Podcast appearances and mentions of omar khan

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should the Steelers really be looking at Kirk Cousins as a Plan B to Aaron Rodgers, as reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests? Would the veteran quarterback's production be worth his hefty price tag for general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin? Or are they better off looking internally at options like Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? And what other storylines is Paul monitoring at Steelers OTAs, from the new-look receivers room with DK Metcalf and Robert Woods joining Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III to the battle at tackle highlighting Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu? Paul tackles those topics, then recaps a busy weekend for the Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers and the start of their West Coast road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon to rank every non-first-time General Manager in the NFL. Find out who goes first overall (01:55) and where Les Snead (08:40), Brett Veach (13:20), Jerry Jones (31:20), Omar Khan (44:50), Ryan Poles (51:42), Mickey Loomis (55:20), and every other GM gets taken off the board. Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He weighs in on a report from MMQB's Albert Breer that the Steelers inquired about trading for New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave earlier in the offseason. Were they right to make their move for DK Metcalf instead? Should general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin mount another attempt to acquire Olave as a No. 2 after sending George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys? And how much confidence should we have in the current receivers room that includes names like Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson? Paul weighs in on those question, the NFL's decision not the ban the "tush push" popularized by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles; and the conclusion of the Pirates' three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park.

May 15 – Ep. 55: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle kick things off by discussing the 2025 schedule release and how it's similar (and different) from last year's version. Are they set up for another December letdown? We give some of our way-too-early predictions to open up the show. For the next topic, we talk about the George Pickens trade that happened last week and whether or not we like the trade value in return. We also talk about the current WR room and if we are buying what Omar Khan was selling about the 2025 situation being way different. How large of a role will Calvin Austin III play and could the Steelers look to extend him this offseason? For the third topic, we push back on some comments made by Ryan Clark on ESPN about Mike Tomlin's message going stale and how he should leave the team. To wrap things up we answer a listener question about the 12 draft picks the Steelers are projected to have. Thank you for joining us for this 38-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

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to GM Omar Khan's comments about his receivers at rookie minicamp over the weekend. Does he really believe in the group as constituted, following the trade of George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys? Could Roman Wilson, Robert Woods and Calvin Austin really provide the necessary production behind DK Metcalf? Is Khan sending more smokescreens with an eye toward free agents like Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper? Our duo tackles those questions and more from rookie camp. What should we make of Will Howard's impressive practice performance? Can he push Mason Rudolph and possibly Aaron Rodgers come training camp? Or be a starter for this team in the future? And what difference will Trey Sermon make in the backfield next to names including Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of George Pickens appearing to call the Steelers a "cheap organization" in the comments of an Instagram post — and his subsequent attempts to walk it back? Is there some validity to his statements? Or is this just another example of why general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin were willing to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys last week? Paul answers those questions; gives thoughts on what we saw from names like Derrick Harmon, Kaleb Johnson, Jack Sawyer and Will Howard at rookie minicamp; and weighs in on the Pirates' weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, in which new manager Don Kelly guided to them to a pair of victories.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, quarterback Seth Morgan joins Jordan York and Mike Nicastro to discuss getting invited to the Steelers' rookie minicamp, growing up a Steelers fan, his time playing at New-Hampshire, his style of play, who he tries to model his game after, preparing for rookie minicamp and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers GM Omar Khan speaks with reporters in conjunction with the team's rookie minicamp at its South Side facility. He explains why the team decided to trade George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys this week; why he likes his depth at WR behind DK Metcalf with names like Roman Wilson, Robert Woods and Calvin Austin III; and why he didn't make a move with Pickens before the NFL draft.

Omar Khan is speaking for the first time since the Steelers moved on from George Pickens. What was his explanation behind it? What changed for the Steelers, more specifically, Mike Tomlin in this whole thing since he used to defend Pickens to the end of the earth? The guys wondered if this was some way to placate to Aaron Rodgers as we await his decision. Did things change when the Steelers acquired DK Metcalf?

Omar Khan is speaking for the first time since the Steelers moved on from George Pickens. What was his explanation behind it? What changed for the Steelers, more specifically, Mike Tomlin in this whole thing since he used to defend Pickens to the end of the earth? The guys wondered if this was some way to placate to Aaron Rodgers as we await his decision. Did things change when the Steelers acquired DK Metcalf? A few potential George Pickens replacements, including a wild card that had the guys intrigued. Bucco Minute – Tonight begins the Don Kelly era in Pittsburgh. Can we build the best Pittsburgh baseball team?

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. The guys asked Mark about the big news of the week and everyone that was surrounding the trade of George Pickens to the Cowboys. Mark suggested that things were way uglier behind-the-scenes with Pickens than we realize. Does Mark believe in what was said by Omar Khan about the state of the WR room? Mark claims Aaron Rodgers may not even know Pickens got traded. Mark likes Amari Cooper the most out of the available receivers. More w/ Mark – Poni got upset since the other 3 of us talked wrestling for a moment. Does George Pickens think he can hit big in the open market next offseason? More w/ Mark – Will Howard has signed his deal with the Steelers. Mark said there wasn't much to see on the first day of rookie minicamp since guys don't do a ton, but said Howard passes the ‘off the bus' test. Mark thinks Kaleb Johnson looks more like Le'Veon Bell than Najee Harris. Mark said Yahya Black carries the weight better than he expected. Mark raved about the look of Jack Sawyer and said Pittsburgh will love another ‘meathead linebacker.' The guys discussed a tweet from Cam Heyward about an hour ago. We also talked about Bill Belichick and the latest with JORDON. Then the conversation turned to sports movies and why Mark hates them.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to a busy week of Pittsburgh sports news. Are GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin signaling an intention to punt on the 2025 season after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys? And allowing names like Najee Harris, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to leave via NFL free agency in exchange for compensatory picks for the 2026 NFL draft? Or are they still serious about winning if they're keeping T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh and pursuing QB Aaron Rodgers on the open market? And how smart would it be to position for 2026 and its loaded QB class that includes names like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava and LaNorris Sellers? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks Penguins and Penn State football. Should GM Kyle Dubas regret the team's winning ways to end the season? Which resulted in the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft? Who are the candidates Jason is mostly looking toward to replace Mike Sullivan as coach? And did Nittany Lions coach James Franklin accomplish what he needed to in the transfer portal this offseason? Adding names like Syracuse WR Trebor Pena and North Carolina linebacker Amare Campbell to a team that hopes to compete for a College Football Playoff national title?

On the Wednesday 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 decision to trade WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. Why would GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin make this move now? After the NFL draft? If they thought they might trade Pickens, why didn't they draft a starter-quality receiver to pair with DK Metcalf? Could the team still sign a free agent like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper? And could internal options like Calvin Austin III, Robert Woods and Roman Wilson step up? Our duo tackles those questions and more beyond the receivers room. How might the deal impact the team's pursuit of Aaron Rodgers in NFL free agency? And is the team clearly signaling an interest in acquiring a QB in the deep 2026 draft, the could include names such as Arch Manning, Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava and LaNorris Sellers?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern, primarily the Steelers' decision to trade George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a third-round pick in next year's NFL draft. How does this move fit into a confusing offseason so far, one that's included big additions in DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell and Darius Slay Jr; big subtractions in the form of Najee Harris, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields; plus a protracted pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Are general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin serious about competing this year? Or are they looking toward the 2026 NFL draft, in which they now have a basket of picks to pursue a quarterback like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava and LaNorris Sellers? Paul tackles those questions and more on the football front, then talks Pirates and manager Derek Shelton's future after another series loss vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Is former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underrated compared to names like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and others as former Baltimore Ravens rival Terrell Suggs suggested on a podcast recently? Or does he get his just due around the league? Paul offers thoughts on that topic, plus the continuing fallout from the NFL draft and general manager Omar Khan's selection of names like Derrick Harmon, Kaleb Johnson, Jack Sawyer and Will Howard. Then later, Paul reacts to the Pirates' weekend sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres and ponders the future of manager Derek Shelton. Should he be coaching for his job over the next couple of weeks? Will Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen and the offense ever catch up to Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and the pitching? And is there any hope left for this season with the team already more than 10 games under the .500 mark?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should Steelers general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin consider Titans quarterback Will Levis as a potential alternative should their NFL free agency pursuit of Aaron Rodgers fall through now that Levis appears poised to be displaced by No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Cam Ward in Nashville? Or are Mason Rudolph or even newly drafted quarterback Will Howard preferable to Levis? And does any other potential Plan B quarterback option — including Atlanta's Kirk Cousins — appeal to Paul? He tackles those questions; looks ahead to the Pirates' three-game series with the San Diego Padres at PNC Park; and gives thoughts on the concern swirling around Paul Skenes after an uncharacteristically sloppy start last time out against the Chicago Cubs.

With Gregg Popovich stepping down today, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured active head coach in North American pro sports. Tomlin is entering his 19th season in '25. Since the late stages of Ben Roethlisberger, what do we make of his work? With the draft happening last week, we looked at how things have gone since Omar Khan became the team's GM.

With Gregg Popovich stepping down today, Mike Tomlin is now the longest-tenured active head coach in North American pro sports. Tomlin is entering his 19th season in '25. Since the late stages of Ben Roethlisberger, what do we make of his work? With the draft happening last week, we looked at how things have gone since Omar Khan became the team's GM. GIVEAWAY. Donny Football Debrief – A list of NFL birthdays on May 2nd.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the offense's backfield following the NFL draft. Is third-round pick Kaleb Johnson a better fit at running back than Najee Harris was? How do their styles compare and contrast? And how will he pair with new teammates Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren within OC Arthur Smith's system? Our duo tackles those questions. Then later, they offer thoughts on the interesting strategy GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin used in making middle-round selections including Jack Sawyer, Yahya Black and Will Howard. And in the third segment, they analyze the smokescreens the front office used in bringing prospects including Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart in for visits despite choosing not to take either in the end.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. How much better did general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin make the team's roster this offseason now that the NFL draft is complete? Are the Steelers better positioned to compete following the trade for DK Metcalf; the signings of names like Kenneth Gainwell and Darius Slay Jr.; and the drafting of players including Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer, Kaleb Johnson and Will Howard? Was it enough to replace what they lost in players like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Najee Harris? And how much hinges on Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the team? Paul tackles those questions, then welcomes Plum hockey coach Jon Gratton to discuss the Penguins' firing of Mike Sullivan as coach on Monday.

The Steelers had to wait awhile to add to their roster in the 2025 NFL Draft without a Round 2 selection. In Round 3, Omar Khan and Co. added to the Running Back room Join SCN's Jeff Hartman, Dave Schofield and Bryan Anthony Davis in discussing the selection and more on the Steel Curtain Network. SCN is a proud partner with the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After giving up their second-round selection to acquire former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf this offseason, the Steelers only had one pick on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. And they made that selection count! Joe and Brian sigh some relief once again as Omar Khan selects a highly productive Big Ten running […] Steelers stand pat and select Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Joe and Brian are relieved by the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round selection, and they believe Steelers Nation should be, too! The hosts look back on day one of the 2025 NFL Draft and examine all of the moves, including what they believe to be a wise decision by Omar Khan to pass on the available quarterbacks […] The pick is in! Steelers select Oregon DT Derrick Harmon appeared first on Steel City Underground.

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 general manager Omar Khan staying the course with his big-picture rebuild of the team at the expense of drafting a quarterback like Shedeur Sanders in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a ride with Tate, Shannon & Big-G on the “PYB” podcast. We might need Yinz to pump your brakes when it comes to the Steelers 2025 offseason. You may not approve what's been done at the QB position, but how about what they haven't done. That would be spending good money chasing bad QB's. Since #7 retired they've had Mason, Duck, Mitch, Kenny, Russ and Justin whom they invested minimal resources in. They've even allowed Aaron Rodgers to lower his own market, saying he'd play for $10 mill. All this while building draft capital for next year or taking a big swing this year, by trading up and keeping the majority of next year's picks and compensatory picks to add a haul of young talent in 2026 There are two decision making strategies in organization building, fast, reactionary and emotional or executing what the Steelers are doing, being deliberate, logical and exercising discernment. Check us out on YouTube & listen on any of your audio platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special Thursday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter preview the first round of the NFL draft. How closely is GM Omar Khan really eyeing QBs including Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe as he holds the No. 21 overall pick? Could he and coach Mike Tomlin really pull the trigger and take one of those guys? Or are they trying to keep other teams guessing? If the Steelers don't go quarterback, is the eventual pick likely to come from the group of DLs Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant and Walter Nolen, or RBs Omarion Hampton and TreVeyon Henderson? And what are the chances a trade happens? Could Khan to move back in the first round to add additional draft capital? Believing one of his top targets will still be available later? Could he move a T.J. Watt or George Pickens to make the night more interesting? And what should we make of comments by Tomlin and Khan about Aaron Rodgers? Our duo tackles all of that 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 how Omar Khan and the rest of the NFL general managers are preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers and other NFL teams don't use mock drafts in the traditional sense, and they build their own board when it comes to which players they want to draft. The Pittsburgh draft board is run by Andy Weidl, with inputs from all of the team's coaches and scouts, including Khan and Mike Tomlin. That board will determine who the Steelers will draft, based on who is available at the time. But there's another part of the process, that involves how to know whether a team should be trading up or back to get the player they really want, and that's a newer innovation as part of Khan's ascension to the general manager role. Alan breaks it down. # Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 how Omar Khan and the rest of the NFL general managers are preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers and other NFL teams don't use mock drafts in the traditional sense, and they build their own board when it comes to which players they want to draft. The Pittsburgh draft board is run by Andy Weidl, with inputs from all of the team's coaches and scouts, including Khan and Mike Tomlin. That board will determine who the Steelers will draft, based on who is available at the time. But there's another part of the process, that involves how to know whether a team should be trading up or back to get the player they really want, and that's a newer innovation as part of Khan's ascension to the general manager role. Alan breaks it down. # Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22 – Ep. 52: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by discussing the many topics covered in Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan's pre-draft press conference. That includes Jaylen Warren RB1, Aaron Rodgers not impacting draft plans, how they will approach draft trades, and Tomlin being impressed with Shedeur Sanders. For the next topic, we discuss the idea of trading back being more likely than trading up and some reports that indicate a quarterback could be the target at the end of the first round. For the third topic, we discuss Cameron Heyward's PSA to fans during draft season to believe half (or less) of what you hear. To wrap things up we answer a listener question about Jalen Milroe's upside versus Shedeur Sanders' (perhaps) limited ceiling. Thank you for joining us for this 44-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

Today's episode: Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters, including Dejan Kovacevic and Chris Halicke, today on the South Side about the Steelers' outlook for the coming NFL Draft. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its Draft week and we ask about the state of the steelers and question Omar Kahn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan were in front of the microphones fielding questions from local media Monday as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. They answered questions surrounding positions of need, approach to trades, and more, throughout the press conference. Join Dave Schofield as he breaks down all that was said during the press conference in this Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan Press Conference Recap Podcast. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin's pre-draft availability. They touched on the QB class, were asked specifically about Shedeur Sanders, the idea of moving on from George Pickens, the type of player they are looking for along the defensive line, Aaron Rodgers and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Mike Tomlin said waiting for Aaron Rodgers has no effect on the Steelers draft. Omar Khan said they will still go into camp with four quarterbacks. Tony Pauline thinks Mike Tomlin is in favor of the Steelers drafting Shedeur Sanders and Sanders is his favorite. Tomlin is also fine going into the season with Mason Rudolph. He doesn't believe Sanders is a day one starter.

We hear what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan said before the draft on Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, George Pickens, and more. Tomlin complimented Shedeur Sanders on his toughness and competitive spirit. Multiple insiders have said that Tomlin likes Shedeur Sanders.

Mike Tomlin said waiting for Aaron Rodgers has no effect on the Steelers draft. Omar Khan said they will still go into camp with four quarterbacks. Mike Tomlin didn't say much about a timeline for Rodgers, but we think he needs to be there for the start of training camp at the latest.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian would still bet on Aaron Rodgers, but is wavering. The Steelers are going to pick a quarterback at some point. Kirk Cousins isn't mobile and he probably wouldn't work here. It sounds the Steelers are willing to wait until training camp for Rodgers to join. Brian still thinks the Steelers pick a DL. We hear what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan said before the draft.

Deeply examining VERY strong draft trends by Omar Khan. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo ponder the importance of the 2025 NFL draft to the franchise's long-term future. Why is it essential for GM Omar Khan, assistant GM Andy Weidl and coach Mike Tomlin to properly balance short-term needs with the potential to add long-term staples? How does that balance fit into the conversations around names including DLs Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant and Walter Nolen; QBs Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart; RBs Omarion Hampton and Dylan Sampson; and defensive backs like Jahdae Barron? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks QBs. How did the franchise get here? With only Mason Rudolph as their only viable option under contract? Should they have taken more NFL draft chances on QBs following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement? Or even before it? Or were they correct to take the chances they did with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson last season. Or potentially Aaron Rodgers in 2025? Then in the third segment, the guys ponder lessons from former GM Kevin Colbert's early successes and his late failures that contributed to the current state of today's roster.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from The PG joined the show. Ray had his takeaways from the latest on Aaron Rodgers earlier today. He said the ball is in the Steelers' court now. Ray said we will hear from Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan ahead of the draft, so the questions can be there on Rodgers. Poni asked Ray why the Steelers are hitching their wagons to this guy. Ray doesn't think the latest on Rodgers impacts their draft plan much at all. Ray doesn't think Poni's draft plan would come to fruition if the team drafts a mid-round QB. Ray is still looking at DL as we sit one week away from the NFL Draft. Ray told us to be prepared for the 1st round pick to not start. Ray struggled to commit on Rodgers being the Steelers QB1 in Week 1.

Are you sick of Aaron Rodgers or are you just sick of waiting for him? Is there a difference? How do you think this will end? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from The PG joined the show. Ray had his takeaways from the latest on Aaron Rodgers earlier today. He said the ball is in the Steelers' court now. Ray said we will hear from Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan ahead of the draft, so the questions can be there on Rodgers. Poni asked Ray why the Steelers are hitching their wagons to this guy. Ray doesn't think the latest on Rodgers impacts their draft plan much at all. Ray doesn't think Poni's draft plan would come to fruition if the team drafts a mid-round QB. Ray is still looking at DL as we sit one week away from the NFL Draft. Ray told us to be prepared for the 1st round pick to not start. Ray struggled to commit on Rodgers being the Steelers QB1 in Week 1. Total Request Thursday.

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko react to the week in projected picks for the team from around the Internet. -Does GM Omar Khan's heavy focus on QBs like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart in top 30 visits signal a preference to target that position over defensive line and names like Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen and others? Or should we not read too far into the players coach Mike Tomlin is seeing up close? -What does it mean for defensive line scouting that Harmon has visited the team but names such as Nolen, Grant, Darius Alexander and Alfred Collins have not? -Should we give Kyle McCord and his prodigious stats at Syracuse a longer look as a later-round QB option? -Is Emeka Egbuka underrated as a complement to George Pickens and DK Metcalf? -How closely should we be watching defensive linemen projected for later rounds? Names like Ty Robinson and JJ Pegues? -Is Bhayshul Tuten the home run hitter this backfield needs next to Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? Or should the Steelers being looking more at power backs like Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson or Devin Neal? -Do defensive backs like Maxwell Hairston and Denzel Burke make any sense?

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 the Steelers could or would trade up for a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. We're talked a lot about Steelers general manager Omar Khan hoarding compensatory draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and with that selection taking place in Pittsburgh, and a strong class of quarterbacks expected, trading up then is a very attractive option for the Steelers. But what about using those comp picks to move up in the 2025 NFL Draft for a player like Shedeur Sanders? While possible, that idea comes with some pitfalls. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Did Steelers GM Omar Khan back himself into a corner by not addressing the defensive line in a major way in free agency? Forcing a possible tough choice between QBs like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart and DLs like Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon and Walter Nolen in the NFL draft? Are negotiations between the Steelers and star pass rusher T.J. Watt going poorly? As NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport suggested Thursday following the release of a cryptic Instagram post from Watt? Or are fans and media getting ahead of themselves in reacting to the innocuous photo of Watt flashing a peace sign? Is giving Watt and extension the right move, given his personal lack of playoff success? And how long can he, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick realistically be cornerstones of Mike Tomlin's defense as they have been for much of the last decade? Paul tackles those questions, Sanders' visit to the team's facility ahead of the NFL draft and the Pirates' series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. Does it suggest a turnaround could be ahead for Paul Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, etc.? Or are the obvious offensive woes still a major concern?

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the idea that the team and T.J. Watt are at some kind of a contract impasse. Watt ramped up speculation that something might be amiss with a cryptic Instagram post on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said on Thursday that could mean things aren't going well in negotiations between the team and Watt on a long-term contact extension. Watt is entering the final season of his contract, and with Myles Garrett re-setting the edge rusher market at $40 million per year, he is likely due for a significant raise. But general manager Omar Khan said he is hopeful the Steelers will be able to sign Watt to an extension. Could there really be trouble brewing? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 team's persistent interest in the safety position in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers have shown a surprising interest in safeties in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, using their combine formal interviews on a couple, sending head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan to the pro days of several more, and even sending defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander to work out potential first-round pick Nick Emmanwori. They did all of that despite a full depth chart at the position for the 2025 season, and All-Pro free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick locked up through the end of 2026. So what gives? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL league meetings in Florida provide an opportunity for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers to hear from the team "brass" in the offseason. With Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan and even Art Rooney II speaking with media, what can we glean from these answers? Should fans even listen?! That is the topic of conversation, along with league news coming from the league meetings and the ever-popular Mailbag Segment on the Wednesday episode of the "Let's Ride" podcast with host Jeff Hartman. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, and a member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar Khan looks to ... the future? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31, 2025 - For Episode 1,488 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle discusses Omar Khan's confirmation of something many Steelers fans have been hoping for — a clear focus on the future. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode: So it sure sounds as if Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are set to wait on Aaron Rodgers until ... what, Christmas? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices