In this clip from 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 ponder Troy Fautanu's future on the offensive line.
Should GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy consider using Troy Fautanu's versatility to move him to the guard spot likely to be vacated by veteran Isaac Seumalo this NFL offseason? Or has he show too much promise at his current right tackle spot? How does Broderick Jones' injury situation loom over the conversation? Could internal options like Dyan Cook and Spencer Anderson prove to be solutions for new position coach James Campen? And what does Chris think of potential NFL draft solutions like Vega Ioane, Emmanuel Pregnon and Billy Schrauth?
Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders free agent options some analysts have connected to the Steelers. Should GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy be eyeing older veterans like Mike Evans and Tyreek Hill to balance DK Metcalf on the outside, as ESPN's Sam Acho suggested recently? Or is it time for the franchise to move on from short-term band-aids an target younger free agents like Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs, who could be with the team for several years? And where do NFL draft options like Makai Lemon, Denzel Boston, Jordyn Tyson and KC Concepcion fit into the equation?
Later, the guys talk RBs and analyst and former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew suggesting the Steelers should sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. Do the Steelers need to spend lavishly at that position? Or would it be better off investing in its 2025 options Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell? And how should Khan address the position if Gainwell leaves for a lucrative deal in free agency?
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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise offers his thoughts on the Steelers' options at receiver this offseason.
Should GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy consider signing former Pro Bowl wideout Tyreek Hill after he was released by the Miami Dolphins on Monday? Would he be a good fit at the No. 2 spot across from DK Metcalf? Does his skill set overlap too much with that of Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III? Or would the Steelers be better off looking at NFL draft prospects including Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion? Paul tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report on the latest spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., with a focus on the battle for the fifth starter job. Who's standing out within the group of Jose Urquidy, Thomas Harrington, Hunter Barco and Carmon Mlodzinski? Is anyone becoming a favorite to join Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler in the starting rotation? Our duo tackles those questions and also offers some insight on how camp is progressing for other names including Konnor Griffin, Endy Rodriguez, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Spencer Horwitz.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel.
What were some of the takeaways from free agent signing Marcell Ozuna's first press conference as a member of the Pirates? Can he be a positive hitting influence for Oneil Cruz? What are the chances top prospect Konnor Griffin actually makes the opening day roster? And what should fans make of GM Ben Cherington's decision to designate Jack Suwinski for assignment on Monday morning? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest news and notes surrounding Pat Narduzzi's Panthers football team. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Who will step up as Mason Heintschel's backup in a young quarterback room? Will it be Corey Dailey or Angelo Renda? Or maybe grad transfer Holden Geriner, who can help with Heintschel's development? How big is the task in front of new safeties coach Harlon Barnett? Who will slot in next to Cruce Brookins after Javon McIntyre and Kavir Bains-Marquez moved on? Is Josh Guerrier ready to take a step forward? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Now that the WPIAL basketball playoffs are in full swing, our insiders, high school sports editor Keith Barnes and veteran scribe Mike White, look at games past and the upcoming slate.
The two chat about the City League basketball finals, which were played last weekend, and their outlook for the PIAA tournament.
They also examine the job Doug Biega has done in his first year at Hopewell, talk about their Shining Stars and give their predictions for key WPIAL playoff games.
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On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo ponder the team's biggest needs heading into the NFL offseason.
Should new coach Mike McCarthy and GM Omar Khan invest more in the offensive line and add a name like Vega Ioane to their young core that includes names like Broderick Jones, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick? And how much room for growth does that group still have to become an elite unit? '
Our duo ponders those questions, then considers the possibility that this could be a playmakers draft for the Steelers. Would receivers like Jordyn Tyson, Denzel Boston and Makai Lemon be exactly what this offense needs, regardless of whether the QB is Aaron Rodgers or someone else? How much would such a pick free up DK Metcalf on the outside? And is there a chance McCarthy will seek a running back to complement Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson? Especially if Kenneth Gainwell doesn't re-sign?
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor to rank the best couples in team history. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Which dynamic duos are most responsible for the franchise's illustrious history? And which were simply the most fun to watch post mind-boggling stats? Brian and Josh give their thoughts on the Hall of Fame receiver duo of John Stallworth and Lynn Swann; the backfield combo of Jerome Bettis and Dan Kreider; the QB/C exchange of Terry Bradshaw and Mike Webster; the "Blitzburgh" originators Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene; the broadcasting icons Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley; high-synergy linebackers Larry Foote and James Farrior; the passing game virtuosos Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown; defensive backfield mates Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu; modern stars T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith and many more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' upcoming matchup with No. 11 North Carolina, sans star NBA Draft prospect Caleb Wilson. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Does Wilson's injury give Jeff Capel's Panthers a real chance to win? Or is this going to be just another ACC loss for Barry Dunning Jr., Cam Corhen and Co.? Why will perimeter shooting from players like Damarco Minor be key to victory? Can the Panthers exploit the Tar Heels' lack of 3-point defense? Our duo tackles those topics, plus gives their picks for the game, and one of them even picks an upset ....
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. with a focus on top prospect Konnor Griffin. Does he have a chance to make the MLB opening day roster? What is he learning in camp from big leaguers including Paul Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz and others? And why has he been impressive to watch early in camp?
Our duo tackles those questions and more. Is Cruz improving against lefties? How much can Mason Montgomery add to the bullpen? And is Bubba Chandler flying under the radar a bit with all of the focus on Griffin?
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