Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick Graham

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 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

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

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.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss what it will take for Steelers' defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to bring out the best in some of the older stars and veterans this season.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if any fans of the Steelers would be upset if QB Aaron Rodgers made appearances on national shows during the upcoming season. Also, can Steelers' defensive coordinator Patrick Graham get the best out of the team's aging stars? And Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. May 20, 2026, 8:00 Hour

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

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.

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.

New Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham spoke to the media for the first time today. Can the Steelers' defense take the next step this year and actually preform like the highest paid unit in football? Mullsy thinks Patrick Graham's defense in Las Vegas last year was unfairly evaluated due to how bad their offense was. The Steelers were 17th in scoring defense last year despite being the most expensive unit in the entire league. Mullsy also thinks that Graham did not have very much to work with regarding his defense in Las Vegas in years prior. The Steelers were probably too reliant on turnovers in years prior. More on Patrick Graham and the Steelers defense. Graham mentioned today in his presser how much he values communication on defense. Mullsy is happy to hear this because the defensive communication under Tomlin/Austin was not good. Calls. Playoff Minute – We had to classic playoff games last night, with both Thunder Spurs game 1 and Canadiens Sabres game 7.

New Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham spoke to the media for the first time today. Can the Steelers' defense take the next step this year and actually preform like the highest paid unit in football? Mullsy thinks Patrick Graham's defense in Las Vegas last year was unfairly evaluated due to how bad their offense was. The Steelers were 17th in scoring defense last year despite being the most expensive unit in the entire league. Mullsy also thinks that Graham did not have very much to work with regarding his defense in Las Vegas in years prior. The Steelers were probably too reliant on turnovers in years prior.

The Steelers are officially entering a brand new era with Mike McCarthy returning home to take the reins. In today's episode of Steelers Realm, we're breaking down the massive staff overhaul and what the "Chief of Staff" role means for our future. We dive deep into the resumes of Brian Angelichio and Patrick Graham to see how this team will look on Sundays. Plus, we give you the critical stats and x-factors for the Super Bowl LX clash between the Seahawks and Patriots. Don't miss this complete breakdown of the moves that have the AFC North on notice!#steelersnation #steelerscoaching #mikemccarthy

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the latest on the whereabouts of Aaron Rodgers, the rookies' jersey numbers and how it will likely change in a few months, Eli Heidenreich's outlook, what questions remain on the Steelers defense under Patrick Graham, why isn't Will Howard at rookie mini camp? Will the Steelers lock up a player to an extension within the next month? A discussion about pinkie injuries. 

Aaron Rodgers is supposedly in Pittsburgh this weekend. Where would this put the Steelers in the AFC hierarchy? Callers weigh in on the Steelers outlook for 2026. Can Rodgers mentor Howard to unlock his potential? Another caller makes a Three Stooges joke. Even if Rodgers returns, the Steelers could be a bottom 10 QB room in the league. Reacting to Ian Rapoport's latest update on Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers rookies jersey numbers are out, and Limits is annoyed by a few of them. Rookie mini camp begins today. A caller thinks the Steelers roster is better around the QB this upcoming campaign. Chris Mack broke some news today with Omar Khan, as the GM said he doesn't know where Aaron Rodgers is right now. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the latest on the whereabouts of Aaron Rodgers, the rookies' jersey numbers and how it will likely change in a few months, Eli Heidenreich's outlook, what questions remain on the Steelers defense under Patrick Graham, why isn't Will Howard at rookie mini camp? Will the Steelers lock up a player to an extension within the next month? A discussion about pinkie injuries. Austin is very high on Germie Bernard. He could become the No. 2 WR as early as this year. Would JuJu or Emmanuel Sanders be good comps? Will Broderick Jones play this year? Brandon Lowe has been the most important offseason acquisition for the Buccos since AJ Burnett and Russell Martin. His numbers have been great. Calls on Lowe. Do the Pirates have a closer right now? Should the Pirates extend Cruz now? The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean Meyers - NFL refs have a new contract, a fan will make $50K to watch every World Cup game, which NHL or NBA series are worth watching, the inaugural flag football champions. Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation. The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko recap the introductory news conferences for coach Mike McCarthy's new lieutenants: OC Brian Angelichio, DC Patrick Graham and STC Danny Crossman. How will Angelichio handle the uncertainty at QB with Aaron Rodgers still yet to sign and Will Howard and Mason Rudolph under contract? How will he juggle duties with McCarthy calling the plays? And what are his plan for a unit that includes known quantities like Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth in addition to a young offensive line built around Mason McCormick, Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu? On defense, what will Graham preserve about the unit's signature 3-4 defensive scheme under Mike Tomlin? And what might he change up as he inherits contributors like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon and others? 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.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the first impressions after hearing Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham and Danny Crossman speak for the first time since becoming the coordinators of the team. What do we make of what they want the identity to be, the type of players they are looking for and the stamp they are trying to put on the team. What did they have to say in regard to the players currently on the roster? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko is joined by sports editor Adam Bittner to ponder questions for new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham ahead of their expected introductions Friday. This show is presented by FanDuel. What will Angelichio's role be within Mike McCarthy's staff if he's not the play caller? What will he have to say about Aaron Rodgers with the QB still yet to sign as the starter ahead of Will Howard and Mason Rudolph? How will he use players like Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf? On defense, how closely will Graham be able to mimic the scheme Dick LaBeau, Keith Butler and Teryl Austin have presided over for most of the last 25 years? And what are his plans for Jalen Ramsey? Our duo tackles those topics, then explains why Drew Allar, Emmanuel Pregnon, Keylan Rutledge, Jordyn Tyson, Bryce Lance, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Dillon Thieneman are NFL draft prospects they're willing to "bet a beer" on as potential Steelers picks. 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 introductory news conferences for newly signed NFL free agents Michael Pittman Jr., Jamel Dean and Rico Dowdle. Why was Pittman impressive as he described his career to this point an his aspirations to work alongside names like DK Metcalf, Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers and others within the Steelers offense? Why does Dean feel like he'll be a good fit within new DC Patrick Graham's system alongside names like Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and Jaquan Brisker? And what are Dowdle's expectations as he shares the backfield with Jaylen Warren? 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.

Retired Steelers Linebacker, Arthur Moats, starts the show talking about the NFL expanding to play a regular season game in Paris in 2026! Moats is then joined by Steelers alumni, Terence Garvin, to discuss the Steelers hiring Patrick Graham as Defensive Coordinator, how he ranks the current coaches in the AFC North, Super Bowl 60 preview plus more!

Gregg Rosenthal and Ollie Connolly react to Todd Monken being named the new Browns head coach (02:50), the Ravens introducing Jesse Minter (09:10) and the Bills introducing Joe Brady (16:00) as their new head coaches, Brian Daboll being named the new offensive coordinator for the Titans (25:10), Patrick Graham getting the defensive coordinator job for the Steelers, and a little bit of drama between Sean Payton and Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (39:10). Plus, Gregg and Ollie try make sense of the Hall of Fame selection committee keeping Bill Belichick our of The Hall (44:20) and Gregg tells you who would make the Hall of Fame if he was on the committee (01:04:10). Note: time codes approximate. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Rosenthal and Ollie Connolly react to Todd Monken being named the new Browns head coach (02:50), the Ravens introducing Jesse Minter (09:10) and the Bills introducing Joe Brady (16:00) as their new head coaches, Brian Daboll being named the new offensive coordinator for the Titans (25:10), Patrick Graham getting the defensive coordinator job for the Steelers, and a little bit of drama between Sean Payton and Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (39:10). Plus, Gregg and Ollie try make sense of the Hall of Fame selection committee keeping Bill Belichick our of The Hall (44:20) and Gregg tells you who would make the Hall of Fame if he was on the committee (01:04:10). Note: time codes approximate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 30, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 87 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers and their rebuilt coaching staff that is being assembled under new HC Mike McCarthy. While none of the coaching staff hires have been made official by the team, several seem destined to happen at this point. Alex and I go over the news concerning the hirings or interviews of Lunda Wells, Scott Tolzien, Ramon Chinyoung, Adam Henry, James Campen, Jahri Evans, Jason Simmons, and Patrick Graham, who will reportedly be the team's new defensive coordinator. Alex and I also address the news that the Steelers will reportedly retain Tom Arth, Scott McCurley, and Gerald Alexander from the 2025 coaching staff. We move on to discuss the future of QB Aaron Rodgers related to numerous members of the reported new coaching staff in Pittsburgh. We also address the numerous links back to McCarthy when it comes to his perceived staff hirings as of Friday morning. With Graham set to become the Steelers' new defensive coordinator, Alex and I do a deep dive into his coaching career. We talk a lot about his defensive roots, his schemes, his tendencies and much more. We go over his fit in Pittsburgh and his most recent job as the DC with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Steelers have a new wide receiver on their roster as of Thursday, so Alex and I quickly go over the signing of WR A. T. Perry and what traits he brings to Pittsburgh. Steelers AGM Andy Weidl did not get the general manager job with the Atlanta Falcons, so we discuss that bit of news during this show. McCarthy was a guest on WDVE Radio on Friday morning, so Alex and I discuss the main talking points that came out of that 15-minute interview. This 107-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap and we make sure to read and answer a few emails we have received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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