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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.

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.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to react to Mike McCarthy's first press as head coach of the Steelers with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson spot some immediate differences they've noticed between former Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin and current Steelers' head coach Mike McCarthy. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. And how was coach Bill Belichick not voted into the NFL Hall-Of-Fame this year? January 28, 2026, 8:00 Hour

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the impact Mike McCarthy's hiring to replace Mike Tomlin as coach could have on the offense. Could he get more from players including DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington, Jaylen Warren and others under contract for 2026? Was that a point of emphasis for owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan in making this move? And what will that mean for the QB situation with Aaron Rodgers' future uncertain ahead of names like Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponder what McCarthy could be looking for in an offensive coordinator. Will it be another established name like Arthur Smith, who's now off to Ohio State? Or could he lean on a younger name from his own coaching tree? With Scott Tolzien being one notable option from that list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the introduction of Mike McCarthy as Steelers coach, replacing Mike Tomlin. They explain how McCarthy showed his love for his hometown; his belief in the existing defensive scheme that dates to Bill Cowher and has produced standouts from Levon Kirkland to T.J. Watt; his kind words for QBs Will Howard and Aaron Rodgers; his plan to call the plays as he has throughout his career, rather than deferring to an offensive coordinator; and his belief in the running game as he ponders free agency decisions involving players from Kenneth Gainweel and Jaylen Warren to Isaac Seumalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the team's decision to hire Mike McCarthy as its replacement at head coach for Mike Tomlin. Does this move finally give the franchise a fighting chance to develop a young quarterback and functional offense? With pieces in place that include names like Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick? Can McCarthy win without a franchise QB type like Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers or Dak Prescott at the helm? Could he develop Will Howard or an NFL draft rookie like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik or Garrett Nussmeier? Or could he foster a career renaissance like we've seen Sam Darnold enjoy for another veteran QB like Malik Willis? Our duo tackles those questions and more now that owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan have chosen McCarthy over names like Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase, Anthony Weaver and Brian Flores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray Fittipaldo would trade Jalen Ramsey and cut Patrick Queen. Ray doesn't think the Steelers can pay Ramsey $17 million to be a safety. Ray hasn't heard anything about Mario Cristobal and has been quiet. Ray thinks that Anthony Weaver is "a serious candidate" for the Steelers head coaching job. The most important numbers to look back on during the 2025 season.

Ray would trade Jalen Ramsey and cut Patrick Queen. Ray doesn't think the Steelers can pay Ramsey $17 million to be a safety. The money they save on Mike Tomlin's big salary could go be spent to hire additional coaches. Ray hasn't heard anything about Mario Cristobal and has been quiet. Anthony Weaver is "a serious candidate" for the Steelers.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray doesn't think the chat with Mike McCarthy was for charity and the veteran HC has a real shot at this job. Does Anthony Weaver have a better chance than a lot of people are giving him credit for? The guys asked Ray about the two candidates from the Rams and if they are the leaders in the clubhouse right now. Ray isn't sure if/when Brian Flores will get back into the head coaching ranks as he signed an extension with the Vikings last night. The guys reacted to the breaking news of Jesse Minter being named head coach of the Ravens. Ray thinks the search will be over sometime next week and thinks it will be one of the Rams' guys.

The biggest sleeper candidate for the Steelers head coaching job is Anthony Weaver. He interviews tomorrow in-person. His defenses haven't been great in Miami, but are there some qualities to make him a head coach? John Harbaugh gave a great endorsement of Weaver when he was part of his staff. We heard a few clips of Weaver talking to media in Miami this season. He feels like another guy that can win a press conference. Can Weaver be the rare guy that is a better head coach than coordinator? If he's a good/great CEO coach for a few years, would he get too high on his own supply and give himself too much control? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray doesn't think the chat with Mike McCarthy was for charity and the veteran HC has a real shot at this job. Does Anthony Weaver have a better chance than a lot of people are giving him credit for? The guys asked Ray about the two candidates from the Rams and if they are the leaders in the clubhouse right now. Ray isn't sure if/when Brian Flores will get back into the head coaching ranks as he signed an extension with the Vikings last night. The guys reacted to the breaking news of Jesse Minter being named head coach of the Ravens. Ray thinks the search will be over sometime next week and thinks it will be one of the Rams' guys. Total Request Thursday.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to assess many of the Steelers' options for head coach with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo for the latest updates on the coaching search to replace Mike Tomlin. What should we make of Jeff Hafley choosing the Dolphins after interviewing with the Steelers last week? Will owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan wait for candidates Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase, who work for teams still alive in the NFL playoffs? Or will they want to move more quickly for candidates like Brian Flores, who's getting a second interview this week? And will there be pressure to make a move given the many other openings around the NFL, including two in the AFC North division following the departures of Keven Stefanski from the Browns to the Falcons, and John Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants? Our duo tackles those questions plus NFL conference championship storylines as the Rams face the Seahawks in the NFC and the Patriots take on the Broncos in the AFC. 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, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo recap the latest news from the coaching search for Mike Tomlin's replacement. Are Brian Flores, Anthony Weaver and Mike McCarthy emerging as the favorites for owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan? Or are they simply the candidates most available to interview currently? And where do other known interview candidates including Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hafley, Jesse Minter, Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase and others fit into the mix currently? Our duo tackles those questions plus timing. Do Khan and Rooney need to move quickly for coaches currently available? Or can they bide their time as names like Shula and Scheelhaase continue their NFL playoffs runs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Fittipaldo wonders how much the fire Tomlin chants, booing Renegade, and the lack of playoff wins wore on Tomlin. Ray thinks it's too early to tell, but the Rooney's are intrigued by the McVay/Shanahan trees. Ray thinks there's a 50% chance that Cam Heyward retires.

Ray Fittipaldo thinks the new coach will have a say on if Cam Heyward comes back and gives it just a 50/50 chance. Ray thinks it's a real thing with Mike Tomlin gone. Cam Heyward was a Second-Team All-Pro. Tomlin is not going to say goodbye and hold a presser with the Steelers. That is sad to veer away from that tradition that was set by Bill Cowher and Chuck Noll.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray Fittipaldo wonders how much the fire Tomlin chants, booing Renegade, and the lack of playoff wins wore on Tomlin. There are no goodbye sendoffs like Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher to say goodbye. Ray thinks there's a 50% chance that Cam Heyward retires. Tomlin told the team it was a football decision, but Art said it was a family decision for Tomlin.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said there will not be an attempt by the Steelers to tank or take a step back to take a couple steps forward. Ray said the arrow is now pointing to 2027 for a QB in the draft because the guys just aren't there this year and the Steelers are selecting 21st. Ray said the Steelers should approach both TJ Watt and Cam Heyward as trade pieces this off-season. Ray said the Steelers' job is attractive due to stability, but the Ravens probably have the best situation since they already have Lamar Jackson in-place. Ray gets the feel that the Steelers have a lot of respect for Sean McVay given the way they have opened their doors to interviewing ‘his' guys. Ray commented on Jeff Hafley getting an interview and talked about knowing Jeff back to his days at Pitt.

Chris Hoke told the midday show that the Steelers should trade TJ Watt. The guys connected that to the Mike DeFabo story that came out earlier today about the players sobbing over Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers head coach. We also got JJ Watt chirping Poni. Shouldn't Watt want to play for a team that can win it all now as his career turns to the back nine? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said there will not be an attempt by the Steelers to tank or take a step back to take a couple steps forward. Ray said the arrow is now pointing to 2027 for a QB in the draft because the guys just aren't there this year and the Steelers are selecting 21st. Ray said the Steelers should approach both TJ Watt and Cam Heyward as trade pieces this off-season. Ray said the Steelers' job is attractive due to stability, but the Ravens probably have the best situation since they already have Lamar Jackson in-place. Ray gets the feel that the Steelers have a lot of respect for Sean McVay given the way they have opened their doors to interviewing ‘his' guys. Ray commented on Jeff Hafley getting an interview and talked about knowing Jeff back to his days at Pitt. Total Request Thursday.

January 14, 2026 Hour 2 Ray Fittipaldo. Ranking the available Head Coaching Jobs. Baseball needs an off season plan. Ray talks Steelers with Miller and Moulton.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo recap owner Art Rooney II's news conference addressing the departure of coach Mike Tomlin. They explain that the door was open for Tomlin to return and coach his team led by names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Jaylen Warren, Joey Porter Jr. and DK Metcalf in 2026. They also give their thoughts on the chances GM Omar Khan could trade Tomlin with two years remaining on his contract; and the type of candidates Rooney and Khan could be looking for as they choose their next coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour, Adam Crowley continues reacting to Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as head coach of the Steelers. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. January 14, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the resignation of Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin with Adam Crowley.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to parse through what went wrong against the Houston Texans on Monday night and look ahead to the team's offseason. What went wrong in that game? Was it indicative of bigger problems all year? How did Aaron Rodgers perform in his (likely) only year in black and gold? Was he a better option than previous ones like Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and if so, why was the result the same? What's DK Metcalf's role moving forward? What changes should be made, and what changes will be made? Does everything really come down to Mike Tomlin? Will he be the coach in 2026? What about his coordinators? Will Arthur Smith return amid rumors he's up for head coaching jobs? What about Teryl Austin after his run defense was gashed in the playoffs — again? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to an NFL playoffs loss to the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. What should we make of yet another one-and-done performance from a Mike Tomlin coached team in the postseason? What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and OC Arthur Smith's unit? Were Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line simply outclassed by Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? And how should we evaluate T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and the defense for forcing three turnovers by Texans QB C.J. Stroud but failing to stop Woody Marks and the Texans running game? 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's report card and our final grades of the Steelers offense and defense against the Houston Texans on Monday night.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive Podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates and FanDuel, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo give their final look at the wild-card matchup with the Houston Texans. Why will Aaron Rodgers' deep ball be a deciding factor in this matchup? Is the return of DK Metcalf enough to overcome a staunch Texans defense? And on the other side of the ball, what are the keys to stopping C.J. Stroud? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Monday! Joshua Perry is hanging out with us. Indiana is making it look easy in the CFP. Dante Moore hasn't declared for the draft yet, but Oregon already has a new QB for next year anyway. The NFL Playoffs delivered this weekend with an almost perfect slate. We play Party Like a Rothstar. The Floor is Yours. The Browns are interviewing fired Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel today. Adam King joins for A-dumb's King-dumb, and a feud breaks out immediately. We have more Buckeye transfer portal additions and subtractions. Ian Fitzsimmons joins the show. One former NFL HC declares Josh Allen to be the best player in the NFL. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show ahead of Steelers-Texans. And we Tell the Truth.

Ray gives the Steelers a really good chance to win. Ray picks the Steelers 17-13! Ray thinks the Steelers are going to need Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren to have significant yards-after-catch. Arthur Smith can't interview with the Titans until January 14, and would be a virtual interview. Ray calls the John Harbaugh firing "ridiculous."

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray gives the Steelers a really good chance to win. Ray picks the Steelers 17-13! Ray thinks the Steelers are going to need Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren to have significant yards-after-catch. The numbers that matter in Steelers-Texans for Wild Card weekend.

Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. The guys asked Ray about Arthur Smith getting an interview request with the Titans and who the Steelers could look at if he gets a job? What could the future be for Teryl Austin, outside of a playoff run? Ray thinks the Texans are a beatable team even with an elite defense. Ray picked the Steelers to beat the Texans.

Is Arthur Smith on his way to another head coaching job? His name has been thrown around and reports say the Titans have requested to interview him. He promises that his sole focus is on the Steelers and Pittsburgh. Do you believe him? The guys painted the picture of Smith's track record, which tells us he is the exact definition of ‘average.' If Smith does get hired, would you trust Mike Tomlin to find a better OC? Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. The guys asked Ray about Arthur Smith getting an interview request with the Titans and who the Steelers could look at if he gets a job? What could the future be for Teryl Austin, outside of a playoff run? Ray thinks the Texans are a beatable team even with an elite defense. Ray picked the Steelers to beat the Texans. Total Request Thursday.

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to preview the upcoming Steelers' playoff game against the Houston Texans on Monday.

In this hour, Adam Crowley plays the new "Here We Go, Steelers!" song recently released by Roger Woods in an effort to get hyped for the upcoming playoff game. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. And should we be worried about Steelers' K Chris Boswell? January 7, 2026, 8:00 Hour

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look ahead to the team's NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Will Houston's top-ranked offense present the toughest challenge of the year to OC Arthur Smith's unit? How will he game plan around vaunted pass rushers like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? Can QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Adam Thielen and others avoid trouble against a secondary with a proven ability to force turnovers? And will the Steelers be able to use Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield as much as they might like? Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to Metcalf's return to the team's facility Monday and what it may mean for coach Mike Tomlin's team moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of an NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Why did coach Mike Tomlin bring his players in the day after the dramatic AFC North-clinching game against the Ravens? Can he and DC Teryl Austin fix the coverage breakdowns that led to long touchdowns for Baltimore's Lamar Jackson against DBs like Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger? What's next for the offense after QB Aaron Rodgers was able to rally playmakers including Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Kenneth Gainwell in the absence of DK Metcalf? And how is this week's matchup against Houston shaping up differently? 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 this hour of Live Bet Sunday, Scott Seidenberg delves into the last minutes of week eighteen's NFL afternoon slate and recaps the day of football so far. Ray Fittipaldo also joins the show to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers and their matchup tonight against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the NFL Week 18 victory that clinched the AFC North title and a date with the Houston Texans to start the NFL playoffs next week. How much credit does QB Aaron Rodgers deserve for a clutch fourth quarter that included a game-winning touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III? Especially in the absence of top receiver DK Metcalf? How did Kenneth Gainwell, Pat Freiermuth, Jaylen Warren and the rest of the offense overcome multiple long touchdowns from Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? What happened to Jalen Ramsey, Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and the defense on some of those long scores for Zay Flowers and the Ravens offense? And what are this team's chances vs. C.J. Stroud and Houston next week? 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 edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react the NFL Week 18 victory against the Baltimore Ravens that clinched the AFC North division and a home NFL playoffs game. Is coach Mike Tomlin's team proving its resilience in the closing weeks of the season and positioning itself as a dangerous foe for the postseason? Has Aaron Rodgers' veteran influence been evident, particularly on offense with names like Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and others? And what T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and the defense show in overcoming three long touchdown passes from Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? Our duo tackles those questions and ponders what the return of receiver DK Metcalf could mean for Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jonnu Smith and the rest of the pass catching group ahead of the wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans next Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The linebackers had an up and down game. Lamar Jackson played great in the fourth quarter. Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig had opportunities and missed some, but converted on many too. Both teams played with high risk to try to win the division. Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette in his report card gives the linebackers a B-. Bob gives the linebackers a B.

Ray thinks T.J. Watt WILL PLAY on Sunday but will be limited in the game. He thinks Watt will play 60-65% of the snaps and if he will dress, Watt will have "If he's going to dress, I think he's going to have a big role." Ray expects to see a lot of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell against Baltimore. Ray predicts the Steelers to LOSE to the Ravens on Sunday!

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Ray thinks T.J. Watt WILL PLAY on Sunday but will be limited in the game. He thinks Watt will play 60-65% of the snaps and "If he's going to dress, I think he's going to have a big role." Ray expects to see a lot of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell against Baltimore. The Numbers Game in Steelers-Ravens winner takes all for the AFC North.

Hour 4: Donny is very excited for today's Rocky anniversary. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to preview Steelers-Ravens. And the guys try to figure out what happened to WWE's library that disappeared from Peacock.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look ahead to the team's NFL Week 18 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens that will determine the AFC North race. Will T.J. Watt be available for coach Mike Tomlin's defense with the season on the line? Or will DC Teryl Austin need to rely on Alex Highsmith, Jack Sawyer and Nick Herbig at outside linebacker onces again? And if so, are those guys ready for the challenge of slowing elite Ravens running back Derrick Henry? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks offense. How can OC Arthur Smith and QB Aaron Rodgers get more out of the unit than we saw last week against the Browns? Especially with DK Metcalf and possibly Darnell Washington out of action? Can they compensate with personnel like Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Adam Thielen, Scotty Miller, Pat Freiermuth and others? And get RBs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell more involved? For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of an NFL Week 18 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens that will decide the AFC North. They explain that Calvin Austin III, T.J. Watt, James Pierre, Isaac Seumalo and Brandin Echols are all trending in positive directions on the injury front but that Watt, at least, may be limited in terms of snap count. They also ponder ways OC Arthur Smith can boost the offense after an ugly outing in Week 17 against the Browns. Could we see QB Aaron Rodgers attempt to use a higher tempo to keep the Ravens off-balance in the absence of DK Metcalf? Will the play calls be more sensible on crucial downs? And will RB Kenneth Gainwell be more involved without having Myles Garrett to worry about on the blocking front? 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.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the NFL Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Back Field. What went wrong for coach Mike Tomlin in his latest loss to a team with a bad record? Why was OC Arthur Smith's unit unable to overcome the absence of receiver DK Metcalf? What does it mean for the AFC North winner-take-all game against the Ravens next week that Aaron Rodgers struggled so much in the passing game alongside pass catches including Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Scotty Miller, Adam Thielen, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and Pat Freiermuth? What the latest on TE Darnell Washington's injury? And how much credit do Cam Heyward, Jack Sawyer, Kyle Dugger, Jalen Ramsey and the defense deserve for keeping the team in the game despite the absence of T.J. Watt? 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, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the NFL Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Was QB Aaron Rodgers locked in on the wrong receivers with DK Metcalf out amid his suspension? Should names like Scotty Miller, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen be getting the ball as much as they did? Why wasn't Pat Freiermuth in the game more despite proving he's one of the team's better playmakers? Where were RBs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? And can OC Arthur Smith turn the passing game struggles around in time for Week 18, when the Steelers will face the Ravens in a winner-take-all game for the AFC North title? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the team's run defense. Was yet another solid outing from the guys up front proof that this unit is ready to face Derrick Henry with the season on the line? To what extent can key players like Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen and others slow him down? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.