The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed put at the NFL trade deadline without making a move at wide receiver. Christopher Carter and Noah Hiles explain why that puts more pressure on Omar Khan's previous trades to get receivers like DK Metcalf and Mciahel Pittman Jr. Can Metcalf bounce back from a struggling first half of the season and be joined by a recovered Michael Pittman Jr.? If those two veterans step up with the rise of rookie receiver Germie Bernard, it could be the key the Steelers need to be a complete after a dominant first eight games of the season from the offensive line and current leading team MVP candidate Jaylen Warren. Also, Christopher and Noah discuss the Steelers' upcoming matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. How do the Steelers slow down Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins?
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are a day away from the NFL trade deadline and have had issues at wide receiver. Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo note they can make a deal to help themselves, but explain why they don't expect a major trade like the Jacksonville Jaguars trading for Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III. But what kind of trade could Omar Khan make that would help the Steelers while not messing up their NFL Draft capital? Also, Chris and Ray discuss how the Steelers stack up against the AFC's top teams. While Pittsburgh looks like a lock to make the playoffs, top teams like the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and the Jaguars all look like tough challenges. Could this be the year the Steelers finally win a playoff game?
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On the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Kalshi and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports reporters Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo take a look at the Steelers' plans for the NFL trade deadline.
Should they make a big trade for a wide receiver like Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs? Or should they stand pat and keep doing what they're doing? Plus, how is an unheralded rookie class, including players like Robert Spears-Jennings, Gabriel Rubio and Kevin Jobity Jr., making an impact? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Kalshi and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports reporters Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo break down the Steelers' 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and check in with the team as it enters its bye week 6-2.
Can the Steelers keep dominating in the trenches? Or is Mike McCarthy's team going to have to learn different ways to win games as the schedule toughens up? How can Aaron Rodgers wake up the passing attack? Is a trade for a wide receiver coming? And what challenges will arise throughout the second half of the season? 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, Post-Gazette sports reporters Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo break down the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
The guys start by discussing another huge game from Jaylen Warren. Did he prove he should be the bell cow running back and no longer split carries with offseason acquisition Rico Dowdle? How should new head coach Mike McCarthy adjust his play calling to accommodate Warren's hot streak?
On the defensive side of the ball, is the lack of a pass rush becoming an issue? T.J. Watt is having a resurgent season, but where are the sack totals for Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig, who got a big contract in the offseason? And how did the secondary look against Daniel Jones and the Colts? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette sports reporters Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo break down the Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns on "Thursday Night Football."
What problems exist within the Steelers offense? Are they playing soft? What does it say about Omar Khan that his many offensive line draft picks aren't bullying division opponents at the line of scrimmage?
On the defensive side of the ball, how are defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's coverages suffering without Joey Porter Jr.? Can Asante Samuel Jr., Jamel Dean and rookie Daylen Everette thrive — or survive — without him?
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports reporters Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo break down the Steelers' 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
What changed between the putrid Week 2 offensive showing against the New England Patriots and Sunday's explosive performance? Have the Steelers found their offensive identity under new coach Mike McCarthy? Or was this just a flash in the pan?
And on the defensive side of the ball, what positives can we take away? Has anyone stepped up in Joey Porter Jr.'s absence? And how much longer can they survive without him? 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 and Post-Gazette sports columnist Noah Hiles break down the Steelers' 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots.
Where does the blame lie for the offense's horrible performance in Foxborough? Is the talent just not there? What needs to change on the offensive line? Is DK Metcalf ever going to work through his drops problem? How much of an issue is Aaron Rodgers' lack of mobility? Or is Mike McCarthy's scheme to blame? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo break down the team's 20-13 season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
Was that a great performance from the Steelers defense? Or is the Falcons offense led by Cooper Rush just bad? Can we expect more vintage performances like that one out of T.J. Watt this season? How did Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig perform? How worried are we about Joey Porter Jr.'s absence?
And on the offensive side of the ball, how concerned should we be with their performance? Will Aaron Rodgers improve as he goes through his final season? Where was the run game? And how big of an issue are DK Metcalf's drops? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to open their season against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, where we'll get our first real chance to see what Mike McCarthy has in store for the direction of the franchise. Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo talk on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's North Shore Drive podcast about how McCarthy can get the Steelers ahead of some key NFL trends. How do Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington factor in to the Steelers being at the forefront of innovation when it comes to offense and set the stage for McCarthy's era to raise the ceiling of the franchise from recent years.
Also, Chris and Ray give you a first look at the Falcons and the challenges they present as week one opponents. Tua Tagovailoa was named as the starting quarterback, and that might be the opportunity he Steelers need to get Patrick Graham's defense up and running. But will they run into trouble with Joey Porter Jr. still negotiating a contract extension, DeShon Elliott on injured reserve, and both Jalen Ramsey and Jaquan Brisker missing a lot of practices?
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