On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo discuss depth chart battles at Steelers OTAs on the South Side. Should Chuks Okrafor be worried about getting demoted or cut amid the ascent of Broderick Jones? And where does Levi Wallace fit in a Steelers cornerback room that now includes Patrick Peterson and Joey Porter Jr.? Our duo tackles those questions. Christopher also welcomes Jason Mackey to discuss the Pirates' weekend sweep of St. Louis and preview this week's series against the Oakland Athletics.
Post-Gazette Penguins beat writer Matt Vensel joins digital sports producer Adam Bittner to analyze the Penguins' hiring of Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations. Will he take a more hands-on role in the position than predecessor Brian Burke? Who are some names to look at in the search for a general manager? And is coach Mike Sullivan's job safe? Our duo tackles those topics and ponders the personnel decisions Dubas will be facing soon as NHL free agency looms following the Stanley Cup final in a couple of weeks.
On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writers Christopher Carter and Brian Batko analyze the latest news out of Steelers OTAs. Is Broderick Jones already establishing himself as the offensive line's starting left tackle? And is Joey Porter Jr. proving himself worthy of major playing time as early as Week 1? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette sports writer Christopher Carter is joined by former Steelers scout Mark Gorscak to discuss the similarities and differences between current general manager Omar Khan and predecessor Kevin Colbert. Later, Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo joins to break down the Steelers' rotation at inside linebacker. And Jason Mackey has the latest on the Pirates from San Francisco.
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.