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The Pittsburgh Steelers preseason is officially over, and now the REAL decisions begin. Mike McCarthy appears prepared to keep FOUR quarterbacks on the Steelers' 53-man roster — Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew Allar and Will Howard — but does keeping both young quarterbacks actually make sense? I don't think it does.

Aug. 28 – Ep. 113: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle review the Steelers' full preseason after Thursday's loss to the Bills in the finale. We discuss a number of topics including the play of WIll Howard and Drew Allar, Kaden Wetjen's uneven performances, Germie Bernard, and more. Next, we discuss the latest with Joey Porter Jr.'s contract negotations and make our predictions on what will ultimately happen. For the last topic, we discuss various roster battles including the starting right tackle position at length. To wrap up the show, we answer two listener questions about keeping four quarterbacks and the logic behind rostering Travis Homer. Thank you for joining us for this 50-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 ⁠Steelersdepot.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 28, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 15 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the preseason finale that the Pittsburgh Steelers played Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. We go over several players sitting out the preseason finale in addition to giving our initial overviews and main takeaways from that road loss to the Bills. The Steelers restructured the contract of WR DK Metcalf since our last show, so Alex and I go over the details related to that transaction. We also discuss how the Metcalf restructure is any sort of guarantee that the team will soon sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a contract extension and why that is. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy gave us a few things to talk about during his Thursday night postgame press conference, so Alex and I pick over those replies. We obviously focus in on what McCarthy said Thursday night about the possibility of all four quarterbacks ultimately making the 53-man roster come Sunday night. Could the apparent head injury that QB Will Howard sustained Thursday night lead to him being placed on the Reserve/Injured list to start the season? We go over the plausibility of that happening and whether we think it ultimately will. Are DT Sebastian Joseph-Day and S Jaquan Brisker each a candidate to start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list? We entertain that question during this show as well. As usual, Alex and I give our initial thoughts on the play of several Steelers players in the team's preseason loss to the Bills. We start with the quarterback play Thursday night of Howard and Drew Allar and go from there. We discuss all of the offensive position groups and that includes discussing the play of rookie OT Max Iheanachor against the Bills. Has he given himself a chance at being the Week 1 starting right tackle? We attempt to answer that question. Alex and I also go over the play of several players on the defensive side of the football from Thursday night. We go over a few roster spot battles on defense. We also make sure to talk about some special teams play from Thursday night and we make sure to highlight the punt return for a touchdown by Kaden Wetjen as part of that discussion. The Steelers will need to set their initial 53-man roster by Sunday night so ahead of that happening, Alex and I give previews of what are final predictions will look like. We discuss how several final roster spots could go in various directions and especially if any players go to the Reserve/Injured list that could put a fly in the prediction ointment. Alex and I talk a little bit more about the latest on Porter Jr. and his contract negotiations ahead of the Steelers having until Sunday evening to remove him from the Active/PUP list. This 118-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer several listener emails to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Bobby Bones weighs in on Fernando Mendoza's Raiders' final preseason game, and reacts to Dillon Gabriel's ‘don't you forget about me' performance in the Browns' preseason finale.   NFL Media's Trevor Sikkema and Bobby discuss what kind of NFL career Dillon Gabriel could have, why he's (still) sky-high on Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, evaluates Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, the prospects for Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar, and #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza.   Bobby previews the Chicago Bears season with and weighs in on Caleb Williams' NFL MVP chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the future of Steelers QBs, Lamar Jackson’s scrambling limitations, Caleb Williams on celebrating and Tracy McGrady on the MVP vs Championship! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Bills beat Steelers14:35 - Lamar Jackson Injuries Limited Running43:15 - Caleb Williams wants teammates to celebrate more55:35 - Tracy McGrady Says MVP Means More Than a Championship1:00:15 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty's injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar's struggles, De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Subscribe for NFL, fantasy football and dynasty coverage throughout the 2026 season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Alfredo Brown joins Jordan York and Mike Nicastro to discuss Drew Allar and Will Howard's potential, if Aaron Rodgers can still be effective this season, Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf's fantasy value, which Steelers running back will rise above the other, an under the radar fantasy quarterback add and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOOTBAHLIN MERCH:https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/productsA preseason box score can make you feel like everything is falling apart, and that's exactly why we wanted to talk through Steelers vs Jets while the emotions were still fresh. We're recording late, dads' bedtime late, and we start with a quick shoutout to Mel Blunt's golf tournament and the Mel Blunt Youth Home before getting into the real question: what actually matters after a turnover-heavy night with no points on the board?We break down the biggest Week 2 takeaways across all three phases. On special teams, we're excited about what the punter can do with placement and distance, and we're honest about the kicker concerns. On offense, we talk about why the Dowdle and Warren pairing could become a real engine for the run game, play action, and screens, and why the offensive line needs time to gel before we draw hard conclusions.Then we go deep on the quarterback competition. Ben walks through what he saw from Will Howard beyond the two interceptions, including how a safety look can bait a young QB and how route details like a receiver “stair step” can change the outcome. We also unpack Drew Allar's flashes, from arm strength to mobility to ball security under pressure, and why protection and drops can skew any preseason evaluation. We wrap by looking ahead to Buffalo and explaining why flipping the reps could give the cleanest QB2 read.If you're following the Steelers preseason and want analysis that's calmer than hot takes but still honest, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. Who do you think should get the edge for the backup quarterback job right now?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some BIG decisions to make as the preseason comes to an end and the regular season gets closer! Tonight on Steelers Hangover, Daniel, Tate and Shannon are breaking down the biggest Steelers news, roster battles and questions facing Pittsburgh heading into the preseason finale.

The Browns have named their starting QB…and Chris & Connor don’t really agree with it. Then Chris shows the mistake J.J. McCarthy keeps making. Plus, we look at Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, and some other young backups who flashed in Preseason Week 2. But first, Chris takes aim at certain drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 24, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 13 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing several key things that Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy had to say during morning media session. The Steelers are planning to have rookie OT Max Iheanachor practice on Monday, so we discuss the possibility of him making his debut Thursday night in the team's preseason finale. McCarthy also said that DB Jalen Ramsey is set to practice on Monday as he is being removed from the Active/PUP list. We also pass along the seemingly good health of several other players that have been dealing with injuries coming out of the weekend. On Monday, McCarthy refused to confirm that QB Will Howard will definitely make the 53-man roster this year, so Alex and I discuss that tidbit. We also talk a little bit about McCarthy telling the media on Monday that the team is currently at an impasse with CB Joey Porter Jr. when it comes to contract extension talks. The Steelers made several transactions on Monday morning, so we go over what those moves detail. In the middle of this Monday show, Alex and I get into our full all-22 recap of the Steelers' second preseason game against the New York Jets. We start that off by discussing the two interceptions that Howard threw against the Jets and the role that WR Roman Wilson seemingly played in both of them. We also discuss the mistakes that Howard seemed to make on both of those interceptions. As part of us discussing those two interceptions, we drill deeper into translating what McCarthy had to say about both of those plays. After breaking down the Friday night play of both Howard and QB Drew Allar, Alex and I discuss whether four quarterbacks being kept on the 53-man roster appears to be an almost lock at this point. Alex and I then work our way through discussing the play of the starting offensive line on Friday night against the Jets. After discussing several offensive position groups, we recap all of the position groups on defense and that includes highlighting the play of several players on that side of the football. Should the Steelers be looking for another wide receiver with three weeks remaining before the regular season starts? Should they be genuinely concerned with the seeming lack of development that Wilson has made so far? We attempt to address both of those questions during this show. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson as the team's starting quarterback on Monday. This 83-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty's injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar's struggles, De'Zhaun Stribling's impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.'s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe doesn't think that Will Howard has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback. He would be ok losing Howard to another team. It feels like a lock Mason Rudolph will also be on the team. Bob would not be surprised if Howard ends up on the practice squad. McCarthy said Joey Porter Jr. is at an impasse in contract talks. Bob thinks Asante Samuel Jr.'s stats prove he can be a very good corner for the Steelers.

Joe doesn't think that Will Howard has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback. He would be ok losing Howard to another team. Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette reported that Howard and Drew Allar will be on the roster. It feels like a lock Mason Rudolph will also be on the team. Bob would not be surprised if Howard ends up on the practice squad. Joe thinks Drew Allar is significantly more talented than Howard and would elevate him to the third quarterback to work with all season.

Rob in West Mifflin thinks there isn't much of a gap between Will Howard and Drew Allar. Joe wants to prioritize developing Allar and should move on from Howard. Joe thinks Mike McCarthy loves Allar.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Who will be the Steelers starter next year? We have no idea who the answer is, Allar or a quarterback drafted next year. Joe thinks the Steelers believe Allar is their guy. Leslie from the YouTube chat calls. Rob in West Mifflin thinks there isn't much of a gap between Howard and Allar. Joe wants to prioritize developing Allar and should move on from Howard.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to discuss what chances QB Mason Rudolph has to make the opening roster after the underwhelming performances by Drew Allar and Will Howard against the New York Jets in the preseason on Friday.

Drew Allar said after Friday's game that he could have played better, as the team did not score any points. Poni says that Allar passed the eye test more than the stats would indicate that he did. He was a victim of some crucial drops from his receivers in the 4th quarter as well. Mueller says that he thought Allar outplayed Will Howard on Friday. More on Drew Allar and the Steelers game from Friday. Donny Football Debrief – There will officially be guys that have played for NFL teams coming back to play in college.

Will Howard said that he did not play up to par against the Packers on Friday. Most people would probably agree, as he threw 2 picks and didn't show many positives. Poni thinks that Howard has back up quarterback vibes and he does not expect Howard to be the team's QB of the future. A lot of people thought that Howard was a steal in the draft, and are staying rigid on that belief despite his struggles. Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch joined the show. Charlie said that Will Howard wasn't 100% to blame for the interceptions he threw against the Packers, but both of them were still bad decisions/throws. He also says that Howard needs to get a better feel for the pocket, citing the sack he took on the first drive on Friday. Charlie says that he liked what he saw from Drew Allar, including the field flipping play in the 3rd quarter. Batch says that he doesn't think Howard would clear waivers if the Steelers wanted to put him on the practice squad. Black & Gold Auction House – Round 3. Bids on Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, and Pat Freiermuth ensue.

Drew Allar said after Friday's game that he could have played better, as the team did not score any points. Poni says that Allar passed the eye test more than the stats would indicate that he did. He was a victim of some crucial drops from his receivers in the 4th quarter as well. Mueller says that he thought Allar outplayed Will Howard on Friday.

Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch joined the show. Charlie said that Will Howard wasn't 100% to blame for the interceptions he threw against the Packers, but both of them were still bad decisions/throws. He also says that Howard needs to get a better feel for the pocket, citing the sack he took on the first drive on Friday. Charlie says that he liked what he saw from Drew Allar, including the field flipping play in the 3rd quarter. Batch says that he doesn't think Howard would clear waivers if the Steelers wanted to put him on the practice squad.

Jim Wexell just revealed some surprise cuts for the Steelers 53-man roster — and some of his decisions are going to spark serious debate. From four quarterbacks to Broderick Jones potentially being left off the roster, Pittsburgh has some fascinating decisions ahead of Thursday's preseason finale against Buffalo.This conversation goes well beyond the box score from the Jets game. Wexell explains why Steelers fans shouldn't overreact to the offense scoring zero points, why he believes the team could keep four quarterbacks, and what Will Howard and Drew Allar have shown in their first preseason action.We also get into the biggest unanswered questions on the roster — including the battle for the No. 3 wide receiver spot, Roman Wilson's struggles, Germie Bernard's opportunity, and what Max Iheanachor's return to practice could mean for the right tackle position.And then there's Broderick Jones.Wexell doesn't hold back on his evaluation of the former first-round pick, explaining why Jones won't make his initial 53-man roster projection. Thursday's game against Buffalo could provide another critical data point in one of the most surprising roster discussions of Steelers camp.There's also a major development involving Joey Porter Jr.'s contract negotiations. Wexell provides his perspective on the reported impasse, why the Steelers may be holding firm, and how Pittsburgh has historically handled contract situations involving important players.Plus: Jalen Ramsey is back at practice, Max Iheanachor received first-team reps, the quarterback competition continues to develop, and the Steelers are running out of opportunities to evaluate players before roster decisions become real.This is the kind of Steelers conversation you get when you combine current reporting, firsthand camp observations, roster evaluation and decades of understanding how this organization operates.Subscribe for Steelers insider reporting, training camp coverage, practice observations, player evaluations, roster battles, game analysis and the latest developments from inside Pittsburgh football.Who makes the biggest impact Thursday against Buffalo — Will Howard, Drew Allar, Broderick Jones, Max Iheanachor, Kaleb Johnson or someone else?#Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFL #NFLNews #SteelersNews #SteelersFootball #SteelersTalk #SteelersPodcast #SteelersInsider #SteelCityInsider #JimWexell #WillHoward #DrewAllar #JoeyPorterJr

In this episode of The South Side Beat, presented by FanDuel, Chris Halicke and Matt Williamson react to the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets, specifically focusing on the performances of Will Howard and Drew Allar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Steelers fall to the New York Jets 17-0 in an ugly preseason loss — but was Drew Allar actually one of the problems? On this State of the Steelers postgame show, we're breaking down everything that happened in the Steelers' preseason loss to the Jets.

August 22, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 12 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Saturday morning show, Ross McCorkle sits in for Alex Kozora and we start things off by talking loosely about the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason loss to the New York Jets Friday night. Ross and I go over the long list of players that sat out the Steelers second preseason game and why. Ross and I then start getting into our deeper dive of Pittsburgh's shutout loss to the Jets on Friday night and we begin with going over the play of the offensive line and the positional rotations that we both observed. We discuss how Dylan Cook now appears to be the easy choice to be Steelers Week 1 starting right tackle on the heels of have poor Broderick Jones played against the Jets. Obviously, Ross and I don't wait too long to get to the play of the two quarterbacks Friday night, Will Howard and Drew Allar. We go over the two costly interceptions that Howard threw against the Jets and how WR Roman Wilson certainly seemed to play a role in both of them. As part of us discussing those two interceptions, Ross and I go over what HC Mike McCarthy and Howard each had to say about those two turnovers during their respective postgame press conferences. Ross and I also make sure to discuss the play of Allar during the second half of the Friday night game and how one big play that he made really stood out. Are the Steelers now guaranteed to keep all four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster at this point? Will the Steelers allow Allar to start the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills? Will Allar and Howard once again be the only two quarterbacks to play against the Bills? Ross and I attempt to answerer all of those questions midway through this show. Should the team and fans be concerned about Wilson's play at wide receiver through two preseason games? Ross and I both think so. We also discuss the possibility of Wilson or rookie WR Germie Bernard being on the inactive list to open the 2026 regular season. After discussing all of the position groups on offensive from the Friday night game, Ross and I turn our attention to the play on the defensive side of the football. We go through all of the position groups on that side of the football and note the players we thought represented themselves well in that preseason contest. After briefly talking about the special teams play from Friday night, Ross and I talk about the latest report concerning Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. when it comes to his ongoing contract extension talks with the team. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! 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 fell flat on Friday night in a 17-0 losing effort to the New York Jets in NFL Preseason action. More important than the final score was the quarterback play by both Will Howard and Drew Allar. What went right, and wrong, with these two quarterbacks in the Week 2 game? And why was Mason Rudolph the big winner, without even playing? All that on the latest Steelers Chalk Talk podcast 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 KICKOFF2026 to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We breakdown the Steelers second preseason game as they were shut out at home against the New York Jets. We discuss the breakdown of the Will Howard vs Drew Allar debate and share our thoughts and input on the quarterback battle as well as highlighting other position battles taking place in preseason. We share our opinions on the lack of starters playing in preseason and the potential impact on quality of performance leading into the regular season. All that and more on this weeks episode. Go Steelers!

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 21, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 11 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the likelihood of the Pittsburgh Steelers trading CB Joey Porter Jr. before the season starts on the heels of the Thursday night report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz. We go over the overall plausibility of Porter being traded and the several boxes that would need to be checked before the Steelers even remotely considered dealing him to another team. Will the Steelers ultimately get a contract extension with Porter done prior to the start of the regular season? What if they don't and what if they also decide not to trade him because of that? Alex and I attempt to go down that discussion path early in this show. The Steelers will play their second preseason game Friday night against the New York Jets so ahead of that, Alex and I give our full preview of that contest and that includes several players and things we will be watching for this evening. Alex goes over some specific things that fans should be looking for Friday night when it comes to the two young quarterbacks, Will Howard and Drew Allar. Will the Steelers ultimately keep four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster to start the regular season and is Mason Rudolph guaranteed to be one of at least three kept? How much of what Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday about Rudolph really matters as the final roster decision date creeps closer? Alex and I attempt to answer those questions, and we also look at a few times in recent history that NFL teams have kept four quarterbacks to open a regular season. Included in that historical four-quarterback lookback, Alex and I go over the last two times the Steelers opened a regular season with four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Ahead of Friday night's preseason game, Alex and I use the last part of this episode to compare and contrast our most recent 53-man roster predictions for the Steelers. While we only differ in two players overall, the quarterback group remains a huge part of our differences. We explain our decisions as part of predictions. This 113-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we close this show out by answering a few emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the New York Jets on Friday night in NFL Preseason Week 2 action, and there are a lot of questions surrounding the home team. - What will the QB rotation of Will Howard and Drew Allar provide? - Will the defense continue to stand tall? - Can the team eliminate mental mistakes? All that, and much more, with Jeff Hartman on this Friday "Let's Ride" podcast with the Coach's Corner segment with Coach Kevin Smith. Check that out, and the latest news and notes, along with the Hart to Heart 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 KICKOFF2026 to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers has been giving Will Howard and Drew Allar cheat codes on how to beat defenses. Mason Rudolph came to the Steelers with no quarterback coach and the coaches weren't concerned with footwork. Mike McCarthy is very detailed and hands on with their development. It's not new territory for the Steelers trying to get the Joey Porter Jr. deal done, and Mike thinks the franchise tag could be an advantage.

Should the Steelers trade Mason Rudolph? Jets reporter Jake Asman said the Jets have talked about Mason Rudolph. Joe thinks that Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar will be back next year. Will Howard was the people's choice when he first arrived, but it seems to Joe that Allar is gaining more favor after the preseason opener and has passed Will Howard. The big question is if Allar can dissect defenses.

Drew Allar looks so much more comfortable and decisive. Howard has always impressed him. Unless Rudolph is traded, he's going to be the backup. Aaron Rodgers still has the arm strength and elite decision-making skills. Will the offense change if the Steelers can't protect him?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Aaron Rodgers has been giving Will Howard and Drew Allar cheat codes on how to beat defenses. Mason Rudolph came to the Steelers with no quarterback coach and the coaches weren't concerned with footwork. Mike McCarthy is very detailed and hands on with their development. Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports is reporting that a deal is unlikely with Joey Porter Jr.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Should the Steelers trade Mason Rudolph? Jets reporter Jake Asman said the Jets have talked about Mason Rudolph. Joe thinks that Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar will be back next year. The Steelers will likely only play 21 games this year, including preseason, so they all hold meaning. Does Mason Rudolph need more time in the preseason to be ready if Aaron Rodgers goes down in a game? 

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder which young Steelers' QB will perform better in Friday's preseason game against the New York Jets; Will Howard or Drew Allar? Also, Pirates' broadcaster Greg Brown and KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani each come on The Fan Hotline. August 21, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Former Pitt QB Pat Bostick comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson, and he talks about what he noticed from QB Drew Allar when he played in the Steelers' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers last week.

The FULL PM Team show from August 21, 2026.

PM Team Black and Gold Gameday starts now. The biggest story in the Steelers' game tonight against the Jets is that Will Howard and Drew Allar will play the entire game, this will be the biggest look that we have gotten of either guy at this point. Poni thinks that if Howard does not play well tonight, the Steelers will have to decide whether it is just growing pains or if they can move on from him.  

PM Team Black and Gold Gameday starts now. The biggest story in the Steelers' game tonight against the Jets is that Will Howard and Drew Allar will play the entire game, this will be the biggest look that we have gotten of either guy at this point. Poni thinks that if Howard does not play well tonight, the Steelers will have to decide whether it is just growing pains or if they can move on from him.   All Access with Aditi. Aditi mentions that it would be a tough decision if the Steelers decided to hang onto all 4 QBs, as they would lose a roster spot for gamedays. She also says that Deshaun Watson is in a better mental state than he was 5 years ago. There were reports that Deshaun Watson might be a captain for the Browns this year.  Donny Football Debrief - CJ Stroud wants 70 million dollars a year.

2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings are getting a major update after NFL preseason action, training camp news, injuries and depth chart movement. I'm breaking down my updated rookie rankings at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end, including Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, Emmett Johnson, Carnell Tate, KC Concepcion, De'Zhaun Stribling, Makai Lemon, Jordan Tyson and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Updated 2026 Rookie Rankings 02:38 | Quarterback Rankings 02:55 | Fernando Mendoza — QB1 04:10 | Ty Simpson — QB2 04:29 | Carson Beck, Drew Allar & Cade Klubnik 07:30 | Running Back Rankings 07:52 | Jeremiyah Love — RB1 09:07 | Jadarian Price — RB2 10:44 | Jonah Coleman Rising 11:44 | Emmett Johnson — I'm Buying 12:43 | Mike Washington & Rookie RB Values 18:42 | Tight End Rankings 19:00 | Kenyon Sadiq & Max Klare 20:20 | Eli Raridon & The Next Tier 22:16 | Wide Receiver Rankings 22:40 | Carnell Tate — WR1 23:25 | KC Concepcion — WR2 24:23 | De'Zhaun Stribling — WR3?! 26:23 | Makai Lemon 28:45 | Jordan Tyson Falls 32:09 | Denzel Boston 32:56 | Cyrus Allen Rising in Kansas City 35:04 | Ja'Kobi Lane & More Rookie WR Risers 38:10 | Updated Overall Rookie Rankings 38:50 | What's Coming During the Season 40:42 | Final Thoughts

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their second preseason game vs. the New York Jets in Week 2 Friday night. Before the game Mike McCarthy made the call to start Will Howard and have Drew Allar take over. - Was it a good call? - What does this mean for the future of the QB depth chart? All that, and more, on the latest Steel City Insider podcast with hosts Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Preseason Week 2 is bringing injuries, quarterback storylines and plenty of training camp drama. Jalen Hurts struggled during joint practices with the Patriots, Tyler Warren went down with an injury, Drew Allar continues to build hype in Pittsburgh, and Alvin Kamara's injury could have major fantasy implications. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest NFL headlines, including the latest with A.J. Brown and the Eagles, preseason risers and fallers, injury fallout, fantasy football reactions and everything you need to know as Week 2 of the preseason gets underway. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

August 19, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 10 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, that was Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers new contract extension they got completed with DT Keeanu Benton on the heels of the finer details now being known. We discuss the cash flow of Benton's deal through the 2026 and 2027 seasons and little fully guaranteed money is included. While Benton now officially has a new money average that equals that of DT Cameron Heyward, we explain how Heyward will earn much more in cash over the course of the next two seasons. We also go on to speculate why Benton accepted such a team-friendly contract as opposed to betting on himself in 2026. Alex and I go over where the Steelers now sit in real-time salary cap-wise with the Benton extension numbers now known. That conversation continues into the work the Steelers still likely need to do before the 2026 regular season gets underway. After talking about the Benton contract in-depth, Alex and I go over the Steelers plan at quarterback for their second preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday night. HC Mike McCarthy announced on Wednesday morning that Will Howard and Drew Allar will be the only quarterbacks to play against the Jets so we go over that decision and what it may or may not mean when it comes the future of QB Mason Rudolph. On the heels of Alex releasing his quarterback grades for training camp, we make sure to highlight those midway through this show.While we plan to do a more detailed preview of the Friday night preseason game against the Jets during the next podcast episode, Alex and I reveal some of the early things we look forward to seeing in that next exhibition contest. We go over where OT Broderick Jones might play Friday night and if OL Brock Hoffman might see the second-team snaps at center in that contest. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we close this show out by answering a few emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to the latest on contract negotiations between Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the ongoing QB competition between Drew Allar and Will Howard to solidify QB2 behind Aaron Rodgers, and much more! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE and use code DEEBOJOE and get $150 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Timeline:00:00 - Intro04:57 - When will Steelers extend Joey Porter Jr20:49 - Will Howard vs. Drew Allar23:33 - Browns new stadium revealed34:41 - KC Concepcion is a beast38:53 - Jared Verse on fight with Spencer Fano (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken names former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski as his biggest disappointment of the weekend after the Falcons looked sloppy in a 27-7 preseason loss, sparking a debate over whether Stefanski is a true head coach or just a good coordinator. Ratboy and the Hog also break down the Browns passing on injury prone Jordan Tyson in favor of Casey Concepcion, compare rookie QB preseason performances with Steelers pick Drew Allar grading out best, and react to breaking news that free agent Z'Darrius Smith signed with Stefanski's Falcons instead of Cleveland.

The first real game action of the year gave us plenty to chew on. Garret Price and Andrew Mott sort through preseason week one and separate the performances that actually matter from the ones you should forget by Thursday.

Did ANY QB impress in NFL preseason Week 1?! Starting with DeShaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders; What to tmake Fernandoz Mendoz, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar; Plus, some NFL Awards and Colege Football future bets we're looking at more on Sweating Sundays!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Simms joins the show to give his first impressions of rookie quarterbacks making their pre-season debuts Thursday night, specifically the performances of Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar. Chris and Stu discuss the major headlines this week in the NFL including JJ McCarthy, Patrick Mahomes, Terrion Arnold and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.