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 whether the next wide receiver for the Steelers needs to be someone that can play in the slot. New addition Michael Pittman Jr. is capable of playing both inside and outside, so whe...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the first impressions of Jaquan Brisker and Sebastian Joseph-Day following them signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We then discuss Christian Kirk no longer being an option after signing with the 49ers. Should the Steelers still be looking at the free agent market or just turn to the draft to 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. Obviously, the needs for the team in the 2026 NFL Draft have changed quite a bit after one week of free agency, but how have they been shifted after the trade for Michael Pittman Jr. and the si...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the first impressions of Jamel Dean, Rico Dowdle and Michael Pittman Jr. following their introductory press conferences. How do we think they're going to fit into this team from a culture perspective and on the field? We also discuss the addition of Jaquan Brisker and how he will fit in, assuming...

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 end of the 2022 NFL Draft class for the Steelers, the accumulation of failures during the end of the career of former general manager Kevin Colbert, and how dramatically things...

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we recap what the team has done so far in free agency and if it sets the stage for other moves. How do the new pieces fit? How will they replace the departures that they haven't yet? Are we just all under the assumption that Aaron Rodgers is going to be back? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and...

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, the free agency frenzy has slowed down and allowed teams to catch their breath. After a few early moves, the Steelers still appear to have some needs at guard, safety, wide receiver and...

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Cam Heyward's new deal and what it means in terms of his future. What is the team's plan at guard and safety after signing Darnell Savage and having interest in some interior offensive lineman but nothing coming to fruition as of yet? What do we make of the debacle between the Baltimore Ravens an...

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 debacle that became the Baltimore Ravens trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The Ravens backed out of the trade on Tuesday, citing a failed physic...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Patrick Queen could be on his way out of Pittsburgh, following a bunch of trade speculation. Where would the team pivot? What's the most sensible resolution? We then discuss the team signing RB Rico Dowdle and how he fits into what they want to do. Cameron Johnson was brought back to at least...

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 second day of free agency, and while general manager Omar Khan was busy on the first day on Monday, there's still lots of work to do, especially at left guard, where starter Isa...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the first day of NFL free agency (contact period). The Steelers and Colts struck a deal sending WR Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers for a late-round pick swap. They also signed Jamel Dean to a three-year deal and brought back Asante Samuel Jr. and Cole Holcomb. Does the Holcomb deal tell us an...

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 start of the NFL free agent contact period, which runs from noon on Monday until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, when moves can finally be made official. The rules are complicated, and hav...

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Geno Smith should be on the team's radar depending on how the Aaron Rodgers saga plays out. We then discuss if the team should still explore a Jaylen Waddle trade or the idea of signing Stefon Diggs. Could Patrick Queen be on his way out and how would that impact draft/free agent needs if so? L...

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 properly value the wide receiver position. Obviously, they have entered the last two seasons without enough talent at the spot, but does that mean they're going...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what the best path is for the Steelers to add to their WR room. Following the DJ Moore to Buffalo trade, we discuss if the Steelers missed out on that one, if they could go big fish hunting for AJ Brown or test the free agent waters. How will what they do in free agency impact their draft investm...

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 general manager Omar Khan can create additional salary cap space for the team this offseason by using a tactic called a contract restructure that the Dallas Cowboys and Kans...

Welcome to Steelers Night Shift! Our LIVE audience interaction broadcast across YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook hosted by Jobe Morrison! Alan Saunders joins to talk NFL Combine and upcoming new league year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Aaron Rodgers appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. What did we learn about his playing future, his relationship with Mike McCarthy, the relationships he's built here, how he feels about the city, what his outlook is for Will Howard and more. We also discuss Alan's mock draft which has 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 the first mock draft of the 2026 NFL Draft cycle for Steelers Now columnist Alan Saunders, who projected two trades, 10 draft picks, and Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson com...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if set to be released QB Kyler Murray is a fit for the team. He could come at the vet minimum amount this year, but will any team be willing to commit money to him beyond 2026? Daniel Jones got the transition tag from the Colts and while they can't tag Alec Pierce, a long-term deal seems likely....

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 appears to be a confusing top of the 2026 NFL Draft class. With several of the top prospects at non-traditional position for early in the first round, it's shaping up to be a t...

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan learned from the NFL Combine both in regard to evaluation of prospects as well as pertinent info with free agency looming. What is the latest surrounding Broderick Jones? What is the plan at cornerback? Is Connor McGovern a name to keep in mind at LG? Is a Brian Thomas Jr. trade really...

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 a look back at what we learned over a week at the 2026 NFL Combine -- and the biggest takeaway might be that despite a new coach, a ton of free agents, lots of cap space and draft p...