Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 13 2025 609 ep. 33 mins 14

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Zachary Smith of Around the 412 and Alan Saunders of Steelers Now bring you their takes on the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, reports and rumors every weekday afternoon.

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Rudolph Returns, Player Introductions | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 13 2025 45 mins

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team bringing back QB Mason Rudolph on a two-year contract and what it could mean. Is this strictly a move for a backup or could Mason be in line to start if conversations with Aaron Rodgers don't lead to a deal? The team introduced newcomers Kenny Gainwell, Brandin Echols, M

Don't Worry, Be Happy | Steelers Morning Rush

Mar 13 2025 14 mins

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how to avoid having bad takes on the internet about the Steelers. There's an understandable negativity about the state of the team with five straight losses to end t

Latest on Steelers QB Saga | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 12 2025 43 mins

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team still waiting on a decision from Aaron Rodgers, as he makes his decision between the Steelers, Giants and potentially the Vikings. As this happens, Russell Wilson will visit the Browns and Giants over the next couple of days to explore his options. It's more and more cle

Should Steelers Be More Aggressive with Salary Cap? | Steelers Morning Rush

Mar 12 2025 21 mins

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how the Steelers and general manager Omar Khan manage the salary cap, and if they should be more aggressive like other teams. The New Orleans Saints have significan

Evaluating Steelers Free Agency So Far | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 11 2025 49 mins

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team losing Najee Harris, Elandon Roberts and James Daniels to free agency. The team also signed former Ravens LB Malik Harrison to presumably replace Elandon Roberts and also contribute on special teams. The team still doesn't have their QB signed for 2025, though it'll like

What Is Steelers Plan at Quarterback? | Steelers Morning Rush

Mar 11 2025 14 mins

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers quarterback situation and who they're going to sign for the 2025 season. General manager Omar Khan and Justin Fields remained far apart on a contract o

Reaction to DK Trade, Early Free Agency Action | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 10 2025 43 mins

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team acquiring WR DK Metcalf in a trade from the Seattle Seahawks. They sent a 2025 2nd-round pick and immediately inked Metcalf to a 5-year, $150 million deal. What do we make of this move and what does it mean for George Pickens? We then discuss the early portion of free ag

Put Some Respect on Omar Khan's Name | Steelers Morning Rush

Mar 10 2025 14 mins

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the job of Steelers general manager Omar Khan, who continues to break the mold of what the team will and will not do. Khan made another signature splash on Sunday,

Kicking the Tires on Darnold? | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Mar 07 2025 56 mins

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss the possibility of the team pursuing Sam Darnold. How much concern should there be about his fit outside of KOC's system, with less playmakers and what does he do well that he could bring to Arthur Smith's offense? We also touch on the defensive line free agent

Same Old Steelers In FA? No Chance | Steelers Morning Rush

Mar 07 2025 13 mins

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's how active to expect general manager Omar Khan to be when free agency opens on Monday. The Steelers have over $63 million in offseason salary cap space available, a