Steelers Afternoon Drive

Alan Saunders joins Zachary Smith from Mercedes Benz Stadium ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale vs the Atlanta Falcons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Bell joins Zachary Smith to go over realistic expectations for the 2023 rookie class, who they think will be the defensive linemen to make the 53 man roster and more in this episode of Steelers Afternoon Drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith go over recent injury news including a new injury to Kevin Dotson and if Nate Herbig, Larry Ogunjobi and Tre Norwood should be expected to suit up in the Pittsburgh Steeler's preseason finale vs the Atlanta Falcons. Mike Tomlin spoke about how confident he was about Patrick Peterson's ability to play in the slot, despite seeing just 1 snap there so...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back for another episode. They go over the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills and how the first team offense continued to impress. Finding explosive plays through the passing game with Kenny Pickett leading the way and the run game with Jaylen Warren showing his breakaway speed. Speaking of, is there a battle for touches brewing in the...

Nick Farabaugh joins Zachary Smith on this episode to discuss his main takeaways from Pittsburgh Steelers training camp including George Pickens’ rise, no slot corner standing out and taking the job and more. What’s he looking ahead to in the team’s preseason game vs the Buffalo Bills? Hop in and let’s go for another ride on the Steelers Afternoon Drive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Derrick Bell joins Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith to wrap up 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp. They discuss Mike Tomlin's comments about the team's second preseason game and what was a very uneventful day of practice. Najee Harris has been quiet all camp. What's the reason behind that? Anthony McFarland is in line to return kicks for this team, is he a lock for the 53 man roster though? Fin...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss the latest happenings at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Where is Najee Harris? Is the team just being careful with his reps following an injury last season? The team put on the pads for a 6th consecutive day and got after it. Darnell Washington and George Pickens continued to show they aren't from this planet. Speaking of George Pickens, is h...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back for another episode of Steelers Afternoon Drive. They discuss the team signing Xazavian Valladay and releasing John Lovett. They also talk about how the team can find explosive offense in the run game and then get into the day's practice. The offense and defense went toe to toe in 7 shots, prompting Mike Tomlin to have the 7th shot come down to 1s vs 1s. Is...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back for a jam-packed episode of Steeles Afternoon Drive. They welcome Derrick Bell to the Steelers Now team and give you a preview of what to expect. They then jump into the action to give you a rundown of recent injuries and signings to take place of those injured players. How did Matt Canada's offense translate to the first preseason action? In just one serie...

Alan Saunders joins Zachary Smith from Raymond James Stadium ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to talk about what we can expect to see. Whether it's Broderick Jones, Darnell Washington or Kenny Pickett, how much can we expect to see these guys play? Who is Alan looking forward to watching play? Calvin Austin III looks to put his speed on display in...

Nick Farabaugh joins Zachary Smith on this episode of Steelers Afternoon Drive to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What and who is Nick watching for in the team's first preseason game? How quickly will we see the likes of rookies Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr. and Darnell Washington? Can Calvin Austin III leave a mark on this game? How does the runni...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss the controversial topic of the Pittsburgh Steelers playing their stars in the preseason. Should Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris, TJ Watt and company play in the preseason? What say you? They then discuss what the last practice prior to the team's preseason opener against the Buccaneers brought us and who stood out. Gunner continues to make a strong c...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to talk some BIG BOY FOOTBALL. Tuesday's practice was a physical one with the Pittsburgh Steelers showcasing several jumbo sets. Whether it was in goal line or team period, they were using extra tight ends and offensive lineman as Mike Tomlin continues to emphasize physicality. Isaiahh Loudermilk, Joey Porter Jr. and Elandon Roberts amongst others stood out...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to talk about the weekend headlines of 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Offensive lineman Kendrick Green is now getting reps at fullback? Yes that's a thing. The yearly Friday Night Lights practice took place and quarterback Kenny Pickett stood out in a good way. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick returned to practice after an absence from the team. All that...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss another day in Latrobe for the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin claimed rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. won the day "significantly". How about fellow rookies Keannu Benton, Nick Herbig, Broderick Jones and Darnell Washington though? The defense seems to be ahead of the passing offense in the early portions of training camp. Is this a sign to come? How...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back for another episode of Steelers Afternoon Drive. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed CB Cory Trice Jr. on season ending IR and waived RB Alfonzo Graham. They subsequently signed S Trenton Thompson and CB Isaiah Dunn. The guys discuss the team's use of 12 personnel and how much we could see it when the season kicks off. They move on to discuss the importance of h...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss the first day in pads for the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. George Pickens made it clear that aliens walk among us making a few highlight plays. Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wouldn't be deterred by that though, as he had a nice day of his own, including snagging his first interception of camp. Rookies Darnell Washington and Broderick Jones got their first t...

Nick Farabaugh joins Zachary Smith on this episode to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers recent addition of linebacker Kwon Alexander and the latest as they get ready to throw the pads on at training camp. Kenny Pickett struggled on Saturday as did many players on offense due to inclement weather, but bounced back in a big way on Sunday having maybe his best practice as a pro. Fullback Monte Potte...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss day two of 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, which was headlined by Diontae Johnson, Connor Heyward and DeMarvin Leal being unable to finish due to heat related issues. Kenny Pickett and the offense took an early advantage of a defense still trying to learn how to play together and won the first 7 shots session 5 to 2. Rookie tackle Broderick Jones not...

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive! On the pilot episode, Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith introduce you to the concept of the show and tell you what their vision is. They then dive into what took place during the first practice of 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. There's a lot of buzz with second year quarterback Kenny Pickett entering his first season of knowing the job is his. With f...

We welcome all Pittsburgh Steelers fans to the new show called the "Steelers Afternoon Drive". It's your place to get the latest news and notes surrounding the black-and-gold every weekday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices