Steelers Afternoon Drive

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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.... more

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Steelers Afternoon Drive episodes:

March 02, 2026 Combine Wrap-Up, WR Trade Rumor? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, we discuss what Alan learned from the NFL Combine both in regard to evaluation of prospects as well as pertinent info with free agency looming. What is the latest surrounding Broderick Jones? What is the plan at cornerback? Is Connor McGovern a name to keep in mind at LG? Is a Brian Thomas Jr. trade really on the table?
Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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March 02, 2026 Big Steelers Combine Takeaway | Steelers Morning Rush
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 a look back at what we learned over a week at the 2026 NFL Combine -- and the biggest takeaway might be that despite a new coach, a ton of free agents, lots of cap space and draft picks, it might not be an offseason of major change when it comes to the makeup of the Steelers starting lineup.
Alan breaks it down.

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February 27, 2026 What We Learned From NFL Combine | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to discuss the main takeaways from the NFL Combine. How impressive is the linebacker class? Does he, like Alan, feel like a double dip at WR is in play? What do we make of the secondary class? Could a punter be in play at some point or another strictly special teams player? What are some of our biggest NFL Draft misses, and what did we learn from them?
Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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57min
February 27, 2026 Steelers Draft Plans Finally in Focus | Steelers Morning Rush
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 third day of prospect interviews at the 2026 NFL Combine, which continued on Friday morning with quarterbacks and wide receivers.
The Steelers did use four of their 45 formal interviews at the quarterback position, with Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier and Carson Beck all getting formals. But it was the wide receiver position that Mike McCarthy and company blitzkrieged, using over a dozen formal visits on that position, which has been one of dire need for the team for several years now.
Alan breaks it down.

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February 26, 2026 Report Card Reaction, Combine Latest | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, we discuss the latest NFLPA report cards that leaked. The Steelers were dead last in terms of overall grade. We dive into what does and doesn't matter from this report card and the impact it truly has. We then answer questions on Omar Khan's philosophy as opposed to Kevin Colbert's in terms of the NFL Draft and decide between three bleak options for the team's offense posed by a viewer.
Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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51min
February 26, 2026 What Second Spots Should Steelers Target in Draft? | Steelers Morning Rush
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 second day of prospect interviews at the 2026 NFL Combine, which continued on Thursday morning with safeties and cornerbacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers definitely need so help in the secondary, with just Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott under contract as starters right now. Furthermore, they don't even seem sure where Ramsey will play after he dressed at outside cornerback, slot and free safety last season. So what should Omar Khan be looking for in the draft?
Alan breaks it down.

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February 25, 2026 Early Combine Takeaways, New QB Option? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, we discuss a new QB option entering the fold in the form of Tyson Bagent, who the Bears say they've received trade calls on. Is he a fit for the Steelers? We also discuss Malik Willis' market, Drew Aller participating in the NFL Combine and what Alan took away from talking to the linebacker and defensive tackle groups at the NFL Combine.
Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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50min
February 25, 2026 Is LB an Unheralded Steelers Draft Need? | Steelers Morning Rush
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 first day of prospect interviews at the 2026 NFL Combine, which began on Wednesday morning with linebackers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers probably have an unheralded need at the position, with Cole Holcomb a free agent and Patrick Queen and Malik Harrison both entering the final season of their contracts.
Alan breaks it down.

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February 24, 2026 Omar Khan Press Conference Reaction | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, we discuss what Omar Khan had to say at the NFL Combine, including thoughts on Aaron Rodgers, Kenny Gainwell, Darnell Washington, Cam Heyward, Patrick Queen, Isaac Seumalo and other pending free agents. We also discuss what he had to say about keeping 12 draft picks, the role of NFL owners and much more.
Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this!

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47min
February 24, 2026 Omar Khan Updates Steelers Offseason Plans | Steelers Morning Rush
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 press availability of general manager Omar Khan, who opened the 2026 NFL Combine by discussing a number of topics and giving significant updates on the team's offseason plans.
Khan talked about brining back quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team's plans in the 2026 NFL Draft, the future of Cam Heyward, Broderick Jones' injury situation, the gaping hole at the wide receiver position and more.
Alan breaks it down.

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