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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey and insider Ray Fittipaldo sort through blame for the Steelers' defensive struggles through the first two games of 2025. Are coach Mike Tomlin and position assistant Karl Dunbar most to blame for the defensive line's ineffectiveness, particularly against the run? Or do Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Isaiahh Loudermilk and Yahya Black need to step up amid the injury to Derrick Harmon? Our duo tackles those questions and more defensive issues. Are defenses picking on Jalen Ramsey? And should fans be worried about T.J. Watt's lack of stats? The guys also ponder some offensive topics. Are Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu in an early-season slump? Or are the experiencing something worse? What should Tomlin do with Kaleb Johnson after his enormous kickoff gaffe? And does Arthur Smith's distribution of carries for Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren make any sense? 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 coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex ahead of an NFL Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots. They give their thoughts on Kaleb Johnson losing his role as a kickoff returner after his major gaffe against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2; Johnson's future in a backfield that Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have dominated so far; Tomlin's belief that the run defense improved in Week 2 despite the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III having a huge day; the offensive line struggles of tackles Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu; and Tomlin's late-game fourth-down decision that proved costly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 2 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the home opener at Acrisure Stadium. Were Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Jonne Smith able to maintain momentum in the passing game? Was Broderick Jones able to get back on track at left tackle? How did Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick look? Especially in run blocking for backs like Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson? On the defensive side, were Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Keeanu Benton and Payton Wilson better able to contain the opposing running game? And how did Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and the new-look secondary perform in the absence of injured CB Joey Porter Jr. and S DeShon Elliott? 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.

Editor's note: We apologize for audio syncing issues with this episode. On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter sort through the NFL Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. What's behind the inconsistency coach Mike Tomlin's defense has shown through two games? Particularly against Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker III and Jaxson Smith-Njigba on Sunday? Why are key players like Jalen Ramsey, Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and others simply losing one-on-one matchups? And will the woes require a change in scheme from DC Teryl Austin if they continue? Our duo tackles those questions, plus a frustrating day for the offense. How much is QB Aaron Rodgers to blame of the lack and scoring? And how much criticism do Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and the offensive line deserve for failing to give Rodgers the time to distribute the ball to targets including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Roman Wilson? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We hear from Steelers fans on the loss. The Steelers offensive line significantly struggled. Troy Fautanu graded by PFF as a 50 overall. Mike Tomlin said he punted on 4th and 1 near midfield to get the defense on a long field and help them. We think helping them would be keeping them off the field and the offense converts.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko welcomes Associated Press sports writer and Post-Gazette alumnus Andrew Destin to preview the Steelers' NFL Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. How will the Steelers defense, which struggled so mightily against Justin Fields and Breece Hall in Week 1, deal with the Seahawks' rushing attack, led by Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet? Are the Seahawks an offense in transition, or are they just mediocre? On the offensive side of the ball for the Steelers, how will Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and the rest of the offensive line deal with a potent Seahawks pass rush led by DeMarcus Lawrence and Derick Hall? And what are they saying about DK Metcalf in Seattle as the new Steelers receiver faces off against his old team on Sunday? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo give their Steelers practice report from the team's UPMC Rooney Sports Complex ahead of an NFL Week 2 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium. Why do DC Teryl Austin and captain Cam Heyward seem optimistic about fixing the run defense issues that crept up against Justin Fields, Breece Hall and the New York Jets in Week 1? Can the issues be fixed without first-round NFL draft pick Derrick Harmon? And could we see more of Day 3 pick Yahya Black in the defense's next outing? The guys ponder those questions and how OC Arthur Smith can get the running game on track. From better blocking from Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line. To Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson alongside Aaron Rodgers in the backfield.

Chris was impressed by Aaron Rodgers, especially with the amount of pressure he was under. Hokie thinks the Steelers need to improve their running game between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. Hokie thinks Payton Wilson was caught off guard during the game and the Jets went right at him. The Steelers underestimated Breece Hall.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Chris Hoke: Chris had his car stolen from the airport on Monday last week. Chris was impressed by Aaron Rodgers, especially with the amount of pressure he was under. Hokie thinks the Steelers need to improve their running game between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. The running game and battle in the trenches will be very, very important. Chris picks the Steelers to win 24-21.

September 10, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 22 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing veteran S Jabrill Peppers on Tuesday. We discuss what Peppers brings to defense and how he could see some playing time right away with S DeShon Elliott currently sidelined with a knee injury. The Steelers injury report has grown some heading into Week 2, so Alex and I go over Elliott, DT Derrick Harmon, and ILB Malik Harrison already being ruled out for the team's Week 2 Sunday home game against the Seattle Seahawks. We also talk about CB Joey Porter Jr. and OLB Nick Herbig both entering Week 2 as questionable with hamstring injuries. The Steelers made several transactions on Wednesday morning, so Alex and I make sure to cover those during the show. We address the Week 2 third quarterback situation the Steelers now have and if rookie QB Will Howard might find his way back from the Reserve/Injured list sooner than expected now that QB Skylar Thompson has joined him on that list as of Wednesday morning. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and as usual, Alex and I recap the main talking points that came out of that session with the media. We discuss Tomlin's thoughts on the two starting tackles, Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu, potential defensive line adjustments, the play of QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, and the usage of RB Kenneth Gainwell to start the 2025 regular season. Several other talking points from Tuesday are also discussed as well throughout this show and Alex and I both discuss Steelers DT Keeanu Benton and his play in the base defense and potential future at the nose tackle position. With the all-22 tape from the Week 1 game against the New York Jets now fully digested, Alex and I both deliver our additional thoughts from Sunday's win against the Jets when it comes to the offense, defense, and special teams. We pass along several advanced stats as well as personnel usage from the game against the Jets as part of us recapping what stood out from the all-22 tape of that Week 1 contest. This 92-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live around 5 p.m. Eastern, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise analyzes the Steelers' offense following the NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets. How much potential does OC Arthur Smith's unit have after scoring 34 points in its debut? How high can new faces like Aaron Rodgers, Jonnu Smith and DK Metcalf lift the group's ceiling? Can Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line get on the same player as the skill position players? And what are reasonable expectations for the running game led by Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson? Paul tackles those questions, plus the reported signing of safety Jabril Peppers amid an injury to safety DeShon Elliott. (46) Post-Gazette Sports (@PGSportsNow) / X

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christipher Carter to assess the team's line play in NFL Week 1 against the New York Jets. Is it too soon to panic about Broderick Jones after he gave up three sacks? Or is he a valid concern for coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith? Do teammates Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick, Isaac Seumalo and Zach Frazier deserve more credit than they've received for limiting pressure? And how much blame does QB Aaron Rodgers deserve for taking four sacks in the contest? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Including: What should we make of the team's plans at safety now that DeShon Elliott is hurt and Jabrill Peppers has been signed to play alongside Chuck Clark and Juan Thornhill? Is Keeanu Benton the defensive lineman who most needs to improve in coming weeks? What kind of difference can a healthy Derrick Harmon make for the defensive line? And what happens if Cam Heyward is merely a good player and no longer an All-Pro type at the end spot?

On this special episode of The Sick Podcast, Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu joins Jordan York and Mike Nicastro to discuss the Steelers' week 1 win over the New York Jets, his journey back to health after his injury last season, his overall assessment of the offensive line in game 1, working with Aaron Rodgers, what he's looking to improve for next game and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder and Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko talk Cam Heyward's contract dispute and then give predictions/keys to win for the Steelers-Jets Week 1 matchup on Sunday. Did the Steelers call Heyward's bluff throughout these contract negotiations about him potentially not playing Sunday? What kind of a distraction would that be for the team and a defense that struggled against the run last year? Is there a possibility a deal could get done before Sunday — or later? What is it going to take for the Steelers to walk out of MetLife Stadium with a win this weekend? How will Aaron Rodgers fare in his return to New York after spending the last two seasons there? How will the defense, featuring new names like Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Juan Thornhill, do against former Steelers QB Justin Fields? How will wide receivers like Roman Wilson perform behind DK Metcalf? And what about the offensive line, where Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu will make their first start together in their preferred positions? Our duo answers those questions and more.

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Troy Fautanu joins the show to discuss his journey of recovering from his season ending injury last year, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and clearing the air on how to correctly pronounce his name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Fautanu joins the show to discuss his journey of recovering from his season ending injury last year, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and clearing the air on how to correctly pronounce his name.

Troy Fautanu joins the show to discuss his journey of recovering from his season ending injury last year, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and clearing the air on how to correctly pronounce his name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Fautanu joins the show to discuss his journey of recovering from his season ending injury last year, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and clearing the air on how to correctly pronounce his name.

Dave Dameshek, Troy Fautanu, PFT Commenter, Melt in for the Coffeehouse, and more.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former offensive lineman Willie Colon to preview the 2025 NFL season and the NFL Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets. What did Willie see from the young offensive line at training camp? And what are his expectations for guys including Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? Does he believe Aaron Rodgers has enough left to maximize production from receiving options including DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin III and Pat Freiermuth? And why does he believe the Jets should NOT be able to win on Sunday? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's what would make for a successful 2025 season for the team. In the big picture, the Steelers are in the midst of a rebuild, as Omar Khan and Andy Weidl are undertaking a trenches-out rebuild of the squad that likely won't add its potential franchise quarterback until next spring. The Steelers hope the team's next Super Bowl-winning squad is dominated by the likes of Broderick Jones, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Yahya Black in the trenches. But the Steelers have also gone out of their way to try and compete in 2025, signing Aaron Rodgers and Darius Slay and trading for D.K. Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith in one of the most ambitious offseasons in team history. With the team so obviously attempting to get its playoff losing streak off its back, can a season that ends any other way be considered a success? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so back, Steeler Nation! Ahead of Week 1, Steelers legend Merril Hoge joined Michael from Dublin to talk about his time with the Black and Gold. Also, Michael gives his keys to the game on Sunday against the New York Jets, before hearing from Yahya Black, Darius Slay, Troy Fautanu, and Alex Highsmith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this clip from the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey to ponder best-case scenarios for the Steelers in 2025 and what needs to go right to attain them. Do T.J. Watt, Alex Smith, Nick Herbig and the pass rush need to be better than they were in 2024? And how much will a reloaded offensive line with Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black next to Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton help in that pursuit? Can the entire quarterback room be good enough for OC Arthur Smith? From Aaron Rodgers, who's facing questions about how quickly he can find his stride, to Mason Rudolph in a backup role. And can coach Mike Tomlin get where he wants to go if Broderick Jones, and potentially also Troy Fautanu, aren't playing at close to a Pro Bowl level in protecting a largely immobile Rodgers behind center? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In this clip from the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the Steelers' situation at offensive tackle with Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones. Did either or both show enough in training camp and the preseason to prove that they can be building blocks for the young offensive line, which also includes names like Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? And will they be able to adequately protect Aaron Rodgers, who increasingly lacks mobility at QB? Later, they ponder whether the running game or high number of new faces in the secondary is a bigger concern. With Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr, Juan Thornhill and others all trying to find their place. And they explain how they feel the Cam Heyward contract dispute may play out now that he's returned to practicing with the team.

In this clip from the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo project the team's 53-man roster for the offensive side of the ball. -How will coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan sort out the logjam at QB? Will Skylar Thompson win the No. 3 job behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph, sending Will Howard to injured reserve? -Why does Trey Sermon have a chance to make the team at running back behind Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell? -Is Scotty Miller a lock to be WR4 behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III & Roman Wilson? What other wideouts will make the roster? -Will Connor Heyward make the team as a fourth tight end alongside Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? -Which offensive linemen will join starters including Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier?

In this clip from the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter to ponder the starters he's most interested to see in the NFL preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. How much of Jonnu Smith will we see? And where will he line up in comparison to his tight end teammates including Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? How will coach Mike Tomlin deploy veteran DBs Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Joey Porter Jr.? And how will those guys communicate after the breakdowns in the secondary at the end of last season? How will RB Jaylen Warren look running behind offensive linemen Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier? And how will DC Teryl Austin split the snaps among LBs Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Cole Holcomb? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's situation at wide receiver and in the running game. Should fans be alarmed about Calvin Austin III's injury after he suggested there is a chance he may miss NFL Week 1 against the New York Jets? Would Gabe Davis be an adequate replacement at WR2 behind DK Metcalf, following his latest visit with the team for a physical? And where does Roman Wilson belong in the pecking order after his strong preseason? Our duo tackles those questions, then takes stock of the way Arthur Smith's offense has run the ball thus far. Did Kaleb Johnson show improvement against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Do young offensive linemen Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier need to show they can perform when they count before fans can really count on the unit? And how much of a difference with Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith make for the blocking schemes when they're in the lineup more regularly?

Live at 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the Steelers running game's performance in the first two preseason games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What should we make of Kaleb Johnson's mixed results over the past couple of weeks as he looks to assert himself in the backfield next to names like Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren? Are offensive linemen including Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu showing enough progress in Arthur Smith's offense for the running game to work consistently? And how might Aaron Rodgers under center change things compared to backups Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson? Paul tackles those questions and also weighs in on the Pirates' weekend series loss against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

In this clip from the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze which Steelers have boosted their stock the most during the NFL preseason. Does Roman Wilson looked poised for regular playing time alongside DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III at wide receiver? Will Scotty Miller play an unexpectedly important role as he quickly becomes a favorite target for QB Aaron Rodgers? What will Yahya Black's role be on the defensive line? Will his snap counts be more in line with projected starters like Keeanu Benton, Cam Heyward and Derrick Harmon? Or other presumed depth options like Isaiahh Loudermilk? And has Broderick Jones shown that he's ready for the rigors at left tackle alongside young teammates like Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

In this clip from the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze which Steelers have seen their stock drop the most during the NFL preseason. Has Cory Trice Jr. run out of time to prove he can stay healthy and earn a cornerback spot behind Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay Jr.? Is Will Howard in danger of landing on IR or even losing his roster spot amid strong outings by Skylar Thompson in the competition to back up Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers? Why hasn't Robert Woods been able to hold off names like Scotty Miller and Roman Wilson in the receivers battle behind DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III? Is DeMarvin Leal officially a bust on the defensive line? And why has the running game been so week? Do offensive linemen including Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier deserve the blame? Or are RBs like Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson showing shortcomings as well? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

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On the Tuesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports columnist welcomes insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to Cam Heyward's comments about his contract dispute with the Steelers. Did Heyward have valid critiques of dealing with GM Omar Khan's front office, a year after signing a contract extension? Why don't his comments seem to have helped his favorability among fans? And will he find a resolution that prevents him from missing regular season games? Later, the guys analyze the preseason victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars and what it tells us about the offense. Specifically, they discuss how valuable Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu can be if they're both healthy and playing well at tackle this season; the encouraging contributions of receivers including Roman Wilson and Scotty Miller; and the importance of quick throws from QBs Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and, eventually, Aaron Rodgers. They also give their thoughts on the overall roster depth and small offseason improvements that may have been overshadowed by big moves for Rodgers, Jonnu Smith, DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey.

The comments made by Cam Heyward didn't help matters yesterday. The waters are getting murky with the whole situation and the legacy of Heyward seems to be taking shots left and right. It seems like mistakes were made at the negotiating table by Heyward and his agent last year. Fans chimed in on both sides of Cam Heyward contract dispute. Poni made a bet with Anthony in Oakland on Heyward's status heading into Week 1. Steelers OL coach Pat Meyer talked to our own Jeff Hathhorn on the final day of camp. Jeff asked Pat about the youth on the offensive line. Pat got into the maturation of Broderick Jones and how important the season is to him. Pat said Troy Fautanu is finding his game again after missing almost the entire 2024 season (his rookie year).

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said the arrow is pointing up on Broderick Jones after a strong finish to training camp. Jeff thinks Troy Fautanu is finding where he was at the end of camp last year before the injury sidelined him for the whole year. The guys asked Jeff about Kaleb Johnson and his finish to camp after an underwhelming performance on Saturday. How much work will these guys see in the second preseason game with a joint practice being held tomorrow? Jeff said Jalen Ramsey has been the most impactful player on the field over the course of camp. Jeff voted Aaron Rodgers as the offensive MVP of camp, at least for the last week of work. Jeff noted that Scotty Miller has been the most consistent player on the offense through camp.

The latest on the Cam Heyward front makes it sound like the Steelers are not in the mood to pay him, per Adam Schefter. It sounds like he wants more than just a little sweetener on the top of his deal. Is there some animosity because the Steelers paid multiple guys on the defense this offseason, but not Heyward? The guys think the team was the side leaking things to ESPN. Do the Steelers have the ability to roll over some money from next year or would Heyward also turn that down? We also listened to the final Mike Tomlin chat with the media at Saint Vincent College. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said the arrow is pointing up on Broderick Jones after a strong finish to training camp. Jeff thinks Troy Fautanu is finding where he was at the end of camp last year before the injury sidelined him for the whole year. The guys asked Jeff about Kaleb Johnson and his finish to camp after an underwhelming performance on Saturday. How much work will these guys see in the second preseason game with a joint practice being held tomorrow? Jeff said Jalen Ramsey has been the most impactful player on the field over the course of camp. Jeff voted Aaron Rodgers as the offensive MVP of camp, at least for the last week of work. Jeff noted that Scotty Miller has been the most consistent player on the offense through camp. Name Game.

Here's a conversation with Steelers OLine coach Pat Meyer, discussing Broderick Jones flip to the left side, Troy Fautanu's return, Isaac Seumalo's health and the development of both Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 9, 2025 - For Episode 1,619 this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark explains why the preseason opener will be a big test for Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip from the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to coach Mike Tomlin's long list of 15 Steelers veterans who are being held out of the NFL preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Is it smart to rest names like Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Joey Porter Jr.? Or would it be nice to see some of these players as both the offense and defense look to integrate numerous additions? They also ponder what they'd like to see from the guys who will play. How important is it that Broderick Jones show some life at left tackle, as he looks to prove that he's not the weak link in a unit that includes Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu? Can Roman Wilson take advantage of reps as the possible No. 1 receiver in this game? And what can we expect from rookies including Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Jack Sawyer and Kaleb Johnson?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his thoughts on the Steelers preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Will Broderick Jones prove he's ready for left tackle duties, as the the young offensive line that also includes Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick & Troy Fautanu seeks to find its way? How will Kaleb Johnson run the ball as he jockeys for playing time in a backfield that also includes Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? And how will Derrick Harmon perform in his first extended action as a starter among veterans like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? Paul tackles those questions and the Pirates' series against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey and insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the first full week of Steelers training camp. Why does coach Mike Tomlin seem more upbeat that usual? And what does it signal for his plans as he welcomes new veterans including Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and DK Metcalf to his lineup this coming season? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders some positional flexibility. How much could we see TE Darnell Washington lining up at tackles after he dominated backs-on-backers drills over the weekend? Could he apply pressure to names like Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu? And could Mark Robinson make the team at fullback with the linebacker room loaded with talent including Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Carson Bruener?

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the offensive line struggles at Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. They ponder whether coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith can get the inconsistency turned around ahead of the first NFL preseason game this week; whether Broderick Jones is in trouble after struggling against teammates Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt; and the challenge facing others including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu as they look to protect QB Aaron Rodgers and pave the way for RBs Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson. Then later, they explain how the veteran days off for projected starters like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and Keeanu Benton have given other players a chance to shine and prove that this defense has lots of useful players. They praise guys including Brandin Echols, James Pierre, Jack Sawyer, Yahya Black and Daniel Ekuale for their solid performances in team practice sessions, allowing the unit to maintain momentum against the struggling offense.

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap practice at Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. They detail spirited exchanges between CB Jalen Ramsey and WR Calvin Austin III; TE Jonnu Smith and S Juan Thornhill; and WR DK Metcalf and S Chuck Clark. Does it reflect a new competitive spirit among both receivers and defensive backs? Then they give an update on QB Aaron Rodgers. Have Metcalf and TE Pat Freiermuth emerged as his favorite targets? Why hasn't he been finding Roman Wilson much in the first week of practice, despite a nice play Thursday? Then they look ahead to the Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Stadium. Will we see offensive and defensive linemen clashing? Including Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu on the offensive side, and Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon on the defensive side? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the winners of the day in the always eventful backs on backers drill which kicked off with the team throwing on the pads for the first time. While their chemistry overall is a work in progress, Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf showed once again what they're able to do in the red zone. Broderick Jones didn't participate in team drills, but it doesn't appear his absence from those will be much longer. Troy Fautanu impressed with a couple of wins over TJ Watt in one-on-one drills. What were Alan's main takeaways from the day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Herbig, Joey Porter Jr, Mark Robinson, Troy Fautanu listed by Nick Farabaugh as stars of today's practice. Poni mentions that the defense should beat the offense in camp, as it is the highest paid unit in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers said that he's still having fun playing football, and that he likes Latrobe. Mullsy says that Aaron Rodgers has earned a reputation as being “artificial” behind the scenes. Rodgers said that in Green Bay and New York, they didn't tackle in practice. Poni says that you can see how different Rodgers is from Russell Wilson simply through his interview answers.

Nick Herbig, Joey Porter Jr, Mark Robinson, Troy Fautanu listed by Nick Farabaugh as stars of today's practice. Poni mentions that the defense should beat the offense in camp, as it is the highest paid unit in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers said that he's still having fun playing football, and that he likes Latrobe. Mullsy says that Aaron Rodgers has earned a reputation as being “artificial” behind the scenes. Rodgers said that in Green Bay and New York, they didn't tackle in practice. Poni says that you can see how different Rodgers is from Russell Wilson simply through his interview answers. All Access with Aditi Kinkhabwala. Aditi says that the teams that really want to compete always embrace physicality in camp. Mullsy says Rodgers sounds more authentic when talking about football than Russell Wilson. Aditi says that the defense always prospers in team drills early in camp. She says that this is often because the offense is always trying different stuff early in camp. Dom Debrief. The Steelers give out a packet with the name and face of team media personalities. Do the guys think that they're on the packet? Poni says that one of the guys should ask Pat Freiermuth to take a picture of this packet and send it to them. Mullsy gives Starkey props as a great interviewer. Dom calls himself the funniest guy at the station.

July 29, 2025 - For Episode 1,608 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney says patience is required with the two young bookend tackles in Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu early in training camp. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were those comments fair? Misinterpreted? Or a sour-grapes criticism of his former team as coach Mike Tomlin moves on with big additions including Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith? Paul tackles those questions, plus the biggest developments from the first padded practice of training camp. From offensive line questions relating to young players such as Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick. To Rodgers' mastery of OC Arthur Smith's offense alongside names like Jaylen Warren and Calvin Austin III. Then later, Paul opines on the latest MLB trade deadline chatter relating to GM Ben Cherington and the Pirates.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's first training camp practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. They explain why it's way too soon to panic about a rough start for Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, who connected just one time in four attempts Thursday. Why Metcalf is optimistic about the way OC Arthur Smith plans to use him. And how other pieces including linemen Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu; backs Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson; tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith; and receivers Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson still have time to come togehter. Later, the guys analyze the defense and what we can learn from where names such as Jalen Ramsey, Juan Thornhill and T.J. Watt are lining up.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of the team's move-in day ahead of the start of training camp. Isaac Seumalo will not participate early on due to a soft-tissue injury. Troy Fautanu however, will be a full participant when camp opens up after last year's knee injury. Where will Jalen Ramsey slot in? He and Mike Tomlin were both coy about the roles but noted that he, Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr. will all be on the field nearly all the time. What did TJ Watt have to say about signing his massive extension? Will Omar Khan make any other outside additions? He touched on that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices