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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers got more hints that Aaron Rodgers will sign soon with the team this weekend. Christopher Carter explains why Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan and the Steelers organization is in a better situation to handle Rodgers than the New York Jets were. For one, despite the Steelers' wait for Rodgers, they...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers begin OTAs next week and Christopher Carter thinks there are legitimate signs that Aaron Rodgers could sign with the team soon. But if he does, what must Rodgers accomplish in his early days with the team before training camp in establishing a rapport with D.K. Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Ca...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' current roster plan is to build from the trenches out, mimicking the Philadelphia Eagles. Christopher Carter answers a fan question on whether that's the right plan, and if the Steelers are wrong for not trying to forge their own unique identity of a team.  Also, Chris answers more of...

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 2023 NFL Draft class of Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton and others have a big test in 2025. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the specific challenges for the top three players of that draft class and why it's v...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers made calls about wide receivers to explore the trade market in the NFL with reports of their interest in Chris Olave. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders explain what Omar Khan's plan might be, and why it might be less about making a big move right now, and more about waiting for the r...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' GM Omar Khan's first steps in the last three drafts have made some key moves to rebuild the roster. But were they in an effort to specifically erase Kevin Colbert's mistakes? Christopher Carter answers that question and more from the Locked on Steelers call-in line.  In addition, Chris...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded away several wide receivers over the years over off the field issues. A caller asks Christopher Carter if that's a Mike Tomlin problem. Were George Pickens, Antonio Brown, Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool problems the Steelers created and other teams solved? Also, Chris an...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' schedule is fully released, and Christopher Carter breaks down the good, badly and ugly of it and how it features another gauntlet. If the Steelers are to perform better against Super Bowl caliber teams at the end of the season, the key factor will come down to their offensive and defe...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers may have questions about Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, but their biggest priority is Arthur Smith's development of the offensive line. Christopher Carter discusses whether that's more important over establishing a consistent passing game ove...

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 got their first look at running back Kaleb Johnson during rookie camp, and Christopher Carter and Saln Saunders think he could be an underrated weapon for the offense. What could make Johnson a more dangerous running back for the Steele...

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' GM Omar Khan spoke to media during rookie camp about the Steelers' plan at wide receiver after the George Pickens trade. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh think it's a smokescreen, and another move could bew coming via trade or free...

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' decision to trade away George Pickens shows a commitment from the team to reform its young leadership, especially on offense. Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner discuss what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan are planning, and which young players like...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to the Locked On Network's latest 2025 NFL Power Rankings as put together by members of the Locked On NFL Channel. The Philadelphia Eagles come in at #1, but do the Kansas City Chiefs go to #2 after losing the Super Bowl? Our panel reacts to the Top 10, Bottom 10, and which teams in the middle of the pack could jump into the Top 10.   Support Us By Support...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor of KDKA-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a third round pick, which leaves the Steelers with one primary receiver on the team in D.K. Metcalf. Christopher Carter and Josh Taylor discuss the reasons for the trade, including whether Pickens w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a third round pick and other pick swaps. Christopher Carter gives his reaction on the move, what it means for Omar Khan's plan, Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf and the future of the Steelers' roster...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Dave Dameshek. The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown they're waiting for a better quarterback in a future draft class. But is that the right plan? Christopher Carter and Dave Dameshek debate the good and bad parts of the plan and whether the Steelers should've made a move for Jaxson Dart or Shede...

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 have Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, but are still looking for their future franchise quarterback. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss if their recent misses at quarterback suggest that Mike Tomlina and staff can't develop quart...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Will Howard as their top two quarterback options, but Christopher Carter emphasizes fans to maintain a realistic approach to why the Steelers plan to still draft a quarterback in the first round in 2026. Howard's success as a national champion at Ohio State doesn'...

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 addressed several needs in the NFL Draft, but Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner see their biggest remaining need to be the development of their young veterans. Omar Khan's put together some good looking draft classes, but now it's up to Mike T...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to Shedeur Sanders massive slide in the NFL Draft and how it was ultimately covered. Which NFL teams had the best first-round selections and which QB drafted has the best chance at playing right away and being in the offensive rookie of the year conversation? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also a...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' general manager Omar Khan has made recent investments in his first three draft classes that have addressed long-existing depth issues on the Steelers' roster. Christopher Carter discusses how Jack Sawyer complements Nick Herbig, and Yahya Black could be the run defense boost that the t...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Noah Strackbeing of All Steelers Talk. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance with George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf to have a dynamic passing attack. Christopher Carter and Noah Strackbein discuss if a Pickens extension is more likely than a big trade. Could the key to the Steelers' next Super B...

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 didn't pick an early quarterback in 2025, so who are the top prospective options in the 2026 NFL Draft? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss those options like Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Nico Iamaleava, Drew Allar and Garre...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed receiver Robert Woods Monday. Christopher Carter explains what Woods brings to the Steelers' offense, and why he might be an insurance policy in case Omar Khan wants to later trade George Pickens if the season goes awry, or if Roman Wilson doesn't work out as a productive receive...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabuagh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers had several chances to draft Shedeur Sanders at quarterback, but ultimately chose to select Will Howard. Why was that the plan for Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss how the Steelers' plan at quarterb...