Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise weighs in on news that Steelers coach Mike McCarthy personally attended the pro day of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier this week.
Is this a signal of genuine interest in Nussmeier on the part of McCarthy and GM Omar Khan? Or just a courtesy to Nussmeier's father, Doug, who worked under McCarthy with the Dallas Cowboys? How does Nussmeier compare to other QBs in this draft including Drew Allar, Ty Simpson and Cade Klubnik? And how would he fit within a quarterback group that could once again include future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers as well as 2025 backups Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' first scrimmage of spring ball. This show is presented by FanDuel.
After the offense won, is it safe to say the unit led by Mason Heintschel played well? Or are their defensive issues that played a bigger factor in the outcome? Is there any reason to be concerned at this point? Stephen and Abby tackle those topics, plus highlight strong performances from names such as Netinho Olivieri, Ryan Carretta, Bryce Yates and Tony Kinsler.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly making roster cuts ahead of MLB opening day later this week. They give their thoughts on pitchers Carmen Mlodzinski, Hunter Barco and Jose Urquidy making the team while Mike Clevinger is demoted to the minors. They also ponder the state of the position player group with Billy Cook, Nick Yorke and others claiming spots while top prospect Konnor Griffin waits for his call the big leagues as one of the final cuts. Will they make the impact the Pirates need in the lineup next to names like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O'Hearn? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison takes a look at the team's busy weekend and analyzes their place in the standings as the Eastern Conference playoff race heats up. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How important was the team's exhausting 5-4 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday? How did they lose ANOTHER controversial goaltender interference challenge? How were they able to get over the hump in the shootout?
On the flip side, just how bad were they against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday? And why? What do the results against the Metropolitan Division's top team say about the Penguins? And where does it leave them in the race for an Eastern Conference playoff spot? King tackles those topics and more.
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the signing of offensive lineman Brock Hoffman.
Is the veteran the answer for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy at the starting guard spot vacated by Isaac Seumalo? Or is he merely a candidate to compete with internal candidates like Spencer Anderson? And do both of them have to look out for competition coming out in the NFL draft that could include projected first rounder Vega Ioane out of Penn State? Our duo tackles those questions and more as the offensive line takes shape next to returning blockers including Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones and Mason McCormick.
Then later, the guys recap Ray's second seven-round mock draft on the season, in which he highlights prospects including Dillon Thieneman, Germie Bernard, Keith Abney II, Cade Klubnik and others.
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On the Saturday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to sort through the week in NFL mock draft picks for the team.
How closely should GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy be looking at the middle linebacker spot with Patrick Queen's future uncertain? And is CJ Allen a prospect worth bringing in at that spot? How does the Michael Pittman Jr. trade impact the attractiveness of a prospect like Zachariah Branch? And could corners Keith Abney and Davison Igbinosun provide needed depth behind Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean at the outside corner spots?
Our duo tackles those questions, then talks offensive line. Why has Blake Miller emerged as a favorite of multiple national analysts as a potential replacement for Broderick Jones? Should Kadyn Proctor and Monroe Freeling be considered better fits positionally? What factors might cause the Steelers to settle on Penn State's Vega Ioane as their first-round pick? And what do the guys think of colleague Ray Fittipaldo's most recent seven-round mock, highlighted by Dillon Thieneman and Germie Bernard?
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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to discuss the team's seemingly odd approach to its pre-draft visits so far. Why haven't GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy welcomes more top prospects, particularly at positions of need like safety, guard and receiver? Can we still expect names like Dillon Thieneman, Emmauel McNeil-Warren, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, Vega Ioane and others to make their way through the South Side facility? Or does McCarthy simply place less emphasis on the pre-draft visits than Mike Tomlin's staff tended to?
Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the fate of the teams' 12 picks for the 2026 NFL draft. Will Khan keep all of them to surround his core of DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Joey Porter Jr. and others? Could he use them to trade for outside veterans? Or will he look to move up in either the 20
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable give their impressions from the second week of the Panthers' spring practices. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How much concern should there be in regards to the wide receiver room? Is Blue Hicks in Pat Narduzzi's doghouse after missing practice? Can Pitt rely on him, Malik Knight, Tony Kinsler and Bryce Yates to replace Kenny Johnson and Poppi Williams? On the flip side, why should we be confident in the linebacker corps? What does Jeremiah Marcelin bring to the unit as a whole? Our duo tackles those topics, plus gives their picks for the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
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Live around 5 p.m. Post-Gazette Steelers insider Paul Zeise ponders what the Steelers should do with linebacker Nick Herbig now that the dust has mostly settled on their NFL free agency moves.
Should GM Omar Khan, coach Mike McCarthy and DC Patrick Graham look to give the four-year veteran a contract extension? Or are outside linebackers already taking up too big a piece of the salary cap with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith already making big money? Is Herbig a potential building block for the defensive alongside fellow young players like Joey Porter Jr., Payton Wilson, Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer and Keeanu Benton? Or could the Steelers find another solid depth rusher within this NFL draft class?
Paul tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down Sidney Crosby's return to the lineup, Erik Karlsson's success as of late and the team's very real Kris Letang problem. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How did Sidney Crosby look in his return to the lineup after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury? Did the Penguins show anything in their crazy 6-5 OT loss to the Carolina Hurricanes? Or just another example of how that team is better? How is Erik Karlsson meeting the moment with his play? And what can the Penguins do about Kris Letang? King tackles those topics and more.
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