Podcast appearances and mentions of kyle dugger

The Cincinnati Bengals created salary cap space this week by restructuring quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, a move that longtime observers say reflects an unusually aggressive offseason for the franchise. According to multiple reports, the restructuring frees up approximately $10 million in salary cap space and comes after the Bengals acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in a blockbuster trade. The move is notable because Cincinnati has historically avoided restructuring contracts to push salary cap charges into future seasons. “I think one of the biggest things for me, quite frankly, is that it shows this continues to be an atypical offseason,” Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner said to Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media. “From trading for Dexter Lawrence to overspending at a couple of positions of need, it continues that trend.” While some of the newly created cap space helps account for Lawrence's contract, Skinner said the move also gives the Bengals flexibility to address other roster needs, including adding a veteran linebacker or offensive tackle. The restructuring came just minutes before the Bengals announced the signing of second-round draft pick Cashius Howell, officially putting all seven members of the team's 2026 draft class under contract. Unlike a pay cut, a restructuring converts salary into a signing bonus that can be spread across future years of the contract. “They did the best of both worlds,” Skinner said. “It gives you the flexibility to still add to the roster today without just kicking the can way down the road.” Petraglia noted the Bengals could have freed up nearly twice as much cap space but chose a more measured approach. “By converting only enough salary to free up the $10 million, I think the Bengals showed a layer of restraint,” Petraglia said. “It's the best of both worlds for the Bengals in this particular case.” The discussion also highlighted several emerging storylines from organized team activities. One is veteran safety Kyle Dugger, who joined Cincinnati after stops with New England and Pittsburgh. Skinner described Dugger as a potentially valuable veteran presence and a candidate to contribute in defensive packages featuring three safeties. The pair also discussed rookie linebacker Boye Mafe, whose versatility could allow defensive coordinator Al Golden to deploy more varied fronts featuring players who can rush the passer or drop into coverage. Both agreed that Lawrence remains one of the most intriguing additions heading into training camp. “I cannot wait to see Dexter Lawrence line up against somebody else,” Skinner said. “He's just going to overwhelm some people at times.” Mandatory minicamp begins next week, when coaches and media will get a clearer picture of how the Bengals' revamped roster fits together heading into the 2026 season.

Solomon Wilcots breaks down five reasons to be fully optimistic about the 2026 Bengals, starting with the front office's $132.7 million free agency haul headlined by trading a top-ten pick for Dexter Lawrence, a move without precedent in Cincinnati history. He credits Zach Taylor's offense for five straight top-ten seasons in scoring and efficiency, arguing the three-year playoff drought was purely a defense problem, and praises Joe Burrow as a generational talent just 47 TDs from breaking Andy Dalton's all-time franchise record. The episode's most passionate stretch is Solomon declaring Ja'Marr Chase the greatest receiver in Bengals history, above every historic predecessor. He closes on a defensive front he counts as ten deep, anchored by Lawrence, BJ Hill, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and new safety Kyle Dugger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the Bengals did not address linebacker this offseason, they filled most other needs through trades, free agency and the NFL Draft. After trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signing free agent defensive end Boye Mafe and free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, they selected defensive end Cashius Howell in the second round and added Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson in the seventh round. They drafted 6-foot-4 cornerback Tacario Davis in the third round to add depth at outside cornerback, potentially allowing Dax Hill to shift back inside while providing some future insurance if the team can't extend Hill or cornerback DJ Turner. They desperately needed to add offensive line depth and did so by taking center Connor Lew in the fourth round, who dropped to that round only because he is coming off knee surgery, although he is expected to be cleared well in advance of the start of training camp. Then in the sixth round the Bengals selected St. Xavier High School grad Brian Parker II, who can potentially play all five offensive line positions. They were hoping to add a wide receiver in the draft who could compete with Andrei Iosivas for snaps at No. 3 wide receiver and took 6-foot-5, 218-pound Colbie Young with a second fourth-round pick they added when they dealt the No. 110 overall pick and No. 199 overall pick to the New York Jets for the No. 128 pick (Lew) and No. 140 pick, which they used on Young. Young's traits are more impressive than his college production, but he has a high ceiling. That seemed to be the case with almost each of their seven draft picks. "They all have a lot of upside," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "That's the cleanest way I can say it. They are all really talented players. We brought them in here because we see a high upside with all those guys. Excited about the whole group." That includes tight end Jack Endries, who was taken with the first of two seventh-round picks. He was projected as a fourth-round pick, but fell for unknown reasons and told reporters he would make teams that passed on him, "(blanking) pay." It has been clear this offseason that the Bengals were trying to make the defensive line a major team strength and it is really deep. The potential starters at ends are Mafe and 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy, with 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart and Howell competing for snaps and playing at worst in a rotational role. Lawrence filled a huge need at nose tackle and will probably make TJ Slaton a salary cap cut, while the tackles opposite Lawrence are veteran BJ Hill and Allen with 2024 second-round pick Kris Jenkins also in the mix. The Bengals also this offseason signed veteran safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger and cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor to compete with Jalen Davis at slot corner. "From a talent standpoint, we're in a really good place," said Taylor. "From a leadership standpoint, we're in a really good place. Now, you have to actually go do the work. It's fun to talk about this stuff in the offseason. This is where we are up to this point. There's no work we could have really done on the field or anything like that, or from a chemistry standpoint. Now, it's up to the players and coaches to put it all together. That's going to require a lot of work on the field, in the locker room, off the field, but I'm excited about the group that we're going to go do it with." The one thing the Bengals haven't done this offseason is address linebacker and for now seem ready to move forward with second-year players Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter, who both started as rookies and struggled. Behind them is veteran Oren Burks, who has primarily been a backup and special teams player in his career and very little proven talent. Taylor said it's possible the team still might sign a veteran free agent with starting experience. "We'll have those conversations now that the draft is over," Taylor said. "It's one of those situations where there is value at other positions that we didn't want to pass up. Linebackers before you got a chance to get the next guy that you would have wanted. That's the way the draft always goes. That's how free agency goes sometimes. We do have lot of belief in the room that we have so those guys will continue to compete and if we do something after the draft that remains to be seen." Bengals Overall Grade: A-minus The Skinny: While not addressing linebacker seems egregious they did get a lot of value from most of their picks and even the ones they didn't - like Davis and Young - have measurables and high ceilings. The Bengals filled some key needs and added some possible starting caliber players for years to come, so it was hard not to be impressed with what they did.

CINCINNATI -- With Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger now with Jordan Battle in the safety room and Dax Hill and DJ Turner at corner, are the Bengals set at corner or could they be looking at LSU's Mansoor Delane or Tennessee's Jermod McCoy at No. 10 overall? What is the biggest appeal with Reuben Bain Jr. at edge? What is the lasting wisdom Andrew Whitworth gives about Bengals ownership? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss. 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 Steelers missed out on Kirk Cousins with him now a member of the LV Raiders. Could he have been in play in Aaron Rodgers doesn't return? We also discuss Kyle Dugger going to the Bengals and if the team should've been interested in keeping him around. We also discuss the league's scheduling changes with a game seemingly set to be played the night before Thanksgiving and giving them the ability to play games on Fridays.Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark unsurprisingly throws cold water on Konnor Griffin being called up. Mark thinks Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers sure talk a lot for a coach-player relationship where the player isn't even signed to the roster. The Bengals are signing Kyle Dugger. Do we have a Rodgers timeline??

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Former MLB General Manager Jim Bowden thinks the Pirates will announce a Konnor Griffin extension prior to the home opener. Mark thinks Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers sure talk a lot for a coach-player relationship where the player isn't even signed to the roster. The Bengals are signing Kyle Dugger.

On the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze which pending free agents GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy may want to keep for 2026. Will Kenneth Gainwell be the top priority? How much might it cost to keep him in the backfield next to Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson? How closely aligned will he be with Aaron Rodgers' future? And what are the options at guard with Isaac Seumalo and the guard position? Is there still a chance he could return next to younger teammates like Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu? Could he be replaced in free agency of the NFL draft? Or is Spencer Anderson the obvious heir to Seumalo's starting spot? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the future of other noteworthy free agents including Kyle Dugger, Cole Holcomb, Daniel Ekuale, Dean Lowry, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Chuck Clark, Jabrill Peppers, James Pierre and Asante Samuel Jr. on defense. Andrus Peat, Scotty Miller, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Calvin Austin III and Connor Heyward on offense. And Miles Killebrew on special teams. 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 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 NFL draft QB class following Chris's trip to the Senior Bowl last week. How does the Steelers' Will Howard compare to guys expected to be available on Days 2 and 3? Is he clearly a better option than names like Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Carson Beck, Sawyer Robertson and others? Or could one of those guys offer value over him as he competes with Mason Rudolph and -- possibly -- Aaron Rodgers for positioning on new coach Mike McCarthy's depth chart? Where's the ideal spot on the depth chart for Howard if GM Omar Khan gets his offseason moves right? And why do so many fans have such resolute faith in the former sixth-round pick? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders Khan's trade options this offseason. How seriously should he consider moving on from Jalen Ramsey, given the corner/safety's hefty cap hit? Is he worthy of making the money Minkah Fitzpatrick did at the position? Could the team get by with names like DeShon Elliott, Chuck Clark, Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger in that spot? Or should it consider drafting a safety like Caleb Downs or Bud Clark to fill the void at a cheaper price? The later, the guys ponder how to handle the Steelers' array of draft picks. Should Khan hold onto all 12 with the goal of building his team's depth? Or should he trade up, even if it's not for a QB? Knowing that it's unlikely he could keep all of the picks on the 53-man roster and that impact talents like USC's Makai Lemon at WR could be available? 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 weekly news conference ahead of an NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Why did coach Mike Tomlin bring his players in the day after the dramatic AFC North-clinching game against the Ravens? Can he and DC Teryl Austin fix the coverage breakdowns that led to long touchdowns for Baltimore's Lamar Jackson against DBs like Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger? What's next for the offense after QB Aaron Rodgers was able to rally playmakers including Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Kenneth Gainwell in the absence of DK Metcalf? And how is this week's matchup against Houston shaping up differently? 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 Joe Starkey: Nick thinks the Texans defense is the best unit in the NFL. He gives the Steelers their best chance in a playoff game in years. The Texans don't have a great offense. Nick thinks the Texans' offensive line is putrid. He is worried about Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger. Joe predicts the Steelers to win by 12! The Browns have fired Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Joe Burrow wants the Bengals to make changes

Nick thinks the Texans defense is the best unit in the NFL. He gives the Steelers their best chance in a playoff game in years. The Texans don't have a great offense. Nick thinks the Texans' offensive line is putrid. He is worried about Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger. Nick would pick Houston in an ugly, low scoring game, right now.

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 assess Aaron Rodgers' play at QB this year. Does he deserve the "inconsistent" label after his latest performance against the Browns? Can his personnel plausibly be blamed with DK Metcalf absent? Or did should Rodgers still have been expected to do more with Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Pat Friermuth, Scotty Miller and others available as options? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks defense. How close is the unit to living up to Mike Tomlin's preseason expectations that it be "historic." What's the biggest factor in the turnaround over the past month? Is Derrick Harmon the simple answer? Or is it more complicated than that. How much credit do Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin deserve for the secondary, which has shined with an ensemble cast that includes Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Asante Samuel Jr. and Kyle Dugger? And how many offenses remain in the AFC playoff picture that could pose problems for this group? 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 react to the NFL Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Back Field. What went wrong for coach Mike Tomlin in his latest loss to a team with a bad record? Why was OC Arthur Smith's unit unable to overcome the absence of receiver DK Metcalf? What does it mean for the AFC North winner-take-all game against the Ravens next week that Aaron Rodgers struggled so much in the passing game alongside pass catches including Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Scotty Miller, Adam Thielen, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and Pat Freiermuth? What the latest on TE Darnell Washington's injury? And how much credit do Cam Heyward, Jack Sawyer, Kyle Dugger, Jalen Ramsey and the defense deserve for keeping the team in the game despite the absence of T.J. Watt? 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.

The Lions decided to go for it on 4th and goal from the three-yard line. Dan Campbell should have just put points on the board. The New England Patriots decision to trade Kyle Dugger to the Steelers was puzzling but great for the Steelers. We were stunned that St. Brown didn't have his forward progress stopped.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Lions decided to go for it on 4th and goal from the three-yard line. Dan Campbell should have just put points on the board. The New England Patriots decision to trade Kyle Dugger to the Steelers was puzzling but great for the Steelers. In the short term, the Steelers have a chance to go into the playoffs and win a couple playoff games. It's ok to change your mind that the Steelers can succeed in the playoffs.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the NFL Week 15 Monday Night Football victory against the Miami Dolphins. How much credit do coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith deserve for this team's most complete victory of the season? What adjustments did Smith make to get Aaron Rodgers, Kenneth Gainwell, DK Metcalf, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the offense on track after a shaky first 25 minutes? Why was Tomlin more aggressive in going for fourth downs with the Connor Heyward tush pus? Is Gainwell becoming the offense's most dangerous weapon? And how did Cam Heyward, Alex Highsmith, Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey and the defense clamp down on De'Von Achane and the Dolphins running game after struggles the past two weeks against James Cook and the Bills and Derrick Henry and the Ravens? Especially without T.J. Watt? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Then later, the guys ponder this team's NFL playoffs chances and the ability of "castoffs" including Valdes-Scantling, Asante Samuel Jr. and Kyle Dugger to give it the boost that it needs come January. 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 Tuesday's practice at the team's facility ahead of its NFL Week 15 matchup with the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. What injury updates did coach Mike Tomlin provide? Could rookie DL Derrick Harmon and safety Kyle Dugger return? What effect would that have on the run defense against De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright? Are DK Metcalf's stomach issues going to affect his availability for Monday night? What about Darnell Washington, Malik Harrison and Andrus Peat, who are all in concussion protocol? How concerned should the Steelers be about the running game led by Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? Was Aaron Rodgers' big game a sign of things to come? And how much credit does OC Arthur Smith deserve for their aggressiveness against the Ravens? 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.

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 13 with the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. How did QB Aaron Rodgers look in his return from injury? Did he look like he could have played last week instead of backup Mason Rudolph? Were pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Darnell Washington, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III able to find more space than they have in the last several weeks? Were Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell able to continue their momentum in the backfield? How much pressure were T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Patrick Queen and others able to get on star Bills QB Josh Allen? And did Mike Tomlin make enough adjustments with Jalen Ramsey, Kyle Dugger, Joey Porter Jr. and others in the secondary to to avoid domination? 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 Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder and Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to sort through the offense's current issues. Is OC Arthur Smith to blame for what's gone wrong during the skid of four losses in the last six games? Or is the execution simply not good enough right now? From QB Aaron Rodgers having a rough outing against the Los Angeles Chargers. To backup Mason Rudolph missing open receivers in the NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears? And what are the chances Smith will be on coach Mike Tomlin's staff next season? Our duo tackles those questions, then some of Chris' grades from his film study. Is DK Metcalf's skill set just a bad fit with what the Steelers are trying to do right? Especially in comparison to George Pickens, the guy Metcalf replaced as WR1? Were safeties Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger bad against Caleb Williams and the Bears offense? Or were schematics to blame for their blown coverages? Is the young offensive line led by Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier becoming a strength? And is Yaya Black prepared to fill in for the injured Derrick Harmon this week on the defensive line? 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 sort through the NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Why did coach Mike Tomlin seemingly abandon the two-high safety looks that had worked for his defense in recent weeks? What were the "schematic issues" that linebacker Patrick Queen blamed the loss on after the game? And how can Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin get this expensive unit led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, Kyle Dugger, Payton Wilson and others back on track yet again. Our duo tackles those questions, plus backup QB Mason Rudolph's performance in place of injured starter Aaron Rodgers. How did Rudolph show why the No. 2 role is what he deserves? Will Rodgers be able to start next week after not dressing Sunday? And how can either QB get more out of pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former Chicago Bears scout and current analyst Greg Gabriel to preview the two teams' NFL Week 12 matchup at Soldier Field. How much of a test will Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, Colston Loveland and a sneakily effective Bears passing game be for coach Mike Tomlin's re-tooled secondary that's found success with names like Kyle Dugger, James Pierre and Brandin Echols playing next to Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey? Is the Bears' defense underrated amid a slew of forced turnovers? And how is coach Ben Johnson performing in his first year leading a pro team? 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.

November 19, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 52 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers making a few transactions since our last show with one of those being the signing of QB/WR John Rhys Plumlee back to the practice squad on Tuesday. We talk about why Plumlee was likely added to the practice squad in addition to discussing why five other players were brough in for tryouts on Tuesday. Alex and I then go over the list of injured players the Steelers have heading into Week 12 with QB Aaron Rodgers obviously being our main focus due to a fracture of some kind in his left wrist. We discuss what all HC Mike Tomlin had to say on Tuesday about Rodgers possibly playing on Sunday against the Chicago Bears and whether our gut feelings tell us when it comes to that possibly happening. Should the Steelers strongly consider starting QB Mason Rudolph against the Bears regardless of what transpires this week with Rodgers? Alex and I attack that question in this show and also talk about the possibility of Rodgers being the backup on Sunday against the Bears. We also talk a little about rookie QB Will Howard possibly getting a few first-team reps this week with Rodgers slowed by injury. As usual, Alex and I parse all of the notable talking points that came out of Tomlin Tuesday. We discuss what Tomlin had to say about playing time on Sunday for CB Darius Slay and CB James Pierre and if indeed the former will wind up resuming as the starter against the Bears if he clears concussion protocol this week. We discuss what playing time on Sunday might and should look like on Sunday against the Bears when it comes to both Slay and Pierre. Tomlin talked some about TE Darnell Washington and his usage in the offense on Tuesday, so we make sure to dive a bit deeper into those comments. We also talk about what Tomlin had to say about the reaction S Jalen Ramsey had to Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase spitting on him in the second half of the Week 11 Sunday game at Acrisure Stadium. With Chase having his one-game suspension upheld on Tuesday as part of his appeal process, Alex and I address what should happen to every player that spits on another player during a game and how the NFL needs to take a more defined punishment stance moving forward. With the All-22 tape from the Steelers' Sunday home win against the Bengals now fully digested by us, Alex and I discuss the good, bad and ugly that we uncovered from that. We start with the defense and go over how that unit effectively did against the pass on Sunday and the changes that we have seen schematically the last several weeks with Ramsey and Kyle Dugger now manning the two safety positions. We also discuss the three outside linebacker packages the Steelers used on Sunday against the Bengals and how effective that was. After talking about the defensive play on Sunday, Alex and I move on to talk some about what we saw from the Steelers offense on the all-22 tape from the game against the Bengals. We were both less enthused when it came to that side of the football and we explain why. We also wonder if Rudolph might try to push the football down the field more on Sunday against the Bears should he indeed get the start in that contest over the injured Rodgers. Alex and I mix in quite a few tape observations during this show and we make sure to discuss the recent play of several different players as well. Alex previews a tape study that he is working on when it comes to Steelers DT Keeanu Benton as well. This 110-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we wrap things up by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 situation at running back ahead of an NFL Week 12 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Should Kenneth Gainwell get more touches after his big outing against the Bengals? Would that be difficult with how well Jaylen Warren is playing? Or is OC Arthur Smith handling everything just right? And how does Kaleb Johnson factor into the conversation? Our duo tackles those questions then talks defensive backs. Is Joey Porter Jr. underrated because of his penalties? How have coach Mike Tomlin's adjustments in the secondary helped him? Do up-and-coming teammates like Kyle Dugger, James Pierre and Brandin Echols have staying power? And what does Jalen Ramsey offer at safety that's different from what the Steelers have deployed at that position in the recent past? 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 play of safeties Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey, who have stabilized the team's secondary since their installment as starters, with Dugger coming over in a trade from the New England Patriots and Ramsey moving from cornerback to free safety. Against the Cincinnati Bengals the second time around, the Pittsburgh secondary did much better facing Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and the play of the safeties was a big part of it. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Steel City Underground postgame podcast, we break down the Steelers' commanding 34–12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. The defense set the tone early, scoring twice and rattling Joe Flacco into costly mistakes. Kyle Dugger's pick-six was the turning point, and the Bengals never recovered. Aaron Rodgers exited […] Rodgers Out, Rudolph Delivers, Ramsey Tossed – Steelers Roll appeared first on Steel City Underground.

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 NFL Week 11 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Mason Rudolph handle the job of starting QB for OC Arthur Smith if he's forced to play more amid Aaron Rodgers' injury? How did his connection with receivers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth look? And what's the latest we know about Rodgers' injury that kept him out of the second half Sunday? Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to the defense. Has coach Mike Tomlin solved the unit's biggest problem? Why were Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Kyle Dugger and James Pierre able to have so much success against Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins compared to a month ago, when that trio dominated the defense in Cincinnati? And how did good work on the back end help guys up front including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton and others? 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 James Pierre and Kyle Dugger bringing out what we had hoped for from this Steelers defense. A team that could match the Bengals wide receivers. How we got here was unconventional, but the secondary got theirs back. We also discuss the growth of Darnell Washington, Kenny G. stepping up in relief (again) and the Jalen Ramsey-Ja'Marr Chase incident. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 11 rematch with the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and OC Arthur Smith's offense able to take advantage of the struggling Bengals defense, as many expected? How did Jalen Ramsey, Kyle Dugger, Joey Porter Jr. and the revamped secondary able to match up with Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals' passing game after struggles again them in the first meeting? And were T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith and Cam Heyward able to get more pressure up front? 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.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 11 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. They detail strong efforts in relief by Mason Rudolph and Kenneth Gainwell, who filled in for Aaron Rodgers and Jaylen Warren amid their respective injuries; standout defensive performances from James Pierre and Kyle Dugger, who both scored defensive touchdowns; and the defense's success in limiting Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who dominated in the first meeting with the Steelers a few weeks ago. They also offer the latest new on Rodgers' injury and Jalen Ramsey's claims that Chase spit on him, leading to Ramsey's ejection in the second half. 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 Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko preview the Week 11 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Have coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin made enough adjustments to since the last meeting slow Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and the Bengals passing game? Will personnel moves help? From Jalen Ramsey's move to safety to the additions of Kyle Dugger and Asante Samuel Jr.? And will T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith and the defensive front be able to generate more pressure? Our duo tackles those questions. Then ponders whether the Bengals are the perfect opponent for QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catchers Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Calvin Austin III, Jaylen Warren and Roman Wilson to figure things out against offensively. 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 coach Mike Tomlin's news conference at the team's South Side facility ahead of an NFL Week 11 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Could Isaac Seumalo return to the lineup this week amid his injury? Will OC Arthur Smith focus on Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and the running game more amid struggles in the passing game? Has Roman Wilson earned more opportunity with DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin struggling to make magic with QB Aaron Rodgers? When will tight ends like Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith get more involved in the offense? And how is Tomlin assessing his re-made safety group of Kyle Dugger and Jalen Ramsey? 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.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how badly it would look if the Patriots don't take care of business against the Buccaneers on Sunday. (9:27) In his weekly press conference, Mike Vrabel got testy with the media over trade deadline questions. The crew reacts.(21:24) We question how the Kyle Dugger trade is viewed in Pittsburgh, especially after Mike Tomlin gave him a game ball following their victory over the Colts.(32:30) Zo and Beetle dive into the Patriots Buccaneers predictions from around the NFL and if the Pats are due to lose on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Its out first full show for the first time in a while and its good timing since the Patriots did absolutely nothing at the trade deadline. Why not making any moves should be considered a blown opportunity for the 2025 Pats? Then, the team may be ahead of schedule and riding the year with house money may be an optimistic view, but the Pats still have tons of money and draft picks they could've used to add. And, without any additions and more subtractions with the departures of Keion White and Kyle Dugger, the razor thin margin with their depth just got extra razor thin.

November 3, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 45 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into our overarching thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 9 Sunday home win against the Indianapolis Colts. In our weekly housekeeping portion of this Monday show, which is sponsored by the fine folks at TouringPlans.com, Alex and I talk about the Sunday inactive list, the few injuries sustained by the Steelers in their 27-20 win against the Colts, and the several transactions the team has made since our Friday show. The Steelers defense played extremely well on Sunday against the Colts as they rebounded following the unit's poor Week 8 showing against the Green Bay Packers. Because of that stellar performance by that unit against the Colts, Alex and I start on that side of the football. Alex and I go over the schematic and personnel changes the Steelers made on defense on Sunday against the Colts that resulted in the unit registering numerous takeaways and five sacks of Colts QB Daniel Jones. We discuss the several big plays made by the defense on Sunday and go over some key stats when it comes to the scheme used. While the Steelers defense was far from perfect on Sunday, the good clearly made a difference in the game. Will the Steelers continue to use Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger as their two starting safeties? We discuss that possibility and go over several snap counts on that side of the football. After thoroughly breaking down the play of the Steelers' defense on Sunday, Alex and I then discuss the good, bad, and ugly from the offense against the Colts. That unit was able to produce 24 points off of turnovers and even without registering any explosive plays of 20 yards or longer. We talk about how the offense was clunky overall on Sunday but managed to produce three touchdowns just the same. WR Roman Wilson fumbled away the football late in Sunday's game, so we discuss that play. We also discuss some key metrics related to the play of Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers against the Colts. We make sure to highlight the play of TE Darnell Washington, WR Calvin Austin III , and RB Kenneth Gainwell during this show. The Steelers special team units performed well on Sunday, so Alex and I discuss the contributions in that phase of the game. We also break down the brilliant decision that special teams coordinator Danny Smith made in the second half as part of a kickoff. Ramsey held court with the team on Saturday night, according to Rodgers, so we discuss that little tidbit later in this show. With the annual NFL trade deadline now upon us, Alex and I look at the possibility and probability related to the Steelers trading for a wide receiver. Could Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel be an underrated trade option for the Steelers? What other positions might the Steelers consider trading for other than wide receiver? We attempt to answer those questions later in this show. Did the Steelers win convincing enough on Sunday? Alex and I discuss that flawed question and narrative making the rounds on Monday morning. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we wrap things up by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why did they trade Kyle Dugger and Keion White? Are more moves coming before the trade deadline? Should Drake Maye be the MVP favorite? How many tough games do the Pats have left? Hear from Adam Schefter, Tom E. Curran, Rob Ninkovich and Robert Spillane (with a special guest Halloween appearance by Wiggy as President Trump).

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why did they trade Kyle Dugger and Keion White? Are more moves coming before the trade deadline? Should Drake Maye be the MVP favorite? How many tough games do the Pats have left? Hear from Adam Schefter, Tom E. Curran, Rob Ninkovich and Robert Spillane (with a special guest Halloween appearance by Wiggy as President Trump).

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why did they trade Kyle Dugger and Keion White? Are more moves coming before the trade deadline? Should Drake Maye be the MVP favorite? How many tough games do the Pats have left? Hear from Adam Schefter, Tom E. Curran, Rob Ninkovich and Robert Spillane (with a special guest Halloween appearance by Wiggy as President Trump).

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to discuss the Patriots trading Keion White and Kyle Dugger, what trades might come next, and preview Sunday's game against the Falcons. Later, the guys make their game picks, and Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis joins for a hilarious 4-minute drill. Pats Interference is Powered by 

Kyle Dugger is certainly a welcome asset for the Steelers, but is the club always looking for the same type of player? 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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Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles preview the Patriots' Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. But before that the guys react to the news of Marcus Jones being named AFC Defensive Player of the Month. They also react to the Patriots trades of Keion White & Kyle Dugger this week & react to the news of Stevenson not practicing on Wednesday with a toe injury. Greg also shares the latest he is hearing before the upcoming trade deadline. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:23 - Marcus Jones named AFC Defensive Player of Month 3:27 - Patriots trade Keion White to San Francisco 49ers 6:02 - Patriots trade Kyle Dugger to Pittsburgh Steelers 7:48 - Rhamondre Stevenson misses Practice Wednesday (Toe) 10:20 - Latest Patriots Trade Deadline Rumors 14:52 - Prizepicks 16:43 - Thoughts on Falcons so far this season 23:50 - Falcons Offense vs Patriots Defense 26:17 - Subscribe to the Podcast 26:28 - Patriots Offense vs Falcons Defense 29:24 - Greg's Prediction for Falcons-Patriots 32:09 - Wrapping up  SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB as they react to Drake Maye being in MVP talks and their latest win over the Browns.(11:48) We get Breer's thoughts on the Keion White and Kyle Dugger trades.(23:11) Breer shares his thoughts on Drake Maye running more and the risks that come with that.(37:07) We finish the hour with Breer's thoughts on the trade deadline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Renner and JP Acosta discuss the Patriots trading Kyle Dugger and Keion White, the Saints benching Spencer Rattler for Tyler Shough, and Carson Wentz's season-ending surgery before unveiling their week 9 POWER TIERS. Then they finish off with a trade deadline primer and a Ravens Dolphins TNF preview.   Intro (0:00) Patriots Trade Dugger, White (1:30) Saints Bench Rattler for Shough (7:58) Carson Wentz Season-Ending Surgery (10:45) Power Tiers (13:49) Trade Deadline Primer (31:09) TNF Preview (49:50) Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Paul Perillo of Patriots.com joins the show and gives his thoughts on the latest with the Patriots to open the hour. (9:10) The callers weigh in with Paul Perillo on the Patriots. Plus, thoughts on Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.(21:45) The guys take more calls on Drake Maye and the Patriots. (28:17) Final thoughts from Perillo ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start the show discussing the Patriots trading Kyle Dugger and Keion White yesterday. (14:11) The callers weigh in with trade ideas for the Patriots. (27:07) The guys discuss the Marcus Jones extension with the Patriots. (34:18) More calls on Kyle Dugger and Keion White. Plus, some thoughts on Josh McDaniels and Stefon Diggs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show reacting the news of both Kyle Dugger being traded to the Steelers and Keion White to the 49ers last night. (10:43) Patriots have agreed to a reported 3 year $36 million extension with CB/PR Marcus Jones. We discuss the 2022 Patriots draft class and how Marcus Jones is the only one still on the roster. (24:24) Manti Teo does not see many weaknesses with this Patriots team. The crew questions if the team has a true weakness. (33:07) Is Drake Maye or Kayshon Boutte a more surprising star this season? Zo and Beetle debate who their most pleasant surprise is for the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by NFL insider Jordan Schultz to start the third hour. (13:58) Jordan Schultz gives his reasoning behind moving on from Keion White and Kyle Dugger.(24:48) The crew questions whether the Celtics should adopt the tanking model with the poor start they have gotten off to. (36:18) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss the current state of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big defensive trade on Tuesday, and Jarrett Bailey breaks down what Kyle Dugger brings to the defense. 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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