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On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the week in projected selections for the team from around the Internet. Why is Duke's Graham Barton becoming a very trendy pick, notably for ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.? Is he really in the conversation of best center available with Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? Is Notre Dame...

On the Friday, April 12 episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to break down ideal first-round scenarios for the team in the NFL draft. How do things need to fall for GM Omar Khan to get his choice of ideal fits including Oregon State's Tailese Fuaga, Alabama's JC Latham, Iowa's Cooper DeJea...

In this episode of Jason Mackey's First 10, we take a look at the legendary performance from Penguins star Sidney Crosby as he's willed his team back into playoff contention. Plus, how the Pirates must improve and Derek Shelton's surprising comments about David Bednar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze the Steelers' moves in NFL free agency. Was GM Omar Khan's early flurry of moves to acquire Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen and Donte Jackson via the Diontae Johnson trade enough heading into the NFL draft? Or should he have done more to address needs at tackle, center, receiv...

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin break down the hottest topics around the team. Among them: How has Evgeni Malkin found another gear during the team's recent playoff push? How has Michael Bunting and his aggressive style given the Penguins a much needed jolt of energy? What does it mean for the Penguins to get contributions from players not name...

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle preview the Blue-White spring game Saturday at Beaver Stadium. They tackle questions including: -How will Drew Allar look in his first on-field action under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki? -Is there pressure on No. 2 QB Beau Pribula with true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer gene...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the hottest topics in Pittsburgh sports. Did Pirates closer David Bednar deserve to be booed at PNC Park after blowing his third save in four chances to open 2024 in a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday? Why does starter Martin Perez remind Jason of former Pirates Francisco Cervelli and Francisco Liriano? Does Edward Olivares deserve p...

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Aaron Schatz, FTN Fantasy's chief analytics officer, to break down the Steelers' advanced metrics. What do they say about whether Russell Wilson and/or Justin Fields can be upgrades at QB over what the team had with Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky? Is Wilson was...

Warning: This episode includes strong language at times. On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes OL Masterminds' Duke Manyweather to get his insight on Pittsburgh offensive linemen he's worked with -- past and present -- and NFL draft prospects GM Omar Khan may be looking to select at the end of this month. Does Dan Moore Jr. have any chan...

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: What does Bub Carrington's departure for the NBA draft mean for coach Jeff Capel and his basketball program? How does Carrington's departure change the Pitt recruiting strategy in the NCAA transfer portal? Who are the key football players to watch in the Blue...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles break down the team's series victory against the Baltimore Orioles and preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Are continued contributions from depth players including Connor Joe, Michael A. Taylor and Joey Bart necessary for manager Derek Shelton's club to build on its 8-2 start? Are starters Bailey Falter and Marco Gonzal...

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down the latest updates to the offensive line section of their NFL draft big board for the team. Is Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson falling into the Day 2 range? What has Duke's Graham Barton surpassed West Virginia's Zach Fraz...

Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey breaks down the Pirates' series win over the Orioles in dramatic fashion. They have started the season 8-2 and done so without playing their best baseball. Could the Pirates get even better as the season goes on? Plus a quick look at the incredible resurgence of the Penguins as they are now firmly in playoff contention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko analyze the week in projected picks for the team from around the internet. Does Tailese Fuaga deserve another look as a tackle option given his experience level compared to less polished prospects like Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Is Graham Barton a rising option alongside Jackson Powers-Johns...

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, Christopher Carter and Brian Batko consider the idea that the Steelers could re-sign center Mason Cole and Patrick Peterson if the NFL draft doesn't shake out the way they'd like. Will the Steelers wait to draft a center, as many mocks have them doing? Plus, what's the deal with all the former Falcons signing?  Ho...

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin break down a hot 6-1 start to the season as the team heads home to face the mighty Orioles. Is Michael A. Taylor a diamond find in free agency? And should we be worried about Henry Davis' slow start?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle discuss the recruiting loss of Royersford, Pa., QB prospect Matt Zollers -- rated four stars and ranked the No. 1 in the state -- to Missouri. What does the news say about coach James Franklin's ability to retain in-state talent and attract impact players at the most important positio...

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze which Steelers are under the most pressure in 2024. Is Russell Wilson the obvious choice as the presumptive starting quarterback? Do depth issues put players like Joey Porter Jr. and George Pickens squarely in the spotlight? Does Justin Fields need to impress quickly to justify a contract...

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze his third seven-round NFL mock draft of the offseason. Is Amarius Mims starting to look like the tackle who makes the most sense after his pre-draft visit with the team? Is Sedrick Van Pran, Mims' teammate at Georgia, the best value at center as a proj...

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes assistant sports editor Adam Bittner to analyze the PFF grades of the team's recent free agent and trade acquisitions. Is Russell Wilson really that much better analytically than Kenny Pickett, the guy he's replacing? Where does Justin Fields need to improve to present a serious challenge to Wilson a...

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: What does coach Jeff Capel have to do to take the next step of having his team compete for national championships? Does Pitt have enough in it's NIL budgets to keep top talent including Jaland Lowe, Bub Carrington and Ishmael Leggett, plus add legit piece...

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin break down the hottest topics around the team. Among them: Reactions to Jake Guentzel's return to the PPG Paints Arena ice with the Carolina Hurricanes; analysis of the state of the goaltending tandem now that Alex Nedeljkovic has started four consecutive games in place of Tristan Jarry; first impressions of pros...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles discuss the team's 4-0 start after a weekend sweep of the Miami Marlins. Is it time for hitting coach Andy Haines to get some credit with players like Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz and Michael A. Taylor hitting the ball well? Is there reason for concern about the rotation after sketchy starts by Mitch Keller, Martin Perez and...

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder the team's trade options ahead of the NFL draft. Does it make sense for GM Omar Khan to move up or down, based on the team's needs on the offensive line and at receiver and cornerback? Or should they stay put? And what type of...

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo recap the week in projected picks for the team from around the Internet. Are signs pointing toward a Day 2 wide receiver pick as selections at that position begin to dominate mocks. If so, why are names including Western Kentucky's Malachi Corley, South Carolina's Xavier Legette, Texa...