Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise considers coach Mike Tomlin's options in his defense's secondary, ahead of an NFL Week 12 matchup with the Chicago Bears. This show is presented by FanDuel.

Should Darius Slay be benched in favor of red-hot James Pierre at cornerback? Or does it make the most sense to stick with the battle-tested veteran opposite Joey Porter Jr. Especially considering his gaudy contract? Where does Brandin Echols belong in the conversation? And with Slay starting this week either way, how long should Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin continue to stick with him if he struggles?

Paul tackles those questions, plus the latest with the Aaron Rodgers injury situation.

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On their weekly Serving Up Pitt volleyball podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette insider Abby Schnable and former Panthers standout react to a weekend loss at Stanford and what it means for coach Dan Fisher's team.

Why is Pitt having trouble closing out sets? And how can Olivia Babcock and Co. fix the issue with the NCAA tournament looming? How important were Sophia Gregoire's contributions in a win against California later in the weekend? What are Abby and Cat's ideal starting lineups? And how are they sizing up the three-way ACC championship battle between Pitt, Stanford and Louisville?

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On their weekly Penn State football podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany LIons insider Isaiah Maldonado take stock of the Penn State coaching search with a primetime game against coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska looming this week.

Is Rhule still a live option to return to his alma mater? Despite an extension signed with the Cornhuskers within the last few weeks, and a lousy career record against nationally ranked competition? Will James Franklin potentially cause problems for whomever is the next Penn State coach now that his hiring at Virginia Tech is official? Is Terry Smith forcing his way into the conversation with the team's improved play and his emotional investment in the program that went viral this week? And where do names like Kalen DeBoer and Brian Daboll fit into the conversation?

Our duo tackles those topics, plus the game this week. Should Penn State be favored so heavily at home? Will Dani Dennis-Sutton, Ethan Grunkemeyer, Zakee Wheatley and the Lions still be motivated after delivering Smith's first win? And how good are Kaytron Allen's chances to break Evan Royster's career rushing record?

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to analyze the team's situation at running back ahead of an NFL Week 12 matchup with the Chicago Bears.

Should Kenneth Gainwell get more touches after his big outing against the Bengals? Would that be difficult with how well Jaylen Warren is playing? Or is OC Arthur Smith handling everything just right? And how does Kaleb Johnson factor into the conversation?

Our duo tackles those questions then talks defensive backs. Is Joey Porter Jr. underrated because of his penalties? How have coach Mike Tomlin's adjustments in the secondary helped him? Do up-and-coming teammates like Kyle Dugger, James Pierre and Brandin Echols have staying power? And what does Jalen Ramsey offer at safety that's different from what the Steelers have deployed at that position in the recent past?

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise takes stock of the Steelers' rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals following the spitting incident between Jalen Ramsey and Ja'Marr Chase in NFL Week 11. Has the moment reignited the bitter rivalry teams have have shared over the years? Evoking the days of Vontaze Burfict, Antonio Brown and others? Should Chase have been suspended for more than one game by the NFL over the incident? And will fans now rally behind Ramsey because of the incident? Paul tackles those topics, then reacts to the latest news from coach Mike Tomlin regarding the Aaron Rodgers' injury and Mason Rudolph potentially taking over as the starter at QB.

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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley preview the MLB Rule 5 draft and tough decisions GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelley will need to make for their roster as the offseason gets under way. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who from the group of Brandan Bidois, Esmerlyn Valdez, Antwone Kelly and Wilber Dotel should the duo protect with a 40-man roster spot? Which names on that list are more expendable than the others? And what type of player should the front office be looking to snag from other teams? Our duo tackles those questions; the coaching staff additions of Tony Beasley and Kristopher Negron; and reports linking the Pirates to Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber in free agency.

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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder the Steelers' decision to trade WR George Pickens in the offseason.

Should GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin have regret about the move, given Pickens' impressive production with the Cowboys? How good would he look next to DK Metcalf and ahead of names like Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson on the depth chart? How would he be meshing with QB Aaron Rodgers? And are the Steelers better off without the attitude headaches Pickens caused at times while in Pittsburgh?

Our duo tackles those questions, then talks tight ends. How did Darnell Washington ascend into being the top option for the Steelers at the position? Especially with Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth making big money in 2025? And can he keep up this level of production as teams become more aware of him as an option within OC Arthur Smith's system?

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On the Monday 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 the NFL Week 11 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Can Mason Rudolph handle the job of starting QB for OC Arthur Smith if he's forced to play more amid Aaron Rodgers' injury? How did his connection with receivers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington, Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth look? And what's the latest we know about Rodgers' injury that kept him out of the second half Sunday?

Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to the defense. Has coach Mike Tomlin solved the unit's biggest problem? Why were Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., Kyle Dugger and James Pierre able to have so much success against Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins compared to a month ago, when that trio dominated the defense in Cincinnati? And how did good work on the back end help guys up front including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton and others?

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 11 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium.

They detail strong efforts in relief by Mason Rudolph and Kenneth Gainwell, who filled in for Aaron Rodgers and Jaylen Warren amid their respective injuries; standout defensive performances from James Pierre and Kyle Dugger, who both scored defensive touchdowns; and the defense's success in limiting Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who dominated in the first meeting with the Steelers a few weeks ago. They also offer the latest new on Rodgers' injury and Jalen Ramsey's claims that Chase spit on him, leading to Ramsey's ejection in the second half.

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Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 11 rematch with the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel.

Were Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and OC Arthur Smith's offense able to take advantage of the struggling Bengals defense, as many expected? How did Jalen Ramsey, Kyle Dugger, Joey Porter Jr. and the revamped secondary able to match up with Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals' passing game after struggles again them in the first meeting? And were T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith and Cam Heyward able to get more pressure up front? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

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