Episodes
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the first day of Steelers Rookie Camp taking place. Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Roman Wilson, Payton Wilson made their first appearances amongst many others for the black and gold and we talk about our takeaways from Day 1. What stood out in a big way? We also discuss the idea of a reunion with Bud Dupree and if it makes sense for both sides. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and...
Published 05/10/24
Published 05/10/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the report of Najee Harris wanting to have his 5th-year option declined and how that would benefit him. Is an earlier pay day and not being the best fit for Arthur Smith's offense enough of a case to make Pittsburgh not the most enticing conversation. We also discuss the differences in Zone vs Gap running schemes and Zay Jones seemingly not being on the Steelers radar. Let's go for another...
Published 05/09/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers not matching the high asking price for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk and if that was the right call. We also discuss the team signing WR Scotty Miller and the Cowboys releasing former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant. Finally, we discuss if a Cam Sutton reunion is in the cards. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 05/08/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the compensatory pick formula and why the Steelers have been left in the cold on them in recent memory. How much of the drafting in the waning years of Kevin Colbert's tenure play into that and how much have things changed? We also answer questions about the future of the QB room and the run concepts. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 05/07/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the free agent wide receiver market drying up, as it looks more and more like the team's best path to acquiring somebody is via trade. Alan gives his thoughts on Najee Harris and finally we answer some questions from X about Payton Wilson and who the best Steeler to roast would be. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 05/06/24
Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we take to X for some questions from the audience. We cover everything from the fit of Arthur Smith's offense for both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, how Logan Lee fits, if an addition is still to be had in the WR room, Pat Freiermuth's usage and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/03/24
Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith are back to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the team declining Najee Harris' and Justin Fields' 5th-year options. What does this mean for the future of the RB room and offense in general which has a ton of potential turnover following 2024? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/02/24
Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we take to X for some questions from the audience. We cover everything from the offensive line gelling right out of the gate, if the team is being slept on, Connor Heyward's roster spot and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/01/24
Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we talk about what Roman Wilson is going to add to the Steelers WR room and what they are still in search of following his addition. We then answer questions from X regarding the WR and CB markets, where the tackles will play, starting rookies and more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/30/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's 2024 NFL Draft class and how the talent on the field matches the identity and character off of it. Not only did they get value up and down the board, they got players that fit their culture. Blaine Stewart joins to discuss what Zach Frazier brings to the table and give us a bit of insight on UDFA Beanie Bishop as well. Finally, we touch on the rumors that the Steelers are close to...
Published 04/29/24
Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team selecting Washington OT Troy Fautanu with their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. How do we grade the pick, where will he fit in along the offensive line and what does it set them up to do? We then dive into some predictions for what they will do on Day 2. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/26/24
Join Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith to get ready for the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/25/24
Alan Saunders, Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team restructuring the contract of Alex Highsmith to create over $7M in cap space. What does this move mean? Why now? We also go over Derrick's Top 100 big board and Alan's three-round mock draft. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/24/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Pat Freiermuth joins the show to discuss the team's offseason which saw the QB room get reshaped, several departures and ultimately has put him in much more of a leadership role. We talk about the relationships he is building with Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and the rest of the offense at voluntary workouts and dive into his tenure up to this point. This is a big year for Pat, as he seeks a new contract,...
Published 04/23/24
Alan Saunders and Nick Farabuagh discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the takeaways from Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan's predraft press conference. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! #steelers #herewego #nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/22/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss Smitty's Top 50 WR rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. We then dive into some Draft Q&A from Alan's mailbag. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/19/24
Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss if the Steelers can find the answer to their slot corner problems via the 2024 NFL Draft and where the sweet spot might be to do so. We also discuss the depth of the tackle and wide receiver groups and the perception of what and where that depth lies. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers bringing in Michigan LB Junior Colson and Penn State OL Hunter Nourzad for pre-draft visits. They also brought in English prospect Travis Clayton. We go over what we can learn from their 30 visits and how good of an indicator these have been in the past for the direction the team will go. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 04/17/24
Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers bringing in Duke OL Graham Barton and NC State LB Payton Wilson for pre-draft visits as well as the idea of trading for Denver Broncos WR Cortland Sutton. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/16/24
Alan Saunders, Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss Derrick's top QB rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft and discuss if any make sense for the Steelers to spend a draft pick on. We also discuss the team bringing in Washington OL Troy Fautanu and South Dakota State OL Mason McCormick for pre-draft visits. What do we make of them bringing in position versatile options? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn...
Published 04/15/24
Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss Derrick's top cornerback rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft and then answer NFL Draft related questions regarding double dipping at certain positions, best scheme fits and more. from our audience. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/12/24
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers bringing in Tyler Guyton and Khristian Boyd for pre-draft visits on Thursday and then get into your hottest/wildest 2024 NFL Draft takes! Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/11/24
Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the Steelers bringing in Jackson Powers-Johnson and Blake Fisher for pre-draft visits. Jackson Powers-Johnson has been heavily linked to the team but has seen his draft stock fall through the process. We also touch on the Steelers still being in on the trade market for a WR and throw out some names that could make sense. Finally, we discuss Matthew Wright being brought back to...
Published 04/10/24
Alan Saunders, Nick Farabaugh and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode we discuss the current betting odds for the Steelers selection at 20th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. No Amarius Mims odds listed and not a single corner. What do we make of that? We also discuss not only the need to take certain positions but also how imperative it is to hit on those selections. Finally, we dive into some depth needs that they could address on Day 3. Let's go for...
Published 04/09/24