Podcast appearances and mentions of Will Howard

The first week of Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp is officially in the books, and there is no shortage of storylines to discuss! On today's episode of State of the Steelers, we're breaking down the biggest takeaways from Week 1 in Latrobe, including Mike McCarthy's early impact on the team, the heated backup quarterback battle between Will Howard and Drew Allar, Aaron Rodgers building chemistry with DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard continuing to impress, Asante Samuel Jr.'s standout performances, and much more. We'll also discuss why fans shouldn't overreact to "football in shorts," why getting through Week 1 without any major injuries is a huge win, and what we're watching closely as the Steelers prepare for padded practices. Who has been your biggest surprise through the first week of camp? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field Saturday, and legendary Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell delivers his exclusive insider report.In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell break down everything that happened at Steelers training camp, including Aaron Rodgers' impressive chemistry with Pat Freiermuth, Drew Aller's development, Will Howard's performance, standout players, rookie observations, offensive line updates, running back battles, wide receiver depth, injuries, Hall of Honor reactions, and much more.If you want real Steelers analysis from someone who has covered the organization for decades—not just social media reactions—this is your complete Saturday practice recap.Topics Covered:✅ Aaron Rodgers dominates the two-minute drill✅ Pat Freiermuth emerging as Rodgers' favorite target?✅ Drew Aller evaluation after extended reps✅ Will Howard continues to flash potential✅ Steelers quarterback competition update✅ Steelers training camp winners & standouts✅ Mike McCarthy's impact on practice✅ Injury updates including Joey Porter Jr.✅ Running back and wide receiver battles✅ Hall of Honor: Kevin Colbert, Craig Wolfley & JT Thomas

July 31, 2026 - Season 17, Episode 2 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, that was recorded Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I start by giving some overarching thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 training camp with their first two practices now completed. The Steelers had eight players in for tryouts on Thursday, so Alex and I recap that list. We also discuss the two free agents that came in for visits on Thursday with S Jordan Whitehead being the marquee player. We discuss how Whitehead isn't likely to sign anywhere for a little while as he might decide to entertain a few more visits with other NFL teams. Steelers HC Mike McCarthy revealed his six pillars for team success on Thursday, so Alex and I recap those during this show. We also recap a few other things that McCarthy said on Thursday in addition to reviewing a few things that quarterbacks Will Howard and Mason Rudolph have said this week. ILB Patrick Queen recently gave his thoughts on his 2025 play, so we go over his self-evaluation and where his play needs to improve in 2026. OT Broderick Jones return from a serious 2025 neck injury seems to be going well so Alex and I discuss where he is at in his rehab and the possibility of him playing in at least one preseason game, if not all of them. This 50-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we end things by answering three questions we received on X. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A feel good Friday has people up on Mike McCarthy heading into the season. Or does it? Poni wondered if everyone is just enjoying the breath of fresh air we got once Mike Tomlin announced his departure. What do their playoff records look like side-by-side? Are we really convinced it will be a better year in Pittsburgh because the Steelers are led by a Pittsburgh guy? Donny Football Debrief – What if there was a Big 10/SEC Challenge in college football? Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh joins the show. What has Drew Allar looked like so far? Nick said there are some high-level throws, but also times when you ask what he's doing. Nick praised the work of Asante Samuel Jr. in the first few days of camp. Roman Wilson got lauded for his efforts. Nick doesn't think it's a forgone conclusion that Germie Bernard is the WR3 with the camp Wilson is having. Will Howard has had some good and bad on tape to this point. How does everyone feel about the changes made by Mike McCarthy when it comes to practice structure? Nick got into the attention to detail and the work in the trenches. Nick said Joey Porter Jr. has no reason to sign with the Steelers right now since a few corners are currently in the same situation he is in that could drive his price up.

Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh joins the show. What has Drew Allar looked like so far? Nick said there are some high-level throws, but also times when you ask what he's doing. Nick praised the work of Asante Samuel Jr. in the first few days of camp. Roman Wilson got lauded for his efforts. Nick doesn't think it's a forgone conclusion that Germie Bernard is the WR3 with the camp Wilson is having. Will Howard has had some good and bad on tape to this point. How does everyone feel about the changes made by Mike McCarthy when it comes to practice structure? Nick got into the attention to detail and the work in the trenches. Nick said Joey Porter Jr. has no reason to sign with the Steelers right now since a few corners are currently in the same situation he is in that could drive his price up.

Tim Benz talks about some super high points--and one low one--for Will Howard at Steelers training camp Thursday. Darnell Washington and Zach Frazier speak about changes to the Mike McCarthy system of offense. And Asante Samuel Jr. is seizing his first-team reps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan saw as the team took the field for their second practice of training camp. The QB reps will be something to watch all camp, but it was noticeable to Alan the amount of reps for Will Howard and the group they largely came with. We also talk about Spencer Anderson dominating first team reps, Asante Samuel Jr. looking like the best player on the field and where Keeanu Benton is lining up. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and much more! Steelers hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Baker Mayfield doesn't think he is being recognized for his value. Cam Heyward said he would like to play AT LEAST two more years. Keeanu Benton is not playing anywhere near nose. Bob in Monongahela wants people to enjoy the run for the Pirates and being competitive! Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The Steelers were more in a rhythm today. DK Metcalf had a good day. Aaron Rodgers had a great practice. Will Howard ended practice with an interception. Accuracy and timing are so much different for Rodgers compared to Howard and Drew Allar.

Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The Steelers were more in a rhythm today. DK Metcalf had a good day. Aaron Rodgers had a great practice. Will Howard ended practice with an interception. Accuracy and timing are so much different for Rodgers compared to Howard and Drew Allar. Broderick Jones is still looking to add on another 15 pounds. 

Hour 1: Chris and Donny are live at Casino Pittsburgh today! Why was Carmen Mlodzinski used in the Pirates' loss yesterday? Chris reveals he is the president of his HOA. And Jason Mackey joins the show to preview the Pirates' next moves before the deadline. Hour 2: The show is apparently very popular in veterinary offices. Broderick Jones has gained weight this offseason, and it's a good thing! And Bob Pompeani and Mike Florio join the show to break down the latest around the Steelers and the NFL. Hour 3: Should Steelers fans want Baker Mayfield in 2027? Steve Palazzolo joins the show to give his thoughts on recent Steelers news. And Dom has the guys play the viral NFL Primetime Schedule Builder game. Hour 4: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show on-site to recap Steelers training camp today. The guys try to figure out what they will call their weekly Mike McCarthy soundbite segments, but did Donny choose an offensive name? And there is a major scandal happening in the WNBA right now.

Hour 4: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show on-site to recap Steelers training camp today. The guys try to figure out what they will call their weekly Mike McCarthy soundbite segments, but did Donny choose an offensive name? And there is a major scandal happening in the WNBA right now.

The guys listen to sound from Will Howard after training camp today. They then debate what they should name their weekly Mike McCarthy soundbite segment, but did Donny choose an offensive name?

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan saw as the team took the field for the first time of their 2026 training camp schedule. How did Broderick Jones look? How different were things under Mike McCarthy? What stood out with the way reps were divided between Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar? Did Alan make anything of the offensive line alignment, the usage of the three EDGE package or anything else he saw? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and much more! Steelers hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today was the first day of Steelers practice. How did everyone look today? The quarterback breakdown is going to be something to follow the entire way. Do we still think the Steelers have done Mason Rudolph wrong? Is he going to be the backup? We didn't hear much about Will Howard today. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave us a rundown of how practice is different under Mike McCarthy in comparison to Mike Tomlin. Poni wanted to hear something about each QB today. Jeff told us TJ Watt moved around when lined up on defense and it's something we could see from all of the edge rushers this season. Jeff said Broderick Jones still looks thin even though he's healthy enough to practice. Jeff touted Asante Samuel Jr. as an MVP of the first day. What do players think of the lack of tackling at camp? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi talked about the note-taking aspect of covering training camp when coaches keep the tempo very high. She said for some people, it's all about the team's health. Aditi talked about the movement of TJ Watt in the defensive alignment and she hopes he stays with it.

In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with Dave Podnar (@ProfPod). We discuss the biggest issues going into training camp, how different this camp will be with a new coaching staff, how this camp will be an audition for Will Howard, how will the older players do, and more! 

Mike McCarthy said there will be no live tackling at Steelers camp. Joe is good with that. Will Howard and Drew Allar will split Np. 3 reps. Joe's conclusion is that Mason Rudolph is going to be the backup. Joe wonders where the opportunity will be for Will Howard. Bob and Joe think the Steelers are respecting Rudolph as a veteran and want Howard and Allar to earn reps as No. 2.

Steelers fans weigh in on if they are excited for camp. Anthony in Oakland thinks the Steelers need to hit in practice. Bob wants there to be physicality. Kyle Shanahan said before most injuries occur when you take someone to the ground. Bob thinks Will Howard will be the backup QB with a good training camp. 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mike McCarthy said there will be no live tackling at Steelers camp. Joe is good with that. Will Howard and Drew Allar will split Np. 3 reps. Joe's conclusion is that Mason Rudolph is going to be the backup. Joe wonders where the opportunity will be for Will Howard. Steelers fans weigh in on if they are excited for camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are pushing Will Howard down the depth chart! Plus, two MAJOR injuries to start Training Camp. A crazy first day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2026 - For Episode 1,971 on this Monday afternoon, Ross McCorkle argues there is no way Will Howard can be cut after the things Mike McCarthy said about him. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Allar is one of the last rookie quarterbacks not to sign at this point after Carson Beck and Fernando Mendoza signed. Ray thinks it will be signed before camp begins on Tuesday. Ray thinks Joey Porter Jr. is the Steelers priority to sign an extension and Keeanu Benton is on the backburner. Ray thinks Porter's deal will be signed before week one. Broderick Jones' status remains up in the air and he has not been cleared. Ray thinks Will Howard is "in pull position" to be the backup quarterback.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Drew Allar is one of the last rookie quarterbacks not to sign at this point after Carson Beck and Fernando Mendoza signed. Ray thinks Joey Porter Jr. is the Steelers priority to sign an extension and Keeanu Benton is on the backburner. Ray thinks Will Howard is "in pull position" to be the backup quarterback. The Browns are building a stadium with a roof! The Bears are going inside. Could the Steelers build a dome?

The Final Edition of Fair Game with Nick Farabaugh before Steelers Training Camp starts next week. What does Nick expect to see as Mike McCarthy prepares to take over for Mike Tomlin?

Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Where does Ray come down on the QB2 battle as we approach training camp? Ray thinks Mike McCarthy could have Will Howard as prepared as Mason Rudolph entering the season, which would make Rudolph expendable. How much pressure is on Roman Wilson? Ray thinks there will be some on Dylan Cook, who is holding off Max Iheanachor for the starting right tackle spot. What is the future like for Broderick Jones, who may not even be healthy enough to play? The guys got Ray's feeling of the Steelers continuing their training camp at St. Vincent College after all of these years.

Ben Roethlisberger has spoken about the backup QB situation and is in line with Mullsy once again. Ben said it's wiser to hold on to the 2 young guns that you don't know about yet, Will Howard and Drew Allar. Obviously, Aaron Rodgers isn't going anywhere, which leaves Mason Rudolph as the odd man out. Ben said he would cut Mason. Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Where does Ray come down on the QB2 battle as we approach training camp? Ray thinks Mike McCarthy could have Will Howard as prepared as Mason Rudolph entering the season, which would make Rudolph expendable. How much pressure is on Roman Wilson? Ray thinks there will be some on Dylan Cook, who is holding off Max Iheanachor for the starting right tackle spot. What is the future like for Broderick Jones, who may not even be healthy enough to play? The guys got Ray's feeling of the Steelers continuing their training camp at St. Vincent College after all of these years. Total Request Thursday.

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.

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.

In this week's offseason podcast, Chris Adaski joins me to talk about Steelers training camp changes, defensive perception, Will Howard vs. Mason Rudolph, & Mike McCarthy's assistants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's offseason podcast, Chris Adaski joins me to talk about Steelers training camp changes, defensive perception, Will Howard vs. Mason Rudolph, & Mike McCarthy's assistants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4 with Jeff Hathhorn: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Lamar Jackson was named the 69th best player in the NFL. We dive into training camp and more talk about Aaron Rodgers and others. What are we looking for? Mark Kaboly thinks the big story at training camp will be how much of a step Will Howard has taken this season.

Mark Kaboly thinks the big story at training camp will be how much of a step Will Howard has taken this season.

Jon Gruden spoke very highly of Will Howard recently, saying that he has the “it factor”. He also said that Howard has a “winning aura” that teams should want. Poni thinks that it is possible for him to beat out Mason Rudolph for the Steelers QB2 position this Summer. Mullsy points out that Jon Gruden has never hated on a quarterback or said that a guy sucks. Will Howard was a 6th round pick. Why are Steelers fans so high on the guy if NFL teams were not?

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?

Jon Gruden spoke very highly of Will Howard recently, saying that he has the “it factor”. He also said that Howard has a “winning aura” that teams should want. Poni thinks that it is possible for him to beat out Mason Rudolph for the Steelers QB2 position this Summer. Mullsy points out that Jon Gruden has never hated on a quarterback or said that a guy sucks. Will Howard was a 6th round pick. Why are Steelers fans so high on the guy if NFL teams were not? Major League Baseball just released the entire schedule for next year's season. Why? The Pirates are slated to play the A's at home for the season opener. Poni thinks that there is no chance that this game will be played. Power Rankings - Best Will Ferrell Movies.

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.

Spencer Anderson is going to get a chance to be a starter. Nick doesn't think Gennings Dunker is ready to be a starting guard. Mike McCarthy is a pass over run coach. Chris Boswell is the highest paid Steeler at his position. Boswell is a top three kicker in the game and the best player the Steelers have at his position across football. The best case scenario is Will Howard beats out Mason Rudolph.

7-14 Fan Morning Show 7am Hour Jeff Hatthorn joins the show! Does Jeff have hope that the Pirates make the playoffs? He believes they can make it especially if Paul Skenes pitches better in the second half. He also points out that Braxton Ashcraft is entering uncharted territory regarding innings pitched. Jeff also says he does not care what it costs for someone like Josh Hader or Aroldis Chapman because everything else on the team is there. Who is more likely to be cut: Roman Wilson or Mason Rudolph? Status quo on everything related to Jason Robertson. Could the Penguins offer sheet Connor Bedard? Crowley says that he would not play Mason Rudolph at all in the preseason. Will Howard and Drew Allar should get the majority of the reps because they are the young, drafted players. Kaboly said that Rudolph is going to stay on the roster. Is he right? Quarterback talk in July. Who wants to be smarter than a plumber? South Side Jake apologizes for missing last week's show. I got a hockey question wrong. The guys get one question right. The MLB had the youngest player ever drafted who then actually played for the Pirates in the 1979 season. Dorin still cannot believe that WVU beat Pitt last year. Larry Fitzgerald made comments during a recent interview and buried WVU football. He is normally level headed and has well thought out answers. But he just straight up buried them.

Well look who it is! Will Howard news that puts everything into perspective, and makes the young QB look even better. Plus, a trade idea from Bleacher Report and Joe Flacco taking a shot at a Steelers All-Pro. Become a YouTube Member and get exclusive Pittsburgh Steelers intel and access to our Discord. Plus much more! https://www.youtube.com/@AllSteelersTalk/membership Join our Patreon for even more Steelers! https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoahStrackbein The Best Steelers Shirts On the Internet! https://blackandgoldapparel.myshopify.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could the 2026 Ohio State offense actually be better than the 2024 national championship offense?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr compare the Buckeyes' 2026 offense to the 2024 title team position by position, including Julian Sayin vs. Will Howard, the current running back room vs. TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, Jeremiah Smith's growth, the wide receiver and tight end groups, and whether the 2026 offensive line could eventually match or exceed the 2024 version.They also discuss how much championship bias impacts the comparison, how roster-building has changed in the NIL and transfer portal era, and why the 2026 Buckeyes may not need to be better than 2024 at every spot to still compete for a national title.00:00 — Intro00:11 — Tom courts disaster with coffee and a white shirt00:42 — Comparing the 2026 offense to the 2024 national champions02:12 — How NIL and the portal have changed roster depth04:26 — Ohio State's recent recruiting success in Alabama06:11 — Quarterback comparison: Julian Sayin vs. Will Howard07:26 — What Sayin needs to do better than Howard09:49 — Running back comparison: 2026 depth vs. 2024 star power10:55 — Why Henderson and Judkins set such a high bar13:02 — Receiver and tight end comparison14:27 — Offensive line comparison and injury questions15:51 — Could the 2026 offensive line be better for most of the season?17:56 — Final thoughts and listener questions19:44 — BuckeyeInsiders.com update and wrap-upCould the 2026 Ohio State offense be better than the 2024 national championship offense? Drop your position-by-position picks in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

Chapters00:00:00 Welcome to Steelers Realm & Intros00:02:30 OPEN & RECAP: Smoked Wings, Fireworks, and Holiday Talk 00:06:15 ESPN Defensive Player Rankings: Is T.J. Watt Sliding? 00:12:12 Cam Heyward Snubbed From Top 10 Defensive Linemen 00:15:05 Who is Benjamin Solak? Zach Frazier High Praise 00:17:20 Max Iheanachor Roster Trajectory & Right Tackle War 00:22:25 Mike McCarthy's Offensive Line Pedigree & History 00:28:49 Gennings Dunker Camp Battles & Spencer Anderson Growth00:33:30 The Quarterback Room: Drew Allar vs. Will Howard 00:40:40 Patrick Graham's New Scheme & Jaylen Ramsey Impact 00:44:40 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to Training CampWelcome back to the Steelers Realm! Tonight, we are throwing out the generic projections and diving deep into the fascinating scouting backgrounds of the newest faces arriving in Pittsburgh. The front office completely transformed the trenches and the quarterback pipeline, bringing in raw athletic freaks and physical blue-chip anchors with unbelievable stories.We are reviewing the college tape, studying the character traits, and mapping out exactly how these newcomers shake up the structural hierarchy as we head into training camp.What We Cover In This Episode:Max Iheanachor's Incredible Rise: We track our first-round right tackle's wild journey from Nigeria to South LA basketball courts, to starting a football career from scratch in junior college before completely locking down an elite All-Big 12 senior year at Arizona State.Gennings Dunker's Enforcer Mentality: From herding ducks and throwing hay bales on an Illinois farm to anchoring a Joe Moore Award-winning line at Iowa, we break down why this third-round guard brings the exact physical nastiness Mike McCarthy covets. Iowa Hawkeyes AthleticsDrew Allar's Homegrown Baseline: The third-round rookie quarterback arrives from Penn State with historic, elite collegiate ball-security metrics. We scout his Ohio roots and look at his physical upside as the long-term franchise understudy.The Developmental Room Dynamic: Contrasting Allar's high-velocity traits against mobile depth piece Will Howard as Omar Khan builds a multi-layered quarterback pipeline behind Aaron Rodgers.The Coaching Imprint: How veteran coaches James Campen and Jahri Evans plan to immediately maximize these raw, high-upside rookie traits to form a punishing ground-game front.Drop a comment below—which rookie newcomer has the most exciting upside for you heading into Latrobe?#SteelersNews #PittsburghSteelers #MaxIheanachor #GenningsDunker #DrewAllar #SteelersDraft #NFLOffseason #SteelersPodcast

The winds of change swept through Pittsburgh as Mike McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh after 19 seasons. New additions on the roster, the Will Howard conversation, the elder Pittsburgh Steelers defense and how the Steelers will fare against the AFC South opponents they see. This and more as we speak with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter on this episode of Touring The AFC South!Touring the AFC South is sponsored by Niche Luxe Life! Get not only a candle but an experience, as each candle comes with an exclusive Spotify playlist. So what are you waiting for? Just go over to www.nicheluxelife.com and go purchase your next experience!#herewego #steelers #titans #colts #jaguars #texans #afcsouth #nfl

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark now just tweets “Buccos” any time something goes wrong for the Pirates. Poni thinks that this is to get under the skin of Pirate fans. Mark says that he has never been reprimanded by the Tomlin regime for anything journalism related, all though it happened a couple of times with the Cowher regime. More w/ Mark – Harry Callas is on a trip to Ireland right now, and he is currently bowling. Mark was shocked to see this, as bowling is something that you can do in Pittsburgh. Mark thinks that he was a better little league baseball player than JJ Wetherholt, citing that Wetherholt played in an era with bigger barrel bats and such. More w/ Mark – Ray Fittipaldo said that the backup QB job is Will Howard's to lose. Mark vehemently disagrees with this, saying that it is Aaron Rodgers 1 and Mason Rudolph 2 unless Will Howard forces the Steelers hand.

The Pirates have reinforcements coming to the bullpen, but don't get too excited. Tom Harrington is lugging his 7 ERA in Triple A to the majors and Antwone Kelly will join him. The guys going back down? Neither one of them is Dennis Santana, who deserves it more than anyone. Are we past the drama with Carmen Mlodzinski or is that still a cloud over this pitching staff? The MLB Draft starts tomorrow – should the Pirates consider trading their comp pick at 34 overall? Donny Football Debrief – Somehow, Terrion Arnold will likely play for an NFL team next season. This turned into a conversation about The Longest Yard. Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick agreed with another Steelers reporter in saying the backup QB job is for ‘Will Howard to lose.' Nick isn't sold that we see Aaron Rodgers play at all in the preseason, so we should also see plenty of Mason Rudolph in the 3 games. Nick expects to see ‘a ton' of Drew Allar late next month. Nick thinks the coaching staff absolutely misused Pat Freiermuth last season. Nick thinks we will see Freiermuth used more in this offense because Mike McCarthy has worked with similar TEs in recent seasons. Is TJ Watt definitely on the decline? Nick told fans to not worry about the team having any interest in signing Terrion Arnold. Nick believes we will see Joey Porter Jr. sign his new deal before the start of the regular season. Has Nick ever been in a fight?

Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick agreed with another Steelers reporter in saying the backup QB job is for ‘Will Howard to lose.' Nick isn't sold that we see Aaron Rodgers play at all in the preseason, so we should also see plenty of Mason Rudolph in the 3 games. Nick expects to see ‘a ton' of Drew Allar late next month. Nick thinks the coaching staff absolutely misused Pat Freiermuth last season. Nick thinks we will see Freiermuth used more in this offense because Mike McCarthy has worked with similar TEs in recent seasons. Is TJ Watt definitely on the decline? Nick told fans to not worry about the team having any interest in signing Terrion Arnold. Nick believes we will see Joey Porter Jr. sign his new deal before the start of the regular season. Has Nick ever been in a fight?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Would you rather sign Brandon Lowe or Oneil Cruz? Nick would take Oneil Cruz over Brandon Lowe. Charlie Batch said the Steelers are not going to keep four quarterbacks. Will Howard and Drew Allar need the reps and to overtake Mason Rudolph. Nick agrees and says the Steelers need to use the roster spot elsewhere. The Penguins signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract worth $6.25 million per season. Joe thinks it's a fair deal. Arturs Silovs is back on a one-year deal.

Would you rather sign Brandon Lowe or Oneil Cruz? Charlie Batch said the Steelers are not going to keep four quarterbacks. Will Howard and Drew Allar need the reps and to overtake Mason Rudolph. Nick agrees and says the Steelers need to use the roster spot elsewhere.

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June 26, 2026 - For Episode 1,940 on this Friday afternoon, Jake Brockhoff explains why the Steelers shouldn't try to stash Will Howard on the practice squad in an effort to keep Mason Rudolph. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25 – Ep. 105: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss the NFL declining to hold a supplemental draft and put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga, at least for now. Next, we discuss the QB situation in Pittsburgh and debate whether Will Howard's job is in trouble in favor of Mason Rudolph. For the last topic, we discuss some roster battles including starting and backup jobs across the current 90-man roster. We wrap up the show with a listener question about Mike McCarthy righting some of Mike Tomlin's wrongs. Thank you for joining us for this 37-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 ⁠Steelersdepot.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streets are talking, claiming Omar Khan is conducting recon on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby as a potential supplemental draft pick. What would this move mean for Will Howard and Drew Allar? Meanwhile, A-Rod's weapon upgrade with wideouts veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and second-round pick Germie Bernard expected to add serious juice to the offense. In Steelers TMZ news: TE Pat Freiermuth officially tied the knot this weekend! Tap-into the “Hangover” podcast on the Steel Curtain Network for latest Pittsburgh Steelers news. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices