Podcast appearances and mentions of Zachary Smith

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss a new QB option entering the fold in the form of Tyson Bagent, who the Bears say they've received trade calls on. Is he a fit for the Steelers? We also discuss Malik Willis' market, Drew Aller participating in the NFL Combine and what Alan took away from talking to the linebacker and defensive tackle groups at the NFL Combine. 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 Omar Khan had to say at the NFL Combine, including thoughts on Aaron Rodgers, Kenny Gainwell, Darnell Washington, Cam Heyward, Patrick Queen, Isaac Seumalo and other pending free agents. We also discuss what he had to say about keeping 12 draft picks, the role of NFL owners 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

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 offseason is officially getting underway this week with the NFL Scouting Combine starting, and it is important to talk about what might happen for the black-and-gold. What are the expectations? We need to find those expectations, and that's the topic of discussion on this Monday "Let's Ride" podcast with Jeff Hartman and guest Zachary Smith from Around the 412 and Steelers Afternoon Drive. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out our exclusive 20% off deals with Hyper Natural, Big Fork Brands, and Strong Coffee Company ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠ 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 Alan is looking forward to at the NFL Combine, the Premiere of 'Football Town', the seeming lack of desire to ban the tush push from teams, the 20-game sample size for college QBs and finally some trade ideas thrown our way. 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 a reasonable expectation is for QB Will Howard and how we got to the point where the hype is off the rails, given what the team invested in him. What is the most likely outcome? We also discuss what Mike McCarthy had to say about landing the position at his age, Aaron Rodges and the idea of the team returning to Saint Vincent College for training camp. 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 external QB options in the event that Aaron Rodgers doesn't return to the team in 2026, and also where Rodgers would rank among those options. We also discuss the impact NIL has had on the Steelers finding their next QB. 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 Zach Azzanni being the new WRs coach for the LV Raiders, Minkah Fitzpatrick finding himself back in trade talks, if there is a position group whose growth we would put at the same level of importance that we did with the OL heading into the 2025 season, the franchise tag 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 how NFL teams and specifically the Steelers go about planning for the future, is it long or short-term when putting together their vision? What upgrades need to be made both for the organization and on a gameday experience level? Should the team look into adding a designated QB scout or scouting department until they land their next franchise signal caller?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 idea of bringing in any of the Dolphins' veteran cuts including Tyreek Hill, Tua and James Daniels. We also discuss how any of those additions shouldn't impact draft plans. We then answer questions on team building and front office structure. 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 idea of trading Nick Herbig for Tanner McKee, as brought up by ESPN's Bill Barnwell. Speaking of trading with the Eagles, could the Steelers be in play for AJ Brown? What about DJ Moore of the Chicago Bears? With the possibility of Derek Carr coming out of retirement, should the Steelers be in play for him? What do we make of the NFLPA report cards going away? 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 how Mike McCarthy's staff stacks up to Mike Tomlin's in terms of quality and quantity. Will there be a noticeable difference in that regard? We also discuss if the team will go big for a WR in free agency, what to make of all the smoke surrounding Patrick Queen and how Mike Tomlin's role on the competition committee goes away with him no longer being a head coach. 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 calling out Ben Roethlisberger for being a bad teammate and person and James Harrison for criticizing Mike Tomlin, despite Tomlin being the coach that unlocked Harrison's Hall of Fame potential. What do you make of all of this? We also talk about the idea of the team making all 12 of their current draft picks and if the team will continue to go to Saint Vincent College for training camp. 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 Alan's Super Bowl experience, if the teams that played in it should be what the Steelers are trying to emulate or if they are flashes in the pan and answer questions about trade up scenarios and draft content plans. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how roster construction has flown under the radar due to a coaching change and staff hires. Will Joey Porter Jr. and Nick Herbig receive extensions this summer? Who are some cut candidates? How will the team approach free agency and the NFL Draft? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! 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 answer questions about who the biggest beneficiaries of the coaching changes are, which WR duos could make the most sense if the team double dips in the NFL Draft, if Aaron Rodgers is really the best option 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, Matthew Coller joins to give us the inside scoop on what Brian Angelichio brings to the table as the Steelers offensive coordinator. How much KOC influence will he bring with him? Matthew and Alan then go back and forth about PFF and the good and the bad they offer. We then discuss the latest with the Steelers staff and answer a question about being in the sports media space in today's climate. 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 Brian Angelichio officially being named the offensive coordinator and more of the staff coming together. What does he bring to the table that meshes so well with what Mike McCarthy does? What does Joe Whitt Jr. bring to the table as the new DB coach? We also touch on the idea of drafting a WR in the first round and if Chris Boswell could call it a career early? 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 Scott Tolzien returning to the Saints and not becoming the next Steelers Offensive Coordinator. The focus shifts to Brian Angelichio now. What does he bring to the table? Eddie Faulkner will join the Baltimore Ravens as their RB coach. Is this a big deal? We then talk about what Roger Goodell had to say about international games going forward and what the NFLPA had to say in regard for the desire to have an 18-game regular season. 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 making a bunch of coaching moves official, as well as interviewing Scott Tolzien for their vacant offensive coordinator position, Chase Haslett for the passing game coordinator/TEs coach role and much more. We then discuss what Alan is doing while covering the Super Bowl in California and if Garrett Nussmeier makes even more sense for the Steelers assuming Scott Tolzien is brought into the fold. 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 to discuss if there is a specific WR that fits this offense more after Mike McCarthy's hiring. We also discuss the idea of adding Ty Simpson, if they could double dip at WR, what Aaron Rodgers coming back would mean, Patrick Graham becoming defensive coordinator 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 Patrick Graham, James Campe and Jason Simmons officially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff. We also discuss the report Ramon Chinyoung is coming in some capacity, the team's interest in Jahri Evans. Scott Tolzien and Brian Angelichio are two names to watch at offensive coordinator, so we will see how that shapes up. Alan then talks about what he's seen so far from the Senior Bowl, and we answer some questions about position groups and standouts. 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 McCarthy's staff starting to take place as he is bringing in Adam Henry to be the new WRs coach and Patrick Graham as the new defensive coordinator. There will also be some retention from Mike Tomlin's staff, as Scott McCurley, Gerald Alexander and Tom Arth will all be retained. The team also requested to interview Bubba Ventrone for their special team's coordinator 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 what was said during Mike McCarthy's introductory press conference. McCarthy, Omar Khan and Art Rooney II all spoke about how the process went, how the roster will be evaluated, the potential of Aaron Rodgers returning, QB 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, Joe Hoyt of DallasNews joins to discuss what Mike McCarthy brings to the table as a person and coach, as he is set to be named the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. Is he the bridge coach needed to find the team their next franchise QB and set them up for life beyond him? We also dig further into the team's hiring process that led them here, if there are coaches/players McCarthy will want to bring with him 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 hiring Mike McCarthy as the next head coach following his in-person meeting this past week. The team only met with 3 coaches in person and never had second interviews with Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase of the Los Angeles Rams. We talk about the process that got us here and them landing on this as the end result. 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 how players would have to adapt to new philosophies, approach, schematics, personality, etc...with a new head coach and staff coming in. Could this also impact their draw to outside free agents? Anthony Weaver had his in-person interview with the team on Friday, how legitimate is his candidacy? We also discuss if Patrick Queen could be on his way out, how scouts operate this time of year without the coaching staff in place 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 what Alan took away from his first day at the Shrine Bowl and who he talked to. We also discuss Jesse Minter officially becoming the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens and his potential offensive coordinator hires. Brian Flores signed an extension to remain with the Vikings if he doesn't become a head coach, but does that take him out of the running for the Steelers? We then discuss the shape the roster was left in for Cowher as opposed to Tomlin and the shape the current one is in for the next guy. 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 all signs pointing to the Ravens being set to hire Jesse Minter as their next head coach. The Steelers showed early interest but for one reason or another, an in-person interview never materialized. Is Chris Shula still the leader in the clubhouse for the job, despite the recent smoke surrounding Mike McCarthy being the favorite? What do we make of James Harrison saying Patrick Queen has already been cut? What about Najee Harris saying Mike Tomlin told him to not return to 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 beginning their in-person interview phase this week by bringing in Brian Flores, Mike McCarthy and Anthony Weaver for interviews. We then discuss the wording and way things are reported in regard to candidates being brought in. How a different coach may handle different portions of the season as opposed to Mike Tomlin 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 if the Steelers should make a play for recently fired Sean McDermott, the team bringing Anthony Weaver and Brian Flores in for in-person interviews, the potential staffs they can build and much more. We also discuss Jeff Hafley being off the board after becoming the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins. 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 how the Steelers head coaching job stacks up to the others available in terms of its attractiveness to potential candidates, what players could benefit or be hurt by the hire and exactly how the head coach interview process takes place. 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 requesting to interview Ejiro Everjo & Jeff Hafley, Mike DeFabo's piece in the Athletic about Mike Tomlin's exit meeting 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 requesting to interview Chris Shula, Nathan Scheelhaase, Brian Flores, Anthony Weaver and Jesse Minter for their head coaching vacancy. What do we make of these candidates and is the possibility there to double dip with the Rams staff? We also talk about what Art Rooney II had to say following Mike Tomlin stepping away from the team and how the coaching search will take place. 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 stepping away from the Steelers after 19 seasons as the team's head coach. Where does the team turn to as they begin their first head coaching search since 2007? How wide of a net will the team cast? How did we reach this point? Was this always going to ultimately be the outcome? 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 Cam Heyward earning second-team All Pro honors, Alan gives his thoughts ahead of the Steelers-Texans Wild Card matchup and we answer some questions from the audience. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders, Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith of Steelers Now come together to discuss the NFL Playoffs. Who do they believe will win each game of Wild Card weekend and what big storylines are they looking for coming out of this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan breaks down the latest news ahead of Monday night's Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans, including the latest from the injury reports of both teams, as well as Cam Heyward's selection to the Associated Press All-Pro 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 Jaylen Warren being the only absent player from practice due to an illness, what the coordinators had to say during their availability, how the Steelers can take advantage of the best defense in football in the Houston Texans 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, Will Graves of the Associated Press fills in for Smitty. He and Alan discuss the news of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette closing its doors in May and what it means for the Pittsburgh journalism scene. They also discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say about his tenure and his reaction to the Baltimore Ravens moving on from head coach John Harbaugh. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.  On today's episode, Nick Farabaugh replaces Smitty and he and Alan break down the Steelers' win 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens, Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference and the importance of his playoff losing streak, the return of wide receiver DK Metcalf and the firing of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. 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 Baltimore Ravens. 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 statuses for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. We also discuss what Teryl Austin had to say about Joey Porter Jr. and what Artie Smith had to say about replacing Darnell Washington. Finally, we dive into what we believe should be some New Year's resolutions for the team heading into 2026. 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 statuses for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. We also discuss Patrick Queen winning the team's "Chief" award and Derrick Harmon winning the team's "Joe Greene" award. How important has it been for the future that young players are largely leading the way for the team? Can we see the team use Jonnu Smith & Pat Freiermuth in different ways with the lack of WR options? 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 during his weekly media availability in regard to Darnell Washington's injury, if we could see returns for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. Could this be the last game of Aaron Rodgers' NFL career? What should be expected in a do or die situation for both teams? 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 went wrong in the loss to the Cleveland Browns, why the squandered opportunity could prove costly even with a victory over the Ravens, if there is a path to victory with the injuries and suspension of DK Metcalf 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

Join Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith to discuss the team's 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. 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 Cleveland Browns. 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, Smitty is off enjoying Christmas, while Alan breaks down the latest moves and news for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Check out the show on our YouTube page, or find it on Megaphone or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and James Pierre all returning to practice on Wednesday. Who amongst them will be available for the team's upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns? We then dive into what the plan of attack is without DK Metcalf in the fold. Finally, we discuss how practice can and should be structured with an older roster and how we'd handle the last two games of the regular season? 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 during his weekly availability. What is his response to the two-game suspension for WR DK Metcalf, the play of rookie Derrick Harmon, how Dylan Cook has filled in and much more. In regard to Cook, we also talk about if he could make it a competition with Broderick Jones for LT going into 2026. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices