Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

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 appear to prioritize defensive tackles over cornerbacks at the NFL Combine. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo explain what's revealed that after interviewing cornerback prospects. While the Steelers need to address cornerback to find partne...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not Abdul Carter will be the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and whether or not if it's more important in today's NFL to have a game-changing pass rusher in comparison to other positions. Plus, will Ja'Marr Chase become the NFL's highest paid non-QB this offseason or could there be another player that gets that type of bag and is banni...

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 need a defensive tackle in the NFL Draft and several of their top targets spoke at the NFL Combine. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss who made the best impressions and why Kenneth Grant and Derrick Harmon might be the top fir...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' general manager spoke on the team's major issues like quarterback starter, George Pickens' future and plans for Broderick Jones. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh pick through what Khan said about those major topics...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' GM Omar Khan is scheduled to speak with Pittsburgh media Tuesday, and Christopher Carter goes over the biggest questions facing him. Between Justin Fields, George Pickens, and NFL Draft priorities, Khan can provide hints towards how the Steelers can face their most present challenges. ...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers will get a chance to look at the top NFL Draft prospects at the combine this week, and Christopher Carter gives you his preview of the class. Looking at the strong class of defensive tackles, Chris sees that group as a priority in the first round, but he also thinks wide receiver is the...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers still don't have their starting quarterback for 2025 signed, but Christopher Carter thinks there's more signs that Justin Fields and the team will get a deal done. But even if that happens, what must Omar Khan do to further boost the Steelers' offense around Fields? Also, Chris takes yo...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams who finished near the bottom of the NFL last season will more than likely remain in the basement this upcoming season, which NFL Draft prospect is the best pound for pound player, a debate on Cam Ward/Shedeur Sanders, and where players like Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Rodgers, and Deebo Samuel would be the best fits. Support Us By Suppor...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a unique position to take advantage of the NFL salary cap expansion with their quarterback needs. Christopher Carter explains how the Steelers can now sign Justin Fields while still having enough salary cap space to make other big moves. The Steelers can afford to make two, and p...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers threw to the middle part of the field among the fewest times of any teams in the NFL. But Christopher Carter thinks the Steelers have a passing plan similar to the Philadelphia Eagles' usage of Jalen Hurts, and shows several key metrics that show why it can work, and where the real prob...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers could be big players in NFL free agency in March, but Tee Higgins is off the market after the Cincinnati Bengals plan to franchise tag their star receiver. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the top targets they expect to be on the market f...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have several needs, and Christopher Carter gives a pre-combine mock draft that shows Omar Khan can take advantage of a strong defensive tackle class. Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen, Mason Graham and Tyleik Williams all look the part of potential game changers for the Steelers' defensive fr...

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 were rumored to be in trade talks for Trevor Lawrence, but Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner point out it's bogus. The Steelers' quarterback needs are real, but Justin Fields is a better option than giving up trade assets for Lawrence, and the...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to t...

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 need to be open in the wide receiver trade market, but the type of player they get is important. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders think that if the Steelers trade for Deebo Samuels from the San Francisco 49ers that it has to be coup...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Brooke Pryor of ESPN. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a potential team to land Aaron Rodgers after the New York Jets move on from him this offseason. Christopher Carter and Brooke Pryor explain why that's a very bad idea for Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin. The Steelers would be better off...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Wes Uhler of Steelers Nation Radio. The Pittsburgh Steelers built an offense that was supposed to be based in play action, and it was for most of the season. But Christopher Carter and Wes Uhler show how play action disappeared during the five-game losing streak. They explore why that happened...

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' biggest failure of the 2024 season could be the lack of development in the offensive line. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss where the biggest challenges exist to fix the unit, including making sure Broderick Jones doesn't end up a...

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 face tricky options on the future of George Pickens. Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explore Omar Khan's choices between signing Pickens to an extension, entertaining trade offers or letting him play on the last year of his rookie deal with...

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 the salary cap space to be big players in an active NFL wide receiver trade market. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss their top targets like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Courtland Sutton and Davante Adams. But is such a tr...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses how potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades could impact the landscape of the NFL. Plus, they also share their Super Bowl 59 Predictions and discuss who they think will take home Super Bowl MVP honors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/lockedon today t...

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' offensive coordinator Arthur Smith reportedly stopped Russell Wilson from calling audibles after the Steelers' early success. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss what actually happened and why the two couldn't see eye-to-eye, a...

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' plans for a modern offense shouldn't mean they shift their focus away from being a strong team in running the ball. That's what Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss when looking at the team's quarterback options between Russell Wilson...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from linebacker coach Aaron Curry, but now need a more senior leader on the coaching staff to replace him. Christopher Carter goes over his top targets, and explains why all of them are former head coaches who could elevate the room. Antonio Pierce who was just head coach of th...

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 took close watch on the top defensive line, wide receivers and cornerbacks at the Senior Bowl, and there were some major prospects who performed well. Christopher Carter interviews Alan Saunders about who he saw as the biggest winners d...