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On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the offensive line after GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin chose not to add to it via the NFL draft. Is that a sign of confidence in young players including Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? What are reasonable expectations for that group this season as they look to provide better blocking to RBs Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell? And better protection for QBs including Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and --possibly -- Aaron Rodgers? Later, the guys take a look at how the CB room is coming together with names like Donte Kent and Darius Slay joining Joey Porter Jr., Cory Tice Jr. and Beanie Bishop. And they take a look at how AFC North rivals including the Ravens, Bengals and Browns performed in the NFL draft, with big names including Shedeur Sanders, Quinshon Judkins, Shemar Stewart and Malaki Starks entering the fray.

We evaluate the rookie seasons of Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick. Is there a potential bump-in-the-road for the negotiations to bring Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of reports that Aaron Rodgers and Steelers WR DK Metcalf had a throwing session over the weekend? Does it signal that Rodgers may sign with the Steelers soon? What are Paul's thoughts on comments made by coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan at the NFL owners meetings over the weekend? Is his faith in QB Mason Rudolph warranted? Will young offensive linemen including Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu heed his message? And should we take positive comments about George Pickens at face value? Paul tackles those topics, then pivots to the Pirates, who lost three of four in their MLB season-opening series against the Miami Marlins. How much blame does manager Derek Shelton deserve for the sloppy play? Is it too soon to panic about relievers David Bednar and Colin Holderman? And which players need to be better starting Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays?

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to grade GM Omar Khan on his first two seasons of NFL draft picks and free agency signings. How much credit does he deserve for adding contributors including Joey Porter Jr., Zach Frazier, Keeanu Benton, Payton Wilson and Nick Herbig. Can first-round picks Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu still emerge as difference makers? And do the draft classes rely on them to be considered successes? On the free agency and trade front, how should we view moves for names including Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen, Donte Jackson, Larry Ogunjobi, Patrick Peterson, Elandon Roberts, Isaac Seumalo, DeShon Elliott, Van Jefferson and others? Did Khan hit on enough of those guys? Or did the additions end up leaving too much to be desired? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders how much help the offensive line may still need despite heavy investment in it the past couple of offseasons.

On their weekly Thursday podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news. Are the Steelers rebuilding, as PG colleague Ray Fittipaldo has argued? Are Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff simply failing with a roster that's built to win? How should the answer to the rebuilding question inform their decision at QB between options including Justin Fields, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers? Should stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward or Minkah Fitzpatrick be traded if this team does not have serious hopes of Super Bowl contention? And where does the young offensive line, including names like Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier fit into this conversation? Our duo tackles those questions and also weighs in on some negative reaction to the announcement of next seasons Ireland game at Croke Park in Dublin. Then they tackles some 4 Nations Faceoff questions. Is this tournament involving Penguins standouts including Sidney Crosby, Mike Sullivan and Rickard Rakell compelling and worth watching? And is the event's marketing -- and the NHL's marketing at large -- too focused on Connor McDavid and the league's young stars? At the expense of Crosby and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin? Then in the third segment, airing on the Post-Gazette's new Pirates channel, Adam and Jason ponder headlines from the first week of spring training in Bradenton. Who is more responsible for the team's disastrous MLB offseason: GM Ben Cherington or owner Bob Nutting? How much scorn do they deserve for the Spencer Horwitz injury situation, which has sidetracked one of the few key moves they did make? What should we make out Bryan Reynolds moving to right field, free agent Tommy Pham playing in left and Oneil Cruz continuing his transition from shortstop in center? Will this be a bad defensive group in totality? And is there reason for optimism about Ke'Bryan Hayes, as team and player express hope that they're better able to manage his chronic back issues?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should Steelers GM Omar Khan look to trade for 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel, amid reports that San Francisco is exploring its options with him? Or will the cost be too high, as it was with Brandon Aiyuk last summer? Is keeping offensive line coach Pat Meyer the right move? Or should coach Mike Tomlin be looking for someone else to develop young players including Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu? And how important is it that the Steelers sign at least one of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to a contract before they reach the open market in March? Paul tackles those questions, then offers his thoughts on Pirates spring training storylines with pitchers and catchers due to report to camp in Bradenton on Wednesday. Will Paul Skenes regress at all in his second season? Can Ke'Bryan Hayes ever find his hitting stroke again amid chronic injury issues? And how much upside does Oneil Cruz still have to show?

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to react to the Eagles' Super Bowl victory against the Chiefs through a Pittsburgh prism. What lessons should coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith learn from the Eagles' success? Does the victory validate the Steelers' emphasis on defense and running the ball? And how far away are the Steelers from what the Eagles have in terms of personnel? On the offensive side of the ball, did Eagles QB Jalen Hurts prove the Steelers can win big with player like Justin Fields? Can Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick mature into a line as dominant as Philadelphia's? And does A.J. Brown's turnaround this season engender hope that George Pickens can mature into a key piece of a Super Bowl team? Defensively, should GM Omar Khan put an emphasis on building defensive line depth around Cam Heyward, considering how the Eagles' group was able to dominate Patrick Mahomes for much of the evening? And should there be any regret about passing on Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the draft? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders whether Tomlin's staff is big enough and structured properly, after Nick Sirianni guided the Eagles to a championship with nine new assistants, including OC Kellen Moore and DC Vic Fangio.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's offensive line heading into the NFL offseason. How much pressure is on Broderick Jones to perform to his potential in 2025? What skills must he master to get there? And is he a viable long-term piece of the offensive line of the future? Can Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu already be considered cornerstones for the next decade, despite being drafted just last year? What is Frazier's upside? Can he be a Pro Bowl or All-Pro caliber player after a promising rookie campaign? And where does Mason McCormick fit into the long-term picture amid likely flux at guard with Isaac Seumalo and James Daniels playing on expiring contracts? Our duo weighs options for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin. Later, the guys react to the NFL awards announced Thursday. Did T.J. Watt deserve DPOY over Patrick Surtain II? Were Hines Ward and James Harrison worthy of more Pro Football Hal of Fame consideration following the announcement of a class that included Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and more? And what should be make of the Bills' Josh Allen winning MVP over the Ravens' Lamar Jackson and the Eagles Saquon Barkley? Then in the third segment, Adam and Ray preview the Super Bowl from a Steelers perspective. Should fans be rooting for the Eagles to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs from claiming a history-making third consecutive championship? And which team will win the game?

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko hand out Driver awards for the team's bests and worsts in 2024. Was Cam Heyward the team's best player? Or do T.J. Watt and others have arguments? Was Justin Fields the biggest winner, earning favor with his early victories before watching Russell Wilson and the offense struggle down the stretch? Was Cam Sutton GM Omar Khan's worst acquisition? Zach Frazier the best draft pick? Chris Boswell the best supporting player? And special teams coach Danny Smith coach Mike Tomlin's best assistant coach? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including the best and worst performances of the season.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to owner Art Rooney II's year-end comments earlier this week. Is Rooney too focused on winning with the running game, considering how it performed despite run-focused Arthur Smith calling the plays in 2024? Do the Steelers simply need to look beyond Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren as lead backs to have more success? Can the offensive line take a step forward behind key young players including Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick? And where does the QB situation with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields fit into the conversation. Later, our duo ponders whether GM Omar Khan will spend more money on offense in NFL free agency to balance out the disparity with the defense, which has players on major deals including T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Cam Heyward, Patrick Queen and Alex Highsmith. And they discuss possible coaching staff changes still to come.

Steelers second round pick Center Zach Frazier was named to the PFWA all-rookie team as he was one of the few silver linings from this underwhelming season. If the Steelers want to see an expanded offense next season, they must get Pat Freiermuth more involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. How much blame does Steelers OC Arthur Smith deserve for the team's late-season meltdown and NFL playoffs loss to the Baltimore Ravens? How much more should he have gotten from quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson? Why didn't the running game led by Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren live up to expectations? Should he have gotten the ball to targets including George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III more often? And what responsibility does he bare for the lack of development from young offensive linemen including Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier? Paul tackles those topics, then gives his thoughts on Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry being placed on waivers. Was this the right move from GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan? What's next for the franchise at the position beyond backup Alex Nedeljkovic? And could a shake up in goal help Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup playoffs berth?

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's it's how the Steelers have had back-to-back quality drafts, but still end up on the wrong end of the stick when it comes to the level of talent on the team. The Steelers have signed just three players from their 2019, 2020 and 2021 draft classes to contract extensions, and only two of those three will be around for the 2025 season: outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and tight end Pat Freiermuth. While the Steelers have quality veterans in Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick, and promising younger players like Joey Porter Jr., Zach Frazier and Keeanu Benton, they're missing a middle class thanks to several weak draft classes in a row. Despite trying to find a shortcut, the only way out of the problem is the way they got in: by winning in the draft. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Can QB Russell Wilson shake of his string of costly turnovers and build passing game momentum with targets including George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III and Mike Williams? How will Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris manage in the running game? Were offensive linemen including Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones and Dan Moore Jr. able to provide better protection? How did Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joey Porter Jr and DeShon Elliott bounce back after a tough few weeks for the pass defense? And were T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Alex Highsmith able to get better pressure on Bengals QB Joe Burrow?

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to preview the NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Is this game a must-win to avoid a potential first-round matchup with the Baltimore Ravens and instead draw the struggling Texans? Is QB Russell Wilson's ability to avoid costly mistakes the key to an offensive turnaround? Or is the pressure on Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones, Dan Moore Jr. and the young offensive line to pave the way for Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren to have rushing success? On defense, can T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, Cam Heyward and the pass rush be more effective in getting home and sacking Joe Burrow to slow his connection with receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? And can the return of Joey Porter Jr. help the secondary in coverage? Our duo tackles those questions, previews a busy slate of games around the NFL -- including the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings for the No. 1 seed in the NFC -- and also gives predictions for how Steelers-Bengals will shake out.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team returning Cole Holcomb, Roman Wilson and Logan Lee to practice on Tuesday. Will any of them be contributors down the stretch? We also discuss if there's a role for Jamal Agnew and or Eric Rowe to take. Finally, we discuss Zach Frazier winning the team Rookie of the Year award and Alex Highsmith winning the "Chief" award. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo look ahead to an NFL Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Do coach Mike Tomlin and his players have enough time to get back in a groove ahead of the NFL playoffs? Could a potential first-round matchup with the Houston Texans -- as opposed to the Baltimore Ravens -- help in that pursuit ahead of tougher later-round matchups? And are Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the red-hot Bengals the perfect test of adjustments on defense, led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick? Our duo tackles those topics, then dives deep on the offense. What's going on with the offensive line right night? From young guys including Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier to veterans like Isaac Seumalo and Dan Moore Jr.? Has the success of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren in recent weeks been legit? Or padded by game scripts? And can George Pickens lock in mentally to be the big-play threat that OC Arthur Smith and QB Russell Wilson need him to be?

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. The team will get George Pickens, DeShon Elliott, Larry Ogunjobi and Donte Jackson back for their matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs We discuss this, if there's concern with Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick hitting a rookie wall and more. We then dive into our predictions for Steelers-Chiefs including our bold predictions and final scores. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's practice facility ahead of a crucial NFL Week 16 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. How can OC Arthur Smith get Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and the running game back on track after an ugly performance last week against the Philadelphia Eagles? Can he get more out of young offensive lineman such as Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones and Mason McCormick? Or does he need to switch up his play calling at tactics? Where does George Pickens' injury situation stand, and what impact could that have on QB Russell Wilson and the passing game? Then on the defensive side of the ball, how important is T.J. Watt's availability to helping DC Teryl Austin stop Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? Can the unit survive with Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig as the lead pass rushers? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko report from the team's Thursday practice ahead of an NFL Week 15 matchup with the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles. Which coordinator is under more pressure this week? Is it Arthur Smith, gameplanning for QB Russell Wilson, RB Najee Harris, TE Pat Freiermuth and the offense to face a tough Eagles defense led by Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell? Or is it DC Teryl Austin as he prepares guys including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr. to face Eagles playmakers Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, who's having a historic season? They also ponder assistant GM Andy Weidl's offense on both teams. When will the young Steelers offensive line with Mason McCormick, Broderick Jones and Zach Frazier begin to resemble the group that the Eagles have, led by Lane Johnson?

PFF's Trevor Sikkema and guest Jon Ledyard redraft the first 23 selections of the 2024 NFL Draft. 00:00 - Intro 03:40 - Caleb Williams 05:40 - Jayden Daniels 07:00 - Drake Maye 09:50 - Jared Verse 11:15 - Malik Nabers 13:15 - Bo Nix 15:40 - Brock Bowers 17:10 - Laiatu Latu 20:05 - Zach Frazier 22:30 - Quinyon Mitchell 25:00 - Joe Alt 26:50 - JJ McCarthy 28:35 - Marvin Harrison Jr. 30:05 - Taliese Fuaga 33:25 - Brian Thomas Jr. 35:30 - Troy Fautanu 38 - Ladd McConkey 39:20 - Byron Murphy II 40:30 - Cooper Dejean 42:00 - Graham Barton 43:10 - Olu Fashanu 45:40 - Mike Sainristil 47:20 - Dominick Puni

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward.Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams' struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging that the Bears' disastrous season makes it hard to fully evaluate him. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has been a revelation for the Washington Commanders, impressing with his football IQ and his blossoming connection with Terry McLaurin. Nate and Matt also dive into the impressive start from Drake Maye, despite a lack of talent around him, and Bo Nix, who's been aggressive with the deep ball but still has room to improve his pocket presence.The guys also look at the receiver class, noting that while Ladd McConkey has been the most consistent performer, it's still early for many of the top draft picks. Despite some growing pains, they remain cautiously optimistic about the potential of late-round guys like Xavier Worthy and some slot receivers who haven't quite hit their stride yet.Additionally, the guys highlight standout rookies at tight end, including Brock Bowers, who's already making waves in the Las Vegas Raiders' offense, and the impressive rookie offensive linemen, including JC Latham and Zach Frazier, who are living up to their first-round billing. The duo finish up with some rapid fire shoutouts on the defensive side of the ball.(3:50) - Caleb Williams(15:40) - Jayden Daniels(26:20) - Drake Maye(36:15) - Bo Nix(48:45) - Wide receivers(1:03:35) - Tight ends(1:08:20) - Running backs(1:13:00) - Offensive line(1:22:50) - DefenseSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward.Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams' struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging that the Bears' disastrous season makes it hard to fully evaluate him. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has been a revelation for the Washington Commanders, impressing with his football IQ and his blossoming connection with Terry McLaurin. Nate and Matt also dive into the impressive start from Drake Maye, despite a lack of talent around him, and Bo Nix, who's been aggressive with the deep ball but still has room to improve his pocket presence.The guys also look at the receiver class, noting that while Ladd McConkey has been the most consistent performer, it's still early for many of the top draft picks. Despite some growing pains, they remain cautiously optimistic about the potential of late-round guys like Xavier Worthy and some slot receivers who haven't quite hit their stride yet.Additionally, the guys highlight standout rookies at tight end, including Brock Bowers, who's already making waves in the Las Vegas Raiders' offense, and the impressive rookie offensive linemen, including JC Latham and Zach Frazier, who are living up to their first-round billing. The duo finish up with some rapid fire shoutouts on the defensive side of the ball.(3:50) - Caleb Williams(15:40) - Jayden Daniels(26:20) - Drake Maye(36:15) - Bo Nix(48:45) - Wide receivers(1:03:35) - Tight ends(1:08:20) - Running backs(1:13:00) - Offensive line(1:22:50) - DefenseSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 

PFF's Trevor Sikkema and guest Jon Ledyard redraft the first 23 selections of the 2024 NFL Draft. 00:00 - Intro 03:40 - Caleb Williams 05:40 - Jayden Daniels 07:00 - Drake Maye 09:50 - Jared Verse 11:15 - Malik Nabers 13:15 - Bo Nix 15:40 - Brock Bowers 17:10 - Laiatu Latu 20:05 - Zach Frazier 22:30 - Quinyon Mitchell 25:00 - Joe Alt 26:50 - JJ McCarthy 28:35 - Marvin Harrison Jr. 30:05 - Taliese Fuaga 33:25 - Brian Thomas Jr. 35:30 - Troy Fautanu 38 - Ladd McConkey 39:20 - Byron Murphy II 40:30 - Cooper Dejean 42:00 - Graham Barton 43:10 - Olu Fashanu 45:40 - Mike Sainristil 47:20 - Dominick Puni

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's show, we discuss the latest injury news surrounding Alex Highsmith, Cory Trice Jr., Monty Adams and Calvin Austin III. Speaking of Calvin, has his emergence lessened the need for the team to go find a WR? We update on the injury of Roman Wilson, discuss why Zach Frazier can't wait for Browns week, the practice habits of George Pickens and if we believe Russell Wilson will be back in Pittsburgh. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Steelers' offensive line, and what is keeping it from being a great unit. The Steelers have invested four top draft picks over the last two classes on their offensive line, and that investment is starting pay to dividends with the play of youngsters like Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Broderick Jones, but the Steelers do not yet have a dominant offensive line that can dictate terms, especially in the red zone. What do they need to get there? It's mostly just time, as the young linemen improve and find their way as NFL players. The team doesn't have much choice but to wait, as it seems that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith might need an elite offensive line to fully unlock what his offensive scheme is capable of. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's show, we discuss Mike Tomlin's weekly availability and the team returning to practice ahead of their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. There is a clear emphasis on improving in short-yardage and goal line situations. Tomlin even put the blame largely on the coaches for the team's woes in those areas. Alex Highsmith didn't participate in practice but could still return for the game. Same for Monty Adams and Cory Trice Jr. Do we think Dan Moore Jr. is more likely to return in 2024 based off his performance? How will the team navigate being on Hard Knocks? Have we seen the necessary leaps from Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Broderick Jones this year? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 12 matchup with the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Were Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Mike Williams and the offense able to generate more red zone success? How did Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones and offensive line contain dangerous Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett? And how did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defense perform in slowing down Cleveland QB Jameis Winston and RB Nick Chubb?

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 the play of Steelers rookie center Zach Frazier. Frazier was a dominant tone-setter for the Steelers on Sunday in his first game against the rival Baltimore Ravens. Frazier was a part of a unit that put up 122 rushing yards on what had been the best run defense in the NFL coming into the game, and did it with an elite level of physicality. Frazier and the Steelers offensive line limited star Ravens defensive tackles Nnamdi Madubuike and Travis Jones to no sacks, no hurries, no quarterbacks hits, no tackles for loss, no forced fumbles, no batted passes and just a combined six tackles. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Steelers rookie center Zach Frazier to talk about his immediate impact on the offensive line and what it was like last week drawing Washington offsides to ice the game.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders coach Mike Tomlin's resume for NFL coach of the year ahead of his team's NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit does he deserve for a 7-2 start? For decisions that include choosing Russell Wilson over Justin Fields at quarterback? Managing receiver George Pickens? Hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator? Integrating new players including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Mike Williams, Preston Smith, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen and others into the lineup? And how do his accomplishments compare to those of competitors like the Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn or the Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell? Later, Jason reacts to the Penguins deciding to trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Why did GM Kyle Dubas decide to make that deal now? Could Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson be the next veterans shipped out in exchange for NHL draft capital? And how invested is Dubas in winning games while stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are still on the roster?

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview the team's upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders. The team will get Zach Frazier, Cordarrelle Patterson and Justin Fields back in the mix but will still be without Nick Herbig. Preston Smith and Mike Williams figure to make their team debuts, and we will see how large of roles they play. What are the key matchups in this one and who do we all believe will come out on the winning side? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missi Matthews is happy the Steelers were buyers at the trade deadline, but she's more excited to get guys like Zach Frazier and Nick Herbig back.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss new additions Mike Williams and Preston Smith speaking to the media for the first time since the team acquired them. How do they feel about their fits in the offense and what role they will each play? Mike Tomlin, Elandon Roberts and Pat Freiermuth also spoke about the additions and the idea of the team going for it. We give injury updates on Nick Herbig, Cordarrelle Patterson, Justin Fields and Zach Frazier and finally we answer a question about the depth of the team and how it fares in comparison to the rest of the league. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of the team's NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders. Note: This video was recorded before the trade with the New York Jets for receiver Mike Williams, and the deal with the Green Bay Packers for Preston Smith. How much of a test will red-hot rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels be for T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Cam Heyward and the Steelers defense? How many wins do the Steelers need in the second half of the season to beat out the Ravens and Bengals for the AFC North crown? And will Zach Frazier, Cory Trice Jr. and others return to the lineup this week after his injury? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing OT Dylan Cook back to the team on the practice squad. Zach Frazier returned to practice, worked with the starters and looks poised to return for the team's matchup against the Washington Commanders. There's less clarity in terms of Nick Herbig's availability, but he plans to give it a go. The team will ger Cam Sutton back in the fold following a suspension. Patrick Queen and James Pierre spoke about what challenged Jayden Daniels presents to opposing defenses. We give our thoughts on if the team will acquire a WR ahead of tomorrow's NFL Trade Deadline and finally discuss if we've adjusted our win totals from the preseason. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything is trending for Zach Frazier to be back next week. Mark doesn't think Roman Wilson will take another snap this season. He believes Cam Sutton will become the starting corner after working his way in.

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 the injured Steelers players that could be making their return after the team's bye next week. The Steelers have certainly been very banged up this season, but after Monday's game against the New York Giants, they should get a phalanx of performers back in action. Zach Frazier, Nick Herbig, Cordarrelle Patterson, Dylan Cook and Tyler Matakevich all appear to be poised to hit the ground running against the Washington Commanders in Week 10, and Cole Holcomb, Cory Trice, Roman Wilson, Logan Lee, Ben Skowronek and Montravius Adams won't be that far along after. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey previews No. 19 Pitt's Thursday night matchup with Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium. Can coach Pat Narduzzi's team win its sixth-straight Thursday night game? Can QB Eli Holstein get OC Kade Bell's offense back on track after a rugged victory against California? And elsewhere on the Pitt front, what did we learn from new AD Allen Greene's introduction this week? Jason tackles those questions; highlights the Pitt and Pittsburgh ties of Curt Cignetti, Mike Shanahan and Tino Sunseri amid their success at Indiana; and evaluates the contributions of Steelers rookies including Zach Frazier, Payton Wilson and Beanie Bishop.

Missi Matthews calls in to discuss the state of the Steelers offensive line after losing Zach Frazier for an extended time.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter and insider Ray Fittipaldo break down the big question for the Steelers' quarterback job: Can Russell Wilson do more with the offense than Justin Fields? Plus, why didn't Omar Khan get Davante Adams or Amari Cooper? And the latest on the injuries to key players such as Zach Frazier and Alex Highsmith.

Oct. 15 – Ep. 29: On this episode of the Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle get right into the big news story of the day, which was Russell Wilson seemingly being in line to start his first game in black and gold. We discuss if we agree with the decision, what it could potentially do for the offense, any potential drawbacks, and more. For the next topic, we dive into the injury report coming out of Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference. We discuss the offensive line still being in flux with Zach Frazier out injured and the possible return of Alex Highsmith. For the final topic, we offer our final thoughts on the Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. We talk about Najee Harris' big day, Justin Fields' up-and-down performance, and George Pickens getting some garbage time looks in the passing game. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question about Justin Fields and the conservative game plans for him. Thank you for joining us for this 38-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. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Spence welcome Steelers alum Maurkice Pouncey to the bar to breakdown the Steelers win over the Chargers in week 3. They cover the offensive's growth, rookie center Zach Frazier, and Justin Fields growth as QB1.

Sept. 12 – Ep. 24 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by wrapping up the Steelers' Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. We talk about the dominant defensive line play that was ultimately the difference in this game, and the contributions that came from T.J. Watt, Larry Ogunjobi, and Cameron Heyward. We also discuss Zach Frazier's impressive debut and the Steelers' decision to go for it on 4th and 1 towards the end of the game. It was Justin Fields' unexpected Steelers debut, so we talk about that, the game plan, and more. We then go through the injury report for both the Steelers and the Denver Broncos, including ILB Patrick Queen not practicing on Thursday with a groin injury. We also discuss Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu in this segment and whether Jones is going back to the bench. For the third topic, we give the second half of our season predictions since we didn't get all of them last week. We wrap up the show by answering a listener question from Brett in Texas about the personnel groupings that the Steelers used in Week 1. Thank you for joining us for this 39-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. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work on Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt Williamson talks about a lot of Steelers roster turnover from a year ago and some familiar names that are now available. Also, Zach Frazier shines in preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 22, 2024 - Episode 21 On this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle start by recapping the second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. We discuss the QB battle and the performances of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. We also talk about the performance of the offensive line with a focus on Broderick Jones' terrible day. We then moved into a discussion on center depth after Nate Herbig was placed on IR. Zach Frazier will be the starter, but who is the backup? We talk about some internal options and whether or not they will have to look outside the organization for depth. For the third topic, we talk about which positions might need some veteran additions after roster cutdowns next Tuesday including slot corner, wide receiver, special teamers and more. We then wrap up the show answering a listener question about Calvin Austin III. Thank you for joining us for this 27-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. Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Follow our work at Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 2024 - Season 15, Episode 13 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to recapping the recent transactions that the Pittsburgh Steelers have made since our last show and that includes the team placing OL Nate Herbig on the Reserve/Injured list. With Herbig now out for the season, Alex and I discuss which player might ultimately win the backup center job behind rookie starter Zach Frazier. We go over some snaps counts from all involved in this segment as well. A few injury settlement amounts are beginning to surface as of Wednesday morning, so Alex and I make that a topic for a little bit early in this show. On Tuesday, HC Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith, and DC Teryl Austin all talked to the media so Alex and I recap all the talking points to come out of those sessions. Steelers T Broderick Jones also talked to the media for a bit on Tuesday, so we make sure to parse the comments he made about his poor preseason play and his overall health. We discuss the possibility of Jones not being a starter to open the 2024 regular season as well. With our latest 53-man roster predictions now posted on the site, Alex and I compare and contrast our choices. We go over each position group and explain why we kept some players over other players. We also discuss a few practice squad candidates as well. Might rookie WR Roman Wilson start the 2024 regular season on the Reserve/Injured list? It's a plausible notion that we discuss during this show. This 91-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted, and we close things out by answering a few emails that we recently received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's making the big push late in the Steelers' training camp? Talking about Mason McCormick, Van Jefferson, Zach Frazier, more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 10, 2024 - For Episode 1,255 on this Saturday afternoon, Joe Clark discusses the starting center battle and why Nate Herbig's snapping issues in the Steelers preseason opener opens up the door for Zach Frazier to start. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices