Steelers Afternoon Drive

Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers bringing in Jackson Powers-Johnson and Blake Fisher for pre-draft visits. Jackson Powers-Johnson has been heavily linked to the team but has seen his draft stock fall through the process. We also touch on the Steelers still being in on the trade market for a WR and thr...

Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the current betting odds for the Steelers selection at 20th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. No Amarius Mims odds listed and not a single corner. What do we make of that? We also discuss not only the need to take certain positions but also how imperative it is to hit on those selecti...

Derrick Bell, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss where the defensive line falls in terms of Steelers needs, where the sweet spot could be for them to take one and who are the best fits. We also discuss AD Mitchell and Troy Fautanu coming in for visits ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and d...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we work our way through our own individual 7-round mock draft for the Steelers. We check the boxes for their needs at tackle, center, wide receiver, etc...but how do we feel about the overall hauls we were able to land? Was moving down the board the best option for Alan? Did we do what we could g...

Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss if CB is more in play than we at one point thought for the Steelers? Their interest in the top guys in the class isn't being hidden and it's very possible the board falls in a way that would let them land one of the best players in the class. What would that mean for their plans at center and tac...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are joined by Nick Farabaugh to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss if there is any impact on the Steelers falling the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Whether it be for the trade compensation, draft implications or a Texans WR being available suddenly, are the Steelers at all impacted by this? We then discu...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are joined by Derrick Bell to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team's unorthodox path to filling the holes on their roster. With glaring weaknesses at center, tackle, wide receiver and corner to varying degrees, it seems like their plan is to fill most, if not all of those through the NFL Draft. The Steelers put out an offer...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are joined by Derrick Bell to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team's play to replace Diontae Johnson. Following additions of Quez Watkins and Van Jefferson, it appears the team is waiting until the 2024 NFL Draft to make their bigger splash at the position. What exactly are they looking for in terms of skillset though and wh...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we work our way through a 7-round mock draft for the Steelers. We check the boxes for their needs at tackle, center, wide receiver, etc...but how do we feel about the overall haul? Did we do what we could given our board or were there better picks to be made? Let us know what you think in the com...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the interest the team has shown in this cycle's tackle and wide receiver classes as we try to get a sense of the path the team could go. What is the team's plan at center? Is tackle a near lock in round one? What about wide receiver? Have the team's depth needs changed following free a...

Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the interest the team has shown in Pitt Panthers OT Matt Goncalves and CB MJ Devonshire following their Pro Day. We talk about the potential fit of them on the roster. We also discuss the team's interest in Georgia tackle Amarius Mims, which has been one of the worst kept secrets of t...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers signing Swiss army knife Cordarelle Patterson shortly after a new kickoff was implemented to heighten their importance to the game. He reunites with Arthur Smith who had him in Atlanta for a couple of seasons. We also go over Art Rooney II's thoughts on the rule changes, t...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss our takeaways from Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin's availabilities at the NFL Owner Meetings. How did the quarterback timeline play out? Are they done with adding to the WR room until the NFL Draft? What is the plan for center? What exactly is Mike Sullivan's new role? Is Broderick Jones st...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the proposed NFL rule changes including the hip-drop tackle, the tush push and the new kickoff rules. We then answer questions about the fifth-year option of Najee Harris, the differences in slot vs boundary corners and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! L...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss how Omar Khan and company will attack the holes still left on the roster and answer a bunch of questions from the audience on potential trades, free agent fits, trade options and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the pros and cons of trading assets + using cap space on acquiring a WR. Are the Steelers in a position where it makes sense to do so? Are Pat Freiermuth and Justin Fields extension candidates before we kickoff the 2024 season? With Ike Taylor working out Terrion Arnold and Kool Aid Mc...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the idea of the team trading for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. The disgruntled player is on his 5th-year option and seeking a new deal. The team would also have to part with draft capital to acquire him, so we discuss if it even makes sense to explore. We also talk about who on...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team trading for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields for a conditional 6th round draft pick in 2025. That pick will turn into a 4th if Fields plays more than 50% of the team's snaps. After sending Kenny Pickett to Philadelphia on Friday, it became obvious the team would turn back to Chi...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team trading QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 4th round draft pick in 2024 in exchange for a 3rd round draft pick in 2024 and two 7th round draft picks in 2025. How did we get to this point so quickly and what all went into this decision from all parties? We...

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team adding to their secondary by signing former Ravens, Lions and Dolphins DB DeShon Elliott to a two-year deal. What does he bring to the table and what role do we envision him playing? We then answer questions from the audience regarding free agent WRs, finding depth along the de...

Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the trade made between the Steelers and Carolina Panthers that sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina in exchange for Donte Jackson, while also including a late round pick swap. We discuss why the writing was on the wall for a Diontae trade, and how we think the Steelers made out. What are...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge splash on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with free agent linebacker Patrick Queen on a three-year deal worth up to $41 million. Queen is just 24 years old and has spent his first 5 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. His skillset figures to pair nicely next to Elandon Roberts and Cole...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson agreed to terms on a one-year deal to become a Pittsburgh Steeler. It will be made official on March 13th. What does this mean for him and also Kenny Pickett? Will it truly be a competition? Could the situation get ugly? How does it all fit together? Mitch Morse signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars a...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson is in Pittsburgh to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers about joining the team. Is Pittsburgh the best fit for him from a geographical, team and fit perspective? Former Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse is also set to meet with the team following his release. Would he be "The guy" or just a stop-gap sol...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers and Russell Wilson have shown mutual interest in each other as the quarterback has hit early free agency following a release from the Denver Broncos. If he were to be brought in, is that an admission by the team that they are giving up on Kenny Pickett, or would it be a legitimate coemption between the...