Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise welcomes Steelers insider Christopher Carter to react to the first day of the so-called "legal tampering" period ahead of NFL free agency. Specifically, they offer thoughts on major moves for Jamel Dean and Michael Pittman Jr. from GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy.
How much can Dean help the secondary across from Joey Porter Jr. at cornerback? What's next for Jalen Ramsey if Dean gets most reps outside? Where does Asante Samuel Jr. fit into the picture after re-signing earlier in the day? And could the Steelers still select a cornerback in the NFL draft next month.
On the receiver front, how complete is the Steelers' group with Pittman joining Metcalf? Do they still need to land a big draft name like Denzel Boston, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon or Carnell Tate? Or is Roman Wilson enough?
Our duo tackles those questions, plus departures from names including Kenneth Gainwell and James Pierre.
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With the PIAA basketball playoffs in full swing, our award-winning Post-Gazette dynamic duo of high school sports editor Keith Barnes and the venerable Mike White have a little fun with school and mascot names, look at who might be the frontrunners for boys and girls coaches of the year and make predictions on the second round of the tournament.
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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to react to the Steelers big trade for Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Is he exactly the type of player they needed as a No. 2 wideout opposite DK Metcalf? Did GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy do the right thing in giving Pittman a rich contract worth close to $20 million per season? What impact will this deal make on Khan's draft plans? Specifically as it pertains to selecting a receiver from a loaded class that includes names like Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Denzel Boston, Makai Lemon and Omar Cooper Jr.? Should we make anything of the Colts choosing the younger Alec Pierce for an extension over Pittman? And what impact might this move make on Aaron Rodgers' willingness to return?
Our duo tackles those questions and offers thoughts on other moves around the NFL involving James Pierre, Kenneth Gainwell, Malik Willis and others.
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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 start of the so-called "legal tampering" period of NFL free agency.
Did GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy make the right move in bringing back Asante Samuel Jr. at cornerback alongside other secondary options including Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey? Could James Pierre be the next player to return to the defensive back group? And what will happen with names like Aaron Rodgers, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and others?
Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders moves on the trade market. Are the Miami Dolphins set on rebuilding after cutting Tua Tagovailoa and trading former Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick? And if so, could Jaylen Waddle be a potential trade target for the Steelers?
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down the team's 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday and takes a look at how the team is staying afloat without stars like Sidney Crosby (injured) and Evgeni Malkin (suspended). This show is presented by FanDuel.
What did that overtime win, capped off by Tommy Novak's goal, mean for the Penguins' season at large? How did Dan Muse's defensive lineup changes contribute to the victory? How has this team shown resilience throughout the season? And how did trade deadline acquisition Elmer Soderblom look in his Penguins debut? King tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the Panthers' ACC tournament opener against Stanford on Tuesday and wonder how many games they'd need to win for coach Jeff Capel to keep his job. This show is presented by FanDuel.
What can Pitt do differently this time around, after it lost 75-67 to Stanford on Feb. 25? How can the Panthers slow down freshman Ebuka Okorie, who scored 34 points in that first matchup? Who are some key players and matchups to watch?
Is there any chance Pitt could make a deep run to save Capel's job, like NC State did a few years ago for Kevin Keatts with a run to the Final Four? How many games would Pitt have to win for Allen Greene to give Capel one more year? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to talk through the week in NFL mock draft picks for GM Omar Khan's team.
How much value would a rugged slot corner like Keiote Scott add to the secondary? What about a player like Treydan Stukes, who could slide between slot corner and safety next to names like Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr.? Will those needs be worthy of Day 2 picks? Or will the Steelers look at prospects even higher on the board?
Why did we see so many Jordyan Tyson picks this week? Is he a good fit for this team opposite a No. 1 like DK Metcalf because of his ability to work both inside and outside? How does he compare to more specialized names like Carnelll Tate, Denzel Boston and Makai Lemon? And is Omar Cooper Jr. quickly joining that group of top receivers following his performance at the NFL combine?
Our duo tackles those questions, ponders QBs including Ty Simpson and Drew Allar. Then wonders why we didn't see more tackle picks given the ominous update on tackler Broderick Jones' status.
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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko ponder the moves available to GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy following the decision to cut Jonnu Smith and his lucrative contract.
Could the front office be looking to make big moves like it did last year for Smith, DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey? Could Fitzpatrick potentially return to Pittsburgh amid turmoil with the Miami Dolphins? And why are names like Kamren Curl, Logan Hall and Calvin Austin III on our duo's wishlist with NFL free agency looming next week? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the biggest stories originating from spring training and Grapefruit League play this week in Florida.
Did GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly make the right move in trading reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for prospect Tyler Callihan? Can Callihan be expected to contribute in the lineup next to names like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Marcell Ozuna, Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn? And how much will the bullpen miss Nicolas?
The guys also ponder Andrew McCutchen's departure for a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, what it means for the season and how fans might react to a franchise icon leaving town once again.
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former Alabama linebacker and Pittsburgh native Nikhai Hill-Green to take a look at some of his Crimson Tide teammates ahead of the NFL Draft.
Hill-Green tells of his story going from Pittsburgh to the elite St. Frances Academy in Baltimore to stops at Alabama, Colorado, Charlotte and Michigan. Hill-Green gives his thoughts on some of his Alabama teammates also coming out for the 2026 draft, including QB Ty Simpson and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III. Hill-Green also breaks down some current Steelers he's crossed paths with, including WR Roman Wilson and CB Joey Porter Jr.
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