Podcast appearances and mentions of Juan Thornhill

In the 4th hour of New Day we are joined by Jon Price over the phone to talk gambling ahead of this weekend of Football, Jon has been hot and he’s the picks for this weekend. Next we end Thursday's show in traditional fashion as we go to school with Jesse Newell the Chiefs beat writer for The Athletic. SSJ and Jesse discuss Jesse’s article in the Athletic surrounding the growth of Flag Football in the area and all over the country. SSj and Jesse then Segway bacvk to the chiefs by discussing the release of former Chiefs Khalen Saunders and Juan Thornhill, and the likelihood of a reunion with the chiefs. SSJ, Jake, and Jesse get into the Chiefs Broncos game this weekend, and have a discussion about the running backs that are likely to suit up for KC, and what the Chiefs can do to get back to their winning ways coming off a bye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you expect Aaron Rodgers to bounce back Sunday? Mike Tomlin said Jaylen Warren can't play every snap. Juan Thornhill has been released. The Steelers have signed cornerback Asante Samuel to the practice squad. The Steelers have activated Will Howard to the active roster. There are rumblings of Mike Tomlin and the Giants being a great marriage.

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss his memories of Juan Thornhill, his concern with Aaron Rodgers, did Sunday night show the need for a WR2, the decision to move on from George Pickens, Jaylen Warren's usage. 

We remember Juan Thornhill. What should be asked of Mike Tomlin today? His comments of Rodgers were curious the other night.

Brian Batko joins to react to Tomlin's dodging of Aaron Rodgers questions, his thoughts on Rodgers and if this could be the start of the end, Brian recaps his enjoyable trip to LA, his thoughts on the Ron Cook update, moving on from Juan Thornhill and the addition of Castro.

Mike Tomlin press conference. He had a curious response to another question about Rodgers. Brian Batko joins to react to Tomlin's dodging of Aaron Rodgers questions, his thoughts on Rodgers and if this could be the start of the end, Brian recaps his enjoyable trip to LA, his thoughts on the Ron Cook update, moving on from Juan Thornhill and the addition of Castro.

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss his memories of Juan Thornhill, his concern with Aaron Rodgers, did Sunday night show the need for a WR2, the decision to move on from George Pickens, Jaylen Warren's usage.  We remember Juan Thornhill. What should be asked of Mike Tomlin today? His comments of Rodgers were curious the other night. 

Happy Veterans Day. A man named Sean (or Shawn) joins to discuss his unexpected meeting with Ron Cook. Ron is living his best life. Could the Steelers actually move on from Mike Tomlin? If he lost out, he'd still be back in 2026. We react to Rich Eisen and Mark Kaboly's comments on the topic. Is it the beginning of the end for Aaron Rodgers? Are the Giants a real possibility for Tomlin? No team in the NFL would sign up for Tomlin if they were told they wouldn't win a playoff game in 8+ years. Other NFL teams have moved on from heralded coaches and sometimes it's been a good move. Calls on the Tomlin debate. It gets heated with Rob in West Mifflin. Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss his memories of Juan Thornhill, his concern with Aaron Rodgers, did Sunday night show the need for a WR2, the decision to move on from George Pickens, Jaylen Warren's usage. We remember Juan Thornhill. What should be asked of Mike Tomlin today? His comments of Rodgers were curious the other night. Mike Tomlin press conference. He had a curious response to another question about Rodgers. Brian Batko joins to react to Tomlin's dodging of Aaron Rodgers questions, his thoughts on Rodgers and if this could be the start of the end, Brian recaps his enjoyable trip to LA, his thoughts on the Ron Cook update, moving on from Juan Thornhill and the addition of Castro. Brian Batko remains to discuss the Steelers puzzling usage of Jaylen Warren, MVS, TJ Watt's production and the pass rush, the state of the secondary. Erik Karlsson has been playing drastically better this year, seemingly because of the coaching change. What can the Steelers learn from this? A couple of basketball legends have passed recently

Steelers Depot's Dave Bryan joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with breaking news that Pittsburgh has signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad. The two unpack how Samuel's health recovery and bloodline pedigree could bolster a banged-up Steelers secondary, then turn to Aaron Rodgers' worst game as a Steeler, dissecting missed throws, zero takeaways, and an 0-for-9 third-down start. They close with injury updates on Darius Slay, roster moves involving Sebastian Castro and Juan Thornhill, and whether Mike Tomlin could ever be traded — a rumor rekindled by speculation out of New York

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout of the team's loss to the LA Chargers. Was this just a bad performance from Aaron Rodgers or a sign of things to come the rest of the way? The team moved on from Juan Thornhill and brought back old friend Sebastian Castro. Was this a surprise? What do they do at FS (behind Jalen Ramsey) moving forward? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The defensive dam broke in LA as the Steelers fell to the Chargers. Can this unit spur the turnaround? TJ Watt said they can't just count on turnovers. What can get them back on track? BREAKING: The Steelers have released Juan Thornhill. Callers got some final thoughts in on the Steelers loss to the Chargers. PM Team Professors.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the defensive front seven's impact on the Week 9 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Why were T.J. Watt and Payton Wilson Ray's two most impactful players? Has Wilson arrived as a do-everything linebacker within coach Mike Tomlin's defense? Did his stellar outing help T.J. Watt be more disruptive? And to what degree can Watt and Cam Heyward be unlocked when names like Derrick Harmon, Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith, Keeanu Benton and others are performing at a high level as well? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks about the secondary. Was the success in zone against the Colts repeatable? Or will opponents force the Steelers to prove they can stop them in man coverage? Will Jalen Ramsey stay at safety amid DeShon Elliott's injury? What would that mean for corners like Darius Slay Jr. and Brandin Echols? And other safeties including Kyle Dugger, Juan Thornhill and Jabrill Peppers? 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 episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko rank the team's defensive backs by confidence level. Does Jalen Ramsey still belong on top within coach Mike Tomlin's defense despite some issues in recent weeks? Is Joey Porter Jr. still the obvious No. 2? Should Brandin Echols rank ahead of Darius Slay Jr.? Even as the latter makes big money? And how should we sort through safety options like Juan Thornhill, Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger amid DeShon Elliott's injury? Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to previewing the NFL Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium? Are Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman and Co. as dangerous as they've looked through the first half of the season? Or do they belong in the AFC's second tier alongside Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and the Steelers? 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 report from the team's South Side facility ahead of an NFL Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. They have the latest on Kyle Dugger's arrival with the team after he was acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this week. Could we see him in uniform this week? Will he be able to help Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr. and Juan Thornhill in a beleaguered Steelers secondary that's missing DeShon Elliott? And can he help the team solve its yards after the catch problem when facing a tough Colts passing game that includes names like Daniel Jones, Michael Pittman, Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce? 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.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the Steelers trade for New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger. This show is presented by FanDuel. Will he prove to be the missing piece in coach Mike Tomlin's struggling secondary? How will he fit alongside names like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr., Juan Thornhill and Jabrill Peppers? And what will his role be if injured safety DeShon Elliott is able to return to the lineup after his injury scare? Paul tackles those questions and more ahead of an NFL Week 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium, in which Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren and the Steelers offense will have to keep pace with Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman as explosive counterparts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steelers have added Chuck Clark, Patrick Peterson, Juan Thornhill, Donte Jackson, and other defensive backs in the last few years that have been terrible. The Steelers opened the window for Corey Trice.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Joe thinks this is a make-or-break game for the Steelers. Do the Steelers give up over 40 points or does the defense finally put it all together? Mike Florio wonders if the Steelers are reaching the point they need to completely overhaul the coaching staff. The Steelers have added Chuck Clark, Patrick Peterson, Juan Thornhill, Donte Jackson, and other defensive backs in the last few years that haven't worked out.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to analyze the team's offensive line. Are young players like Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick actually improving? Or benefitting from heavy sets that include tight ends like Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith? And better-than-expected mobility from QB Aaron Rodgers? Can Jones and Fautanu take the next steps in their growth and become good NFL tackles before the NFL season ends? Is guard Isaac Seumalo an underrated piece of the group? And how much credit do coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith deserve for the development of McCormick? Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to the secondary. Who is struggling most in his role right now between Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr. and Jalen Ramsey? Does Brandin Echols deserve more playing time? And how are safeties DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill holding up as GM Omar Khan's answers at the position following the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade? 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 whether safety Juan Thornhill is fired up to play the Cleveland Browns. Thornhill said all the right things on Thursday in speaking with reporters, but do we really buy that he isn't fired up to face his former squad? And without Jalen Ramsey, will Thornhill have an increased opportunity to make his mark in the rivalry game? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a much needed bye week, Cam Heyward and Hayden turn their focus to a heated AFC North rivalry with the Browns. Joining them this week is safety Juan Thornhill, who dives into his transition to Pittsburgh, his mindset heading into the matchup, and why this Steelers defense is built for moments like this.In this episode:

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.

This week's MIke's Beer Bar Pregame Show podcast features Mason McCormick, Juan Thornhill, Pete Burcic, Mike DeCourcy and Joe Rutter as we preview the Steelers game in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers forced 5 turnovers against the Pats yesterday. The guys say that they feel better about the defense after this. Mullsy says that the Patriots still moved the ball against the Steelers, despite the turnovers. Poni says that it is good that Jabrill Peppers played more than Juan Thornhill because “Thornhill sucks”. Steelers beat the Pats 21-14 yesterday. Callers voice their opinions on the game. PIT-NE Game Balls. Game ball number 3 goes to Hunter Henry for his 8-90-2 performance. TJ Watt gets game ball number 2 for his 2 sack performance. Cam Heyward gets game ball number 1 for his stellar performance.

The Steelers forced 5 turnovers against the Pats yesterday. The guys say that they feel better about the defense after this. Mullsy says that the Patriots still moved the ball against the Steelers, despite the turnovers. Poni says that it is good that Jabrill Peppers played more than Juan Thornhill because “Thornhill sucks”.

On 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 analyze the Steelers' recurring communication issues. How much blame does coach Mike Tomlin deserve for them? Are they becoming a stale excuse for him? Is his scheme the problem considering they've persisted after names like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Donte Jackson were swapped out for guys like Jalen Ramsey, Juan Thornhill and Darius Slay Jr. this offseason? Or does Tomlin need another assistant to help sort these issues out? Our guys tackle those questions, as well as T.J. Watt's lack of sacks through two games. Are those excusing the production by citing his pressure rate using the same arguments they've dismissed about Myles Garrett's performance with the Cleveland Browns for years? Should those pressures eventually open up opportunities to Jack Sawyer, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig to finish plays? And how much should Watt's gaudy offseason contract be part of the conversation? 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 what kind of safety Jabrill Peppers can be. Peppers has mostly played strong safety throughout his NFL career. But what does that mean when it comes to the Pittsburgh defense, and how can he fit in around DeShon Elliott, Chuck Clark and Juan Thornhill? What's a strong safety, anyway? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christipher Carter to assess the team's line play in NFL Week 1 against the New York Jets. Is it too soon to panic about Broderick Jones after he gave up three sacks? Or is he a valid concern for coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith? Do teammates Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Isaac Seumalo and Zach Frazier deserve more credit than they've received for limiting pressure? And how much blame does QB Aaron Rodgers deserve for taking four sacks in the contest? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Including: What should we make of the team's plans at safety now that DeShon Elliott is hurt and Jabrill Peppers has been signed to play alongside Chuck Clark and Juan Thornhill? Is Keeanu Benton the defensive lineman who most needs to improve in coming weeks? What kind of difference can a healthy Derrick Harmon make for the defensive line? And what happens if Cam Heyward is merely a good player and no longer an All-Pro type at the end spot?

Juan Thornhill admitted that the defense wasn't ready for Justin Fields. How? The guys said the declaration of this defense being the best ever is already dead on arrival. How was a Mike Tomlin defense not ready for Fields? The incentives have been released for Cam Heyward and his new contract, and they do not look very good for Cam. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike expected the Dolphins to be bad and he saw this coming. He believes Tyreek Hill will be this year's version of Davante Adams because Miami will be very bad heading into the trade deadline. Mike told the guys about Hill's value and background taking a hit due to the domestic violence claim currently against him. Mike explained the incentives of the Cam Heyward deal to the guys and they don't understand what all of the hoopla was about. Mike told the guys Chris Boswell is confident he will end up being the highest-paid kicker in the game, but the business (the team) wants to wait to pay its employee. Mike thinks Jabrill Peppers getting cut from the Patriots was a fit/scheme issue and don't think the Steelers are getting damaged goods here. Mike, a proud West Virginia man, is happy he won't be able to watch the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder and Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko talk Cam Heyward's contract dispute and then give predictions/keys to win for the Steelers-Jets Week 1 matchup on Sunday. Did the Steelers call Heyward's bluff throughout these contract negotiations about him potentially not playing Sunday? What kind of a distraction would that be for the team and a defense that struggled against the run last year? Is there a possibility a deal could get done before Sunday — or later? What is it going to take for the Steelers to walk out of MetLife Stadium with a win this weekend? How will Aaron Rodgers fare in his return to New York after spending the last two seasons there? How will the defense, featuring new names like Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Juan Thornhill, do against former Steelers QB Justin Fields? How will wide receivers like Roman Wilson perform behind DK Metcalf? And what about the offensive line, where Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu will make their first start together in their preferred positions? Our duo answers those questions and more.

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 evaluating the fit between the Black and Gold and recently released New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers. The Patriots surprisingly cut Peppers last week, and he has remained a free agent. The Steelers already have DeShon Elliott, Juan Thornhill and Chuck Clark in the fold. Do they have a need for another safety, and would Peppers be a good fit? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

In this clip from the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the Steelers' situation at offensive tackle with Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones. Did either or both show enough in training camp and the preseason to prove that they can be building blocks for the young offensive line, which also includes names like Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? And will they be able to adequately protect Aaron Rodgers, who increasingly lacks mobility at QB? Later, they ponder whether the running game or high number of new faces in the secondary is a bigger concern. With Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr, Juan Thornhill and others all trying to find their place. And they explain how they feel the Cam Heyward contract dispute may play out now that he's returned to practicing with the team.

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.

In the second hour of our special broadcast from Steelers Training Camp we're joined by Juan Thornhill and Mike Tomlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of our special broadcast from Steelers Training Camp we're joined by Juan Thornhill and Mike Tomlin.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Cam Heyward spoke to the media about his contract situation after not practicing again. Juan Thornhill said the Steelers can be one of the best defenses of all time. Mike Tomlin said the Steelers defense has the talent and the schematics to do HISTORIC things. Heyward said there are ongoing talks with the Steelers and he has a lot of respect for Art Rooney II

Cam Heyward spoke to the media about his contract situation after not practicing again. Juan Thornhill said the Steelers can be one of the best defenses of all time. Mike Tomlin said the Steelers defense has the talent and the schematics to do HISTORIC things. Heyward said he approached the Steelers for a new deal in February.

Jeff Hathhorn is in studio to give his thoughts on Heyward and Boswell and if he thinks it'll be resolved, Jeff gives the biggest stories he'll be following in the preseason game, the new look offense, Aaron Rodgers seems like a real person, and Juan Thornhill's comments.

Jeff Hathhorn is in studio to give his thoughts on Heyward and Boswell and if he thinks it'll be resolved, Jeff gives the biggest stories he'll be following in the preseason game, the new look offense, Aaron Rodgers seems like a real person, and Juan Thornhill's comments. KeBryan Hayes got a nice ovation last night in his return. Jason clarifies Zangrilli's comments about Skenes and contract negotiations. The best pitch the team can make to Skenes is to start winning.

Cam Heyward wants a raise, and he's clearly underpaid right now. So which side are we taking? How about with Boswell? Where do the Pirates and Skenes go next? Jason was the subject of a debate between Poni and Donny on if 93.7 the Fan could beat the Pony League World Series teams. A caller says Cam is destroying the chemistry. Another suggests player incentive bonuses could've solved this. Fans generally seem to think Cam is in the wrong. Ray Fittipaldo joins to give his perspective on Cam's situation, the fan reaction to it, who he's going to be watching in the preseason opener, Will Howard's injury outlook, Roman Wilson's opportunity, the battle at safety. We give numbers both for and against Cam in this argument. A couple of more callers give their perspective. one saying it's a bit embarrassing of a look for Cam. Cam Heyward for Terry McLaurin? That's probably not happening. A caller thinks this could be a scary precedent that will recur every year. The court of public opinion is clearly against Cam. Jeff Hathhorn is in studio to give his thoughts on Heyward and Boswell and if he thinks it'll be resolved, Jeff gives the biggest stories he'll be following in the preseason game, the new look offense, Aaron Rodgers seems like a real person, and Juan Thornhill's comments. KeBryan Hayes got a nice ovation last night in his return. Jason clarifies Zangrilli's comments about Skenes and contract negotiations. The best pitch the team can make to Skenes is to start winning. Bob Walk joins to discuss Skenes and his changeup usage, what failed to click with KeBryan Hayes, the importance of Henry Davis's development, Cruz's development in center. Why is Bubba Chandler still in Triple A? Joe Starkey sent pictures of raisins this morning in a group chat. Jason lists his top 5 players to watch for the Steelers preseason opener - Sawyer, Kaleb Johnson, Roman Wilson, Black/Harmon, Thornhill/Clark. Jason highlights what annoys him the most about modern sports.

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd steer his way towards the Steelers? 

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd steer his way towards the Steelers? Have the Steelers all lost their minds about this defense? A caller settles the argument about the Steelers defense then vs now. 

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd steer his way towards the Steelers? Have the Steelers all lost their minds about this defense? A caller settles the argument about the Steelers defense then vs now. Sean Gentille joins to talk about his trips with Joe, they discuss their dreams. Brian Batko joins to harass Gentille but the conversation shifts to raisins. Joe lists his biggest Pittsburgh villains: 5 Cherington 4 Mendenhall 3 Graham 2 Canada 1 Nutting. AB was an honorable mention. There's a lengthy list of guys who unceremoniously left town. Brian leaves but Sean stays to answer questions about Lemieux's group trying to buy the Pens b back, why did FSG want the team to begin with. Will Rodgers play in the preseason? Gerry Dulac had interesting comments about the Steelers running game. Roman Wilson has drawn some praise from his QB. Are preseason games outdated? We have a list of Steelers who won't be playing on Saturday. We know the Steelers travel plans to Ireland, and it sounds like they are making the same mistake. Today's show has become jam-packed! The other Joe Starkey joins us! He talks about his legendary call of the band on the field, they reminisce about meeting each other, his call of the Miracle on Ice, his time with the Penguins, which sport is his favorite to call and which is the hardest, his time with the Golden State Warriors. What is most memorable call aside from the band on the field, when he called Daryl Sitler's 10-point game and Gale Sayers 6-TD game, how his broadcasting career took off. Tyler Kennedy and Pens legend Darius Kasparaitis stop in studio! Darius always loves hitting guys, his hit on Lindross and goal vs Hasek, how much hatred he elicited, playing with Mario and Jagr, his injuries, his unusual healing ritual, his arrest for jaywalking. Happy birthday Sidney Crosby. TK compares Kasparaitis's physique to Crosby. Would Darius be able to play in today's game? Darius's kids play hockey

Former Steeler Chris Hoke joined the show. Hokie isn't worried about Cam Heyward, saying he will be on the field in Week 1 no matter what. Chris thinks Heyward deserves the money as one of the best in the business. Chris kept saying that Heyward is a ‘team guy' and isn't worried about where this leaves the rest of the operation. Hokie called out teams for often not honoring contracts the way players are always told to. Chris really likes what he has seen from Derrick Harmon in camp so far. He also thinks Yahya Black will contribute a lot more than people expect early on. Hokie won't fault a guy for having confidence and said he isn't bothered by Juan Thornhill thinking the current Steelers defense can be one of the best of all-time. Chris is excited to watch Jack Sawyer more than any other player on Saturday night. Kaleb Johnson is the player he chose on the offensive side of the ball.

BREAKING: Chris Boswell is also going through a silent hold-in at training camp, per ESPN. We took calls on that news and the Cam Heyward situation. Former Steeler Chris Hoke joined the show. Hokie isn't worried about Cam Heyward, saying he will be on the field in Week 1 no matter what. Chris thinks Heyward deserves the money as one of the best in the business. Chris kept saying that Heyward is a ‘team guy' and isn't worried about where this leaves the rest of the operation. Hokie called out teams for often not honoring contracts the way players are always told to. Chris really likes what he has seen from Derrick Harmon in camp so far. He also thinks Yahya Black will contribute a lot more than people expect early on. Hokie won't fault a guy for having confidence and said he isn't bothered by Juan Thornhill thinking the current Steelers defense can be one of the best of all-time. Chris is excited to watch Jack Sawyer more than any other player on Saturday night. Kaleb Johnson is the player he chose on the offensive side of the ball. More calls on the Cam Heyward hold-in news.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss injury updates with Derrick Harmon missing practice and Calvin Austin III not quite yet ready to return. Jalen Ramsey also had a sleeve on his leg and didn't participate. We answer questions about who we are most excited to watch and the Steelers 4-4 look. We also discuss if the Steelers now have an easy button within their offense thanks to Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf and what we make of Juan Thornhill saying this can be the best defense ever. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got an update on the Will Howard injury from Mike Tomlin. It appears to be a broken finger that will have him ‘week-to-week.' Howard has a fracture on a finger of his throwing hand, but surgery won't be necessary. A few reports are suggesting it is his pinky finger, which is probably the one you want it to be if you had to pick. There was also a brawl at today's practice. Juan Thornhill stoked the fires of the hype around the team's defense. How good can they be? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff mentioned Derrick Harmon missing practice for a second day in a row. Jeff broke down the practice fight from earlier today. Chris asked Jeff about Harmon flying under the radar compared to 1st round picks of the past. Jeff brought up the combo of Broderick Jones and Isaac Seumalo on the left side and noted it has looked better for Jones since Seumalo came back to practice. Jeff said it was another solid day for Aaron Rodgers. Jeff couldn't 100% confirm, but based on looking at his hand, it appears to be the pinky that Will Howard broke yesterday. Jeff noted that Roman Wilson got a lot of love today from QB1. Judge Donny.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the DBs bringing the juice to a feisty practice without pads. Juan Thornhill and Jalen Ramsey are known for their trash talk and Thursday was no exception. Thornhill and Jonnu Smith regularly went at it. Aaron Rodgers had a really strong day. Roman Wilson made the play of camp so far, and he will need to show much more of that going forward. How creative will Arthur Smith get, and do we need to adjust the roster math to account for it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's first training camp practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. They explain why it's way too soon to panic about a rough start for Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, who connected just one time in four attempts Thursday. Why Metcalf is optimistic about the way OC Arthur Smith plans to use him. And how other pieces including linemen Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu; backs Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson; tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith; and receivers Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson still have time to come togehter. Later, the guys analyze the defense and what we can learn from where names such as Jalen Ramsey, Juan Thornhill and T.J. Watt are lining up.