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 how presumptive starting quarterback Mason Rudolph has looked so far at OTAs. It's a reasonable question, with the quarterback returning to the Black and Gold after one year way in...

Aaron Becker and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing in WR Gabe Davis for a FA visit, if TJ is a depreciating asset, if the team should consider trading for Kirk Cousins if Aaron Rodgers falls through, potential roles of Cole Holcomb and Darnell Washington and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this...

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 the lack of talent on the team's roster is what's holding back Aaron Rodgers from signing a contract. As the calendar turns to June, the Steelers are not realistic Super Bow...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer questions about TJ Watt's contract and if he's worth what it'll cost to retain him, what Alan can and can't report on, how we got into the podcasting game and if the Steelers' ownership model and being a family business it outdated. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all thi...

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 the Steelers' contract with DK Metcalf is causing issues in the Pittsburgh locker room. There was a report by Mike Florio last week that the issue between the Steelers and T...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer questions about the ongoing search for a pass-catcher, including if Kyle Pitts should be a name worth keeping an eye on. How much roster turnover could take place before the 2026 season? What would need to happen for the team to not take a QB in the 2026 NFL Draft? Let's go for another Steelers Af...

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 when we should expect Omar Khan to make a move at receiver. The Steelers have been calling all around the NFL in an obvious attempt to upgrade their wide receiver position, after tr...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we wrap up the first week of OTAs with Alan telling him what stood out. We then discuss the team showing reported interest in Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith and if our opinions have changed regarding TJ Watt's future with the messaging coming from his brother about the team not getting a deal done sooner. Le...

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 the 2025 season is make or break for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Porter has had a solid first two seasons as the Steelers' starting cornerback, and there's plenty of reason t...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the move to LT will be one that pays off for both the Steelers and Broderick Jones, what DeMarvin Leal needs to do to remain with the team following a couple of injury-filled seasons and the impact of Joey Porter Jr. switching glove colors. We also discuss the pressure for Malik Harrison to re...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss day one of Steelers' OTAs. What were Alan's takeaways from what he saw from the likes of Roman Wilson, Troy Fautanu, Will Howard, etc... Aaron Rodgers is yet to sign so he obviously wasn't in attendance but were any other absences noticeable. Should the team pivot to Kirk Cousins if Rodgers stiff...

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 what we're watching for during the first day of OTAs at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Tuesday. It's football in shorts, but there's still a lot that can be learned from the six days...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss if Calvin Austin III should be an extension candidate, the latest surrounding Aaron Rodgers, his top 10 players on the team list, somebody who needs a bigger role in 2025 and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad...

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 leadership of president Art Rooney II. Rooney is a behind-the-scenes presence for the most part, letting general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin do most to the talk...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what the reason is that Aaron Rodgers has yet to sign with the team. Why is committing to the team different than doing podcast appearances, attending the Kentucky Derby and going to concerts? We also discuss roster construction, spending to the cap floor and how the conversations went during the...

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 offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and his ability to mentor the team's next quarterback. The Steelers have a plan to trade up to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2026...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came out of NFL owners' meetings. The tush push is here to stay (for now), the kickoff rule has been tweaked and a previously put on the table change that would impact how division winners are seeded in playoffs was nixed. We also discuss evaluating QB prospects and re-evaluate the Steelers...

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 new wide receiver DK Metcalf will handle being the top dog -- and maybe the only real threat at outside receiver. Metcalf has always been part of a deep group of wide receivers...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Gareth Warren joins to discuss his path to signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After earning a contract following rookie camp, Gareth talks about what drives him, growing up a fan of the team because of Troy Polamalu, being versatile, the food scene differences between here and in Hawaii and much more! Le...

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 the pursuit of Aaron Rodgers fits into the Steelers' big-picture offseason plans. The Steelers came into the offseason without an answer at the quarterback position, which is la...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the role of a Z receiver, if it's likely the team will acquire another WR, teams that could make sense as trade partners or are teams to watch as cut down day gets closer, if Will Howard will get a shot and the process of getting scoops. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss a...

Aaron Becker and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team needs Aaron Rodgers to be a participant at OTAs, if it makes sense to spend resources on acquiring a WR2, UDFAs who can push for a roster spot and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

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 interest in a trade for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. The Steelers have checked in with the Saints about Olave, as they have done with the Green Bay Pac...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the team's trip to Ireland in Week 4 has a negative impact on the rest of the schedule due to the Bye week placement. How will the team prepare for the trip? What uniforms will the Steelers breakout when they unveil a throwback uniform and helmet against the Green Bay Packers. What do we make...

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 Alan's reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 schedule -- from the perspective of a beat writer only, without consideration to the thoughts of team success. Check it out! Learn mo...