Steelers Afternoon Drive

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's whether or not the Steelers could land Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who has formally requested a trade amid a contract dispute. McLaurin is seeking a contract...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the DBs bringing the juice to a feisty practice without pads. Juan Thornhill and Jalen Ramsey are known for their trash talk and Thursday was no exception. Thornhill and Jonnu Smith regularly went at it. Aaron Rodgers had a really strong day. Roman Wilson made the play of camp so far, and he will...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the winners of the day in the always eventful backs on backers drill which kicked off with the team throwing on the pads for the first time. While their chemistry overall is a work in progress, Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf showed once again what they're able to do in the red zone. Broderick Jones...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how training camp injuries impact player pay and the team's salary cap situation. When players are injured and out for the season, there are number of ways they can be paid, some of...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay are fitting into the defensive backfield together, the depth of that group, who stands to compete for the kick return job following the release of Cordarelle Patterson, Broderick Jones not suffering a serious injury, if the team should pursue Treylon Burks and how...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how to evaluate results from training camp. The Steelers are facing themselves every single day, so every time there's a good play by one player, unit or side of the ball, that mean...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss the early narratives out of camp and if we are buying or selling them. Is Aaron Rodgers washed? Is this secondary the best one the team has had in the last decade? Is Broderick Jones going to sink the ship at left tackle? Is Derrick Harmon the next great Steelers defensive line...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how Aaron Rodgers has fit into the team's locker room culture so far at training camp. There were some that though the addition of Rodgers, known as much for his takes on The Pat Mc...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Derrick Harmon's impressive start to training camp, Calvin Austin hoping to continue to build on his mini breakout last season, the level of concern for Broderick Jones and Juan Thornhill, Will Howard leaping Skylar Thompson and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Pittsburgh defensive backfield, which looks like it will be a matchup nightmare for opponents in 2025. With Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, and Joey Porter Jr. the Steelers have thre...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of the team's first day on the field at Saint Vincent College. Jalen Ramsey (as advertised) showed off his versatility and played all over the field. TJ Watt took Derrick Harmon under his wing. Roman Wilson played outside in 11 personnel. Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf weren't on the...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of the team's move-in day ahead of the start of training camp. Isaac Seumalo will not participate early on due to a soft-tissue injury. Troy Fautanu however, will be a full participant when camp opens up after last year's knee injury. Where will Jalen Ramsey slot in? He and Mike Tom...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the start of training camp, and the conditioning test that was the start of a miserable injury season for the team in 2024. The Steelers got starting quarterback Russell Wilson inju...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what type of schematic changes we should be looking for as training camp draws near. Will the team reveal their plans for their secondary deployment early? Could we see an infusion of quarters coverage usage? How much will TJ move around? Does the personnel give them the ability to do more at all...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the roster bubble entering training camp, which begins on Wednesday. The Steelers don't have a ton of starting jobs available when 90 players report to St. Vincent College this week...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan is looking forward to the most at training camp in terms of storylines or questions that need answered. How will Aaron Rodgers get acclimated? Will Payton Wilson take on a much larger role? How will the WR room shake out? How will the defensive backfield group form? We then answer quest...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers' new throwback uniforms, which were unveiled on Monday. The Steelers are paying tribute to the 1933 team, which was the first in team history, by wearing uniforms inspi...

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how the team needs to operate differently going forward to free up TJ Watt and help him remain effective. Do we trust the coaching staff? How if at all will Jalen Ramsey's addition help free up Watt? What is the ceiling of this offense and how much of that hinges on the offensive line? Learn more...

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers making TJ Watt the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL (again) after the two sides agreed to another massive extension. Do we believe this was the right thing to do for both parties? How will TJ's game age? Is durability the biggest concern in terms of how the deal will age? We also touch...

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the state of the off-ball linebacker group and what expectations should be for the likes of Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson in their second years in the defense. Where will leadership come from within the locker room with the team continuing to have so much turnover year after year? Will Cory Tric...

Jobe Morrison and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how important Broderick Jones is to success and 2025, but also to stay the course with their NFL Draft plans. Did the team invest enough in the trenches? Should we still expect an addition, be it at FS or at WR? Who is the best Steeler since 2020? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and...

Aaron Becker and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Jauan Jennings is a fit for the Steelers, how Jalen Ramsey should be deployed, if Jonnu Smith can play some in the slot, a potential Chris Boswell extension and if the Steelers could potential recoup a draft pick for one of their punters. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discus...

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer questions about DK operating as the true #1 option in the passing game, if Deshon Elliott's role will change at all, confidence level in Arthur Smith long-term, TJ Watt's value and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers' defensive coverage options in the secondary and how a change in the type of zone defense they call could be beneficial. The Steelers have always been a team that prima...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Aaron Becker joins the show to discuss Adam Schefter saying the Steelers are done adding significantly to the roster, what to make of Justin Simmons' comments about playing for a contender and answer questions about the confidence of the Steelers' future, success of teams who run 12 personnel and what happe...