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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Arif Hasan of Wide Left Football to discuss the relevance of the NFL combine in today's analytically-driven landscape. Are there drills that decision makers like Steelers GM Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin are paying more or less attention to than in the past? How much does the 40-yard dash means to rece...

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin give their three takeaways from Monday night's loss to the Yankees. Sloppy play defined this game, but is it just a symptom of spring or a sign of things to come? Joey Bart was the only standout from the plate, but how is his game behind the plate coming along? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Did the Steelers miss out on a premium fix to their wide receivers problem, following news than San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel is going to the Washington Commanders in exchange for just a fifth-round pick? Should GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the front office have beaten th...

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the NFL combine, which wrapped up over the weekend in Indianapolis. Will GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin be intrigued receivers like Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka, who are likely to be taken on Day 1 of th...

After the Pirates' spring training loss to the Tigers, insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze an interesting start from Jared Jones. After struggling early, Jones showed off his new arsenal to get some key outs. How much of that is transferrable to the regular season? And speaking of which, can Henry Davis keep his bat hot past spring this year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

On their weekly Steeler mock draft tracker recap video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko analyze projections for the team's first-round pick from across the internet. Where does Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen fit into the pecking order at DT? Would the Steelers be happy with Nolen, Michigan's Kenneth Grant or Oregon's Derrick Harmon at No. 21 overall? And are there any oth...

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 5-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. Saturday marked Paul Skenes' first appearance of spring training. How did he fare, and how did his new offerings look as he hopes to build on a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024? The Pirates hit four home runs Saturday, including...

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Adam Crowley of 93.7 The Fan's "Fan Morning Show" to discuss his broadcasting roots and life in a fast-paced business covering the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and more. What are some of Adam's memories of Pittsburgh broadcasting legends Mike Lange and Stan Savran following their recent passi...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern, with a specific focus on the NFL combine in Indianapolis. What were Paul's big headlines for the week? Which prospects are standing out to him the most? Is Emeka Egbuka the best fit among wide receivers for the passing game alongside George Pickens, Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson? I...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 3-2 win over the Rays on Friday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Jared Triolo made the start at first base. How did he do, and could this become a regular thing after his Gold Glove award-winning season last year as a utilityman? David Bednar and Colin Holderman also got through their o...

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze conflicting reports about the team's QB situation. Is the front office divided on the QB question like it was in 2021 over Ben Roethlisberger's final season? Is tension between decision makers like owner Art Rooney II, c...

What should we make of a report from the Post-Gazette's own Gerry Dulac that the Steelers remain in active discussions with RB Najee Harris about keeping him in the backfield with Jaylen Warren? Would that be a smart move? Should they consider free agents like the Browns' Nick Chubb? Or should they dip into a deep NFL draft class for names like Ashton Jeanty, Quinshon Judkins, Omarion Hampton and...

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo report from the NFL combine in Indianapolis, where Steelers GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and other member of the organization are scouting prospects for the NFL draft. How closely are they looking at cornerback prospects including Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison, Michigan's Will Johnson, Texas' Jahdae Barron and Iowa State's Darien...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to analyze discontent in the Steelers fan base over coach Mike Tomlin, owner Art Rooney II and the franchise's recent drought of NFL playoff wins. Do any moves GM Omar Khan could make this offseason matter as long as Tomlin is the coach and Rooney is the owner? Or will the franchise be doomed until big changes are made? And if ther...

On their weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin answer reader questions from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. What is Endy Rodriguez's outlook for this season? Do the Pirates still see him as a catcher? Or could he move to first base after missing all of last season after having Tommy John surgery? What can fans expect from Nick Yorke, whom the Pirates p...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's Wednesday performances in spring training during a split-squad day. Bailey Falter made a good first impression against the Orioles. How important is it for him to get off to a good start, unlike the disaster he faced in his first appearance last season in Miami? Matt Gorski hit another home run W...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Why did the Steelers get low marks in an NFL Players' Association survey for the third year in a row? What were the complaints about owner Art Rooney II and team facilities? And what should we make of coach Mike Tomlin earning the team's only "A" grade in the survey? Paul tack...

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the NFL combine in Indianapolis, where defensive linemen were in the spotlight Wednesday. Could the Steelers take defensive tackles with each of their top two picks, as they look to bolster their depth around names like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? Why are names including Oregon's Derrick Harmon, Michigan's Kenneth Grant,...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Steelers general manager Omar Khan's comments at the NFL combine about wanting to lock T.J. Watt up with an extension for the rest of his career? Is that the right move? Or is the team in a rebuilding mode where it should be looking to trade him for draft picks? C...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 2-1 spring training loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Jared Jones look in his first appearance of the spring? Did his new two-seam fastball show signs that it could be a potentially solid pitch for him? How did prospect Thomas Harrington fare in his in...

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Do Jeff Capel and the Panthers have a future with star guard Jaland Lowe? Or is he bound to go pro or transfer away? Could twins Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham bulk up more heading into next season to help remedy some of the Panthers' rebounding woes? And looking...

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to comments by GM Omar Khan at the NFL combine. Why does Khan want to resolve the QB situation before making any other moves? Is there a still a chance Russell Wilson and Justin Fields could both return? And how much attention should we pay to trade rumors swirling around the Steelers and Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford? Our...

Steelers general manager Omar Khan speak to reporters at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. He explains how he's viewing the QB situation with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson hitting free agency and rumors tying the team to names like Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers; his plans for George Pickens and the wide receiver position in general; his interest in retaining running backs Najee Harris and J...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Specifically, he gives his thoughts on a report from MMQB's Albert Breer that the Steelers have shown interest in a possible trade for Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Does Stafford fit what the team is trying to do on offense under OC Arthur Smith? What will the cost of a trade be...

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to preview the NFL combine this week in Indianapolis from a Steelers perspective. Is defensive line the most important position group for coach Mike Tomlin to watch? Why are names including Walter Nolen, Kenneth Grant,...