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Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more
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Insider coverage of the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions from the Post-Gazette sports reporters who know them best.
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Did Pirates make RIGHT CALL in moving Carmen Mlodzinski to bullpen, Jared Jones to rotation?
2d ago00:16:20Tap to summarizePost-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley welcomes sports columnist Noah Hiles to talk about a busy week of news for the club. Did manager Don Kelly make the right call in moving Carmen Mlodzinski to the struggling bullpen? Despite his solid numbers as a starter this season? And what kind of impact can Jaren Jones make on the rotation next to names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers OTAs: Is Mike McCarthy's plan too ambitious? Patrick Queen talks 'charade' trade rumors?
2d ago00:24:02Tap to summarizeOn the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to a busy week at the team's OTAs. Is new coach Mike McCarthy's plan to get playmakers including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson and Pat Freiermuth realistic? Or too ambitious as the team welcomes back Aaron Rodgers at QB? And what should we make of Patrick Queen's comments about NFL trade rumors that swirled around him this offseason and GM Omar Khan's glut of extension candidates to deal with this summer, including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington? Our duo tackles those questions and more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers practice report: DAYLEN EVERETTE getting coaches' attention? Aaron Rodgers puts in work?
3d ago00:08:42Tap to summarizePost-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from OTAs practice at the team's South Side facility. They explain how QB Aaron Rodgers remains engaged in installing coach Mike McCarthy's offense despite veteran status that might otherwise allow him to sit out. And how the lure of one more run in the NFL seems to be inspiring him as he leads a unit dotted with stars like DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and others. Then later, the guys discuss CB Daylen Everette and why he's be one of the stand out rookies from an NFL draft class that includes names like Max Iheanachor, Germie Bernard and fellow third-round picks Drew Allar and Gennings Dunker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers OTAs: Can Roman Wilson, Kaleb Johnson PROVE themselves to Mike McCarthy's staff?
4d ago00:23:37Tap to summarizeOn the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter ponder the future for players who've either been marginalized in the past or overlooked by many since the start of the NFL offseason workout program. Can Kaleb Johnson overcome his special teams gaffe that landed him in former coach Mike Tomlin's proverbial dog house and prove that he belongs in the backfield alongside Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle? How will Roman Wilson respond to offseason moves for Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard that figure to push him down the depth chart? And how will new coach Mike McCarthy use tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? Our duo ponders those questions. Then analyzes Payton Wilson's ability to help teammate Patrick Queen shore up communication from the middle linebacker spot and chart a future for that position group with Queen's contract status uncertain past 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Pirates mailbag: When will we see Jared Jones again? Is Oneil Cruz striking out too much?
1w ago00:15:14Tap to summarizeIn his weekly mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. Among them: What can GM Ben Cherington realistically do to fix the bullpen internally as the trade deadline is still months away? How long can the Pirates live without production from Marcell Ozuna, and does Ryan O'Hearn's injury change that calculus? Is Oneil Cruz striking out too much? How will they split playing time between recent call-ups Jhostynxon Garcia and Esmerlyn Valdez? And when will we see Jared Jones again? Colin tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers OTAs: Can DC Patrick Graham fix their communication issues? Could Will Howard be TRADED?
1w ago00:26:06Tap to summarizeOn the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter welcomes sports columnist Noah Hiles to break down some hot topics from the week's OTAs. Can new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham fix the communication issues that have plagued the unit and annoyed fans? Or is that more of a problem with the players? How can Graham get the most out of veteran stars like T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey and Cam Heyward? What about his experience makes him the man for the job? What's the latest on the quarterback situation? How does Aaron Rodgers' official return affect Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar? Could they keep all four? Or is this a precursor to a Howard trade? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers practice reports: Aaron Rodgers' last ride? Will Howard IMPRESSES in OTAs workouts?
2w ago00:07:56Tap to summarizePost-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's OTAs at its South Side facilities. They recap QB Aaron Rodgers' news conference in which he explained his decision to return, crediting conversations with GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy as well as significant additions to the roster. Rico Dowdle, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard are among the names joining established Steelers Pat Freiermuth, DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren. Our duo also notes the performance of Will Howard in practice, praising his latest step as he looks to win the backup job from Drew Allar and Mason Rudolph. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers OTAs: Are OC Brian Angelichio, DC Patrick Graham building the right foundation?
2w ago00:23:28Tap to summarizeOn the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to comments by new OC Brian Angelichio and DC Patrick Graham during the team's OTAs. Is Angelichio correct to focus on versatility for his receivers including Germie Bernard, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson? And offensive linemen including Max Iheanachor, Mason McCormick, Gennings Dunker, Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones? And what can that versatility possibly add for new coach Mike McCarthy's offense? And on defense, can Patrick Graham clean up the communication issues that have plagued the unit at times under coach Mike Tomlin? And if so, how effective can Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, Jamel Dean and the rest of the group be? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers practice report: Aaron Rodgers arrives? Mike McCarthy making imprint on new team?
2w ago00:08:34Tap to summarizePost-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the first day of the team's OTA's at its South Side facility. How did Aaron Rodgers look working with the starters following his one-year deal to return to the team over the weekend? Can he mentor young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar? What are the early differences we're seeing as Mike McCarthy's coaching staff takes the place of Mike Tomlin's? What's in store for the offense with new faces Rico Dowdle, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard joining established rostered players including DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Steelers OTAs: Aaron Rodgers back officially? Will it help Drew Allar, Will Howard?
2w ago00:21:10Tap to summarizeOn the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder Aaron Rodgers' official return to the team this weekend. What does it mean that he'll be back in time for OTAs this week, the first under new coach Mike McCarthy? And how will that benefit the team's young QBs WIll Howard and Drew Allar as they look to grow behind Rodgers on the depth chart? Our duo tackles those questions, then considers offensive line alignment for names like Gennings Dunker, Max Iheanachor, Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier as they look to build cohesion to block for Rodgers and the backfield of Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. Then the guys wrap the show by analyzing what could be in store for T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and the defense this week as new DC Patrick Graham begins to implement his system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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