Podcast appearances and mentions of Zachary Smith

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to give injury updates, game statuses and then preview and predict the team's upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury report as the Steelers begin to prepare for the Chicago Bears. Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and Alex Highsmith all returned to practice in a limited capacity. We also discuss if the team needs to pay extra attention to ball security against the team leading the league in takeaways, who that may favor and how the Bears' results may be a mirage. We also discuss what to make of Broderick Jones' play and the course of action they should take contract wise. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Steelers Night Shift! Our new LIVE audience interaction broadcast across YouTube, Twitter, and Facebookhosted by Jobe Morrison! Zachary Smith joins to preview Steelers at Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury report as the Steelers begin to prepare for the Chicago Bears. Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and Alex Highsmith all missed practice. Cory Trice Jr. wasn't activated off of IR, thus ending his 2025 season and putting his future with the team in serious jeopardy. We also touch on the unique relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph and what has allowed Rudolph to excel in this role. Finally, Alan once again goes off on PFF and the way people use and discuss their data. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came of Mike Tomlin's weekly availability. He updated us on injuries of Alex Highsmith, Aaron Rodgers, Darius Slay, Jaylen Warren and others. He also said Darius Slay will resume his starting CB duties, but James Pierre will stay in the mix. What has led to Aaron Rodgers' declining play over the last few weeks, even prior to injury? What does he bring to the table that Mason Rudolph doesn't and vice versa? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss James Pierre and Kyle Dugger bringing out what we had hoped for from this Steelers defense. A team that could match the Bengals wide receivers. How we got here was unconventional, but the secondary got theirs back. We also discuss the growth of Darnell Washington, Kenny G. stepping up in relief (again) and the Jalen Ramsey-Ja'Marr Chase incident. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Alex Highsmith missing a second consecutive practice and Nick Herbig being in line to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. We talked about Teryl Austin talking about having to be careful to not overcorrect in the same way they did in their first matchup when Chase Brown got going on the ground. We also touch on playing inverted Cover-2, different ways to use personnel and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team having a lengthy DNP list for their first practice of the week, including the likes of Alex Highsmith & Broderick Jones. Asante Samuel Jr. spoke to the media for the first time and talked about his procedure and said he feels like he's as healthy as he's been in his NFL career. We also touched on how cool it is to see James Pierre playing at a high level when given the opportunity to do so. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team signing Asante Samuel Jr. and released Darrick Forrest in the process. They also worked out CB CJ Henderson who spent time with the team last season. We also dive into what Mike Tomlin had to say about Jaylen Warren's usage, the play of the secondary and Aaron Rodgers and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout of the team's loss to the LA Chargers. Was this just a bad performance from Aaron Rodgers or a sign of things to come the rest of the way? The team moved on from Juan Thornhill and brought back old friend Sebastian Castro. Was this a surprise? What do they do at FS (behind Jalen Ramsey) moving forward? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Steelers Night Shift! Our new LIVE audience interaction broadcast across YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook hosted by Jobe Morrison! Zachary Smith joins to preview Steelers at Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest on the injury front with both Alex Highsmith and Darnell Washington returning to practice. We also discuss what Teryl Austin had to say about Kyle Dugger jumping on the train and Artie Smith had to say in regard to Roman Wilson's fumble. We then discuss where exactly this team should sit in the pecking order of the AFC and if we believe they have their offensive line of the future. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing in Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit next week. Where and how does he fit? Alex Highsmith and Darnell Washington missed practice today, sounding alarm bells for Steelers fans. Marquez Valdes-Scantling talked about Aaron Rodgers being the reason he decided to join the team. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team standing pat at the NFL Trade Deadline, despite all the buzz about the team adding another wide receiver. The only addition to that room was Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the form of a practice squad addition. So where does the team go from here? Could they bring in Asante Samuel Jr. now that he's been cleared? Mike Tomlin said Jalen Ramsey will once again play free safety. Is that the best use of his services? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Is the safety duo of Kyle Dugger & Jalen Ramsey here to stay? Did this game change your mind on how to feel about the team moving forward? Where did things go wrong for the offense to only put up 27 points despite 6 turnovers? What was and wasn't sustainable about what we saw? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and Indianapolis Colts. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Teryl Austin had to say about the addition of Kyle Dugger and the challenge of defending Shane Steichen's Indianapolis Colts offense. We also discuss what Artie Smith had to say about getting away from the run game and plans for the Jumbe package. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury report for the team and Cory Trice Jr. being back in the fold. We also discuss why despite coming to the right conclusion, the narratives surrounding the Steelers defense are incorrect and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Mike Tomlin coming to the defense of Teryl Austin, why his answers don't add up in regard to what's going on with the secondary, if it's time to completely ice Darius Slay out of the rotation and where to go from here. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout from the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers. At some point, you are who you are and it's clear the Steelers' defense doesn't have the answer for what is giving them weekly problems through the air. So where do they go from here? Especially if they're down DeShon Elliott? What other buttons can they press? Why did the offense get away from the run game with a two-possession lead? Has their trade deadline focus shifted? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things?Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury report and statuses of Calvin Austin III, Zach Frazier, TJ Watt & Scotty Miller. We dive into what Teryl Austin & Arthur Smith had to say about the defensive performances and how Micah Parsons presents a different challenge than Myles Garrett. Would having Aaron Rodgers back in the fold in 2026 make it even more appealing to draft a QB in the 2026 NFL Draft? How much would a win against the Packers impact how you feel about the Steelers? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Calvin Austin III will bring back into the fold when he rejoins the team this Sunday Night. What will that mean for Roman Wilson? We also discuss how much Aaron Rodgers is enjoying his time in Pittsburgh both on and off the field. Can the team talk him into staying for another season if things continue to trend in this direction? Should QB still be priority number one when the NFL Draft rolls around? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say in terms of injury updates to Calvin Austin III, Miles Killebrew and others. He also touched on not being worried about the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium and why we didn't see a ton of Nick Herbig. It was more about what he didn't say though, which was not placing a ton of blame on the play of secondary for Thursday Night's loss to the Bengals. We also touch on if the team needs to make a significant jump to land a QB in the 2026 NFL Draft, how the marriage with Aaron Rodgers is thriving and the amount of touches Jaylen Warren needs to receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team will adjust their approach to the trade deadline following their loss to the Bengals. Should they still be seeking WR help or shift focus? Will Roman Wilson continue to factor in or will he be relegated with Calvin Austin III getting back into the fold. Is Darius Slay still playable in the defensive system or does Brandin Echols need to take on a larger role? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the issues that reared their ugly head in regard to the Steelers secondary can be corrected via scheme or different personnel. What is the path forward? We also discuss the silver lining performance of the offense and if they can sustain what they've done. Is it possible this team makes a trade for a position that isn't WR? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 8 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Breiden Fehoko joins us to discuss his time with the Steelers, what he makes of the early returns from the current group, if it's sustainable, what he is up to now and the college QB that he is willing to plant his flag on. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we preview and predict the team's upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. How will things be dictated on both sides of the ball and what are the keys to victory? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Artie Smith had to say about usage of his tight ends, what Teryl Austin had to say about the secondary being built for the purpose of matchups against the Cincinatti Bengals, the buy-in the team is getting from the collective, Patrick Queen calling the defense, Kaleb Johnson's development and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout of the team's victory over the Cleveland Browns, what to make of what Mike Tomlin had to say in regard to Jalen Ramsey and Andrew Berry, if this team still needs a WR and Broderick Jones' comments following his matchup against Myles Garrett. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we preview and predict the team's upcoming matchup with the Cleveland Browns and who is in/out for said matchup, as well as discuss if there is anything out there in terms of a WR trade. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. Today, Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Locked On Steelers podcast fills in for Zach, and he and Alan break down Arthur Smith's comments about the Steelers' offense, particualry the jumbo package, and how sustainable the team's usage of it will be going forward. The guys also talked about whether the team's skill position players will be upset by the lack of targets, whether that should factor into Omar Khan's trade deadline plans, and whether the team can find a more effective downfield passing game.  Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury updates with Jaylen Warren, Jalen Ramsey, Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. and Calvin Austin III. What did rookies Derrick Harmon & Yahya Black have to say as they gear up for their AFC North debuts? How different are the Bengals with Joe Flacco?Should the team pursue Allen Lazard or Treylon Burks? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. Today, Brendan Howe fills in for Zach, and he and Alan break down the massive trade of Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals, and also talk about the highlights from Mike Tomlin's press conference, including an injury update and talks about the distribution of reps at wide receiver and tight end, where Darnell Washington seems poised to once again play a major factor. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss where the team stands health-wise as they prepare for the Cleveland Browns. We also check in on the current college QB landscape and discuss if the class is living up to expectations. Related to that, should the team be willing to part with draft capital to improve their 2025 roster and chances given the wide-open window left by injuries and poor performance in the division/conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's best players at the 1/4 point of the season, if the trenches are actually improving, if we could see Bentley factor into the LB rotation at some point, if the team will make a trade at some point and check in on how the college football season is impacting their draft plans. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we give out of 1/4 season awards for the team, answer questions on how the media landscape has changed and if we feel like the offensive line is growing at the rate in which we thought it would. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what the defensive coaches had to say in regard to the EDGE rotation, safety rotation, Payton Wilson's growth, Cole Holcomb's role and much more. We also discuss if Kenny Gainwell has earned a larger share of touches and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Mike Tomlin's in-game coaching, if Ireland will become a second home for the team, how Ben Roethlisberger was viewed as a prospect, what there is to do on a game day in Pittsburgh and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what the team had to say coming out of their win over the Minnesota Vikings, what is going on with Pat Freiermuth's usage and if where the Steelers (and the rest of the division sit) should make them more eager to add a pass-catcher in wake of the Calvin Austin III injury? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith discuss the team's 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we preview and predict the team's upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland. Who has the advantage when Arthur Smith's offense takes on Brian Flores' defense and how will Teryl Austin and Mike Tomlin aim to slow down a Kevin O'Connell offense? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Joey Porter Jr., DeShon Elliott, Jaylen Warren & Jonnu Smith all being limited participants in Thursday's practice. We also discuss why we haven't seen more of Roman Wilson and what Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith had to say ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Joey Porter Jr. or DeShon Elliott have a shot to return this week, compare the results of Tampa Bay's offensive line that is a bunch of misfits performing at a high level to the Steelers, discuss what happens if Aaron Rodgers is back in the fold next season and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team could get some reinforcements in the form of DeShon Elliott & Joey Porter Jr., what Mike Tomlin had to say about the team's upcoming trip to Ireland, facing Carson Wentz and if the Tomlin's "Voodoo Magic" is that or if its sustained success makes it something much different. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what TJ Watt had to say about the defense and their third down struggles. We also discuss what Mason McCormick had to say about the offensive line's growth. Do we think this team is equipped to figure out solutions to the areas of concern for the team? How important or relevant are in game adjustments? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith to break down the Pittsburgh Steelers' 21-14 win over the New England Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices