Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers
1,830 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 365 ratingsLocked On Steelers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football League. Hosted by Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and an extra on WPXI-TV and Steeler Nation Radio, the Locked On Steelers podcast provides your daily fix of the black and gold with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, and coverage of all aspects of the legendary Steelers franchise. The Locked On Steelers podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Steelers locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Steelers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Steelers Draft Process Reveal True 1st Round Targets | Nate Wiggins, Amarius Mims, More | Top 20 CBs
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins for a top 30 visit Thursday. That and other moves show the true first round targets for Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan. Chris Carter breaks down the "Tomlin Trinity" trend and how it shows Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims as one of the team's primary first round targets, and who else might join the list soon, like Alabama's J.C. Latham, Terrio...
Steelers' Top 20 NFL Draft WR Rankings | Adonai Mitchell the Perfect Partner for George Pickens?
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Derrick Bell of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need a wide receiver or two in the NFL Draft, so Chris Carter and Derrick Bell go over the top 20 prospects. Go over their rankings and who the best fits with Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and George Pickens are for Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan to target. Adonai Mitchell is in the second tier of receivers in this draft class, but is he t...
Steelers' Next Defensive Line Stud a 2nd/3rd Round Fit in Braden Fiske, Kris Jenkins | Top Ten IDL
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to find a young defensive line stud soon, and the NFL Draft has options. Chris Carter ranks his top 10 prospects, and names his best fits in the draft for Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin to target. Those players start to become valued in the second round, like Braden Fiske, Kris Jenkins, Ruke Orhorhoro and Maason Smith. But who makes the most sense to pair with Keeanu Benton and be part...
Steelers' Top NFL Draft Trade Back Options | Moving Back in 1st Round Option to Get Value at Center?
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need a center in the NFL Draft, but also need the right value for the position. Who are the top first round trade back options? And where would be the right spot for Omar Khan, Andy Weidl and Mike Tomlin to draft centers Jackson Powers-Johnson or Zach Frazier? Chris Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the options. Teams like the Green B...
Steelers' NFL Draft Priorities Mix Talent, O-Line Strength with Leadership Needs to Re-Shape Offense
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' plans in the NFL Draft will prioritize leadership and great locker room players, especially on offense. While the defense has successfully passed down quality leadership to quality leaders over the decades, the offense didn't get a chance to do that since Ben Roethlisberger, David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey all left the team within a year of each other. Chris Carter explains why Ru...
Why Steelers Front Office Not Done with Big Moves | Michael Penix Jr. Visit's Impact on Draft Plans
March 29, 2024 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' front office has made plenty of moves in free agency this offseason. But Chris Carter thinks they're far from finished when it comes to big moves. That's based off the team's obvious needs, the state of the younger front office, and the direction the team's headed with new quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Also, with the Steelers set to host Michael Penix Jr. for a...
Steelers Host Amarius Mims | Offensive Tackle a 1st Round Lock? | Can Omar Khan Wait for a Center?
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers hoted Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims this week, which makes for the third offensive tackle of their top 30 visits. Are Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin zeroing in to make offensive tackle a lock as the Steelers' first round pick? Chris Carter and Alan Saunders explore that possibility. Also, the guys will discuss the Steelers' plans at center and just how long Khan can wait before ad...
Steelers' Signing Cordarrelle Patterson a Sign of Arthur Smith's Offense? | DL Prospect Slim Options
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of Cordarrelle Patterson could be a sign of what Arthur Smith's offense with Russell Wilson will be like. But how will the offense use Najee Harris, Pat Freiermuth and George Pickens? And is a better second receiver option behind Pickens still coming in the NFL Draft? Chris Carter gives you his perspective on what Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin are trying to form. Also, Chris goe...
Steelers Plan to Trade for a Center? | Real Options | New Free Agents | High WR Draft Pick Imminent?
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a big need at center. General manager Omar Khan said trading for a center is a possibility, and Chris Carter thinks it might be a necessity. But who are realistic options? And are any of them good enough to mean they don't need to draft a center high? Also, Chris reviews the three recent free agent signings of Quez Watkins, Ryan Allen and Dean Lowry, and what they mean for t...
Steelers' Russell Wilson QB1 in Competition with Justin Fields? | Center Needed | Mock Draft Monday
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers look to have a coming quarterback competition between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Mike Tomlin spoke on that, but is this a real competition? Chris Carter explores that possibility and how that might've impacted Kenny Pickett's position to want a trade, as well as what it means for Steelers training camp. Also, Chris looks at Mike Tomlin's words about center, and the lack of mov...
How Steelers Avoid Past Mistakes with Kenny Pickett/Mason Rudolph with Justin Fields, Future QBs
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields represent a new chance to get the quarterback position right. But what mistakes must they avoid from their attempts with Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph? Chris Carter explores trhat question and the Steelers' development issues. Also, are the Steelers ignoring a big need to replenish their defensive line with prospects in this NFL...
Steelers' Expectations for Russell Wilson, Justin Fields in Arthur Smith's Offense | Balanced Plan
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' two new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have people excited for the new look offense. But what are realistic expectations for them? That's the questions Chris Carter dives into as he looks at their most recent numbers and compares them to when Ryan Tannehill played for the Tennessee Titans under Steelers' new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Also, Chris explores the...
Steelers Targeting Top WRs? Trade for Brandon Aiyuk? Stefon Diggs? | Draft WRs like Adonai Mitchell?
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on receiver Mike Williams, but are they still looking at big name options? Trade options like Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs could be available. Chris Carter and Alan Saunders explore if such a trade is likely for Omar Khan, or even possible. And if a big name wide receiver isn't taken in free agency, could the Steelers take...
Steelers' Moves for Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen, Signs of New Day for Front Office?
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by beat writer and author Jim Wexell. The Pittsburgh Steelers made a flurry of moves in the first week of free agency to get Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Patrick Queen. Is this a new day for the front office? Or is this part of the natural plans when a team doesn't have a franchise quarterback? That's part of what Chris Carter and Jim Wexell discuss, as the Steelers continue to make big mov...
Steelers' New QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields Reset Offensive Leadership | Mock Draft Monday
March 18, 2024 14:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' front office took big swings to completely flip the quarterback room upside down with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Can they fix the leadership void that's been at QB? Chris Carter explains how their roles in Arthur Smith's offense could go beyond just their play on the field, but also contribute on and off the field to re-establish what the standard expecation is for a Steelers' ...
Steelers Trade for Justin Fields | Omar Khan Fleece Bears Again | Brand New QB Room w/Russell Wilson
March 17, 2024 04:25 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with an emergency podcast episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. Chris Carter explains the trade and how Omar Khan fleeced the Bears again with low draft picks to get a potential future franchise quarterback in Fields. But how does Fields fit with Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith, the Steelers' offense, and behind QB1 Russell Wilson? Chris Carter examines all the angles in ...
Steelers Trade Kenny Pickett to Eagles | What Led to Fallout? | Justin Fields Trade Option Opens Up?
March 15, 2024 21:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, receiving a swap of picks in exchange. It's a huge move just days after the team signed Russell Wilson at quarterback. But what led to the decision? And what's the Steelers' new plan at quarterback? Chris Carter explores all of those factors, and explains why the Justin Fields trade option with the Chicago Bears is bac...
Steelers' New Safety DeShon Elliott to Help Minkah Fitzpatrick Get Back to Being X-Factor Defender?
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers added a new safety in DeShon Elliott as a free agent. He's not a turnover merchant, but he could be the role playing safety that helps Minkah Fitzpatrick get back to being an X-factor player for the Steelers' defense. Chris explains what Elliott's role could be, based off his time with the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens. Could he fill Terrell Edmunds role? On top of...
Steelers' Diontae Johnson Trade Mean First Round WR? What's Omar Khan's Plan Behind George Pickens?
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade sending Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers opens an obvious need for a highly talented wide receiver. Does that mean Omar Khan would draft a receiver in the first round of the NFL Draft? Chris Carter dives in on an early look at free agency options like Mike Williams or Michael Thomas, as well as the NFL Draft prospects who would make the most sense. But, with Arthur Smith...
Steelers Trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers | Patrick Queen Inks Huge Deal | What's Omar Khan's Plan?
March 13, 2024 00:35 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mark Kaboly of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers made huge moves Tuesday. First, GM Omar Khan signed former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen to a big 3-year deal. Then, Diontae Johnson was traded to the Carolina Panthers. What's the big plan? Who's Donte Jackson, the Panthers cornerback the Steelers got in return? Chris Carter explores both moves on this episode of Locked on Stee...
Steelers Need to Worry About Distractions w/Russell Wilson? Or Drama Overblown? | Free Agency Moves
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing Russell Wilson was a big move at quarterback with low cost on a friendly contract. But will he bring distractions from his past? Legitimate questions about his time with the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos suggest he could be a divisive character in the Steelers locker room. But Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com says he...
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Russell Wilson to Cheap 1-Year Deal | Emegency Reaction Episode on Big Move
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Russell Wilson to a cheap 1-year deal that brings the nine-time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl champion quarterback to compete against Kenny Pickett for starting quarterback. The Steelers get the benefit of a cheap contract thanks to the Denver Broncos still owing Wilson $39 million in dead cap money, and now the Steelers' offense has a new face. Chris...
Steelers the Right Fit for Russell Wilson with Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith? | Mock Draft Monday
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers had Russell Wilson had an extensive meeting together Friday, but is the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback the right fit with Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith? Chris Carter and Jenna Harner explore the pros and cons of Wilson's skills and how they'd fit the future of the Steelers' offense with the developing offensive line, new offensive coordinator, a...
Steelers Want Russell Wilson | Kenny Pickett's Challenger? Or Replacement? | Free Agent Safety Class
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor of KDKA-TV and 93.7 the Fan. The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in Russell Wilson at quarterback, and are set for him to visit. But will they sign him? And is he the right fit? Chris Carter and Josh Taylor analyze and discuss the pros and cons of such an option. Would signing Wilson automatically make him QB1 over Kenny Pickett? Also, as the free agency pool grows, safety ha...
Steelers Draft: Buy or Sell on NFL Combine Standouts | Right Free Agents for Omar Khan to Target
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a very athletic NFL Draft class to consider in 2024, so Chris Carter and Nick Farabaugh are going to judge which NFL Combine standouts are the best fits for the Steelers. Listen as they play buy or sell and consider top offensive tackles like Amarius Mims vs Tyler Guyton, which are the top cornerbacks and receivers, and sleepers ...
Steelers Insiders Explain Why Omar Khan Won't Make Big Splash on New Quarterback | Free Agency Grows
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabor of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers only have Kenny Pickett on their roster when it comes to quarterbacks. So why does it look like they won't make a big splash at quarterback? Chris Carter and Mike DeFabo explain what they're hearing, including Mike's recent story for The Athletic with sources that show the reasoning why the Steelers aren't in on trading for Justin Fields, ...
Steelers' Draft Need of OT Fits Athletic, Talented Class Shown at Combine | Trade Speculation Grows?
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have an obvious need for an offensive tackle in the NFL Draft, and this is the perfect class to make such a pick to pair with Broderick Jones. Chris Carter goes over the relative athletic scores for prospects like Amarius Mims, Tyler Guyton, Taliese Fuaga and Patrick Paul, and why this class is truly unique with how athletic and talented the offensive tackles are. Also, more trade spec...
Steelers NFL Draft Priorities Shift with Strong Combine Showings of WRs/CBs/OTs? | Mock Draft Monday
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' NFL Draft needs haven't changed after the NFL Combine, but their priorities might've shifted. Strong showings of wide receivers, cornerbacks and offensive tackles further boost the value of those positions in the NFL Draft. Chris Carter explains how the speed and explosiveness of the wide receivers like Xavier Worthy, Roman Wilson, Adonai Mitchell and Brian Thomas Jr., as well as the ...
Steelers GM Omar Khan: "Full Faith" in Kenny Pickett? | Plan at Center Obvious? | Combine DBs Speak
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday and expressed the team has "full faith" in Kenny Pickett. But what does that mean? That's a good question, especially when Khan also says the Steelers plan to bring in competition for Pickett. Does that mean Mason Rudolph? Ryan Tannehill? Justin Fields? Or someone else? Chris Carter a...
Steelers' First Impressions at NFL Combine: Junior Colson Rising at Linebacker? | Type of DL Wanted?
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' interests at the NFL Scouting Combine were exposed a bit after talking to the first round of recruits Wednesday, as Chris Carter and Nick Farabaugh reveal. After talking to defensive line and linebacker prospects, some patterns were discovered that showed where the Steelers were interested in, and which players were the most impressi...
Steelers' NFL Combine Interests at Linebacker, Defensive Line | Payton Wilson Injuries Ruin Stock?
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking at several positions at the NFL Scouting Combine, but who are the top interests at linebacker and defensive line? Chris Carter goes over some of the big names in both groups he's most interested in talking with at the combine, and goes over why linebacker could be more important than some estimate. Payton Wilson, Edgerrin Cooper, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Jer'Zahn Newton, B...
Steelers' Draft Priorities: Top Center vs OTs, CBs Expected at 20 | Russell Wilson a Real FA Option?
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers will most likely have a tough decision on their hands in the NFL Draft: do they take the top center? Or the cornerbacks and offensive tackles still available at the 20th pick? That's the question Chris Carter examines this episode, weighing the importance of the positions and just how deep the classes are to justify where the Steelers might prefer to make their first selection in the N...
Steelers Cut Mason Cole to Make Clear Center NFL Draft Plan | How New Salary Cap Sets Up Free Agency
February 26, 2024 17:05 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to cut Mason Cole makes a clear plan for the team to address the center position. Chris Carter explains why that plan makes more sense to be in the NFL Draft than in free agency, as the team can get a player like Jackson Powers-Johnson and Zach Frazier. Ahead of the NFL Combine, Chris also explains how the NFL's new salary cap sets up free agency for a solid plan to buttres...
Steelers Trade Options to Gain NFL Draft Picks: Diontae Johnson Best Choice? | Deeper Draft Classes?
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers could be in the NFL trade market to get more NFL Draft picks. But who are the best options? Chris Carter and Jenna Harner dig into why that player might be Diontae Johnson. But is Cam Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi, or other high paid veterans? Chris and Jenna also take more of your questions on the Locked on Steelers hotline, including how the team ...
Steelers, Mike Tomlin Making Mistake with No Official Pass Game Coordinator? | Another Veteran QB?
February 22, 2024 05:55 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the return of Mike Sullivan as a senior offensive assistant. But does this mean they're not hiring a pass game coordinator? Is that a mistake? Chris Carter examines the Steelers' coaching staff and the different offensive assistants who can help assemble a better passing scheme even if none have the title of pass game coordinator. Also, Chris takes your calls on the Locked o...
Steelers' Right Type of QB for Arthur Smith's Offense | Examining NFL Draft's 2nd Tier Quarterbacks
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't sure who their quarterbacks will be in 2024. But what is the right QB type in Arthur Smith's offense? Would a mobile quarterback like Justin Fields make more sense than pocket passers like Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph? Also, Chris Carter and Alan Saunders answer your questions from the Locked on Steelers hotline, including a...
Steelers' NFL Draft Needs Include Payton Wilson/Edgerrin Cooper, Top Linebackers? | DL Need Too Big?
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have several needs in the NFL Draft, but does that include linebacker? Chris Carter explains why Payton Wilson and Edgerrin Cooper make sense as targets. But also, other linebackers like Junior Colson and Cedric Gray who could be taken later in the draft. But where does that rank among their other needs like center, cornerback, and offensive tackle? Also, Chris takes your calls on the...
Steelers' Best CB Options to Pair w/Joey Porter Jr. | Draft: Cooper DeJean vs FA: L'Jarius Sneed?
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to find their next top cornerback to pair with Joey Porter Jr. for the future. Are the best options in the NFL Draft, or in free agency? Chris Carter and Nick Farabaugh examine the field with draft prospects like Cooper DeJean, Nate Wiggins, Terrion Arnold and Quinyon Mitchell, as well as free agent veterans like L'Jarious Sneed,...
Steelers Not Big Players in Trade Market? | Is Now the Time to Pay Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth?
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers don't look to be big players in the NFL trade market. Chris Carter and Jenna Harner explain why, and the direction Omar Khan and Andy Weidl are taking the organization. Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have been building with young NFL Draft picks like Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., George Pickens and others, and the front office needs to stay t...
Steelers Early Free Agent Targets: Finding Right Fits at Cornerback, O-Line, Before NFL Draft
February 15, 2024 09:17 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have several needs to address this offseason. But before the NFL Draft, free agents will be available. Chris Carter looks at the best fits in key positions of need. Who are the top cornerbacks and offensive linemen the Steelers could consider? And who are the depth players at those positions that might not cost the most against the salary cap? Chris Carter also takes your calls on the...
Steelers' Chances to Trade for Justin Fields a Longshot | Draft Needs Fit Deep Class at Right Spots
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to have rumors out that they're interested in a Justin Fields trade with the Chicago Bears. But Chris Carter says something doesn't add up. The Bears will want too much NFL Draft capital for what the Steelers' draft needs require to keep building the roster, and Fields' contract doesn't lend itself to being an advantageous situation for Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan. Chris Carter ...
How Steelers' Arthur Smith Better Uses Najee Harris/Darnell Washington in Offense | Cornerback Plan?
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has several goals for the new offense. But one of them has to include involving Najee Harris and Darnell Washington more. Harris and Washington are part of the team's playmakers who can run through tacklers and impose their will and physicality on defenses. Could involving them open up bigger plays? Also, Chris Carter takes your calls, including...
Steelers Make First Cuts: Release Mitch Trubisky, Chuks Okorafor, Pressley Harvin | Reaction Podcast
February 12, 2024 23:23 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers made their first cuts of the 2024 offseason by releasing Mitch Trubisky, Chuks Okroafor and Pressley Harvin. The three moves open up considerable cap space for the Steelers, and Chris Carter speculates on what other moves could follow from Omar Khan to prepare the Steelers' salary cap and roster for the other necessary moves this offseason. CALL INTO THE SHO...
Steelers Need for Center Too Strong to Pass Jackson Powers-Johnson in 1st Round? | Mock Draft Monday
February 12, 2024 05:27 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a clear need for center in the NFL Draft, but does that mean they have to take one in the first round? Jackson Powers-Johnson is an obvious target, but taking him in the first round might be the only guarantee the Steelers have at getting a starting center in the NFL Draft as Zach Frazier may get picked before their second round pick comes around. Knowing that, does that mean Omar...
Steelers' New WR Coach Zach Azzanni the Right Fit for George Pickens, Diontae Johnson? | Super Bowl
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers hired their new wide receivers coach, Zach Azzanni Thursday. But who is Azzanni? And how will he fit with Diontae Johnson and George Pickens? Chris Carter and Jenna Harner discuss Azzanni's past coaching history with the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and even coaching Antonio Brown at one point in his career. Also, Chris and Jenna take your c...
Steelers Plan a Quarterback Trade? Justin Fields a Target? | Why NFL Draft Plans Impact Plans for QB
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Wes Uhler of Steeler Nation Radio. The Pittsburgh Steelers' owner Art Rooney said the door was open to a trade for a quarterback, and some speculate that means Justin Fields. But is that right? Chris Carter and Wes Uhler discuss what that means for the team's plans for Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, and how all of this impacts the Steelers' plans for the NFL Draft. Also, Chris and Wes discuss...
Will Steelers NFL Draft Plans to Keep Path to Arthur Smith's Style Be Right, or Wrong Way to Build?
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor of 93.7 the Fan and KDKA-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be focusing on the NFL Draft plans to bolster the offensive line and make them fit Arthur Smith's styler of offense. But is the right path to build the roster in today's NFL and compete with teams like the Chiefs, 49ers and Bills? Chris Carter and Josh Taylor discuss the Steelers' plans with Kenny Pickett, Najee Harri...
Steelers WR Coach Search: Hines Ward, Eric Bieniemy, Top College Target | T.J. Watt's Case for DPOY
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need a new wide receivers coach, and the search needs to span names like Eric Bieniemy, Hines Ward, and hires who could be pass game coordinators. Chris Carter and Alan Saunders discuss their top options, including an innovative college coach, Brennan Marion, who has strong ties to Kenny Pickett. Also, the two go over other coaching c...
Steelers Post-Senior Bowl Mock Draft | Jackson Powers-Johnson 1st Round Lock? | Add Mike Munchak?
February 05, 2024 05:08 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers saw several positions of need with strong performers at the Senior Bowl like center Jackson Powers-Johnson, as well as offensive tackles like Patrick Paul and Tyler Guyton. But which players could be the Steelers' selections in the NFL Draft? Also, Chris Carter takes your calls with questions on the hiring of Arthur Smith and the history of Mike Tomlin's offensive coordinators, as wel...
Steelers Stick with Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, or Move On with Trade, New Plan? | Final QB grades
February 02, 2024 07:09 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBChris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a crossroads with what to do at quarterback. Should they stick with Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, or move on? Chris Carter and Jenna Harner explore those options with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the potential for the team to trade for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields or move up in the NFL Draft to get a prospect like Justin Fie...