On the Saturday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to recap the week in mock draft picks for coach Mike McCarthy's team.
Is Chris Brazzell a legitimate option at receiver? Or is his game too similar to that of Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf? Would safety A.J. Haulcy be a steal in the third round? Are Drew Allar and Garrett Nussmeier proper third-round values at quarterback? Does Darrell Jackson Jr. have the polish to help Derrick Harmon and Cam Heyward on the defensive line? Should we still be discussing tackles including Kadyn Proctor and Monroe Freeling? And are De'Shaun Stribling and Bryce Lance depth receivers to watch? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable recap a disastrous week for the Panthers in the transfer portal and preview Abby's one-on-one sitdown with Pitt basketball GM Jay Kuntz. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Why should fans remain calm surrounding the Pitt basketball program? How is Kuntz planning on turning things around alongside returning coach Jeff Capel? How big of a loss to the transfer portal is Brandin Cummings? What about Roman Siulepa? Did his departure come as a surprise? And how will the Panthers fill in the roster now with those two players gone? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison takes a look at the team's current standing in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hunt. This show is presented by FanDuel.
What went wrong in the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night? Any cause for concern? Or just a blip at the tail end of a really challenging month? Should we be worried about Sidney Crosby's performance level since returning from injury? Should the Penguins call up goalie prospect Sergei Murashov amid inconsistencies from Stuart Skinner and Arturs Silovs? And where do they stand in the playoff picture? Are they safe with six games to go? King tackles those topics and more.
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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel & Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko ponder comments made by owner Art Rooney II, GM Omar Khan and new coach Mike McCarthy this week at the NFL owners meetings.
Is the team putting up smokescreens about its remaining personnel decisions in free agency and the NFL draft? Particularly at the QB position as Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned? Should we take comments about Will Howard and Alabama prospect Ty Simpson at face value?
Then later, the guys ponder trade options that could have implications for the draft both this year and next year. Could veterans including T.J. Watt and Pat Freiermuth be moved in some type of blockbuster with an eye toward grabbing a QB like Arch Manning, Dante Moore or Jayden Maiava in 2027? Or could Khan even be looking to move up in this year's draft? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the news that Konnor Griffin is being promoted for his MLB debut and the Pirates' home opener.
What are Colin and Noah's expectations for the 19-year-old? Will it take some time for him to adjust? Is a Rookie of the Year campaign likely? Where does he fit into the Pirates lineup? What does this mean for guys like Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales? Why didn't Griffin just start the year in MLB? And does this signal GM Ben Cherington's desire to win now? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes colleague Gerry Dulac for a recap of the NFL owners meetings from the team's perspective.
Gerry explains how the team expects to get a decision from QB Aaron Rodgers about returning for 2026 before the NFL draft. And that if Rodgers retires or heads elsewhere, the team plans to sign a veteran QB. But not necessarily one that would be poised to start, a la Kirk Cousins, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Would this be good news for Mason Rudolph and especially Will Howard as a show of faith in their abilities to lead the team? How does the Cousins signing change the math for both Rodgers and the Steelers? And is money really an issue as former QB Charlie Batch hinted this week?
Our duo tackles those questions, reacts to comments from GM Omar Khan, coach Mike McCarthy and owner Art Rooney II and potential issues with NFL officiating amid a dispute with the referees.
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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to react to colleague Gerry Dulac's hints that GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy could be looking closely at Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq on Day 1 of the NFL draft.
Is tight end a big enough need to justify a first round pick with Pat Feiermuth and Darnell Washington already in the fold? Could the team have lingering doubts about Freiermuth after he was largely sidelined by departed OC Arthur Smith last year? Might there be concern about Darnell Washington re-signing past 2026? And how might later round options like Oscar Delp fit into their plans?
Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to McCarthy's latest growing comments about Will Howard. Are they purely authentic? Or is the front office using praise for Howard as a smokescreen? Could it have anything to do with Aaron Rodgers' future? Or is there a different motivation?
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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to news Steelers coach Mike McCarthy telling reporters at the NFL owners meetings that he valued QB Will Howard more highlight than the sixth-round pick he was chosen with in 2025.
Is McCarthy right in making that statement? Or is he potentially too high on a player 32 teams -- including the Steelers -- who passed over Howard several times in that draft? What are the implications of McCarthy's confidence in Howard for 2026? Could he really be the starting QB if Aaron Rodgers retires? Might the Steelers even prefer that outcome? And how might Mason Rudolph feel about that?
Paul tackles those questions and gives his thoughts on other highlights from the owners meetings, including McCarthy's comments about T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward?
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the club's 1-3 start to the MLB season, which has included frustrating losses to the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Can players including Oneil Cruz, Jared Triolo, Henry Davis, Bryan Reynolds and Marcell Ozuna get on track at the plate with the home opener looming Friday back at PNC Park? Can we be encouraged by the early bullpen results from names including Yohan Ramirez, Denis Santana and Gregory Soto? And what needs to happen for manager Don Kelly's squad to build momentum heading into the home opener, with Paul Skenes on the mound in the Wednesday finale against the Reds? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On the Tuesday 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 comments from new coach Mike McCarty and GM Omar Khan at the NFL owners meetings.
What should we make of the duo's emphasis on finding both an offensive identity and quarterback to match the rugged nature of the AFC North in November and December? How should we analyze the additions of Michael Pittman Jr., Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean to join a roster led by T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth, Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey in that context? And what could it mean for the NFL draft?
Our duo tackles those questions, plus the QB situation. Are the Steelers OK with proceeding without Aaron Rodgers if he decides to retire? Turning to either Will Howard, Mason Rudolph or some other external option?
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