On the Thursday 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 break down a busy day at training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
How serious is Max Iheanachor's injury? Was he on track for a starting spot before he hurt his upper body? Was the temperature rising at camp — both literally and figuratively — as Ben Skowronek and Payton Wilson got into the first fight of the season? What are the Steelers getting in safety Israel Mukuamu? And is Yahya Black poised to become the starting nose tackle? Our duo 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, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss what they've seen at training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
Why was it still low intensity even on Monday, the first full day in pads? How does this differ from the way Mike Tomlin ran things? Will it benefit or hurt the Steelers? Who stood out? Have we underestimated how NFL-ready Max Iheanachor is? And what do strong days from Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick suggest about the future of the offensive line? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. They offer their observations of the offense, which is being led by an improved connection between QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf with new coach Mike McCarthy now at the helm. They also ponder where a healthy Broderick Jones may fit as the offensive line searches for answers at tackle.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter break down the first official day of training camp Wednesday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
How did Aaron Rodgers look? What did the quarterback order tell us about the position at this early juncture of the season? Do they plan on keeping all four? And how did rookie Drew Allar throw the ball in his first session as a pro?
What were the differences between a Mike McCarthy practice and a Mike Tomlin one? How will things heat up once pads come on next week? And what other players like Patrick Queen and Asante Samuel Jr. showed out on the defensive side of the ball? Our duo 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 Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look back at the team's history of contract hold-ins since Le'Veon Bell's disastrous hold out several years ago.
Have stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward found a tactic that works more successfully in achieving their desired results in negotiations? How much leverage would Joey Porter Jr. have if he does not reach an agreement before training camp begins next week? Why did Nick Herbig choose not to hold in and sign an extension after many speculated he could be a candidate to sit out of practices at Saint Vincent College? And how have GM Omar Khan and the Steelers been able to hold the line in some talks with players like Heyward last season and former receiver Diontae Johnson? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On 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 ponder which players will be most interesting to watch during training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
Is Germie Bernard by far the most integral rookie from an NFL draft class that also includes Max Iheanachor, Drew Allar, Gennings Dunker and Daylen Everette? How does Jalen Ramsey's role in the secondary look poised to grow? Will Pat Freiermuth finally be unlocked within coach Mike McCarthy's offense alongside QB Aaron Rodgers and receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.? And will Jamel Dean prove himself to be the best running mate for Joey Porter Jr. at cornerback? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to assess the contract extension chances of 2024 NFL draft class members.
Does Troy Fautanu deserve franchise left tackle money already? Or does he have more to prove to GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Is Zach Frazier a lock to secure top five money at the center position? Does Roman Wilson have any chance at a second contract as he faces stiff receiver competition from DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? How much could Payton Wilson earn with Patrick Queen's future up in the air at inside linebacker? And will there be enough money left for Mason McCormick at guard come next summer? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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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 Ray Fittipaldo to ponder possible moves for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy ahead of training camp in a couple of weeks.
Could a deal still be struck to send a highly paid outside linebacker like T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith or Nick Herbig to another team? Or would that weaken the 2026 team too much? Could Patrick Queen be moved, as his 2027 return to the roster seems increasingly unlikely? And is there any other potential move that could rival what Khan did last summer in dealing Minkah Fitzpatrick to acquire Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith?
Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into thornier roster questions. Is a veteran like Mekhi Becton and option in free agency amid the uncertainty at guard? Or do the Steelers have enough belief in internal options like Gennings Dunker, Spencer Anderson and Brock Hoffman? Where does Ray feel contract extension talks stand with Joey Porter Jr.? And will we see a lack of depth moves this summer given the presence of a large rookie class that includes a lot of Day 3 NFL draft picks like Kaden Wetjen, Eli Heidenreich, Robert Spears-Jennings and Gabriel Rubio?
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On 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 discuss changes new coach Mike McCarthy may bring to the offense this season.
Could more first-down passing be the secret sauce to unlocking more success on that side of the ball? And how will that success manifest for QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catching options including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth, Germie Bernard, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle?
Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders whether a recent ranking of pass rushers that had Steelers star T.J. Watt at No. 7 is accurate unfair.
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter ponder how the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers stacks up against other older QBs who won Super Bowls late in their careers.
Where does Rodgers rank alongside names like John Elway, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning? Is the roster around him that includes names like T.J. Watt, DK Metcalf, Cam Heyward, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jaylen Warren enough to get him over the top? Especially with a new coaching staff led by Mike McCarthy? Or were those Broncos and Buccaneers teams of the past that lifted those past QBs to glory better than what GM Omar Khan has assembled this offseason?
Our duo tackles those questions. Then Chris offers insight on what he's seen from seventh-round NFL draft pick Eli Heidenreich on film. And ponders the future for the rookie class that also includes Drew Allar, Gennings Dunker, Max Iheanachor and Germie Bernard after looking at some of their collect production up close.
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