Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick Graham

This week on Let's Talk Ball!, Cody and Felix dive into the first official show of the 2026 offseason. It has been a historic cycle with nearly 10 head coaching openings, and we are breaking down the hires, the schematic shifts, and the "bald-headed" defensive tree taking over NFL staffs.—In this episode:The Dolphins' Hard Reset: We analyze Tyreek Hill's release and the probable move to Quinn Ewers as Miami's starter.The Giants' New Power Dynamic: John Harbaugh is now the clear alpha in New York, with the GM reportedly sequestered to a scouting-only role.Raiders' Youth Movement: The Raiders are leaning into innovation with Clint Kubiak and quarterback Fernando Mendoza.The “Bald-Headed” Defensive Tree: We noticed a hilarious trend—Robert Saleh's staff in Tennessee is officially the baldest in football history.Best & Worst Hires: Kevin Stefanski to the Falcons earns our vote for the best hire, provided Michael Penix Jr. stays healthy. —Timestamps:00:00 Intro: The first official show of the 2026 offseason 00:50 Bengals: Al Golden's defensive salvage job and Twitter "A-non" trolls 01:37 Dolphins: The Tyreek Hill release and the start of the Quinn Ewers era 06:11 Tua Tagovailoa: Injury risks and the "Chad Pennington" comparison 10:37 Raiders: Rob Leonard promoted to DC and Patrick Graham's exit 15:59 Giants: John Harbaugh's total control and Matt Nagy's role 20:32 Denard Wilson: Why Wilson is the perfect "course correction" for the Giants 25:10 Ravens: Jesse Minter as the "McDonald Light" hire 29:25 Titans: Robert Saleh and the baldest "Milk Dud" staff in NFL history 33:17 Raiders Pt. 2: Clint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza, and the "child head coach" strategy 39:59 Bills: Jim Leonard's Wisconsin defense and the Joe Brady/Saints tie 42:17 Falcons: Kevin Stefanski and the potential Michael Penix Jr. explosion 45:32 Steelers: Mike McCarthy's retread staff and Patrick Graham's arrival 47:35 Dolphins Pt. 2: Jeff Hafley and the front-office Packers reunion 49:21 Cardinals: Mike LaFleur and the family-owned internal hire trend 50:37 Browns: Todd Monken, Deshaun Watson, and "one and done" potential 55:34 49ers: Raheem Morris's schematic pivot in San Francisco 56:10 Packers: Jonathan Gannon and the Brandon Staley comparisons 56:38 Chargers: Mike McDaniel and the Joe Alt/Rashawn Slater tackle duo 57:14 Jets: Frank Reich and the "Justice for Steve Wilks" debate 59:12 Chiefs: Eric Bieniemy returns, and DeMarco Murray joins the staff 01:00:23 Broncos: Davis Webb's retention as a "Bo Nix move" 01:00:42 Commanders: David Blough's fast rise to Offensive Coordinator 01:01:49 Cowboys: Christian Parker and the cerebral shift on defense 01:03:06 Lions: Drew Petsig and the transition from Dan Campbell's play-calling 01:04:53 Buccaneers: Zac Robinson and the ever-growing Rams tree 01:06:43 Sean McDermott: Why the cycle's top candidate didn't get a job 01:07:46 Outro: MatchQuarters subscription and getting Felix out of the basement—» 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.—© 2025 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

We have a massive show tonight as we dive into the fallout from Super Bowl LX. We're breaking down the Seattle Seahawks' 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots, including Sam Darnold's incredible redemption arc and Kenneth Walker III's MVP performance.Closer to home, the news is coming fast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff is finally taking shape under new leadership. We're discussing the latest official hires, including:Brian Angelichio as Offensive Coordinator.Joe Whitt Jr. as Assistant Head Coach and Secondary Coach.Danny Crossman as Special Teams Coordinator.Domata Peko as Defensive Line Coach.Patrick Graham as the new Defensive Coordinator.Over at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates are making major waves this offseason. We'll evaluate the impact of signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna to a $12 million deal, along with the acquisitions of All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.Plus, the Pittsburgh Penguins are catching fire. With rookie sensation Ben Kindel making history and the team coming off a recent six-game winning streak, there is a serious buzz in the air. Hockey Jesus is ready to tell you why this run is the real deal and how newcomer Avery Hayes just had a debut for the ages.It's going to be a wild ride through the Pittsburgh sports landscape, so let's get into it!

In this clip from the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bitner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the Seattle Seahawks' victory in the Super Bowl. Did Sam Darnold show that GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy can win big with free agent QBs? Could 2026 free agents like Daniel Jones, Zach Wilson, Malik Willis or Mitch Trubisky repeat Darnold's success? Or was he a unique option for Seattle last offseason? And how should Darnold's victory impact the view the Steelers should have of in-house options like Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Later, the guys react to the way Seattle won with elite defense and a strong running game. Can McCarthy and new coordinators Patrick Graham and Brian Angelichio mimic that success? Why haven't the Steelers been able to play great defense consistently under former coach Mike Tomlin with top talents like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Jalen Ramsey on the roster? Does GM Omar Khan need to been up his secondary around Joey Porter Jr. with more elite players like Devon Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori? And are Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and/or Kaleb Johnson capable of a big-game performance like we saw from the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III? 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.

Álvaro Martín y Arturo Carlos nos actualizan sobre los últimos movimientos y contrataciones en el staff de entrenadores de los Steelers bajo la visión de Mike McCarthy: cómo está estructurando su equipo de trabajo, los criterios que han guiado cada incorporación, el impacto que puede tener la llegada de Brian Angelichio en el diseño y la identidad de la ofensiva, la incorporación de Patrick Graham como coordinador defensivo, lo que esto significa para el esquema y la filosofía del equipo y mucho más.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the 20-year anniversary of the Steelers beating the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL to collect ‘one for the thumb.' Ben Roethlisberger has the worst passer rating by a winning QB in Super Bowl history, but he is still the youngest QB to win the game. Is it weird that Ben apparently hates Super Bowl XL because he had a bad game, even though he was the biggest reason why they got there? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said the size of staff has really stuck out to him when comparing what Mike McCarthy has put together in comparison to Mike Tomlin. Ray said he's excited to see what Patrick Graham can do with a defense that has more resources than he's used to. Ray said McCarthy called Scott Tolzien to tell him he wasn't going to get the OC job, so his move to stay with the Saints wasn't necessarily his choice. Ray still thinks TJ Watt would fetch the biggest return in a trade, but the salary would scare some teams away. Ray talked about edge rushers being able to age gracefully. Total Request Thursday.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said the size of staff has really stuck out to him when comparing what Mike McCarthy has put together in comparison to Mike Tomlin. Ray said he's excited to see what Patrick Graham can do with a defense that has more resources than he's used to. Ray said McCarthy called Scott Tolzien to tell him he wasn't going to get the OC job, so his move to stay with the Saints wasn't necessarily his choice. Ray still thinks TJ Watt would fetch the biggest return in a trade, but the salary would scare some teams away. Ray talked about edge rushers being able to age gracefully.

Numerosas colaboraciones e interacciones entre músicos e inspiraciones de todos los continentes se entretejen en esta edición de Mundofonías, con muchas novedades y adelantos, y también nuestras #Mundofonews que nos hablan de la gira del violonchelista francés Matthieu Saglio o de la próxima edición del Flamenco Festival de Nueva York. Exploramos conexiones entre Europa y Oriente, Persia y África Occidental, los países nórdicos y los del sur de África, India con Australia, también Francia, el mundo árabe… y un buen remate flamenco por bulerías. Numerous collaborations and interactions among musicians, along with inspirations from all continents, are woven together in this edition of Mundofonías, with many new releases and previews, as well as our #Mundofonews, which tell us about the tour of the French cellist Matthieu Saglio or the upcoming edition of the Flamenco Festival of New York. We explore connections between Europe and the East, Persia and West Africa, the Nordic countries and those of Southern Africa, India with Australia, as well as France, the Arab world… and a strong flamenco finale in bulerías. - Kairos Collective - Propontis - Mulciber - Kaveh Mahmudiyan - Baran - Between hands - Kiya Tabassian, Ablaye Cissoko, Patrick Graham, Constantinople - Hivernage - Estuaire - Monoswezi - Mude - Moyo - The Three Seas - Rongmohole - Antaḥkaraṇa - Naïssam Jalal - Bath of forgiveness in the moonlight - Landscapes of eternity - Matthieu Saglio - L'appel du muezzin [+ Bijan Chemirani]- El camino de los vientos - Dani de Morón - 41530 (bulería) - Empatía - (Dani de Morón - Nanah (bulería) - Empatía) 📸 Kiya Tabassian, Ablaye Cissoko, Patrick Graham (Samadoss)

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!

Patrick Graham is the new DC in Pittsburgh, but there's some apprehension from fans due to the Raiders' record during his time there. Las Vegas Raiders on SI Assistant Beat Writer Ezekiel Trezevant sheds some positive light to Steel Curtain Networks Bryan Anthony Davis on what the Steelers are getting in PG. Don't miss this very poignant episode of BAD Language. Steel Curtain Network is courtesy of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out our exclusive 20% off deals with Hyper Natural, Big Fork Brands, and Strong Coffee Company ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Troup & Brian Batko discuss the recent coaching staff hires by Mike McCarthy including the new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.See 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. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee 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

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.

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko analyze the composition of new coach Mike McCarthy's staff so far. Is McCarthy leaning too hard into prior relationships with assistants like James Campen, Scott McCurley, Ramon Chinyoung and others? Or holdovers from Mike Tomlin's staff including Gerald Alexander and Tom Arth? Or should fans trust the ways McCarthy has compiled staffs in the past as he adds names like Patrick Graham at DC; Adam Henry at receivers coach and Jason Simmons as a defensive assistant? Our duo tackles those questions, then Chris gives his insight on his media scrum this week with Scott Tolzien, a reported candidate to take the role of offensive coordinator. 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, Derrick Bell joins to discuss if there is a specific WR that fits this offense more after Mike McCarthy's hiring. We also discuss the idea of adding Ty Simpson, if they could double dip at WR, what Aaron Rodgers coming back would mean, Patrick Graham becoming defensive coordinator and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan said the defensive scheme is going to stay pretty similar with Patrick Graham. Mike Tomlin was a big part of the Senior Bowl for the Steelers. Andy Weidl was at the Senior Bowl. Alan gives us some players that caught his eye for the Steelers at the Senior Bowl.

Ray Fittipaldo said things are all lining up for Aaron Rodgers to be back next season. Ray thinks the AFC is potentially wide open next year again, too. Ray thinks Patrick Graham working for Mike McCarthy was very important in the hire.

Ben Roethlisberger thinks that Mike Tomlin could go try and coach in college to win a national championship. Tomlin said there isn't a booster with a big enough check. Patrick Graham is going to be the new defensive coordinator with McCarthy. Donny is in favor of it!

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that the Steelers believe Aaron Rodgers will return, want him to return, and expect to hear something definitive before free agency starts on March 11. The Penguins are on fire and scored six goals against the Blackhawks on Thursday. Ben Roethlisberger thinks that Mike Tomlin could go try and coach in college to win a national championship.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray said things are all lining up for Aaron Rodgers to be back next season. Ray thinks the AFC is potentially wide open next year again, too. Alan said the defensive scheme is going to stay pretty similar with Patrick Graham. Kyle Louis from Pitt "made a ton of money this week" and Alan thought that he was awesome in coverage.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to breaking news that the Steelers are officially hiring Robert Graham to be the team's defensive coordinator.

Based on reports that he's going to be hired as defensive coordinator by the Steelers soon, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder how Patrick Graham's defense would be different than what Teryl Austin delivered before him.

Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the latest reports about the Steelers hiring coaches with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Mike McCarthy says the Steelers are not in a rebuild right now. Is he right? With the QB position in such question, Poni can't help but think they are in a rebuild. Odds makers say that the Steelers are in fact, in a rebuild. Open Phone Friday. Fake John in Robinson says he is switching fandoms to the Baltimore Ravens. JT Brick joins the show to talk about Patrick Graham. JT says that Graham is a very smart guy and is just as good as his players are. Which makes sense since he is the DC of the Raiders. He says that Patrick is going to fit very well with Mike McCarthy.

JT Brick joins the show to talk about Patrick Graham. JT says that Graham is a very smart guy and is just as good as his players are. Which makes sense since he is the DC of the Raiders. He says that Patrick is going to fit very well with Mike McCarthy.

Mark joins. Is Aaron Rodgers coming back for another year? A discussion about Kyler Murray, Malik Willis, and other options against another year of Old Man Rodgers. Mark is all for Rodgers or Mason Rudolph. How many wings is too many? Poni asks if it is a done deal that Patrick Graham is the next DC. Mark hasn't heard anything yet, but thinks it is trending that way and they will announce the whole staff at the same time. Mark doesn't think that McCarthy got hired only because he is from Pittsburgh. Senior Bowl, pizza, and Poni proposes a chicken wing eating contest between the two.

Steelers fans… the Mike McCarthy era is officially here, and the conversation is getting real fast. In this episode of Steel City Insider Podcast, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins the show, and we break down why McCarthy's intro press conference flipped the public narrative, what the Steelers actually had to choose from in a tough coaching market, and why the next 12 months come down to one thing: finding and developing the next quarterback. We also dive into the hire of Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator—his background, his scheme flexibility, and why this might be the most underrated move of the offseason. Then we get into the question everyone keeps asking: Is Aaron Rodgers really in play for Pittsburgh? We lay out the factors pointing toward it, what it would mean for McCarthy's transition, and how it changes the timeline for drafting a QB. If you want smarter Steelers talk without the hot-take nonsense, make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. Drop a comment with your Week 1 QB prediction and I'll read the best takes on the next show. Check out more Steelers breakdowns on the channel and share this with a Steelers fan who needs the full picture. #SteelersNation — let's get after it. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #MikeMcCarthy #NFL #NFLNews #AFCNorth #AaronRodgers #SteelersTalk #NFLDraft #PatrickGraham #SteelCurtain To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Graham is a significant upgrade for the defensive coordinator role. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Graham is a significant upgrade for the defensive coordinator role. 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 Patrick Graham, James Campe and Jason Simmons officially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff. We also discuss the report Ramon Chinyoung is coming in some capacity, the team's interest in Jahri Evans. Scott Tolzien and Brian Angelichio are two names to watch at offensive coordinator, so we will see how that shapes up. Alan then talks about what he's seen so far from the Senior Bowl, and we answer some questions about position groups and standouts. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McCarthy will be the play caller. Scott Tolzien is interviewing to be the Steelers offensive coordinator. Patrick Graham is likely going to be the defensive coordinator. Commanders defensive assistant Jason Simmons is expected to be hired as a prominent defensive coach with the Steelers. McCarthy underachieved with Aaron Rodgers.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: McCarthy will be the play caller. Scott Tolzien is interviewing to be the Steelers offensive coordinator. Patrick Graham is likely going to be the defensive coordinator. Commanders defensive assistant Jason Simmons is expected to be hired as a prominent defensive coach with the Steelers. Would you trade Stuart Skinner at the deadline? He has been a huge success of the Penguins' success in 2026.

There are conflicting reports surrounding Patrick Graham, who is expected to be the Steelers next defensive coordinator. Some reports say the deal is done, but others say that is not the case and he still has to interview with the team. Graham's defenses don't look good on the surface, but are they as bad as that? His defenses have performed better than the Steelers defense in recent years, which is the highest paid unit in the game. The Raiders have Maxx Crosby, but outside of that, there isn't a ton of talent there and certainly not what the Steelers offer. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said his understanding is that the Steelers will hire Patrick Graham as their next DC. Ray talked about some of the overturn in the coaching staff and that we could see more coaches under Mike McCarthy. Ray wouldn't be surprised at all if Aaron Rodgers is back as the Steelers QB and thinks it could even be for a raise. Ray expects us to largely see the same Rodgers that we saw last season. Will it look any different in the McCarthy offense? The guys asked Ray about the love for Will Howard and if there is a real chance the kid is the Steelers QB1 by the season opener? Ray expects us to know in 4-6 weeks if Rodgers will be back. Ray immediately jumped to Malik Willis when asked about an outside QB that could be here if Rodgers decides to retire or play elsewhere. Total Request Thursday.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said his understanding is that the Steelers will hire Patrick Graham as their next DC. Ray talked about some of the overturn in the coaching staff and that we could see more coaches under Mike McCarthy. Ray wouldn't be surprised at all if Aaron Rodgers is back as the Steelers QB and thinks it could even be for a raise. Ray expects us to largely see the same Rodgers that we saw last season. Will it look any different in the McCarthy offense? The guys asked Ray about the love for Will Howard and if there is a real chance the kid is the Steelers QB1 by the season opener? Ray expects us to know in 4-6 weeks if Rodgers will be back. Ray immediately jumped to Malik Willis when asked about an outside QB that could be here if Rodgers decides to retire or play elsewhere.

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze the next moves in front of new coach Mike McCarthy now that he's been introduced. Can anyone from outside the Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher coaching tree really coach the defense the same way after McCarthy's commitment to keep the 3-4 scheme in place for now? Does that decision open the door for Teryl Austin to return? Or will he give way to reported candidates including Jason Simmons and Patrick Graham as the franchise looks to get more from a unit led by names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to offense. Will McCarthy cultivate a larger staff that Tomlin did under coordinators including Arthur Smith and Matt Canada? Opening space for younger coaches to rise through the ranks? Or will he try to keep the circle tight? Will he choose an OC from his own coaching tree, which includes reported candidates like Scott Tolzien and Lunda Wells? Or could he look outside at a name like Nate Scheelhaase, should the Browns decide not to target him in their own coaching search? 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 Mike McCarthy's staff starting to take place as he is bringing in Adam Henry to be the new WRs coach and Patrick Graham as the new defensive coordinator. There will also be some retention from Mike Tomlin's staff, as Scott McCurley, Gerald Alexander and Tom Arth will all be retained. The team also requested to interview Bubba Ventrone for their special team's coordinator role. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff told us Patrick Graham as DC is likely, but not official just yet. Jeff said Lunda Wells as OC has some smoke to it, but again, nothing official. Jeff told us the Steelers are ‘setting the table' for an Aaron Rodgers return and if he wants to come back, it will happen. Jeff described Will Howard as the ‘in-house' option and would rather them just run him out on the field next season and let the chips fall. Is Jonnu Smith on his way out the door? Jeff thinks this change sets up well for Pat Freiermuth. He would be surprised if Kenneth Gainwell isn't viewed as a priority this offseason. Jeff reported to us that the Steelers front office told Rodgers they need to know ‘within a month' if he will return. Jeff likes the foundation on the defense that the next coordinator will be able to play around with.

BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers and Mike McCarthy are close to hiring Patrick Graham as the team's DC. The guys think it's ‘uninspiring' as McCarthy's first big move. Graham seemingly did more with less with the Raiders in the last few years, so what will he do with the league's highest-paid unit? The guys thought we'd see a former head coach become the DC. A caller mentioned Al Harris. How do others feel about Patrick Graham? Poni also doesn't like that the Steelers are retaining multiple guys from last year's staff and one makes him feel like Aaron Rodgers will be back. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said there was reason for Mike McCarthy speaking highly of Aaron Rodgers yesterday and it wasn't just about wanting the QB back – it still, ultimately, comes down to Rodgers wanting to play. Mike said Rodgers coming back doesn't make sense because he's not close to the same player as he was when he worked with McCarthy. Mike expected the Steelers to get a coach that was wanted and sought after by multiple teams – they did the opposite with McCarthy, who only really had one option. Mike talked about the Steelers zigging in the coaching process when they are used to zagging and going with a young, up-and-coming assistant coach. Mike said the ‘QB whisperer' stuff with McCarthy is very over-blown and often walked into situations that already had great QBs.

Mark Kaboly said ‘absolutely yes' when asked on the midday show if Aaron Rodgers will be back in 2026 for a Steelers reunion with Mike McCarthy. Yuck. Why would that be a good idea? The guys are looking for good reasons, if there are any, for Rodgers to return next season. We discussed Kaboly's admiration of the Steelers always being the same team. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi had a breakdown on Patrick Graham, who is expected to be hired as the Steelers next defensive coordinator. The guys asked Aditi about the hiring of Mike McCarthy and what the staff and team could look like next season. She thinks McCarthy's main goal is to figure out the quarterback. Are the Steelers going to run it back with Aaron Rodgers? She was surprised by how high everyone was on Will Howard in the press conference. She thought it was a little odd that the entire staff got told to go home after Mike Tomlin stepped down before the decision was even made on a new coach. Aditi would have loved Jim Schwartz getting a call from the Steelers and thinks it's an ‘insult' to assume Schwartz, who is known to run a 4-3 defense, can't adapt to a 3-4. Aditi predicted that Howard will be the Steelers QB in Week 1 next season. Donny Football Debrief – Pitt football is adjusting their capacity for home games next season.

The Steelers reportedly found Nate Scheelhaase ‘too inexperienced' to be considered for a head coach job. But the guys did note that Gerry Dulac referred to Scheelhaase as the ‘hottest of commodities' in the next year or two for teams looking for a head coach. Why didn't the Steelers take a chance on him? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff told us Patrick Graham as DC is likely, but not official just yet. Jeff said Lunda Wells as OC has some smoke to it, but again, nothing official. Jeff told us the Steelers are ‘setting the table' for an Aaron Rodgers return and if he wants to come back, it will happen. Jeff described Will Howard as the ‘in-house' option and would rather them just run him out on the field next season and let the chips fall. Is Jonnu Smith on his way out the door? Jeff thinks this change sets up well for Pat Freiermuth. He would be surprised if Kenneth Gainwell isn't viewed as a priority this offseason. Jeff reported to us that the Steelers front office told Rodgers they need to know ‘within a month' if he will return. Jeff likes the foundation on the defense that the next coordinator will be able to play around with. Judge Donny – Is it unjust that Bill Belichick was not a first ballot Hall of Famer?

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi had a breakdown on Patrick Graham, who is expected to be hired as the Steelers next defensive coordinator. The guys asked Aditi about the hiring of Mike McCarthy and what the staff and team could look like next season. She thinks McCarthy's main goal is to figure out the quarterback. Are the Steelers going to run it back with Aaron Rodgers? She was surprised by how high everyone was on Will Howard in the press conference. She thought it was a little odd that the entire staff got told to go home after Mike Tomlin stepped down before the decision was even made on a new coach. Aditi would have loved Jim Schwartz getting a call from the Steelers and thinks it's an ‘insult' to assume Schwartz, who is known to run a 4-3 defense, can't adapt to a 3-4. Aditi predicted that Howard will be the Steelers QB in Week 1 next season.

BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers and Mike McCarthy are close to hiring Patrick Graham as the team's DC. The guys think it's ‘uninspiring' as McCarthy's first big move. Graham seemingly did more with less with the Raiders in the last few years, so what will he do with the league's highest-paid unit?

Jimmy chats with Patrick Graham — one of the three co-founders and namesake of the Graham Sessions — about the evolution of the event, the ideas that have shaped physical therapy, and what the future holds as the 20th anniversary approaches.From confidentiality to boldness, Patrick unpacks what makes the Graham Sessions unlike any other gathering in healthcare.KEY DISCUSSIONS INCLUDE:The purpose and rules of the Graham SessionsWhy some ideas last and others fadeWhat PTs can learn from dentistryHow education and tech are reshaping the professionThe importance of asking the right questionQUOTABLE:“Ask the question. That's where every big idea starts.”

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders continue to search for their new defensive coordinator... Logan and Grant breakdown the appeal of Patrick Graham and Dennard Wilson as candidates, their strengths and weaknesses, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

***Third Segment*** The Commanders continue to search for their new defensive coordinator... Logan and Grant breakdown the appeal of Patrick Graham and Dennard Wilson as candidates, their strengths and weaknesses, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders DC Interviewees Breakdown & Defensive Personnel Sharpie, Pen, Or Pencil? in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders continue to search for their new defensive coordinator... so the boys are back to breakdown the appeal of this defense, who to keep no matter what, who to consider depending on scheme and contract, and who to wave goodbye to. Then, they breakdown the interviewees for the Commanders DC job including Jonathan Gannon, Patrick Graham, Dennard Wilson, and more. Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!

1. Week 18 Takeaways-DKrom: NFL parity continues its decades-long pattern when it comes to the playoffs-Hal: Tie-breakers factor in massively with two non-playoff teams (Falcons, Raiders) determining playoff seeds2. Week 18 Honors-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Rodgers, Hal: Seahawks D)-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Mike Brown, Hal: Owners of teams with fired HC's and retained GM's [except Baltimore])3. FINAL 2025 NFL Awards-MVP (DKrom: Drake Maye, Hal: Drake Maye)-Offensive POY (DKrom: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Hal: Puka Nacua)-Defensive POY (DKrom: Myles Garrett, Hal: Myles Garrett)-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Tetairoa McMillan, Hal: Tetairoa McMillan)-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Carson Schwesinger, Hal: James Pearce, Jr.)-Protector of the Year (DKrom: Trent Williams, Hal: Joe Thuney)-Comeback POY (DKrom: Aidan Hutchinson Hal: Chris Olave)-Coach of the Year (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Kyle Shanahan)-Assistant COY (DKrom: Josh McDaniels, Hal: Anthony Campanile)4. Coaching Carousel-Rank the seven HC openings (Browns, Cardinals, Falcons, Giants, Ravens, Raiders, Titans) from least attractive to most attractive -Putting those rankings aside, if you were John Harbaugh, which one of the other six vacancies would be most appealing to you and why? -With Mike Borgonzi now fully in control of the football operation in Tennessee, would it be quite a surprise if the new head coach of the Titans isn't Matt Nagy or Mike Kafka?-As Pro Football Talk first reported, many around the league believe that when it comes to the Raiders, Tom Brady is eyeing a Patriots reunion with Brian Flores as head coach, Brian Daboll as OC, and Patrick Graham remaining as DC. Would that be the most ideal outcome for the Raiders this hiring cycle?-Are the Falcons making a mistake by giving Matt Ryan final say over all football decisions? -This year is described as a "down year" to be in the market for a new head coach. If you were the owner or GM of a team with a HC vacancy, which current HC candidate (aside from John Harbaugh) would be your top target and why?5. Bills/Jaguars Preview 6. Super Wild Card Weekend Game Picks-Rams at Panthers-Packers at Bears-49ers at Eagles-Chargers at Patriots-Texans at Steelers7. Super Wild Card Weekend Bold Predictions-DKrom: Drake Maye and the Patriots are in the Red Zone with less than a minute left in the game and they're down 27-24. But on 3rd-and-4 from the 18, Drake Maye tries to hit former Charger Hunter Henry down the seam for a TD, but Derwin James swoops in at the last second to deflect the pass and the grizzled vet Tony Jefferson picks it off, sealing the win for the Chargers-Hal: Christian McCaffrey totals 250 yards of offense (150 on the ground, 100 through the air) and 3 TD leading the Niners to the upset over the Eagles8. Challenge Flags-DKrom: Sean McDermott...coach as if your job could be on the line. It just might be-Hal: Panthers, Bears and Jaguars...EMBRACE THE DISRESPECT!!!

Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the shocking firing of Kevin Stefanski and the 2026 NFL coaching carousel before diving into a schematic preview of every Wild Card Weekend matchup. From the Seahawks' defensive dominance to the Eagles vs. 49ers rematch, get expert analysis and predictions for the first round of the NFL playoffs.—In this episode:Reactions to Major Firings: Cody and Felix debate the logic behind the “shocking” firing of Kevin Stefanski by the Cleveland Browns and the expected departure of Pete Carroll from the Las Vegas Raiders.The Coaching Carousel: The duo analyzes potential landing spots for top candidates, identifying the Atlanta Falcons as a perfect fit for Stefanski while discussing openings for names like Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick.Defensive Deep Dives: Cody breaks down the “Legion of Boom 2.0” in Seattle, detailing how their zone-heavy scheme dominates the middle of the field, and examines the blitz-heavy nature of the Broncos' defense.Wild Card Matchup Previews: The hosts discuss the “Paper Tiger Bowl” between the Patriots and Chargers and explain why Vic Fangio and the Eagles' defense are uniquely suited to stop the 49ers' offense in their rematch.Playoff Predictions: Predictions for the weekend slate include the Texans winning a low-scoring slugfest against the Steelers and the Jaguars potentially upsetting the Bills by controlling the ground game.—Timestamps:The Coaching Carousel 00:00 Intro: Draft season vs. Playoff season 00:38 Raiders fire Pete Carroll: Was it the meddling? Plus, Patrick Graham's future 02:12 Jonathan Gannon out in Arizona: Why the scheme never gelled 03:54 The Stefanski Shocker: Why the Browns fired him and why it's a mistake 05:07 The Falcons Opening: Is Stefanski the perfect bridge for Cousins and Penix? 08:58 Titans & Giants: Vrabel's exit and the strange stability of NYG's front office 14:26 The Dolphins: Why Mike McDaniel is safe for now 16:54 NFC East Shakeup: Cowboys/Commanders firing; DC candidates for Dallas 19:34 Coordinator Candidates: Jesse Minter and Chris Shula are ready for the jumpDefensive Trends & Regular Season Review 22:53 Defense wasn't the problem: Analyzing the Lions and Colts 26:55 “Paper Tiger” Defenses: Why the Patriots and Chargers are deceiving 30:06 49ers Defense: The “Mosquito Defense” Bend but don't break 33:08 Seahawks Defense: How Mike Macdonald recreated the Legion of BoomWild Card Weekend Previews 36:16 Steelers vs. Texans: A low-scoring slugfest & the Texans' “ass-whooper” scheme 39:40 Jaguars vs. Bills: Can Jacksonville control the clock and upset Josh Allen? 42:58 Patriots vs. Chargers: The “Paper Tiger Bowl” 44:57 Panthers vs. Rams: Can Carolina run the ball enough to keep Stafford off the field? 47:58 Eagles vs. 49ers: Why Fangio and the Eagles are the worst matchup for Kittle & Purdy 51:08 Bears vs. Packers: Caleb Williams vs. a suspect Packers defense 54:59 Broncos Analysis: Heavy blitz dependency and offensive limitations 57:42 The Dream Super Bowl? A Seahawks vs. Broncos defensive battle—» 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

DC Patrick Graham spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Chiefs Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DC Patrick Graham spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Giants Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices