Podcast appearances and mentions of nick herbig

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 T.J. Watt's recent play ahead of an NFL Week 14 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Is Watt's play as bad as his critics seem to think? Or has he been better than he's given credit for with sky-high expectations? Are his most dominant days behind him? Or is he reliant on teammates including Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon around him to find room to make plays? And what does the Steelers defense need from him to reach the NFL playoffs? Our duo ponders those questions plus OC Arthur Smith's tight end usage. Why has Pat Freiermuth's role been so diminished? Is Jonnu Smith getting more playing time for valid reasons? Or is he just Smith's personal favorite? Why should the pass catching pecking order be behind DK Metcalf for names like Freiermuth, Smith, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and Darnell Washington? And to what extent have the TEs failed to live up to preseason expectations? 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 Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo have a practice report from the team's facility ahead of its NFL Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. What should we make of recent roster moves? Will Darius Slay be missed in the secondary? How well will Asante Samuel Jr. fill his spot on the roster? Where does veteran Adam Thielen fit into a receivers room that includes DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling? And how are T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Yahya Black and other front-seven members working to improve the run defense that was shredded last week by James Cook and the Buffalo Bills? 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.

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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.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Why did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, Alex Highsmith, Payton Wilson and the defensive front seven struggle so mightily to contain James Cook and the Buffalo running game? Will coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin have answers before facing the run-heavy Ravens in a crucial AFC North battle next week? What went wrong for QB Aaron Rodgers in his return from injury? Is there still time for him to find chemistry with pass catchers DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth? Or is this offense in trouble? Especially after also failing to generate production with running backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? And what will the defense do amid LB Patrick Queen's injury? 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 Steelers legend James Harrison's scathing criticism of the coaching staff following the NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Was Harrison right to call out coach Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin on his podcast with former Steeler Joe Haden? Is TE Darnell Washington being used correctly? And how much truth is there in his "soft" label for the defensive front that includes names like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton? Paul tackles those questions, plus headlines from coach Mike Tomlin's news conference, which included an injury update on QB Aaron Rodgers. 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 an NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Does coach Mike Tomlin deserve scrutiny for some of his decisions? Were Mason Rudolph's blunders -- which included a fumble and an interception on a pass to DK Metcalf -- too much for the offense to overcome. Where was the defensive pressure on Bears QB Caleb Williams after a first-quarter strip sack by T.J. Watt that led to a touchdown by Nick Herbig? What is Aaron Rodgers' status amid his wrist injury? And how important is Kenneth Gainwell's big-play ability becoming for this otherwise plodding offense? 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.

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 12 with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. This show is presented by FanDuel. Did coach Mike Tomlin make the right call in starting Mason Rudolph over the injured Aaron Rodgers? How did Rudolph do in handling the passing game with DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson and Darnell Washington? Were Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell effective again in the running game? How much pressure did Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, T.J. Watt and the Steelers' pass rushers generate on Bears QB Caleb Williams? And to what extent were Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., James Pierre, Darius Slay and the secondary able to keep names like Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore and Colston Loveland in check? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We open up with Schreff's Eagles rant on what was a pretty painful Sunday Night Football affair with the Lions - and our collective opinion on Jalen Hurts is the correct one. Mitchell and Jack give their thoughts on the Steelers win over the Bengals - the Ramsey/Chase incident, Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph disparity, and a conversation about Nick Herbig. And of course, concluding with our week 12 spread and total picks.

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.

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.

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.

Bryant McFadden joins the show. He and Mullsy He says he needs Pittsburgh to win and says 30-24 Steelers win and the players of the game will be TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig will be the difference makers. Luckily for him, he does not have his nipples on the line.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Alex Highsmith missing a second consecutive practice and Nick Herbig being in line to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. We talked about Teryl Austin talking about having to be careful to not overcorrect in the same way they did in their first matchup when Chase Brown got going on the ground. We also touch on playing inverted Cover-2, different ways to use personnel and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise evaluates the Steelers' coaching staff amid the team's recent funk of three losses in the past four games. Does coach Mike Tomlin deserve the most criticism for the team's performance? Or some credit for the defense's recent turnaround? What is OC Arthur Smith's level of blame as his unit has regressed? With stars Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf suffering the biggest dips in performance? And where does DC Teryl Austin fit into the equation? With T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and the pass rush surging. But Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay and others creating questions in the secondary? 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 news that the Steelers are signing free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad. What can the veteran bring to the struggling secondary? Will he fit well alongside names like Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, Brandin Echols and James Pierre? Will his coverage help names like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig generate more pressure on QBs up front? Can Samuel help coach Mike Tomlin's defense stop tough passing threats, beginning this week with an NFL Week 11 rematch against the Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals? And does this move make up for GM Omar Khan's lack of action at the NFL trade deadline? Paul tackles those questions and more on the offensive side, where Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren and others are looking for more success. 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 10 Sunday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. Which QB in the matchup was better? Aaron Rodgers or Justin Herbert? Were Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr. and Kyle Dugger able to slow talented Chargers receivers Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston? How did Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Payton Wilson, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon deal with the potent Chargers running game? And were Steelers pass catchers DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith able to find space? Our duo tackles those questions, as well as the performance of coaches including Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin. 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 team's NFL Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. What went wrong for QB Aaron Rodgers? Why wasn't he able to find a rhythm with receiver DK Metcalf? Or other pass catches including Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington or Jonnu Smith for that matter? How encouraged should we be by Jaylen Warren's performance on the ground? Why couldn't T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig and the defense generate any turnovers against Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey, Kimani Vidal and the loaded Chargers offense? And how did Jalen Ramsey look in his second game at safety alongside DBs such as Darius Slay, Joey Porter Jr. and Kyle Dugger? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter welcomes enterprise reporter Noah Hiles to sort through the team's NFL Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Is 41-year-old QB Aaron Rodgers hitting a wall after his rough performance? Or did he just have a bad night? And what does he need to do to be more productive with his pass catchers. DK Metcalf in particular after his own quiet night. But also depth options including Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith? Our duo tackles those topics, then talks defense. Are the changes coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin have made in the past couple of weeks working? From shifting Jalen Ramsey to safety to deploying James Pierre more at corner alongside Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay and Brandin Echols? And will T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig have more answers with a rematch against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals looming in Week 11? 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 with Tim Benz previews the Steelers trip to Los Angeles to play the Chargers. He's joined by Nick Herbig, Brandin Echols, Teryl Austin, Joe Rutter and Mike DeCourcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise analyzes the Steelers' defense ahead of its NFL Week 10 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Have coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin made enough adjustments for the defense to perform better against a potent passing attack led by Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey than it did against Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals? Or Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft and the Packers? Will Jalen Ramsey's move to safety continue to pay off? How much pressure can he and new acquisition Kyle Dugger take off corners like Darius Slay Jr. and Joey Porter Jr.? And will the rush continue to get home with names like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Payton Wilson, Nick Herbig and others? Paul tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the performance of outside linebacker Alex Highsmith in the team's 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Highsmith had four tackles, three for a loss, one sack, one quarterback hit and a pass defended in the victory -- his best performance of the season. The noise has been loud over the past few weeks as Highsmith returned from injury and returned to his starting role, while pushing Nick Herbig down the depth chart. Highsmith proved his value this week. Alan breaks it down. 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 9 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr., Brandin Echols and new acquisition Kyle Dugger able to improve in pass defense against the potent Colts attack led by Daniel Jones, Michael Pittman, Tyler Warren and Alex Pierce? How did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton manage in run defense against explosive back Jonathan Taylor? And were Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and the offense able to keep up with one of the hottest offenses in the NFL? 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 gives his thoughts on the state of the Steelers' coaching staff following losses to the Bengals and Packers in NFL Weeks 7 and 8, respectively. Should DC Teryl Austin be on the hot seat as his star-studded unit that includes names like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Queen has struggled? Would firing him actually change anything? Or does blame for the unit's performance ultimately rest with coach Mike Tomlin? And what are realistic expectations for a midseason turnaround? Paul 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.

Mike Tomlin doesn't think changes are needed for this defense. He doesn't plan to take over ‘sole' play calling for the unit and told reporters today that they will right the ship. We also pondered the decision to keep Nick Herbig off the field a lot over the last 2 games.

Mike Tomlin doesn't think changes are needed for this defense. He doesn't plan to take over ‘sole' play calling for the unit and told reporters today that they will right the ship. We also pondered the decision to keep Nick Herbig off the field a lot over the last 2 games. What is the big issue with the Steelers? Donny Football Debrief – Daniel Jones told The Pat McAfee Show he had to go watch Steelers film. I have a feeling he will like what he sees.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 8 matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Why did did the secondary -- led by Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr. and Jalen Ramsey -- struggle so badly against QB Jordan Love, TE Tucker Kraft and the Packers passing game? Where was the pressure from T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon and others as they failed to generate a sack for a second consecutive game? How should we grade QB Aaron Rodgers, WRs DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson and TEs Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington in the passing game? And why was RB Jaylen Warren able to have success on the ground? 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.

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Noah Hiles react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 8 Sunday Night Football matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. How did QB Aaron Rodgers perform against his long-time team? Was he able to put up points with offensive personnel including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith, Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell? Or were Micah Parsons and the Packers defense able to keep him in check? Who won the coaching matchup between Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur? How did DBs Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr. hold up in a tough matchup against Jordan Love after a rough outing against the Bengals? And how much pressure were T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Patrick Queen, Derrick Harmon and Nick Herbig able to generate? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to an NFL Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Was captain Cam Heyward right to call out his unit after it was dominated by Packers QB Jordan Love and TE Tucker Kraft? How can coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin fix the group, with fans holding high expectations of names like T.J. Watt, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Nick Herbig, Patrick Queen and others? And how can the secondary specifically -- led by veterans Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr. -- step up its game. Especially in potential absence of injured S DeShon Elliott? 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.

Dive into this episode as we zoom out on the Pittsburgh Steelers, dissecting their coaching staff, offensive schemes under Arthur Smith, and a surprisingly underperforming defense despite massive investments. Host Ryan Schlipp breaks down how Aaron Rodgers is shattering franchise records while carrying a shaky unit, and explores how the Packers can capitalize on these mismatches in their Sunday night clash. We also preview crucial upcoming NFL games and share betting insights to keep you ahead. Analyzing Mike Tomlin's loyalty to coordinators and Arthur Smith's tight end-centric, run-first philosophy that's boosted Pittsburgh's scoring rank. Highlighting defensive woes like poor third-down conversions and coverage breakdowns, plus emerging stars like Nick Herbig outshining TJ Watt. Discussing Packers' strategy to pressure Rodgers and exploit man coverage, with a look at volatile offenses on both sides. Previewing games like Bears-Ravens and Eagles-Giants, with rooting interests and betting leans for Packers fans. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe now for more Packers insights, leave a rating and review to help us grow, and join the conversation on social media. Teasing next episode's victory Monday recap—stay tuned! #GoPackGo #Packers #NFLAnalysis To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Dive into this episode as we zoom out on the Pittsburgh Steelers, dissecting their coaching staff, offensive schemes under Arthur Smith, and a surprisingly underperforming defense despite massive investments. Host Ryan Schlipp breaks down how Aaron Rodgers is shattering franchise records while carrying a shaky unit, and explores how the Packers can capitalize on these mismatches in their Sunday night clash. We also preview crucial upcoming NFL games and share betting insights to keep you ahead. Analyzing Mike Tomlin's loyalty to coordinators and Arthur Smith's tight end-centric, run-first philosophy that's boosted Pittsburgh's scoring rank. Highlighting defensive woes like poor third-down conversions and coverage breakdowns, plus emerging stars like Nick Herbig outshining TJ Watt. Discussing Packers' strategy to pressure Rodgers and exploit man coverage, with a look at volatile offenses on both sides. Previewing games like Bears-Ravens and Eagles-Giants, with rooting interests and betting leans for Packers fans. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe now for more Packers insights, leave a rating and review to help us grow, and join the conversation on social media. Teasing next episode's victory Monday recap—stay tuned! #GoPackGo #Packers #NFLAnalysis To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster as we prepare for a high-stakes matchup against the Green Bay Packers, featuring none other than former Packer Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Host Ryan Schlipp breaks down Rodgers' recent performances, highlighting his uncharacteristic turnovers and pressure struggles, while exposing vulnerabilities in the Steelers' offensive line and aging defense. This episode delivers essential insights for fans gearing up for Sunday's clash. In-depth analysis of Aaron Rodgers' stats, including his lowest big-time throw rate and career-high turnover-worthy plays, with projections for yards, touchdowns, and interceptions. Examination of key Steelers players like DK Metcalf, Jalen Warren, TJ Watt, and Nick Herbig, plus weaknesses in linebackers Patrick Queen and Peyton Wilson. Discussion of Pittsburgh's offensive line struggles, including Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu, and their impact on Rodgers' protection. Packers injury updates, including questionables like Christian Watson and Devonte Wyatt, and how they could shift the game's dynamics. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe now for more Packers analysis, leave a rating and review to help us grow, and join the conversation on social media with #PackernetPodcast. Stay tuned for tomorrow's continued preview. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster as we prepare for a high-stakes matchup against the Green Bay Packers, featuring none other than former Packer Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Host Ryan Schlipp breaks down Rodgers' recent performances, highlighting his uncharacteristic turnovers and pressure struggles, while exposing vulnerabilities in the Steelers' offensive line and aging defense. This episode delivers essential insights for fans gearing up for Sunday's clash. In-depth analysis of Aaron Rodgers' stats, including his lowest big-time throw rate and career-high turnover-worthy plays, with projections for yards, touchdowns, and interceptions. Examination of key Steelers players like DK Metcalf, Jalen Warren, TJ Watt, and Nick Herbig, plus weaknesses in linebackers Patrick Queen and Peyton Wilson. Discussion of Pittsburgh's offensive line struggles, including Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu, and their impact on Rodgers' protection. Packers injury updates, including questionables like Christian Watson and Devonte Wyatt, and how they could shift the game's dynamics. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe now for more Packers analysis, leave a rating and review to help us grow, and join the conversation on social media with #PackernetPodcast. Stay tuned for tomorrow's continued preview. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

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 ponder which defensive problems the Steelers most need to fix ahead of an NFL Week 8 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Are coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin too focused on stopping the run compared to the pass? How can they get DBs including Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr., Joey Porter Jr. and others on track when facing a tough matchup against QB Jordan Love? And where do front seven members like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton and others fit into that equation? Our duo tackles those questions, plus Aaron Rodgers' matchup with his former team. How many points will he be able to put up with options including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith surrounding him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jalen Ramsey doesn't seem to be a No. 1 corner anymore. Communication is a problem. We think Nick Herbig is going to play a lot more. The Steelers need to slow down Micah Parsons and he moves around the defense. Ray thinks the Steelers win 27-23 and the star of the game is Jaylen Warren.

We listened to some Teryl Austin clips from his press conference yesterday. Austin says the Bengals run game completely changed the Steelers game plan. He talked about stopping the run, Nick Herbig's playing time, Joey Porter Jr. and his penalties. Poni would give JPJ a C+ or B- at best. Austin had a bad excuse as to why Herbig was not playing late against the Bengals.

Steve Palazzolo joins the show! He reacts to Poni having to get his nipples pierced. Nick Wright was talking about it on FS1 as Poni talks to Steve. Steve previews the Steelers-Packers game this Sunday. Steve also reacts to what Teryl Austin said as to why Nick Herbig was not on the field at the end of the Steelers-Bengals game.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Nick Herbig needs to play more on the Steelers defense. If you were another team, who would you want on your team: Nick Herbig or Alex Highsmith? Maurkice Pouncey has moved on in Hall of Fame voting and is one of 52 modern-era candidates for the HOF.

There are only days remaining to determine if Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke should be here and not be sent back to juniors. They have played well, but when will Kindel and Brunicke hit the rookie wall? Nick Herbig only played 29 snaps against the Bengals. Tomlin gave a "keep watching" on Herbig and it was about matchups. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined.

Nick Herbig needs to play more on the Steelers defense. Mark thinks it could also have to do with opponents having long drives. If you were another team, who would you want on your team: Nick Herbig or Alex Highsmith? Bob would take Herbig. Mark would take Highsmith.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say in terms of injury updates to Calvin Austin III, Miles Killebrew and others. He also touched on not being worried about the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium and why we didn't see a ton of Nick Herbig. It was more about what he didn't say though, which was not placing a ton of blame on the play of secondary for Thursday Night's loss to the Bengals. We also touch on if the team needs to make a significant jump to land a QB in the 2026 NFL Draft, how the marriage with Aaron Rodgers is thriving and the amount of touches Jaylen Warren needs to receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Porter Jr. continues to be called for big penalties. Joe questions if Porter Jr. is even a good corner, where his penalties are close to Pat Surtain, but Surtain is great and he won Defensive POTY. The Steelers apparently don't view Porter Jr. as a No.1 cornerback.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Mike Tomlin Press Conference. Joey Porter Jr. continues to be called for big penalties. Joe questions if Porter Jr. is even a good corner, where his penalties are close to Pat Surtain, but Surtain is great and he won Defensive POTY.

T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, and Maxx Crosby haven't done much this season. Watt has four sacks in his last 10 games. Nick Herbig played on 22 of 52 drop backs against the Bengals. Teryl Austin said Herbig has earned more playing time, but didn't play. Joe would start Herbig over Alex Highsmith. Highsmith had 14.5 sacks in his last 32 games. Mark Kaboly joins.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, and Maxx Crosby haven't done much this season. Watt has four sacks in his last 10 games. Nick Herbig played on 22 of 52 drop backs against the Bengals. Teryl Austin said Herbig has earned more playing time, but didn't play. With the amount of weapons the Steelers have, how often would a new No. 2 receiver get the football??

On the Saturday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to sort through the level of blame coach Mike Tomlin deserves for the NFL Week 7 loss to the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Was the game plan flawed from the start? Where was the pressure from the pass rush and stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, Derick Harmon and others? Were the 3- and 4-man rushes frequently deployed simply not enough to disrupt Bengals QB Joe Flacco and star WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, leading to problems in the secondary for Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and others? And why haven't names like Benton, Payton Wilson and others developed as much as many fans had hoped under Tomlin? Our duo tackles those questions, plus the performance of the tight ends. Who's the best player from the group of Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith right now? Are they enough for Aaron Rodgers to have success in the passing game beyond DK Metcalf most weeks? And should GM Omar Khan consider trading any of them for a second wide receiver who's an upgrade over Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15 – Ep. 76: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark recap the Steelers' 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns. We discuss the defense finally living up to expectations, the offense starting the game with a bang, and Nick Herbig's big day. For the second topic, we talk about Darnell Washington dominating the TE snap share and whether or not he will end the season as the team's top tight end. For the third topic, we go over the injury report for the Bengals and Steelers and preview their Thursday Night Football matchup. To wrap up the show, we answer a listener question about Arthur Smith not getting enough credit. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheil and Seth Walder from ESPN check the pulse of the NFL to discern what all the pundits will be buzzing about after the final whistle is blown on the Week 6 action. (00:00) Predicting the Week 6 NFL headlines(2:20) Sam Darnold enters the MVP conversation(6:35) The Ben Johnson offense has arrived(13:46) The Chiefs are still the team to beat(19:33) Nick Herbig is the best Steelers pass rusher(24:07) The Hurry Up: The Ringer 107 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Seth WalderProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 10, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 35 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking briefly about the Thursday night game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles and how it was a huge coming out party for both QB Jaxson Dart and RB Cam Skattebo on the main stage. Alex and I move on to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' injury report heading into Friday. We talk about Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey and WR Calvin Austin III both trying to return this week from their respective injuries. We also discuss what the early inactive list for the Sunday home game against the Cleveland Browns is shaping up to be. The Steelers brought in a few free agents for tryouts this past week, so Alex and I go over that list of players and the return of ILB Jacoby Windmon to the practice squad. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, so Alex and I recap the main talking points to come out of those media sessions. Will Steelers OL Spencer Anderson factor into the receiving game on Sunday against the Browns? Alex and I go deep into trying to answer that question on this Friday. We also talk about the roles of Steelers outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig on Sunday and if either have a shot at making huge plays against the Browns. Alex and I welcome Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram and Medina Gazette back to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers-Browns game. Petrak has covered the Browns for many seasons, and nobody knows that team better than he does. We get his thoughts on several things related to Sunday's game at Acrisure Stadium. Scott fills us in on the two trades that the Browns made this past week and if the loss of veteran QB Joe Flacco might impact the upcoming game against the Steelers from a preparation standpoint. We talk about the Browns on offense and defense and how Cleveland's rookie class seems to be impacting the team in a lot of positive ways so far in 2025. At the end of our talk with Petrak, he gives us his score prediction for the Steelers-Browns game. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Scott on X/Twitter at @ScottPetrak and make sure to read his work here: https://www.brownszone.com After finishing with Petrak, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Browns game. We break down what we are looking for out of each team on both sides of the football on Sunday at Acrisure stadium in Pittsburgh. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 6 games in the NFL using the lines provided by show sponsor MyBookie.ag. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Browns to end that segment. This 112-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we close out this show by answering a few questions we received via email from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 3, 2025 - For Episode 1,674 this Friday afternoon, Alex Kozora says the NFL must change its intentional grounding scoring to give defenders credit for sacks, like the one Nick Herbig should've had against the Vikings. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices