Steelers Afternoon Drive

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's first practice of 2024 training camp. Russell Willson missed a second straight practice due to a calf issue, and Justin Fields took advantage of that today. He had a much more consistent day and looked more comfortable. DeMarvin Leal continues to stack good days as he battles for a 53 man ro...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's first practice of 2024 training camp. Russell Willson is dealing with a calf injury that kept him from taking part in the team portions of practice, so Justin Fields operated as QB1. DeShon Elliott operated as the starting slot CB, with Damontae Kazee coming in as the extra DB in those packa...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team reporting to Saint Vincent College for 2024 training camp. Najee Harris spoke to the media for the first time since the team's playoff loss in Buffalo and touched on his contract situation. Mike Tomlin spoke about Russell Wilson maintaining pole position ahead of Justin Fields and gave injury...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the dwindling probability of a Brandon Aiyuk trade, after he reported to training camp. We also discuss the team bringing in Ben DiNucci for a tryout and the increasing possibility of the league going to an 18-game regular season. Finally, we name players who we believe are under a microscope at Steele...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan gives us his predictions for the Steelers 22 starters on both offense and defense. We then transition into a discussion about what starting roles might be up for grabs and if Joey Porter Jr.'s hype train needs to be slowed down a little bit. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn mo...

Derrick Bell and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we take to X to answer questions about the state of the off-ball linebacker group, if Alex Highsmith could be part of a Brandon Aiyuk trade, where Damontae Kazee will line up and if Joey Porter Jr. is already a top 10 cornerback in the league. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more a...

Nick Farabaugh and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we take to X to answer questions about if a Brandon Aiyuk trade is any more realistic as we sit here today, who could get an extension before the season, training camp battles we want to see and how good the 2024 Steelers can be. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad...

Derrick Bell and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we take to X to answer questions about the Steelers win total, how the offense can put them into a position to play on Championship Sunday, who will start at every position and training camp battles to watch. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Derrick Bell and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we take to X to answer questions about how early rookies such as Roman Wilson, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier will step into prominent roles, if the search for a WR is still on and the position groups we are most excited to see at training camp. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan breaks out the whiteboard to dive into some Xs and Os and jargon of the game. We took to X to ask what people want to know about and then had some fun with it. Do you enjoy the more nuanced approach to the game or is it not for you? Let us know! Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Lear...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss where the Steelers stack up vs the rest of the AFC North in the key spots on offense (QB, RB, WR). Where do Russell Wilson & Justin Fields stand compared to Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow? How about Jaylen Warren & Najee Harris up against Nick Chubb and new Raven Derrick Henry. Where does George Pickens...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we identify some lesser-known players on the roster who could push for spots on the 53-man roster. Specifically at cornerback and running back, there are plenty of opportunities with guys like Nate Meadors, Thomas Graham, Aaron Shampklin and Jonathan Ward pushing for spots. Could David Perales carve out a role as...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the NFL suspending cornerback Cameron Sutton for the first 8 games of the season. Does this change the outlook for the Steelers at the position and should they look to add somebody else at that spot? We also discuss Pro Football Network listing Cam Heyward as a trade candidate and Joe Burrow crediting...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the idea of the Steelers continuing to add to their secondary in the form of Stephon Gilmore, Xavien Howard or Justin Simmons. If not in that manner, how should the Steelers utilize their remaining cap space? Kenny Pickett excelled in the 4th quarter, how do his numbers compare to current Steelers QBs...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the ideal July 4th cookout as it pertains to the Steelers roster. Who is manning the grill? Who is in charge of the fireworks? Who will still be there on July 5th? Who will dominate the games? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Noah Strackbein of All Steelers and host of All Steelers Talk joins the show to discuss why Arthur Smith's offense is viewed so poorly by the fantasy football community, if Nick Herbig can take enough pressure off of TJ Watt to extend his career and the size of the Steelers coaching staff. Let's go for another St...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Austin Bechtold joins to discuss what the Steelers would need to show to prove they are legit Super Bowl contenders in 2024. We also dive into the hotly debated topic of sacks vs pressures and discuss Austin's journey to producing at 93.7 The Fan. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn m...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how long TJ Watt will play and play at a high level after Bleacher Report included him in an article about players who could retire earlier than we think. What does the data say about his production and how long it will be at an elite level? We also answer questions as it pertains to contracts (specifi...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Nick Farabaugh and Derrick Bell join the show to discuss if the Steelers offense under Arthur Smith is too "archaic" for today's standards due to the run first nature. We also discuss if Breiden Fehoko can be part of the team's plans in 2024 and the changing archetype of what they are looking for along the defens...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we answer questions about tapping into Darnell Washington's speed and receiving ability, the idea of adding to the defensive line, Payton Wilson playing strong safety and how the Steelers offense can be "productive". Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Nick Farabaugh joins us from Hawaii to discuss his trip and what he's learned about the culture and how prevalent it is when it comes to the Steelers. The history and connection are deep between the two and Nick gives us more insight into why and some things he learned on the trip. We also answer questions regard...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Stephen Thompson joins the show to discuss the conversation surrounding Justin Fields. Why is there a narrative that he was disinterested in practice or frustrated in media scrums? We also dive into the idea that a solid rushing attack can prevent teams from being able to double team George Pickens. Let's go for...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss who between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson offers the most upside for 2024 and beyond. Who should the team and fans want to win the starting job? Is it possible the 2025 QB isn't even on the roster? We also touch on George Pickens' 2024 outlook and how much he could be impacted by whether or not the...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Christopher Carter of Locked on Steelers and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show to discuss the team bringing back WR Jacob Copeland. Now that we are seeing more and more on uniform advertisements across sports, what could that look like if it makes its way to the NFL? How should the Steelers value RB thro...

Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the New England Patriots handing RB Rhamondre Stevenson a new 4-year deal worth up to $36 million and how this could impact Najee Harris. Does this deal make an extension more or less likely knowing $17M of the $36M is fully guaranteed? Does Jaylen Warren's inclusion change your mind one way or another...