Steelers Afternoon Drive

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss Aaron Rodgers coming to Pittsburgh to visit the team, as the team continues to pursue signing him. We discuss what a partnership could look like, if it's the best course of action and how it could change draft plans. Should Jaxson Dart at pick 21 be a path forward as opposed to...

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 reasons for optimism that the Steelers are or have corrected the offensive issues laid out by former running back Najee Harris. Harris talked about a dysfunctional offense, with no...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Najee Harris ripping the Steelers offense for having a lack of leadership in his time here. We also discuss the team not dipping into the free agent pool for any offensive line help. The team brought back core special teams players Jeremiah Moon and James Pierre. Will that impact late round draft...

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 proposed changes to the NFL rulebook for 2025. Among the eight requested changes that were announced on Thursday, one from the Detroit Lions would take away the guaranteed home...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what boxes the Steelers still need to check (other than the obvious one at QB) to fill out their roster. Could their interest in South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori signal an end to Minkah Fitzpatrick or Deshon Elliot's tenure? Why haven't they added more pieces to an offensive line that has los...

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 large the Steelers need at cornerback is entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Through free agency, Omar Khan has taken two steps to fill in the gaps left behind when Cam Sutton and Dont...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss rising NFL Draft prospect Jaxson Dart being mocked to the Steelers in Daniel Jeremiah's recent mock draft. What would we make of the value of the selection and the fit? As we continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers, Cam Heyward voiced his opinion and said if he wants to be a Steelers, great but if not...

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 much the team feels its needs an upgrade at nose tackle going into the 2025 season. Keeanu Benton has played nose tackle in the 3-4 defense ever since he was drafted in 2023. Be...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team signing Juan Thornhill and Dnaiel Ekuale as well as re-signing Isaiahh Loudermilk. We also discuss what we've learned thus far through free agency. As we still await news about the QB position, we talk about how Aaron Rodgers would fit into the offense and work with Arthur Smith as well...

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 team's plan for how to improve along the defensive line for 2025. That position has always been a priority, led from the top down by Andy Weidl and the team's plan to follow the...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Mason Rudolph can operate as QB1 should the team's pursuit of Aaron Rodgers not lead to a deal. Would it increase the chances of them drafting a QB in the draft such as Alabama QB Jalen Milroe? We also discuss Ben Skowronek returning on a two-year contract, Larry Ogunjobi being suspended 6 gam...

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 much the Steelers have coming their way in compensatory draft picks after Omar Khan gamed the system during free agency. Comp picks are given out to NFL teams that lose more tha...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing back QB Mason Rudolph on a two-year contract and what it could mean. Is this strictly a move for a backup or could Mason be in line to start if conversations with Aaron Rodgers don't lead to a deal? The team introduced newcomers Kenny Gainwell, Brandin Echols, Malik Harrison, Da...

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 avoid having bad takes on the internet about the Steelers. There's an understandable negativity about the state of the team with five straight losses to end the 2024 season,...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team still waiting on a decision from Aaron Rodgers, as he makes his decision between the Steelers, Giants and potentially the Vikings. As this happens, Russell Wilson will visit the Browns and Giants over the next couple of days to explore his options. It's more and more clear the Steelers h...

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 Steelers and general manager Omar Khan manage the salary cap, and if they should be more aggressive like other teams. The New Orleans Saints have significant salary cap prob...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team losing Najee Harris, Elandon Roberts and James Daniels to free agency. The team also signed former Ravens LB Malik Harrison to presumably replace Elandon Roberts and also contribute on special teams. The team still doesn't have their QB signed for 2025, though it'll likely be one of Aaro...

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 quarterback situation and who they're going to sign for the 2025 season. General manager Omar Khan and Justin Fields remained far apart on a contract offer, particularl...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team acquiring WR DK Metcalf in a trade from the Seattle Seahawks. They sent a 2025 2nd-round pick and immediately inked Metcalf to a 5-year, $150 million deal. What do we make of this move and what does it mean for George Pickens? We then discuss the early portion of free agency with the con...

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 job of Steelers general manager Omar Khan, who continues to break the mold of what the team will and will not do. Khan made another signature splash on Sunday, trading for Seatt...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss the possibility of the team pursuing Sam Darnold. How much concern should there be about his fit outside of KOC's system, with less playmakers and what does he do well that he could bring to Arthur Smith's offense? We also touch on the defensive line free agent group and who co...

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 active to expect general manager Omar Khan to be when free agency opens on Monday. The Steelers have over $63 million in offseason salary cap space available, and have the abili...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Chris Carter joins the show to discuss Christian Kirk being traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Houston Texans. Widely considered to be a top target for the Steelers on the free agent market, where will the team pivot to from here? Would a DK Metcalf for George Pickens trade straight up make any sen...

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 Omar Khan should look to trade down in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. There are about three players in the Steelers draft range at both wide receiver and defensive t...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss all the news that came out of today. DK Metcalf has requested a trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Will the team entertain the idea of trading their star receiver and should the Steelers be in the market? This comes after the team already released long time staple Tyler Lockett, who could also have...