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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' top defender T.J. Watt wasn't as productive as a pass rusher last season, but is he not still one of the elite defenders in the NFL? Christopher Carter reviews a recent top 10 ranking of edge defenders where Watt was ranked seventh behind stars like Myles Garrett, Maxx Crosby, Danielle...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new head coach Mike McCarthy has a long history of playing in big and tough games. But how does that history stack against Mike Tomlin's? Christopher Carter did the research and breaks down the numbers about which coach did better against some of the better coaches in the NFL. How will...

On this week's Locked On Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman and Wayne Gandy tackle one of the biggest debates surrounding the Steelers heading into training camp.  Did Joey Porter Jr. get snubbed from ESPN's Top 10 cornerback rankings? And if he did, does that give the Steelers more leverage in ongoing contract negotiations?  Then, in honor of July 8 (7/8), we settle a fun debate: Who is the great...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is going to have to be prepared to stuff the run out of nickel formations more often in 2026. Can Patrick Graham make them one of the more elite units in that department joining the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the key ele...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' free agent signing of Jamel Dean pairs well with Joey Porter Jr. in that both were among the top three cornerbacks in NFL passer rating allowed. Does that make them the best cornerback duo in the NFL? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the upsides both cornerbacks bring to ea...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to put together a new plan to cover the middle of the field under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, and Jalen Ramsey is a big key for it. Christopher Carter goes over the Steelers' top coverage players in the middle of the field between Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Jaquan Brisker,...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers look to have a completely new offense under Mike McCarthy that will prioritize first down passing success. That's why Michael Pittman Jr. plays a huge role in their plans to change. Christopher Carter explains how Pittman's efficiency at getting open early and winning on quick and short...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense under Mike McCarthy is going to make big changes, and Christopher Carter sees a big difference coming in their first down passing attack. Chris breaks down how McCarthy's offense historically pass more often and more efficiently than recent Steelers offenses have, and why that...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been rebuilding under GM Omar Khan's leadership in recent years. But who are the players they've drafted who might be the hardest to keep from free agency? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh explore that question with a hard look...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.   CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to LOSTEELERSTOPICBAG@GMAIL.COM Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques . Theme music is 'How Can I Lose' by Johnny Quest the Rebel, under his label Renaissance Music....

Is T.J. Watt still the NFL's most dominant pass rusher, or are we witnessing the beginning of the end of his prime?  On this special Monday edition of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, host Tyler Feldman, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2026 season: what kind of pressure is T.J. Watt under to bounce back af...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear he has big plans for tight end Darnell Washington in his offense. But how will he make that happen? Christopher Carter dives into his questions to McCarthy where the Steelers' new head coach talked about how Washington could help make the Steelers' off...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf last year to make him their premier receiver of the offense. Now in his second year, will they unlock his true potential? Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explore that question after Metcalf had the fewest receiving yard...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an offense that generally avoided intermediate passing in recent years. But could Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy change that? Christopher Carter examines that question by looking at how the Steelers had the shortest average depth of target of any NFL team last year, and compa...

The Locked On Steelers Squad Show is back with another loaded episode!  This week, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the most intriguing additions to Mike McCarthy's coaching staff: new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Jason Simmons. As a former Steelers defensive back and former teammate of Wayne Gandy, Simmons brings a unique...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.   CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to LOSTEELERSTOPICBAG@GMAIL.COM Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques . Theme music is 'How Can I Lose' by Johnny Quest the Rebel, under his label Renaissance Music. F...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' run defense needs to be better in 2026 than it was in 2025. Can new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham make improvements that helps stop the likes of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' several additions over this season like Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and Rico Dowdle have set up Aaron Rodgers with a chance to lead the offense to be an efficient unit. Christopher Carter explains how the differences in the Steelers' offensive roster can better suit Rodgers' sk...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers still have the highest paid defense in the NFL and still believe that defense wins championships. While some think with the modern NFL analytics that offenses are what wins games today, Christopher Carter challenges that idea by taking a look at the recent trend recent Super Bowl champi...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Mike McCarthy to make their offense better, and that means helping develop their quarterbacks. So how will the Steelers truly benefit from McCarthy's highly regarded QB school? Christopher Carter explains and shows you what McCarthy said about his quarterback school when asked a...

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room is one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, and the Squad Show is breaking it all down.  Tyler Feldman, Ben Bobick and former Steelers offensive lineman Wayne Gandy discuss the latest developments in Pittsburgh's QB room, including Aaron Rodgers' mentorship of rookie Drew Allar, the battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard for the QB2 spot, and w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new west coast offense under Mike McCarthy isn't just a setup for Aaron Rodgers, but also for a future franchise quarterback. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh explain all the elements of McCarthy's version of a west coast offense, w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have had several big wins over the last decade. So Christopher Carter ranks those wins with his top 10 Steelers victories since 2016 as part of the Locked on Podcast Network's 10-year anniversary celebration. Relive the best moments from the days of the Killer Bs with Ben Roethlisberger...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defenses have recently depended on turnovers to be a big part of what made them successful. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will be keep that culture going or create a new priority for the Ste...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are following a different trend from the top defenses in the NFL this year with more split-safety defensive shells. Christopher Carter explains how that can work for Patrick Graham's new defense along with the team's safeties Jaquan Brisker, DeShon Elliott and Darnell Savage. But are th...