompanied that performance.  Can Porter stop Higgins, and keep the flags at bay? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Ramsey can move around the defense and Mark compared him to Troy Polamalu, in a way. Mark thinks Tee Higgins will be followed around by Joey Porter Jr. Mark would be stunned if Calvin Austin plays on Thursday. Mark thinks the Steelers win around 30-14 and win easily.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the Steelers practice facility after Tuesday's practice leading up to the team's "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. What can we expect from the Steelers defense, which went out and got defensive backs like Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay Jr. to pair with Joey Porter Jr. and take on guys like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? What does it say about that unit's depth that they may be able to move guys around and use in different matchups and coverages? What can we expect from Joe Flacco, a player who's very familiar with the Steelers and actually beat Pittsburgh last season as a member of the Indianapolis Colts? Will pass rushers like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig be able to get after him because of his lack of mobility? Or will his still elite arm strength pose a problem? Our duo answers 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.

Send us a textThe Steelers might've had a bye week, but the rest of the AFC North sure didn't — and it wasn't pretty. The guys talk Joey Porter Jr.'s return, Trevor Lawrence's wild 4th quarter play, and all the chaos from the Pittsburgh Scanner: dice games in Market Square, a brawl threat at Pamela's, and a Carrick mom who caught her son “shaboinking” during school hours.Then it's onto Corndick of the Week with LeBron's fake retirement tease, Diddy's prison sentence, and a woman who faked an active shooter just to “trauma bond” with her coworkers. They wrap it up with wild headlines — a couple divorcing after catfishing each other, a new bone-healing glue from China, Shaq clapping back at dating rumors, and Little Caesars offering free pizza to the homeless. Plus, the boys debate bad guy names, worst movie endings, and which horror villain they could actually survive.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast!Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's Thursday practice ahead of an NFL Week 6 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. They give their thoughts on comments by DC Teryl Austin and OC Arthur Smith. Specifically, the ponder whether Austin has unlocked T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon after they tallied six sacks in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. Can those results continue? Or was the big day a one-off? How involved can Austin get inside linebackers like Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson within the rush? And when will we get to see a complete secondary that includes a healthy Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions and ways Smith is working with Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Darnell Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff thinks Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. and Jaylen Warren will play on Sunday. Calvin Austin and Jalen Ramsey haven't really taken the steps they've needed to be good to go. Mason Heintschel has a good confidence too him and revitalized his high school team. Tristan Jarry starts for the Penguins in the home opener tonight.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said the Steelers have a ton of catch and run players with their offense. Arthur Smith doesn't think Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell are prototypical running backs. Jeff thinks Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. and Jaylen Warren will play on Sunday.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury updates with Jaylen Warren, Jalen Ramsey, Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. and Calvin Austin III. What did rookies Derrick Harmon & Yahya Black have to say as they gear up for their AFC North debuts? How different are the Bengals with Joe Flacco?Should the team pursue Allen Lazard or Treylon Burks? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Jason Mackey and Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo look ahead to the Browns game and the impending return of starters Joey Porter Jr. and Alex Highsmith. Will the Steelers need to change anything schematically with the reinforcements? Plus, a look at the crazy week in the NFL and where the Steelers stack up in the AFC North and the conference overall. 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 Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap coach Mike Tomlin's news conference at the team's UPMC Rooney Sports Complex ahead of their NFL Week 6 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. What do the expected returns of Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith and Jaylen Warren mean for the Steelers heading into two division contests in five days? Will Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) and Calvin Austin III (shoulder) suit up? Will names like Chuck Clark, Juan Thornhill and Jabrill Peppers play more at safety if Ramsey is limited? And how will the tight ends be used against the stout Browns defense? Could Pat Freiermuth break out in the passing game? Or will it be more run packages with Darnell Washington? Our duo answers 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.

Nick thinks Joey Porter Jr. will be back after the bye. Calvin Austin is hurt and going to miss multiple games. Nick points to Ben Skowronek as a likely wide receiver to step up. Allen Lazard and Curtis Samuel are the two names that come to mind as potential wide receiver trade options for the Steelers.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Roger Goodell said when the NFL goes to 18 games, it's realistic everyone will play an international game. The Steelers have international marketing rights in Ireland, Germany, and Mexico and Nick wouldn't be surprised if they rotate between these three locations each year. Nick Farabaugh thinks it's realistic that Jalen Ramsey will be back after the Bengals game. He thinks Joey Porter Jr. will be back after the bye.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the Steelers' NFL Week 4 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland. Did coach Mike Tomlin's team establish its desired identity in stopping Jordan Mason and the Vikings running game; getting heave pressure on QB Carson Wentz with T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, Patrick Queen and others; and achieving success in the running game wit Kaleb Johnson and especially surprise starter Kenneth Gainwell, who filled in admirably for Jaylen Warren? Do we still need to see more from the passing game? Especially TEs Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith after Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf seemed to get their connection going on Sunday? And how will this team navigate injuries in the secondary to names like Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions, plus storylines to watch during the upcoming off week. Where can coordinators Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin make the biggest adjustments? Will the Ravens continue their early struggles? Or will they start making up ground on the Steelers in the AFC North after a brutal early-season schedule? And are the Colts and Jaguars emerging as threats in the AFC? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broderick Jones recovered an Aaron Rodgers fumble after scrambling on 3rd down. Gerry Dulac is reporting that Jalen Ramsey and Calvin Austin are going to miss several games. The Steelers need to get Joey Porter Jr. back and will be tested with the wide receiver room's depth.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: The Steelers sacked Carson Wentz six times. The defense is starting to figure it out. Donny thinks they earned their money. Steelers fans weigh in on the Steelers defense and how Aaron Rodgers has played. Donny's Game Balls. The Steelers need to get Joey Porter Jr. back and will be tested.

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko break down the team's Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. Will Mike Tomlin's handling of this week's Ireland trip end up becoming a benefit or a failure in logistics? And with the Steelers' current defensive weaknesses, does the Vikings' upstart offense featuring Carson Wentz, Jordan Mason, Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson offer them a chance to fix their issues before the quarter-point of the 2025 NFL regular season? Can T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. help Pittsburgh's defense rebound on Sunday morning? Also, can Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf have better success early in games to help the Steelers get an early lead against a blitz-happy defense? Our guys wrap up with their final Week 4 predictions and discuss whether they believe the Steelers can fix their weaknesses with a bye week on tap. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ray said Art Rooney addressed the team on Monday regarding how much this Ireland game means to the Steelers. They want to win the game very badly, but injuries are still a concern on defense. Ray thinks there is a better chance that DeShon Elliott plays than Joey Porter Jr. Ray thinks the Steelers are probably going to hold Porter Jr. back with his soft-tissue injury.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott, Jaylen Warren & Jonnu Smith all being limited participants in Thursday's practice. We also discuss why we haven't seen more of Roman Wilson and what Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith had to say ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin's Answers – What did Teryl Austin say to the media earlier today? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray's guess is that Joey Porter Jr. will not play in Dublin, but DeShon Elliott has a ‘pretty good' chance to. The guys asked Ray about TJ Watt moving around and if it's more about the playing not wanting to do it. Is Keeanu Benton battling for roster relevancy? Ray believes we could see more Daniel Ekuale as the season moves on. The guys asked Ray about the scheme on both sides and if it's all working. Ray doesn't think the Steelers have everything figured out this weekend – he picked Minnesota to win the game 27-16 on Sunday. Bucco Minute – We just got done watching the best season a Pirates pitcher has ever had. The Reds beat the Pirates in the finale to avoid the sweep. What was their record this year with Paul Skenes on the mound?

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray's guess is that Joey Porter Jr. will not play in Dublin, but DeShon Elliott has a ‘pretty good' chance to. The guys asked Ray about TJ Watt moving around and if it's more about the playing not wanting to do it. Is Keeanu Benton battling for roster relevancy? Ray believes we could see more Daniel Ekuale as the season moves on. The guys asked Ray about the scheme on both sides and if it's all working. Ray doesn't think the Steelers have everything figured out this weekend – he picked Minnesota to win the game 27-16 on Sunday.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Joey Porter Jr. or DeShon Elliott have a shot to return this week, compare the results of Tampa Bay's offensive line that is a bunch of misfits performing at a high level to the Steelers, discuss what happens if Aaron Rodgers is back in the fold next season and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team could get some reinforcements in the form of DeShon Elliott & Joey Porter Jr., what Mike Tomlin had to say about the team's upcoming trip to Ireland, facing Carson Wentz and if the Tomlin's "Voodoo Magic" is that or if its sustained success makes it something much different. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko break down the team's Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. Will Pittsburgh's defensive struggles and frustrations continue to build against an upstart offense led by Drake Maye, TreVeyon Henderson and Stefon Diggs, or will we continue to see inefficiency from the likes of T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward? Will Mike Tomlin also make the necessary adjustments in the secondary to prevent deep completions that have been allowed so far by the likes of Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr.? Our guys wrap up with their final Week 3 predictions, and whether they believe the Steelers can get back to above .500 before their Ireland trip. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yahoo Sports's Nate Tice makes his show debut to break down the Patriots' game against the Steelers, including why the Pats may run the same game plans from Miami. Later, the guys make their game picks, and Christian Barmore joins the show for another 4-minute drill. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:16 Steelers will visit Foxborough for the first time since 2018 04:14 Injury report 05:35 Patriots offense has evolved faster than expected 09:04 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass on YouTube! 09:33 Coming up: exclusive interview with Christian Barmore 10:23 PrizePicks 11:40 Andrew's week 3 picks 12:30 Welcome, Nate! 16:09 What we've seen from the Patriots so far this season 19:43 Can the Patriots exploit the Steelers defense? 27:37 Danger zones for the Patriots 32:16 Joey Porter Jr. among three defensive players out for Steelers 33:41 Expectations for both offenses 42:56 Patriots' defensive gameplan 50:45 Expectations for Patriots defense 51:57 Predictions! 53:31 Thanks, Nate! 56:13 4-Minute Drill w/ Christian Barmore Pats Interference is Powered by 

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: DeShon Elliott and Joey Porter Jr. have not practiced this week and Ray doesn't think either will play. The Steelers are concerned about defensive lineman Derrick Harmon's conditioning coming off his knee injury. Harmon would be on a snap count if he plays. Nick Herbig will likely start for Alex Highsmith, but Jack Sawyer will play! The top numbers in the Steelers-Patriots game.

DeShon Elliott and Joey Porter Jr. have not practiced this week and Ray doesn't think either will play. The Steelers are concerned about defensive lineman Derrick Harmon's conditioning coming off his knee injury. Harmon would be on a snap count if he plays. Ray picks New England.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Ju'Whaun Bentley had to say when speaking to the media for the first time. We also give injury updates on Derrick Harmon, Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Eliott. We discuss if rushing yards per game being down is a trend or just an anomaly through two weeks. We also discuss what makes a great defense a great defense and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say following the team's home opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Kaleb Johnson will no longer be used in a kick return role (for now at least) and Tomlin thought Broderick Jones played better this week. We also got injury updates on Deshon Elliott, Derrick Harmon and Joey Porter Jr. Will we see more of Jabrill Peppers? Will new WR Isaiah Hodgins see the field? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap an NFL Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the home opener at Acrisure Stadium. They sort through the defense's many issues in slowing down QB Sam Darnold, RB Kenneth Walker III and receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba. Is it time to worry about coach Mike Tomlin's high-priced unit that includes names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey? Are injuries to names like Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott and Alex Highsmith the bigger issues? And can DC Teryl Austin find solutions sooner than later? Our guys tackle those questions; a tepid performance, at best, from QB Aaron Rodgers, WR DK Metcalf and RB Jaylen Warren; and a costly gaffe by rookie RB Kaleb Johnson on a kickoff that contributed mightily to the defeat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryant McFadden joins the show. He has faith that Broderick Jones will get it together and have a better game this Sunday. He thinks that PFF is dead wrong and Rodgers looked great. The eye test was passed with flying colors for Rodgers. What will the Steelers do at corner with Joey Porter Jr. seemingly not playing?

Dorin thinks it's crushing for some WVU fans to have to live with 13-9 he genuinely feels bad. Mike Tomlin said Keeanu Benton has room for improvement. Omar Khan's first draft class of Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., and Keeanu Benton has been a disappointment.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the Steelers' outlook after the NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets. Should Aaron Rodgers' performance cause us to adjust expectations for coach Mike Tomlin's team? How much of the production from receivers like DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III and Jonnu Smith is sustainable in future weeks? Why did Broderick Jones struggle so much at OT and how will OC Arthur Smith respond if those struggles continue? Should we be surprised at the distribution of carries between Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? And how could injuries to Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott impact the Week 2 game against Seattle? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. How did Aaron Rodgers look in his Steelers debut? How did he mesh with targets including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? Was the new-look defense solid with names like Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay Jr. in the lineup, joining established names like T.J. Watt, Joey Porter Jr. and Patrick Queen? And what should we make of GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin agreeing to a new contract with defensive captain Cam Heyward? The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes after the conclusion of the game on CBS . A replay will be available immediately after the live show.

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the Steelers' NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. How valuable has Chris Boswell become to coach Mike Tomlin after nailing field goals from 56 and 60 yards? The latter of which proving to be the game-winner. What should we make of Aaron Rodgers' prolific first outing within Arthur Smith's offense, throwing four touchdowns and proving chemistry with receivers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III and Jonnu Smith? And why was Justin Fields able to have so much success against his former team? Moving the ball alongside running back Breece Hall against a Steelers defense that includes huge names like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Patrick Queen? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his thoughts on Teryl Austin's future as defensive coordinator Should the long-time assistant be coaching for his job in 2025? After struggles against elite teams late last season and Mike Tomlin's "historic" label for this year's unit? Can he successfully put new pieces like Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Derrick Harmon together with established ones like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Joey Porter Jr.? And what level of performance should he have to hit in order to earn an extension of his current deal that expires at the end of the season? Paul tackles those topics as well as comments Wednesday from names including Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf.

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?

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 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.

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 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.

“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

July 23, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 1 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday evening show, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA earlier in the day for the start of their 2025 training camp. We first discuss the team placing G Isaac Seumalo on the Active/NFI list at the start of training camp with a soft tissue injury. We talk about how he will miss the start of training camp and who is likely to fill in for him at left guard until he is healthy. We talk a little bit about how the Steelers are really a healthy team overall heading into training camp this year. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin talked to the media Wednesday afternoon, so we go over a few key things that he had to say at the start of camp. We focus a lot on what Tomlin had to see about the expected cornerback usage in 2025 when it comes to the top three in that position group, Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, and Darius Slay. Steelers GM Omar Khan also had a press conference on Wednesday, so Alex and I parse the main talking points to come out of his media session. There's a lot to recap from Khan when it comes to possible additions moving forward and future contract extensions this summer. We discuss how active Khan has been this offseason with him also keeping a close eye on the 2026 NFL Draft. We go over what he had to say about the decision to trade away S Minkah Fitzpatrick a few weeks ago as well. Fresh off of signing his new contract last week, Steelers OLB T.J. Watt also had a formal press conference on Wednesday. Alex and I make sure to parse the several key things that he had to say during his media session. Later in this show, Alex and I attempt to quickly recap a few notable things that a few other various Steelers players had to say on reporting day. With the Steelers set to have their first official training camp practice of 2025 on Thursday, Alex and I look ahead to things we are looking forward to learning right out of the chute this year. This 76-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap and we make sure to answer a few listener questions at the very end. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices