Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley break down the latest topics surrounding the team's offseason.
Now that he's been formally signed and introduced, how does Ryan O'Hearn fit into the Pirates lineup? Will he and trade acquisition Brandon Lowe bring some much needed power to the Pirates?
Jason and Colin also break down GM Ben Cherington's recent comments. Is he done adding to the team? Or will he find more hitting through another trade or free agent acquisition? If that's the case, who would our duo like to see them take a look at?
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The Post-Gazette's King Jemison breaks down topics surrounding the Penguins' six-game winning streak and how they've exceeded expectations this season.
What went right specifically in Thursday night's win over the Devils? How good has Stuart Skinner been? Has that trade paid off for Kyle Dubas? How much energy did the return of Evgeni Malkin give the team? And how did he look in his return from injury?
How have the Penguins exceeded expectations when most expected them to be cellar dwellers at the beginning of the year? How long can Sidney Crosby keep up his incredible production? And how sustainable is it? Can they actually make a run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs? King tackles those topics and more.
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On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to talk about Steelers coaches and players facing pressure in the NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
Is coach Mike Tomlin still in a prove-it situation despite the feel-good win against rival Baltimore in Week 18? Could OC Arthur Smith or DC Teryl Austin be in trouble if their units don't perform? How much will this game mean to QB Aaron Rodgers' legacy? Do T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward need to shake the stigma of not being able to win the big one? And how much focus should be on DK Metcalf after his two game suspension and lucrative contract signed in the offseason? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the latest happenings in the transfer portal for coach Pat Narduzzi's team.
Stephen looks at new additions like McKeesport grad Kanye Thompson and Penn Hills grad Raion Strader, as well as Keylen Davis and Malik Knight. Who among that group projects as a starter, and who will be more of a depth piece? How big of a loss is Trey Butkowski after the kicker transferred to Michigan? And how does Narduzzi plan to fill that position? Through the portal and from someone already on the roster? Stephen tackles those topics and more.
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle for the Texans perspective on the teams' NFL playoffs matchup Monday night at Acrisure Stadium.
Will the cold weather give coach Mike Tomlin's team an advantage against its dome-dwelling opponent? Or will the elements be a wash for QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Kenneth Gainwell? How well is Texans QB C.J. Stroud playing right now? And how much can he threaten the Steelers defense led by Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey? And how will the Texans' elite defense handle the return of Metcalf from suspension? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to analyze the Steelers' improvements on both the offensive and defensive lines this season.
Does the season sweep of the Ravens validate GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin's years-long efforts to be tougher up front? Why was Derrick Harmon's selection so key to unlocking Keeanu Benton and Cam Heyward in stopping Baltimore running back Derrick Henry in NFL Week 18? Is the offensive line's growth underrated with Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier playing well despite the loss of Broderick Jones? And what potential does Dylan Cook have to be a long-term contributor?
Our duo tackles those questions, then talks passing game chemistry. How well will QB Aaron Rodgers continue to utilize names like Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Adam Thielen with DK Metcalf returning? Will he be able to find running backs Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren underneath? Or will the Texans' pass rush make that difficult in the team's NFL playoffs matchup this week at Acrisure Stadium?
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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette Steelers insider Paul Zeise takes stock of the Steelers' roster ahead of the NFL playoffs matchup against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Does the roster coach Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan assembled deserve more respect? Do national voices sleep on the depth that's been cultivated behind stars like Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward? Are names like Kenneth Gainwell, Connor Heyward and Alex Highsmith slept on outside the Pittsburgh fan base? And what about the offense line that's performed, led by Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu? Paul tackles those questions and compares what they Steelers bring to the table compared to C.J. Stroud and the Texans.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of an NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
Why did coach Mike Tomlin bring his players in the day after the dramatic AFC North-clinching game against the Ravens? Can he and DC Teryl Austin fix the coverage breakdowns that led to long touchdowns for Baltimore's Lamar Jackson against DBs like Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger? What's next for the offense after QB Aaron Rodgers was able to rally playmakers including Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Kenneth Gainwell in the absence of DK Metcalf? And how is this week's matchup against Houston shaping up differently? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look ahead to the team's NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
Will Houston's top-ranked offense present the toughest challenge of the year to OC Arthur Smith's unit? How will he game plan around vaunted pass rushers like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? Can QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Adam Thielen and others avoid trouble against a secondary with a proven ability to force turnovers? And will the Steelers be able to use Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield as much as they might like?
Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to Metcalf's return to the team's facility Monday and what it may mean for coach Mike Tomlin's team moving forward.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insiders King Jemison and Jason Mackey react to weekend wins against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings and ponder what the team's current five-game winning streak means. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Did coach Dan Muse's team prove it can win with grit? First with a tight defensive win against Detroit? Then an impressive comeback vs. Columbus that included goals from Anthony Mantha, Bryan Rust, Kris Letang and Ryan Shea? How good had Sidney Crosby on the top line and Blake Lizotte on the fourth line been lately? And what does it all mean for Evgeni Malkin and the team moving forward as it looks to stay hot? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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