Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick Graham

Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver bring their split-safety tools to Baltimore, while Declan Doyle moves Lamar Jackson under center with wide-zone mechanics. Across the division, Al Golden looks to evolve Cincinnati's five-man pressure Cover 1 system, Mike Rutenberg revamps four-down structures in Cleveland, and Patrick Graham modernizes Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense. We break down the schematic overhauls, front-end alignments, and secondary health issues shaping the AFC North race.—Timestamps:00:00 - Preseason Week 1 Takeaways05:40 - AFC North Division Landscape 06:32 - Baltimore Ravens O: Jesse Minter Scheme & Lamar Under Center 12:12 - Baltimore Ravens D: Anthony Weaver Defense & Secondary Depth 14:58 - Cincinnati Bengals: Al Golden 5-Man Pressures & new D-Line 19:51 - Cleveland Browns O: Todd Monken Rebuild & QB Room 23:23 - Cleveland Browns D: Mike Rutenberg 4-Down Transition 25:26 - Pittsburgh Steelers O: Mike McCarthy West Coast Install 28:31 - Pittsburgh Steelers D: Patrick Graham 3-4 Defense & Outlook—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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 preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, which featured strong offensive performances from both young quarterbacks, but also a pressure-happy defense under new coordinator Patrick Grahamthat head coach Mike McCarthy said only scratches the surface of what they intend to do. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally a Steelers gameday again. Things finally feel different with a new coach. Patrick Graham went from a no-name defense with the Raiders to one littered with stars. Poni does a nice impression of Skinner's mom. Will Howard will play in a game for the first time in a long, long time. Allar has no pressure tonight. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard should get some extended run. Dylan Cook will play but IMax is out. The Steelers can't play this like they did with Broderick Jones vs Dan Moore a few years ago. Lew Nichols could steal the show. Could Kaleb Johnson lose his spot? Daylen Everette and RSJ could get a chance to shine. We have suggestions for a new nickname for Austin. A caller wants more no-huddle. Another is excited about Rico Dowdle. A wrestling question is posed. The Pirates killed their season in a span of 2 weeks. Carmen Mlodzinski was bad again. Callers aren't happy about Don Kelly. We shout out Ryan Scarpino. Donny was at his alma mater this week and gave a speech to the team. Pirates fans trace the team's problems back to ownership. Will there be a lockout? We hear comments from Donny Kelly after last night. What was the downfall of the Pirates season? Elandon Roberts is back with the Steelers. Malik Harrison might be the odd man out. Packers reporter Tom Silverstein joins to discuss his perspective of the McCarthy and Rodgers dynamic, who might see time for the Packers tonight, how Rodgers approached preseason with the Pack, could Rodgers go rogue if the season falls apart. Chris Hoke jumps on to discuss his son's practice at Pitt, which Steelers he will be focused on tonight, Roman Wilsons's outlook, the battle at right tackle, the trio of edge rushers all playing together, what big changes he wants to see under McCarthy. What was Donny's first football jersey? We both had some obscure ones. Jeff Hathhorn stops in to discuss Pitt's football practice. Is Kaleb Johnson a cut candidate? The Wild Things have great promotions. What does Jeff Hathhorn predict of the Steelers' QB rotation. Will Lew Nichols have a moment tonight? The rookies in the secondary have a chance to state their case. What will everyone be talking about tomorrow?

It's finally a Steelers gameday again. Things finally feel different with a new coach. Patrick Graham went from a no-name defense with the Raiders to one littered with stars. Poni does a nice impression of Skinner's mom. Will Howard will play in a game for the first time in a long, long time. Allar has no pressure tonight. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard should get some extended run. Dylan Cook will play but IMax is out. The Steelers can't play this like they did with Broderick Jones vs Dan Moore a few years ago. Lew Nichols could steal the show. Could Kaleb Johnson lose his spot? Daylen Everette and RSJ could get a chance to shine. 

It's finally a Steelers gameday again. Things finally feel different with a new coach. Patrick Graham went from a no-name defense with the Raiders to one littered with stars. Poni does a nice impression of Skinner's mom. Will Howard will play in a game for the first time in a long, long time. Allar has no pressure tonight. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard should get some extended run. Dylan Cook will play but IMax is out. The Steelers can't play this like they did with Broderick Jones vs Dan Moore a few years ago. Lew Nichols could steal the show. Could Kaleb Johnson lose his spot? Daylen Everette and RSJ could get a chance to shine. We have suggestions for a new nickname for Austin. A caller wants more no-huddle. Another is excited about Rico Dowdle. A wrestling question is posed. 

Hour 2: Poni is shocked at where the Steelers radio booth is set up at Acrisure Stadium. What is the parking situation like for Steelers-Packers tonight? Dom wants a Final Destination movie set at a football game. And Steve Palazzolo joins the show to go over all the latest with the Steelers.

Did Mike Tomlin ‘ruin' Minkah Fitzpatrick? The former Steelers safety talked about why he wasn't utilized correctly in Pittsburgh in his final season or so. He says he's at his best moving all over the field in different roles, but we didn't see that from Fitzpatrick in his last few years with the team. Minkah could have played centerfield for the Pirates given where the Steelers had him lined up. The guys are intrigued by Patrick Graham leading the defense because he may not be stuck into ideas of the past. There seems to be more and more examples of players not used in their best ways under Tomlin. How often will we see the 3 top edge rushers on the field at the same time?

Did Mike Tomlin ‘ruin' Minkah Fitzpatrick? The former Steelers safety talked about why he wasn't utilized correctly in Pittsburgh in his final season or so. He says he's at his best moving all over the field in different roles, but we didn't see that from Fitzpatrick in his last few years with the team. Minkah could have played centerfield for the Pirates given where the Steelers had him lined up. The guys are intrigued by Patrick Graham leading the defense because he may not be stuck into ideas of the past. There seems to be more and more examples of players not used in their best ways under Tomlin. How often will we see the 3 top edge rushers on the field at the same time? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff thinks Will Howard has to have 3 good games in the preseason to take over as QB2 in the battle against Mason Rudolph. Jeff said Mason is going about this as a professional, which has been common over his time in Pittsburgh. Jeff explained the trickiness of the evaluation for the coaches when it comes to backup QB. Jeff said Drew Allar is the one QB that has nothing to lose in the Steelers QB room. Jeff expects to see a lot of Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard last night because he isn't confident DK Metcalf or Michael Pittman suit up. Has Lew Nichols thrown a wrench into the RB3 battle? Jeff told the guys we could see Broderick Jones play both tackle spots tomorrow night. Jeff doubts Max Iheanachor will play and why that puts him behind the 8-ball to be the starter at right tackle. The guys asked how much we will see Robert Spears-Jennings, who has taken advantage of some camp opportunities. Why has Spencer Anderson been mostly untested at right guard? Jeff explained why we haven't heard much about Gennings Dunker so far. Donny Football Debrief – CBS Sports ranked all 138 FBS programs heading into 2026. Who was 1? Where did Pitt, Penn State and WVU land?

August 9, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 6 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show that was recorded on Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the recent transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made over the course of the last several days. Alex and I then recap the overall health of the Steelers going into and coming out of the team's Saturday night practice at Latrobe Memorial High School. We discuss how and why we will need to monitor the status of WR Michael Pittman Jr. on Monday afternoon. With the last camp practice being on Saturday night, Alex and I recap that session during this Monday morning show. We go through each and every position group and discuss several different players that stood out during the team's night practice at the high school. We spend a little bit of extra time on the quarterbacks in this show with the team's first preseason game of 2026 now closing in. After recapping the Saturday night training camp practice, Alex and I finally get around to recapping what the Steelers' three coordinators had to say when they talked to the media on Friday. Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham, and Danny Crossman all had a few interesting things to say on Friday that were worth recapping during this episode. Several Steelers' interviews surfaced on Sirius XM NFL Radio during the team's Saturday night practice, so Alex and I throw in a few quotes from a few of those throughout this show as well. This 99-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end things by answering a few email questions we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTOV's Jack Hillgrove joined the show. Jack has a hard time believing the Steelers will keep 4 QBs on their roster and cited other position groups that could use help ahead of the regular season, like safety and receiver. He doesn't think we will see Aaron Rodgers on Thursday despite what Mike McCarthy has said. After McCarthy announced pre-practice that Max Iheanachor would not practice today, everyone in attendance saw him doing things in a limited capacity today. Jack said an injury to Eli Heidenreich could save the job of Kaleb Johnson, but he wouldn't be surprised if the 3rd round pick from 2025 was cut by the end of camp. Does Travis Homer have a home because of his special team's prowess? Jack said McCarthy is not as transparent with injured players as Mike Tomlin was. Jack doesn't think anything from Malik Harrison has jumped off the page in camp as a player who is likely on the cut line. Jack explained why he is excited about what Patrick Graham brings to the table.

The Pirates season is all but over. Just one week following the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline when the Pirates took a stand as one of the only outside teams in the NL taking a shot, their season is on life support – and that's being generous. They are 5+ games out of a playoff spot as of today and just dropped 2 of 3 to the hapless New York Mets this weekend, who sold off most of their pitching staff in the last 2 weeks. What went wrong? Plenty can fall on Don Kelly and Ben Cherington, but should a fair amount get put at the feet of Paul Skenes, in the midst of a bad season? How is the Oscar Marin firing looking right about now? Unless a huge run begins tomorrow, we won't be talking about them as playoff contenders much longer. It will soon be 7 years without a playoff appearance. What will the repercussions be for the front office? Yesterday may have been the most embarrassing loss of the 2026 season. WTOV's Jack Hillgrove joined the show. Jack has a hard time believing the Steelers will keep 4 QBs on their roster and cited other position groups that could use help ahead of the regular season, like safety and receiver. He doesn't think we will see Aaron Rodgers on Thursday despite what Mike McCarthy has said. After McCarthy announced pre-practice that Max Iheanachor would not practice today, everyone in attendance saw him doing things in a limited capacity today. Jack said an injury to Eli Heidenreich could save the job of Kaleb Johnson, but he wouldn't be surprised if the 3rd round pick from 2025 was cut by the end of camp. Does Travis Homer have a home because of his special team's prowess? Jack said McCarthy is not as transparent with injured players as Mike Tomlin was. Jack doesn't think anything from Malik Harrison has jumped off the page in camp as a player who is likely on the cut line. Jack explained why he is excited about what Patrick Graham brings to the table.

Álvaro Martín y Arturo Carlos analizan cómo Mike McCarthy está transformando la identidad del equipo y los cambios que ya comienzan a reflejarse en el campo durante el Training Camp. Además, evalúan el desempeño de los cuatro quarterbacks en los primeros días del campamento, el nuevo sistema defensivo de Patrick Graham, la versatilidad que exige a sus jugadores, la reestructuración de la secundaria, con especial énfasis en la posición de safety y más.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seguimos calentando motores rumbo al Training Camp 2026. Álvaro Martín y Arturo Carlos analizan, desde la línea defensiva hasta la secundaria, nos hablan de los jugadores clave, las competencias internas, los nuevos roles, los retos que enfrentará la unidad en su primera temporada bajo el mando de Patrick Graham y más.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if it's possible for Aaron Rodgers to be better in 2026 than he was in 2025 and whether we could see the Steelers use more temp. We also dive into the idea of an Alex Highsmith to Carolina trade following the injury to Nic Scourton and if Payton Wilson could play the Divine Deablo role for Patrick Graham's defense. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and much more! Steelers hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – The Steelers report to training camp very soon, and Mike McCarthy has switched up a few things that the Steelers have done in the past. Aditi says that she is fascinated by the Steelers hire of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. She also says that the player storyline that she is most interested in this season for the Steelers is which young wide receiver will step up and contribute this year.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – The Steelers report to training camp very soon, and Mike McCarthy has switched up a few things that the Steelers have done in the past. Aditi says that she is fascinated by the Steelers hire of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. She also says that the player storyline that she is most interested in this season for the Steelers is which young wide receiver will step up and contribute this year. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that the Buccaneers are going to dive into negotiations with Baker now that camp is beginning. Mike also believes that the dispute between Baker and the Buccaneers is whether or not his new contract will get to 50 million annually. Mike also says that Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy both legitimately wanted the reunion. Donny Football Debrief – Pat McAfee released his list of top 5 punt returners of all time, excluding Devin Hester.

Which new NFL play-callers could have the biggest impact on the 2026 season?The Compas break down Mike McDaniel's fit with the Chargers, Brian Daboll's next opportunity and whether Raheem Morris can help reshape the 49ers defense. They also discuss which coaching changes could elevate quarterbacks, transform struggling units and ultimately decide playoff races. Can Christian Parker or Patrick Graham reshape the defense of their new team?Plus, the guys recap the FIFA World Cup, including the biggest surprises, standout performances and what they will remember most from the tournament.Let us know in the comments: Which new NFL play-caller will make the biggest difference this season?COMPAS ON THE BEAT MERCHhttps://compas-on-the-beat.myshopify.com/DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FQEW7RNJW7GNASUBSCRIBE TO THE COMPAS YOUTUBE CHANNELSCompas on the BeatCombat CompasWhat's Up BoltsHouse of HornsFOLLOW THE COMPAS ON SOCIALTikTok: @compasonthebeatInstagram: @compasonthebeatTwitter: @CompasOTBTwitter: @gmanzano24Twitter: @realframirez

Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is right around the corner, and it is time to talk about what could be changing, for the positive, under Mike McCarthy. One area both McCarthy and Patrick Graham can help the team improve is in the details. But what should we expect? That's the topic of the latest "Let's Ride" podcast with host Jeff Hartman as he welcomes Coach Kevin Smith for the Coach's Corner segment. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code USSUMMER to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers putting pressure on the quarterback go hand-in-hand. However, with new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham at the helm, no one knows what this might look like. Will Graham's aggressive blitz packages be able to set new heights in Pittsburgh? That's the topic on this week's Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code USSUMMER to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell fills in for Smitty, who is at the dentist, while Alan checks in from vacation to give a full episode about the Steelers defense, including whether Patrick Graham can be better than his resume, how will offenses attack the Pittsburgh secondary, are Joey Porter Jr.'s penalty problems causing another issue, and what to make of the recent history of the team's linebacker position. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Steelers Cowboy hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Check out the show on our YouTube page, or find it on Megaphone or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters00:00:00 Welcome to Steelers Realm & Intros00:02:30 OPEN & RECAP: Smoked Wings, Fireworks, and Holiday Talk 00:06:15 ESPN Defensive Player Rankings: Is T.J. Watt Sliding? 00:12:12 Cam Heyward Snubbed From Top 10 Defensive Linemen 00:15:05 Who is Benjamin Solak? Zach Frazier High Praise 00:17:20 Max Iheanachor Roster Trajectory & Right Tackle War 00:22:25 Mike McCarthy's Offensive Line Pedigree & History 00:28:49 Gennings Dunker Camp Battles & Spencer Anderson Growth00:33:30 The Quarterback Room: Drew Allar vs. Will Howard 00:40:40 Patrick Graham's New Scheme & Jaylen Ramsey Impact 00:44:40 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Training CampWelcome back to the Steelers Realm! Tonight, we are throwing out the generic projections and diving deep into the fascinating scouting backgrounds of the newest faces arriving in Pittsburgh. The front office completely transformed the trenches and the quarterback pipeline, bringing in raw athletic freaks and physical blue-chip anchors with unbelievable stories.We are reviewing the college tape, studying the character traits, and mapping out exactly how these newcomers shake up the structural hierarchy as we head into training camp.What We Cover In This Episode:Max Iheanachor's Incredible Rise: We track our first-round right tackle's wild journey from Nigeria to South LA basketball courts, to starting a football career from scratch in junior college before completely locking down an elite All-Big 12 senior year at Arizona State.Gennings Dunker's Enforcer Mentality: From herding ducks and throwing hay bales on an Illinois farm to anchoring a Joe Moore Award-winning line at Iowa, we break down why this third-round guard brings the exact physical nastiness Mike McCarthy covets. Iowa Hawkeyes AthleticsDrew Allar's Homegrown Baseline: The third-round rookie quarterback arrives from Penn State with historic, elite collegiate ball-security metrics. We scout his Ohio roots and look at his physical upside as the long-term franchise understudy.The Developmental Room Dynamic: Contrasting Allar's high-velocity traits against mobile depth piece Will Howard as Omar Khan builds a multi-layered quarterback pipeline behind Aaron Rodgers.The Coaching Imprint: How veteran coaches James Campen and Jahri Evans plan to immediately maximize these raw, high-upside rookie traits to form a punishing ground-game front.Drop a comment below—which rookie newcomer has the most exciting upside for you heading into Latrobe?#SteelersNews #PittsburghSteelers #MaxIheanachor #GenningsDunker #DrewAllar #SteelersDraft #NFLOffseason #SteelersPodcast

The duo of Bryan Anthony Davis and K.T. Smith breaks down the Steelers as no one else does on the Steel Curtain Network. Listen in as Coach Smith and BAD talk about the defense under Patrick Graham and more. HWG is a proud production of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,950 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle says we are about to find out what $100 million can buy for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter discuss colleague Gerry Dulac's reporting on the Steelers' contract negotiations with Joey Porter Jr. Is there a chance the two sides won't reach an agreement on an extension before the season? How much is Porter Jr. realistically worth compared to other top corners like Patrick Surtain II, Derek Stingley Jr., Trent McDuffie and Sauce Gardner? And do the Steelers need him in their secondary with veterans like Jamel Dean and Jalen Ramsey aging and young players like Daylen Everette still finding their way? Our duo tackles those questions. Then later, Chris details his research on how realistic Mike McCarthy's goal of 55 touches per game can be for skill players including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jaylen Warren. And he explains how he feels Robert Spears-Jennings fits into Patrick Graham's defense following his most recent film study on the PG website. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's what happens next after Mike McCarthy has his tenure as the team's head coach. McCarthy hasn't even coached his first game yet, so the discussion might be premature, but at 62 years old, it's clear that he's not going to be another 20-year head coach for the team. Is it possible that the Steelers might have a head coach in waiting on McCarthy's inaugural coaching staff in coordinators Patrick Graham and Brian Angelichio? What about someone else on the staff? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers turn the page from Mike Tomlin, but it isn't just him as a head coach, but also as a defensive mind. Under Mike McCarthy, the Steelers will turn to Patrick Graham to orchestrate the defense, and to talk about the similarities, differences, and what the 2026 defense will look like is important. That's the topic on Friday's "Let's Ride" podcast with Jeff Hartman as he welcomes Coach Kevin Smith for the weekly "Coach's Corner" segment. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a lot of change heading into 2026, and their defense could be vastly different under Patrick Graham. But what are the expectations for the 2026 Steelers defense? Time to dive in and figure it out. Jeff Hartman and Greg Benevent have you covered coast-to-coast as they attempt to bring a reasonable perspective on the Steelers from different time zones. But no matter where they reside, they both have their clocks adjusted to Pittsburgh Standard Time. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at ⁠meineldistillery.com⁠ and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is loaded with talent, but there might be one player who is the most important to the team's schemes under Patrick Graham. No, it isn't T.J. Watt, but defensive back Jalen Ramsey. All that, and more, on the latest Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! 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 changing tune from Alex Highsmith and others about the reasons for the Steelers' highest-paid NFL defense for falling well short of its of stated goals. For most of the last few years, the fingers were pointed inside the locker room when it comes to the shortcomings, but there's been a subtle shift in the messaging now that Patrick Graham has taken over, and there's hope that he could be a major improvement for that unit. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter discuss DK Metcalf's upside within the Steelers' offensive in 2026. How much will the star WR benefit from the return of Aaron Rodgers at QB and the arrival of offensively focused head coach Mike McCarthy? Will defenses be able to focus on him less than they did in 2025 because of Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard joining the receivers room? And what are reasonable totals to expect from him alongside other receiving threats including Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Roman Wilson, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders new DC Patrick Graham's plans for the safety group. How will he mimic the choices coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin made last season? And how could he differ in how he uses names like Jalen Ramsey, Jaquan Brisker, DeShon Elliott and Darnell Savage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Steelers turn away from the Mike Tomlin era, and with that tenure ending comes the Patrick Graham defense. Graham will have a high pedigree, highly paid defense to coordinate in Pittsburgh, but how will he match his scheme with his personnel? That's the question answered on this week's Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach KT Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for getting after the quarterback in their rich history of defensive football. But will that continue under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham? If so, how might Graham improve the team's ability to rush the passer? That's the topic of this week's Steelers Chalk Talk with Coach Kevin Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out. Follow NOT JUST FOOTBALL ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotJustFootballwithCamHeyward

The Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and Christopher Carter report from Steelers OTAs at the team's South Side facility. The explain how younger players including Drew Allar, Will Howard and others are getting more work this week with older veterans now off until training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Were Allar and Howard able to make the most of their reps with Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph absent? Does Howard need to unseat Rudolph as Rodgers' primary backup to make the roster? Will GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy get enough value out of Darnell Washington following his extension last week to play alongside Pat Freiermuth for the long term? Is new DC Patrick Graham signaling intent to play more nickel defense with names like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Jamel Dean, Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott in the secondary? And what's the timeline for an extension for Porter Jr.? 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.

June 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,920 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why he thinks the Steelers defense will be better off with the changes that Patrick Graham seems to be making. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited for training camp. Joe is eagerly anticipating what we will see. The Steelers feel different with Mike McCarthy as coach. The Steelers might be more aggressive on offense and have changed some of their philosophy with Patrick Graham as the defensive coordinator. 

The Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year, $42 million deal, with $21 million guaranteed. Washington is the 12th-highest paid tight end in the league. Gerry Dulac reported the Steelers think they can only sign three of the four pick members of the 2023 draft class. T.J. Watt said he was stubborn and wouldn't move around the defense, but with Patrick Graham he's going to move.

The pads might not be on yet, but the young stars are already stealing the show in Pittsburgh! Week 2 of OTAs is officially in the books, and the Steelers' new offensive identity under Mike McCarthy is rapidly taking shape. We are breaking down the biggest risers, the quarterback laboratory, and the trench warfare happening at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.00:00:00 - Welcome to Steelers Realm / Intros00:01:43 - Will Howard Turning Heads at OTAs (Fast Reads & Cleaner Mechanics)00:05:16 - Germie Bernard's Chemistry with Aaron Rodgers & Wide Receiver Trio Potential00:07:16 - Slot Versatility: Eli & Kaden Warner Filling the Roster00:09:43 - Smashmouth Football: Rico Dowdle & Jaylen Warren ("Thunder & Lightning")00:11:42 - Darnell Washington's Lean & Chiseled 2026 Return00:12:41 - Offensive Line Flip-Flops: Pulling Guards, Troy's Blind-Side Move, & Rookie Progressions00:17:03 - Noah Gindorff Turning Heads at Fullback00:19:39 - Defending the Star Role: Jalen Ramsey Moving to Slot/Nickel00:21:53 - Patrick Graham's Disguised Blitz Packages & The "Steel Curtain" Standard00:25:33 - Middle Linebacker Stability: Peyton Wilson's Speed & Patrick Queen's Communication00:31:11 - Secondary Standouts: Dylan Ever in the Headlines00:31:35 - 2026 Schedule Breakdown: Paris Trip vs. The Late-Season Ravens Gauntlet00:35:51 - Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead#Steelers, #NFL, #training camp, #quarterback, #offensive weapons, #defense, #schedule, #OTAs, #player analysis

In hour two, Mike & Jason get a Canucks coaching search update in relation to Manny Malhotra from Victory+ NHL insider Frank Seravalli (1:27), plus the boys talk more about the Cup-favourite Avalanche shockingly getting swept by the Vegas Golden Knights with AP Colorado's Patrick Graham (26:05). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Steelers four day of OTAs is today. Nick Farabaugh tells us Patrick Graham is extremely smart and helps to make people smarter about the sport. Nick thinks the Steelers could franchise tag Nick Herbig and are going to do what they can to keep him. Nick doesn't see Herbig leaving, but doesn't know how they get it done.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter welcomes sports columnist Noah Hiles to break down some hot topics from the week's OTAs. Can new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham fix the communication issues that have plagued the unit and annoyed fans? Or is that more of a problem with the players? How can Graham get the most out of veteran stars like T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey and Cam Heyward? What about his experience makes him the man for the job? What's the latest on the quarterback situation? How does Aaron Rodgers' official return affect Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar? Could they keep all four? Or is this a precursor to a Howard trade? Our duo tackles those topics and more. 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 Alan's trip to the Naval Academy graduation and the experience. We then dive into what the defense will look like under Patrick Graham, the issues with mobile quarterbacks, what will be different from a secondary perspective and much more. How does Roman Wilson fit into a much more crowded wide receiver room? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris reacted to a take from the morning show stating the Steelers have the best overall roster in the AFC North, evening indicating that others in the division don't want to see Aaron Rodgers quarterbacking this team. The Steelers got luck with injuries last season – Joe Burrow missed half of the year and Lamar Jackson was dinged up for the duration. The Steelers roster, outside of QB, may be the best in the North, but that position carries weight like a final exam. Are fans excited about another round of the Steelers with Aaron Rodgers? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray has a hard time saying the Steelers have the best roster in the division because he thinks that is owned by the Ravens. He thinks Baltimore has underachieved and had to deal with Lamar Jackson injuries. Are the Bengals better than the Steelers with a healthy Joe Burrow? Ray described Aaron Rodgers as ‘good' last year, but how confident can we be in him being better in 2026? Ray explained why he likes Rodgers instead of Malik Willis or Kyler Murray. Was the Mike McCarthy hire a way to lure Rodgers back? Ray is 95% sure Troy Fautanu is going to be the Steelers starting left tackle – calling him the best offensive lineman on the team and sharing that he isn't sold on when we see Broderick Jones. Is Dylan Cook going to hold off Max Iheanachor at right tackle? There's been a lot of praise for Patrick Graham so far.

May 20, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 138 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers signing a new player to their offseason roster in rookie UDFA CB Tamon Lynum. With the Steelers first OTA practices of 2026 now in the books, Alex and I discuss the several larger takeaways from the team's Monday session. We discuss the initial offensive line configurations, who played where and if there are any hard reads to make when it comes to that unit. We also make sure to discuss what OT Troy Fautanu had to say on Monday about hoping he gets to play more alongside OG Mason McCormick moving forward into 2026. Is it possible that the Steelers end up only keeping eight total offensive linemen on their initial 53-man roster this year? In an attempt to answer that question, Alex and look at the total number of offensive linemen that HC Mike McCarthy opened regular seasons with during his four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. We discuss how the ultimate health status of OT Broderick Jones might play into the number game and who might draw the short stick on the offensive line if only eight in total are kept out of the chute. Alex and I make sure to address the initial quarterback pecking order to start OTAs and whether that rotation will remain the same throughout OTAs and the start of training camp. We also address QB Drew Howard potentially getting a long look during the preseason as part of him starting at least one of those contests and coming off the bench for at least one other one. The Steelers' three new coordinators, Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham, and Danny Crossman, all met the media on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to parse all of the key things each had to say. When it comes to Graham, specifically, Alex and I discuss the level of impact his addition could have on the Steelers' 2026 season when it comes to the team potentially just more than a playoff team that could be one-and-done in the postseason like last season. Besides Fautanu, several other players met the media on Monday, so Alex and I make sure to cover a few additional talking points that several provided us. This 101-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. 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 Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to comments by new OC Brian Angelichio and DC Patrick Graham during the team's OTAs. Is Angelichio correct to focus on versatility for his receivers including Germie Bernard, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson? And offensive linemen including Max Iheanachor, Mason McCormick, Gennings Dunker, Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones? And what can that versatility possibly add for new coach Mike McCarthy's offense? And on defense, can Patrick Graham clean up the communication issues that have plagued the unit at times under coach Mike Tomlin? And if so, how effective can Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean and the rest of the group be? 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.

Join Las Vegas Raiders on Senior SI Beat Writer Hondo Carpenter and family as they read a letter about former DC Patrick Graham on the most recent Ridin' with the Carpenters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 what to take away from Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham and Danny Crossman's availabilities. What did Alan take away from what they had to say. Is there anything that stands out in regard to how things will go under a new regime? How different will the team operate under McCarthy? How different do we view their ceiling and floor as a team? What do we make of an expanded international slate beginning in 2027? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How good should the Steelers defense be? The Steelers are the highest-paid defense for the fifth year in a row. New defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has a deep respect for the history of the Steelers defense, but it can't be the Steel Curtain defense. Nick thinks Mason Rudolph and Will Howard are co-QB2.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: How good should the Steelers defense be? The Steelers are the highest-paid defense for the fifth year in a row. New defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has a deep respect for the history of the Steelers defense, but it can't be the Steel Curtain defense. Nick Kostos thinks it would be best for the Steelers to go 3-14 this season and draft a franchise quarterback.