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 Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second day of Senior Bowl practices looking closer at wide receivers. Christopher Carter interviews Nick Farabaugh on which receivers stood out in practices, and who the best outside receiver is the best playmaker 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 sent their full top brass of coaches and executives to the first Senior Bowl practice, with a heavy emphasis on defensive line and cornerback. Christopher Carter interviews Nick Farabaugh, who observed Mike Tomlin hone in on defensive lin...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Pittsburgh Steelers Owner Art Rooney II talked about what the Steelers must do moving forward to find better results. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether Rooney's approach is realistic, too patient, or the right way with Mike Tomlin.  Rooney s...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are showing signs they could be leaning towards Justin Fields as their quarterback of the 2025 season. Christopher Carter explains the factors, both in how the Steelers are currently built, and in Russell Wilson's former head coach taking a new job with the Las Vegas Raiders, who could...

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 had weaknesses cost them down the stretch of the season. Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner discuss what traits of teams in the conference championships the Steelers must adopt in 2025. Whether it's the efficient run game from the Philadelphia...

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 could be planning to bring Russell Wilson back, as Wilson indicated contract talks had begun on the Pat McAfee show. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss whether the Steelers should be bringing Wilson back, or if Justin Fields sh...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Conference Championships in the AFC and NFC. Will the Buffalo Bills become the team of destiny and end the Kansas City Chiefs 'Villian' era? Can Jayden Daniels make history for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts? Plus, the crew reacts to the latest hires in the NFL coaching cycle and touches on w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee show. The Pittsburgh Steelers were rumored to have tension between Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith. Christopher Carter talks with Mark Kaboly about his report on that and it's impact on Justin Fields. Could the Steelers' 2025 plan at quarterback come down to who i...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't seen their offensive line develop over the past season in the way they wanted. Could a change away from Pat Meyer make the difference? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether that will make a difference under Mike Tomlin and Arthur...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers blitzed at the lowest rate by the team over the past six seasons in 2024. Christopher Carter explains why that led to problems and must change in 2025. Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin's defense was a top ten unit and was good by many measures, but not elite. Chris explains where the decrea...

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' offense improved in 2024 under Arthur Smith, but did it improve enough? Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner disucss whether the Steelers' pursuit of a physical offense with Smith calling the plays is the right path for the offense to make the t...

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 be trading George Pickens for his antics during the 2025 offseason. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo talk about Pickens being late to the Steelers' Christmas Day game and the several other points in his three years with the Steelers th...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to Tur...

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 are keeping Mike Tomlin, but what changes is he ready to make for better results in 2025? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss what Tomlin has to be ready to change and what he's been resistant to change that's proven costly in r...

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 major questions about their quarterback future between Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, or another option. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders weigh their choices, and why it's not an easy decision with a slim quarterback free agenc...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly keeping Mike Tomlin, and that causes big questions for how the team needs to move forward with any plans of change in 2025. Christopher Carter examines why there could be a ruse for a trade at play, even if it's a very outside chance of happening from Omar Khan.  But if A...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Baltimore Ravens 28-14 in the playoffs, being eliminated in the first round for a fifth time in the last seven seasons. Christopher Carter breaks down more than just the loss, but the major problems abound for the Steelers that face them heading into the offseason.  Mike Tom...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo, Steelers reporter for the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens Saturday and will attempt to bounce back from their loss to the Ravens just weeks ago. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo think the defense has better answers for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry,...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Kevin Oestreicher of Locked on Ravens for Crossover Thursday. The Pittsburgh Steelers have beaten the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson several times, but they shouldn't count on the 'playoff'Jackson narrative to save them Saturday. Christopher Carter and Kevin Oestreicher talk about how that...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the current landscape of vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL and where things are headed with certain jobs, plus they discuss the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Weekend and which games on the AFC and NFC side are poised for Upset Alerts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over t...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the right plan to face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, which is why Christopher Carter thinks the defense must stick to its strengths, and not change the plan. T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Cam Heyward have been very strong players all season, and need to be again Saturday....

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has stalled for a month. Christopher Carter thinks they can take a page out of the defense's book and turn up the aggression to turn things around against the Baltimore Ravens. The key will be Russell Wilson using the best parts of the offense, which means getting the ball to G...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers know they'll play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL playoffs. But Christopher Carter has a challenge for the offense to change if the team wants to start faster. Can Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith give the offense a chance to do that with changing up the team's plan on first downs? Russell...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Christopher Carter breaks down how Russell Wilson and the offense have continued their slump for a month and why it's killing the team's chances. But it's not just Wilson, as George Pickens' drops, the offensive line and...

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 play the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday with a chance to fix their problems after a three-game losing streak. Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner discuss how that has to happen, and what leaders on the team have said about turning things around. Li...