Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Is T.J. Watt still the NFL's most dominant pass rusher, or are we witnessing the beginning of the end of his prime? 

On this special Monday edition of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, host Tyler Feldman, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2026 season: what kind of pressure is T.J. Watt under to bounce back after a "down" year by his own historic standards? 

In tonight's episode: 

• Did T.J. Watt actually have a bad season in 2025? 

• Are Watt's best days behind him, or can Patrick Graham unlock another elite season? 

• Who is the greatest player to ever wear No. 29 for the Pittsburgh Steelers? 

• Why Barry Foster's 1992 season remains one of the most underrated campaigns in franchise history 

• How injuries derailed what looked like a potential Hall of Fame career 

• Should the Steelers pursue another major offseason addition? 

• Would Jonathan Taylor make sense in Pittsburgh? 

• Plus our weekly "Food for Thought" segment! 🔥 Join the debate in the comments: Is T.J. Watt still the best defensive player in football? And is Barry Foster the greatest "what if" in Steelers history? 

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear he has big plans for tight end Darnell Washington in his offense. But how will he make that happen? Christopher Carter dives into his questions to McCarthy where the Steelers' new head coach talked about how Washington could help make the Steelers' offense have a style more like the offenses of the 1990s. But how do they achieve that with Pat Freiermuth, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard all part of the offense as well? Christopher also takes your calls on the Locked on Steelers podcast call-in line, with questions from Steelers fans in Oklahoma City, Richmond and Charlotte about the potential of cutting or trading Patrick Queen, potentially signing Bobby Wagner, and what might happen in a quarterback battle between Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf last year to make him their premier receiver of the offense. Now in his second year, will they unlock his true potential? Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explore that question after Metcalf had the fewest receiving yards of his career last season. Can the answer be the Steelers' new receivers in Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard? Or in Mike McCarthy's new offense with Aaron Rodgers? And how high could Metcalf's potential reach when it comes to ranking among the NFL's best receivers? Also, while Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick make up the left side of the new offensive line next to Zach Frazier, who will line up on the right side? Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook appear to be the early options from OTAs and minicamp, but could Broderick Jones work his way back to being a starter this year? And could Max Iheanachor or Gennings Dunker eventually become rookie starters this season? Finally, Chris and Jenna take a call-in question as to whether the NFL will ever see another running back like Steelers legend Jerome Bettis again. 

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been an offense that generally avoided intermediate passing in recent years. But could Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy change that? Christopher Carter examines that question by looking at how the Steelers had the shortest average depth of target of any NFL team last year, and comparing intermediate passing numbers from recent quarterbacks with the Steelers to Rodgers before the Steelers, Dak Prescott under McCarthy and Ben Roethlisberger in his last prime years with the Steelers. Could this be the key McCarthy and Rodgers need to unlock a better passing attack in Pittsburgh? Also, Chris answers call-in questions on the Steelers, and what might happen with the Steelers' situation with four quarterbacks in Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar. Will the Steelers end up cutting a player and sending them to the practice squad or trading one of the quarterbacks before the season starts?

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The Locked On Steelers Squad Show is back with another loaded episode! 

This week, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, Christopher Carter, and Ben Bobick dive into one of the most intriguing additions to Mike McCarthy's coaching staff: new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Jason Simmons. As a former Steelers defensive back and former teammate of Wayne Gandy, Simmons brings a unique Pittsburgh connection back to the organization. Wayne shares his perspective on what Steelers fans should expect from one of the key architects of the team's secondary. 

That's not all! Former Steeler Dewayne Washington joins the show! 

Plus, since it's June 24th, the crew debates the greatest No. 24 in Steelers history. Does Ike Taylor own the title after helping lead two Super Bowl teams and locking down the NFL's best receivers for over a decade, or does another Steelers legend deserve the crown? 

The panel also reacts to the NFL's decision to cancel the 2026 Supplemental Draft, effectively ending any chance of Pittsburgh pursuing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby this summer. Was the league right to make this move, and what message does it send about gambling enforcement across the NFL? 

🔹 Jason Simmons' impact on the Steelers defense 

🔹 Wayne Gandy's memories of his former teammate 

🔹 Is Ike Taylor the greatest No. 24 in Steelers history? 

🔹 NFL cancels the 2026 Supplemental Draft 

🔹 Brendan Sorsby's future NFL outlook 

🔹 Food For Thought segment and fan discussion 

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' run defense needs to be better in 2026 than it was in 2025. Can new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham make improvements that helps stop the likes of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what has to be better for the run defense to get back to being a top 10 unit. Could the development of Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton be the key to the defense being more stout agaisnt the run? And where does the Steelers' defensive line depth help the team compared to last year? Can rookie Gabriel Rubio be a factor if he makes the team? And can the Steelers' defense be ready for the retirement of Cam Heyward in the coming years both on the field and off the field with the leadership he brings?

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' several additions over this season like Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard and Rico Dowdle have set up Aaron Rodgers with a chance to lead the offense to be an efficient unit. Christopher Carter explains how the differences in the Steelers' offensive roster can better suit Rodgers' skillset. But while one caller thinks this could make Rodgers elite, Chris clarifies and thinks while Rodgers is past his days of being elite, he can lead an offense to produce highly efficient numbers. Chris also explains that the offensive line's growth can help the Steelers a great deal when it comes to red zone production after they finished in the middle of the league in red zone touchdowns. But could their progress really mean that much of an increase in scoring this season? And finally, could the Steelers' coaching focus on developing Drew Allar be a sign that they see him more than just a backup quarterback?

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have the highest paid defense in the NFL and still believe that defense wins championships. While some think with the modern NFL analytics that offenses are what wins games today, Christopher Carter challenges that idea by taking a look at the recent trend recent Super Bowl champions and conference champions who rank among the elite defenses in the NFL year-to-year. From the Seahawks, to the Eagles and even the Chiefs' most recent Super Bowl win, it's clear defenses have been the more dominant units to determine championship success the past few years. Could the Steelers be in position to be one of those teams soon? Also, Chris takes your calls from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Are the Steelers in danger of losing some key star players who might be loyal to Mike Tomlin and want to leave at the first sign of trouble? And could Mike McCarthy and his staff be playing Eli Heidenreich out of position and wasting his potential?

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Mike McCarthy to make their offense better, and that means helping develop their quarterbacks. So how will the Steelers truly benefit from McCarthy's highly regarded QB school? Christopher Carter explains and shows you what McCarthy said about his quarterback school when asked about it during Steelers OTAs. Could it rewire the mechanics of Drew Allar and Will Howard as young quarterbacks still finding their way in the NFL? Also, Chris takes your calls on the Locked on Steelers call-in line. How can Rodgers play a bigger role ads a mentor for Allar and Howard? And could Mason Rudolph benefit from some of that mentoring as well? Finally, Chris answers a fan's question about Brendan Sorsby.

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