On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Brian Batko discuss the first week of Steelers OTAs on the South Side. They look at how veteran free agents are fitting in with their new team and analyze the signing of free agent pass rusher Markus Golden. Later in the show, Christopher also welcomes Andrew Destin to preview the Pirates' West Coast road trip to Seattle and San Francisco.
On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss the first day of Steelers OTAs at the team's South Side facility. How important will first-team reps be for QB Kenny Pickett's development this season? And what did LB Alex Highsmith have to say about negotiations on a new contract extension? Our duo tackles those questions. And Christopher also welcomes Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey to discuss his recent story about top prospect Henry Davis.
On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive, Post-Gazette sports writers Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter break down Ben Roethlisberger's comments about Kenny Pickett on his own podcast. Was Roethlisberger out of bounds for admitting he didn't initially want Pickett to succeed? Or was his honesty refreshing? Our duo tackles those comments. Christopher also welcomes Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey to break down the club's series loss to Arizona over the weekend and look forward to the upcoming three-game set with the Texas Rangers.
On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Brian Batko discuss QB Mitch Trubisky's contract extension with the Steelers and what it could mean for the roster going forward. They also tackle GM Omar Khan's decision to move on from CB Ahkello Withspoon, and Christopher welcomes Pirates beat writer Andrew Destin to analyze the club's series split in Detroit before a weekend set with Arizona at PNC Park.
On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss free agent linebacker Kwon Alexander's visit to the Steelers team facility and the apparent lack of a deal between the two sides. They also analyze Mason Rudolph's pending return to the QB room. And Jason Mackey stops by with reaction to the Pirates' latest loss, this one in Detroit.
On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss Broderick Jones, the Steelers' first-round draft pick. How did he look at rookie minicamp over the weekend? And will he be ready to start the Steelers' Week 1 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Christopher also welcomes Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey to discuss starter Mitch Keller's dominance this past week.
On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Brian Batko and Christopher Carter, break down the Steelers' 2023 NFL schedule, which was revealed Thursday night. What are the toughest and easiest stretches? Our duo tackles those questions and also previews rookie mini camp on the South Side this weekend.
On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter discuss Steelers general manager Omar Khan's first NFL draft. Did he really alter the team's approach significantly from the Kevin Colbert days? Or were his changes more subtle than some perceive them to be? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Christopher also welcomes Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey to discuss the club's recent struggles offensively.
On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl's comments on the 2023 NFL draft. Specifically, they focus on Weidl's vision for a tougher team in the trenches. Christopher also welcomes Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey to analyze ways the club can snap its seven-game losing stream as the Colorado Rockies come to town beginning Monday evening.
On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Brian Batko and Christopher Carter discuss the impact Joey Porter's legacy with the Steelers will have on his son's career with the team. Will his knowledge of the franchise help him? Or will the brighter spotlight of being a famous Steeler's son hurt his growth? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Christopher also welcomes Jason Mackey to discuss the Pirates' frustrating series sweep in Tampa Bay.