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On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look back at the team's history of contract hold-ins since Le'Veon Bell's disastrous hold out several years ago. Have stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward found a tactic that works more successfully in achieving their desired results in negotiations? How much leverage would Joey Porter Jr. have if he does not reach an agreement before training camp begins next week? Why did Nick Herbig choose not to hold in and sign an extension after many speculated he could be a candidate to sit out of practices at Saint Vincent College? And how have GM Omar Khan and the Steelers been able to hold the line in some talks with players like Heyward last season and former receiver Diontae Johnson? 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.

Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo is watching Jaylen Warren vs. Ricco Dowdle and Germie Bernard vs. Roman Wilson. More than anything, people want to know about Will Howard and Drew Allar. Ray thinks Drew Allar could exceed expectations and play well, but is seen as the No. 4 QB. Ray thinks Will Howard will start and play close to the whole first half to start the preseason.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Ray is watching Jaylen Warren vs. Ricco Dowdle and Germie Bernard vs. Roman Wilson. More than anything, people want to know about Will Howard and Drew Allar. Ray thinks Drew Allar could exceed expectations and play well, but is seen as the No. 4 QB. Primanti's dropped off sandwiches and pickle bread today! The NHL released its schedule yesterday and a couple of hours later, MLB released its schedule.

The Pirates have a very little chance to win the NL Central because the Brewers have created such a gap. But what about a wild card spot? Fan Graphs gives them the best chance of any team outside looking in to make the postseason. The site gives the Pirates just under a 42% chance to make it to October. Are they better than the Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Marlins? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle? Poni took us on a ride through some football preview books.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle?

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 ponder which players will be most interesting to watch during training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Is Germie Bernard by far the most integral rookie from an NFL draft class that also includes Max Iheanachor, Drew Allar, Gennings Dunker and Daylen Everette? How does Jalen Ramsey's role in the secondary look poised to grow? Will Pat Freiermuth finally be unlocked within coach Mike McCarthy's offense alongside QB Aaron Rodgers and receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.? And will Jamel Dean prove himself to be the best running mate for Joey Porter Jr. at cornerback? 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.

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about the biggest questions surrounding the Steelers going into training camp, his thoughts on Pittsburgh keeping four quarterbacks on the roster, what the linebacker room will look like long-term, if Kevin Stefanski or John Harbaugh will have the better season this year, if Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson is a better quarterback, if Eli Heidenreich is going to make the team, if the Steelers should regret trading George Pickens, and more!

Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go through the biggest Steelers stories ahead of training camp. Could a salary cap in MLB actually be a BAD thing for the fans??? Do people still go to the library? The guys react to breaking Anthony Mantha news. And Dorin and Dom love Tubi's horror movie selection.

Hour 1: Are Pirates fans not letting themselves buy into this season's time right now? The guys try to get to the bottom of Crowley's jaw pain. Is there any update with Jason Robertson and the Penguins? And the Mega Millions is reaching record levels. Hour 2: Which team was better, the 2013 Pirates or the 2026 Pirates? The guys debate if Will Ferrell is funny. And Dom claims to be a good singer, but will he sing on the show? Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go through the biggest Steelers stories ahead of training camp. Do people still go to the library? And Dorin and Dom love Tubi's horror movie selection. Hour 4: Doug Whaley joins the guys for the hour for Wednesday with Whaley! Are the Steelers in quarterback purgatory? Doug explains how the Bills almost drafted Patrick Mahomes in 2017. And Doug evaluates Dom's appearance in the studio.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to assess the contract extension chances of 2024 NFL draft class members. Does Troy Fautanu deserve franchise left tackle money already? Or does he have more to prove to GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Is Zach Frazier a lock to secure top five money at the center position? Does Roman Wilson have any chance at a second contract as he faces stiff receiver competition from DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? How much could Payton Wilson earn with Patrick Queen's future up in the air at inside linebacker? And will there be enough money left for Mason McCormick at guard come next summer? 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.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder possible moves for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy ahead of training camp in a couple of weeks. Could a deal still be struck to send a highly paid outside linebacker like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith or Nick Herbig to another team? Or would that weaken the 2026 team too much? Could Patrick Queen be moved, as his 2027 return to the roster seems increasingly unlikely? And is there any other potential move that could rival what Khan did last summer in dealing Minkah Fitzpatrick to acquire Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith? Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into thornier roster questions. Is a veteran like Mekhi Becton and option in free agency amid the uncertainty at guard? Or do the Steelers have enough belief in internal options like Gennings Dunker, Spencer Anderson and Brock Hoffman? Where does Ray feel contract extension talks stand with Joey Porter Jr.? And will we see a lack of depth moves this summer given the presence of a large rookie class that includes a lot of Day 3 NFL draft picks like Kaden Wetjen, Eli Heidenreich, Robert Spears-Jennings and Gabriel Rubio? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. 

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. It's time for Joe's mailbag - are soccer players better athletes than NFL players? Will the Pirates avoid a second-half collapse? Did Joe get a face lift?

Joe is frustrated by traffic. The Pirates are even more frustrating. Joe quotes Simon and Garfunkel. Don Kelly had a nonsensical explanation about using Dennis Santana. Ben Cherington is the biggest to blame. Mitch Keller has proven to be a bad signing. The Penguins and Steelers feel stuck, and the Pirates have disappointed. Now they are stuck too. Joe is losing his mind. Callers dish out the blame for the Pirates' struggles. What are the best Tom Hanks movies? Bill Murphy gets some blame from a caller. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the last time a movie made him cry, what's the big story from Day 1 of Steelers camp, how he thinks the battle for backup QB will play out - he thinks it's Howard's job to lose, how much difference Mike McCarthy's offense will be, if Rodgers will finally trust throwing to a rookie, if Eli Heidenreich supplant Kaleb Johnson. Free association. It's time for Joe's mailbag - are soccer players better athletes than NFL players? Will the Pirates avoid a second-half collapse? Did Joe get a face lift? Leo Carlson is a loser somehow? Sean Gentille demands a proper introduction. Is this the golden era of offer sheets? Should the Pens offer Connor Bedard? Is Jason Robertson still in play? Will the Pens make the playoffs? Gentile's summer plans. Can a lake have a beach? Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - HR derby format change. Patrick Kane to the Pens, the uncertain futures of Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, Zach Frazier is a breakout candidate? Bob Walk joins to discuss the incredible Ryan O'Hearn performance, where it ranks among the best baseball feats, Jared Jones perfect performance, the usage of Carmen Mlodzinski, the lost art of the knuckleball, how a spit ball works. Skenes vs the Miz on Sunday. This day in sports history - happy birthday AB

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Did Cam Heyward get respected by ESPN today after he was left off their list of Top 10 DT? Will we see a more motivated TJ Watt this season as he faces a new challenge in a new defense? At what point will Derrick Harmon take over as the Steelers best defensive lineman? Ray dove into what the Steelers have along their defensive front. Ray thinks it's a little bit of a pipe dream that the Steelers could land Baker Mayfield next offseason. When will Joey Porter Jr. get his payday? What did Ray think of former Steelers talking down on Mike Tomlin and his defense?

Do the Penguins have their eyes on Elias Pettersson? That could be their new target if the Jason Robertson sweepstakes fall through. One problem… the Poni scuttlebutt isn't good. He got a message from someone around the Canucks that gave a pretty horrid review of Pettersson and his overall attitude. This sounds like a situation the Penguins should just stay away from. Donny Football Debrief – Yahoo Sports is creating a Fantasy College Football league. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Did Cam Heyward get respected by ESPN today after he was left off their list of Top 10 DT? Will we see a more motivated TJ Watt this season as he faces a new challenge in a new defense? At what point will Derrick Harmon take over as the Steelers best defensive lineman? Ray dove into what the Steelers have along their defensive front. Ray thinks it's a little bit of a pipe dream that the Steelers could land Baker Mayfield next offseason. When will Joey Porter Jr. get his payday? What did Ray think of former Steelers talking down on Mike Tomlin and his defense?

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 discuss changes new coach Mike McCarthy may bring to the offense this season. Could more first-down passing be the secret sauce to unlocking more success on that side of the ball? And how will that success manifest for QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catching options including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, Germie Bernard, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders whether a recent ranking of pass rushers that had Steelers star T.J. Watt at No. 7 is accurate unfair. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss Joey Porter Jr's place among the CBs in the league, is TJ Watt still a game wrecker? Ray thinks he's still top 5. Crowley almost cried about the Konnor Griffin injury. Why is Joey Porter Jr getting criticized for not racking up interceptions? Can JPJ improve his hands still? AB worked tirelessly to get better at it. Where does TJ Watt rank among top pass rushers. Alex Highsmith was a bit disrespected. Can the Pirates win enough without Konnor Griffin? Crowley almost loses it from laughter. 

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss Joey Porter Jr's place among the CBs in the league, is TJ Watt still a game wrecker? Ray thinks he's still top 5. Crowley almost cried about the Konnor Griffin injury. 

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show! Where are the Steelers currently regarding a Joey Porter Jr. extension? Why did the Steelers get extensions done for Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington prior to JPJ's? Ray says that it would be smart for the Steelers to get the JPJ contract done before the Cristian Gonzalez contract with the Patriots. You do not want to place the Franchise Tag on him next season if you miss setting the market. Limits and Ray went through the entire conversation without talking about the quarterbacks—a true Christmas Miracle. A discussion about Limits' facial hair, what he should do, and what Joe Starkey would look like with a full beard.

Charlie Batch thinks that there is no way the Steelers hang on to 4 quarterbacks this season, despite what some reports are saying. Poni thinks that Mason Rudolph will be the odd man out. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray says that there are two other high-profile corners in Joey Porter Jr.'s draft class, and he would value them a tick above Porter. He thinks the Nick Herbig contract will affect how much Porter ends up getting. Ray isn't sure if Darnell Washington will out-snap Pat Freiermuth again, and thinks that Freiermuth will play more than he did last year. He also thinks that Germie Bernard will be eased into the lineup as the year progresses on.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray says that there are two other high-profile corners in Joey Porter Jr.'s draft class, and he would value them a tick above Porter. He thinks the Nick Herbig contract will affect how much Porter ends up getting. Ray isn't sure if Darnell Washington will out-snap Pat Freiermuth again, and thinks that Freiermuth will play more than he did last year. He also thinks that Germie Bernard will be eased into the lineup as the year progresses on. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob is a good friend of John Daly's, and says that he has never seen him drink water. Pittsburgh isn't a top 10 city in terms of World Cup viewing. Bob thinks that this is because the World Cup isn't actually in Pittsburgh. Bob also says that John Daly is a good singer. Donny Football Debrief – Brandon Aiyuk was dancing on Instagram because he believes that he will be a Commander very soon.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder which Steelers are going to break out in the upcoming season. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. And "Harry" Callas doesn't brush his teeth? July 1, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to discuss some more offseason moves the Steelers might make before training camp begins with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the latest involving the Steelers with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo said that Drew Allar has made good progress so far during mini-camp. Poni is not confident at all in Allar's ability to turn into a good NFL quarterback. Limits drove back to the station to defend his stance on Allar. Callers chime in on Drew Allar and the Steelers. Insiders think that the Steelers will be drafting a QB in next year's NFL Draft. Poni thinks that Penn State is to blame for messing up Drew Allar. Donny Football Debrief – RIP Aldon Smith.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo said that Drew Allar has made good progress so far during mini-camp. Poni is not confident at all in Allar's ability to turn into a good NFL quarterback. Limits drove back to the station to defend his stance on Allar.

On the Friday 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 analyze the team's moves with its 2023 NFL draft class. Are new deals for LB Nick Herbig and TE Darnell Washington a sign of how much GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy believe in that group over the long run? Will Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton also get new deals this summer? And if so, will those players form the team's new core of stars, replacing the old guard led by Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and DK Metcalf? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the defense's future. How long will it remain the highest paid unit on that side of the ball in the NFL? Will the spending outlast the tenures of names like Ramsey, Watt and Heyward in Pittsburgh? Or will spending start flowing more to the offensive side of the ball and names like Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Jaylen Warren and others who could be up for new contracts in the next couple of years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steelers are closing OTAs today and the young quarterbacks are getting all the reps. Ray thinks the Steelers are giving Will Howard every opportunity to win the backup job. Ray thinks Will Howard will end up on the team. Drew Allar has made "good progress" since starting his Steelers career. Mike McCarthy's practices are "extremely detailed." Keeanu Benton is a solid defensive lineman, but we wouldn't pay him $20 million.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. The Steelers are closing OTAs today and the young quarterbacks are getting all the reps. Ray thinks the Steelers are giving Will Howard every opportunity to win the backup job. Ray thinks Will Howard will end up on the team. Drew Allar has made "good progress" since starting his Steelers career. The Pirates have decisions to make on a multitude of players - Marcell Ozuna, Henry Davis, Dennis Santana, and Jared Triolo.

Tyler Callihan had an absolute legacy performance to fuel the Pirates' comeback against the Dodgers yesterday. However, Callihan is not in the lineup today because there is a lefty on the mound. Jared Triolo and Marcel Ozuna are both in the lineup tonight, as they both hit lefties well. Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob says that he will watch the World Cup from time to time this year. Bob does not think that the division is out of reach for the Pirates, and he thinks that the Pirates will be involved in the playoff race this year. Bob also thinks that Mitch Keller will put together a nice performance tonight against the Dodgers. He says that the Pirates have to wait for Marcel Ozuna to do more considering what they paid him this offseason. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show. Ray thinks that the backup QB job is solely in Will Howard's hands, and there is nothing Mason Rudolph can do if Howard performs well enough to be the backup. Ray says that Drew Allar has been up and down this year, but there is still a lot of optimism surrounding him. Ray says that a Joey Porter Jr contract will be more expensive than Nick Herbig's $25 million.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show. Ray thinks that the backup QB job is solely in Will Howard's hands, and there is nothing Mason Rudolph can do if Howard performs well enough to be the backup. Ray says that Drew Allar has been up and down this year, but there is still a lot of optimism surrounding him. Ray says that a Joey Porter Jr contract will be more expensive than Nick Herbig's $25 million.

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 discuss coach Mike McCarthy's old-school ideas for tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. Can a 1990s-style role within the offense work for that duo with Aaron Rodgers at QB and an improved set of pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson and Jaylen Warren around them? And how capable is the current roster of playing that more physical style of the past? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks QBs and how pivotal this summer could be for Will Howard as he looks to prove he deserves consideration for the QB2 role next to Mason Rudolph and Drew Allar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address if the hype starting to build around the Steelers is legitimate or not with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Ray thinks the Darnell Washington deal makes sense and doesn't hurt their cap number. Ray was surprised that Nick Herbig signed for as much as he did. Herbig is now making $6.5 million more than Highsmith per season. "I wouldn't be surprised if Highsmith held-in." The Pirates piggyback worked Thursday!

Ray thinks the Darnell Washington deal makes sense and doesn't hurt their cap number. Ray was surprised that Nick Herbig signed for as much as he did. Ray thinks the Joey Porter Jr. deal will get done. If the Steelers move off a pass rusher, he thinks it's Alex Highsmith. He doesn't think they have to trade either. Herbig is now making $6.5 million more than Highsmith per season.

If the Pirates bullpen played to even an average level, they would be 12 games over .500 this season. Poni wondered if the Pirates should kick the tires on a Bailey Falter reunion. The biggest insider in all of baseball suggested the Pirates could still deal Carmen Mlodzinski, but would that make sense since the team needs bullpen arms more than anything? What if a Mlodzinski trade netted a true late-game reliever in return? With the Pirates recent success of trading away borderline starters, should they try it again? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter. Name Game.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from Day 2 of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. They react to the news that Nick Herbig has signed a lucrative contract extension. What does this mean for coach Mike McCarthy and DC Patrick Graham's defense moving forward? Could a move be made with T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith, who both have significant contracts of their own at the same position? Or could GM Omar Khan really be looking to pay big money to all three moving forward? And what implications could Herbig's deal have on negotiations with other 2023 NFL draft class members including Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Keeanu Benton? 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.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the news about the Steelers and LB Nick Herbig agreeing to a contract extension with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if the Steelers could still get a decent return for LB T.J. Watt. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. June 3, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. Why was rookie CB Daylen Everette a frequent target for QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf in drills? And how did he perform? Was it a surprise that no players held out or held in amid contract negotiations with names like Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Nick Herbig? And what did we learn about new DC Patrick Graham's plans for the season with names like Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and others on the field for practice for the first time this offseason? 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.

On the Monday 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 preview some of the top storylines for the team's minicamp this week. Does Roman Wilson hold the key to the success of the wide receivers group this year? Can he help the group be dominant alongside DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? Or will he hold the offense back by struggling to find a consistent connection with QB Aaron Rodgers within coach Mike McCarthy's offense like he did last season? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders which players may hold in and not practice with the team this week. Will names like Nick Herbig, Joey Porter Jr., Jaylen Warren and Jalen Ramsey finally make appearances? Or could they be looking for something contractually ahead of training camp next month? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday 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 a busy week at the team's OTAs. Is new coach Mike McCarthy's plan to get playmakers including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson and Pat Freiermuth realistic? Or too ambitious as the team welcomes back Aaron Rodgers at QB? And what should we make of Patrick Queen's comments about NFL trade rumors that swirled around him this offseason and GM Omar Khan's glut of extension candidates to deal with this summer, including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington? 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.

From rookie minicamp to the first few days of OTAs, Ray thinks Germie Bernard has really stood out. Ray thinks Bernard is a very solid receiver and a different type of receiver they needed. Kaleb Johnson is not at risk of being cut and the Steelers will give him every right to try and prove himself. Eli Heidenreich is learning to play running back and wide receiver in the NFL. Jalen Ramsey is going to play slot, play safety, and a roaming defender.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: From rookie minicamp to the first few days of OTAs, Ray thinks Germie Bernard has really stood out. Jalen Ramsey is going to play slot, play safety, and bounce around the defense as a roaming defender in the Steelers defense. Donny and Austin reflect on how quickly time passes.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from OTAs practice at the team's South Side facility. They explain how QB Aaron Rodgers remains engaged in installing coach Mike McCarthy's offense despite veteran status that might otherwise allow him to sit out. And how the lure of one more run in the NFL seems to be inspiring him as he leads a unit dotted with stars like DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and others. Then later, the guys discuss CB Daylen Everette and why he's be one of the stand out rookies from an NFL draft class that includes names like Max Iheanachor, Germie Bernard and fellow third-round picks Drew Allar and Gennings Dunker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4: The guys get to the bottom of rumors that Konnor Griffin is injured. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go over the biggest Steelers stories of the day. And have any virgins ever played in the NFL?

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about the biggest story from the Steelers today, any updates on Pittsburgh's QBs, what the Steelers' starting offensive line will be Week 1, and more!

Hour 1: Is it time for the Pirates to demote Bubba Chandler? A Pittsburgh media member has gotten into a feud with Fan producers. And Jason Mackey joins the show to discuss the Pirates' pitching plans. Hour 2: Chris says the Pirates should not retire Andrew McCutchen's jersey. The guys react to breaking news regarding Jared Jones' return. And who are the best basketball players to come from Western PA? Hour 3: Is Broderick Jones the biggest Steelers draft bust ever? Steve Palazzolo joins the show to break down the Steelers. And Dom threatens to quit the show during a wild Football Debrief. Hour 4: The guys get to the bottom of rumors that Konnor Griffin is injured. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to go over the biggest Steelers stories of the day. And have any virgins ever played in the NFL?