Steelers Afternoon Drive

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team being without Cory Trice Jr. again against the Cleveland Browns. We also discuss the weather that it looks like the teams will have to deal with and who it benefits. Mike Tomlin hasn't been good on TNF and especially against the division. Why is that and do we expect that to continue? Where is Justin Fields at in terms of the percentage of snaps he's played and could we see more of him this week? Where is Pat Freiermuth and can Russell Wilson get him going? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss!

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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 Russell Wilson has unlocked the talents of wide receiver George Pickens.

Pickens is third in the league in receiving yards through three weeks of the season, and is averaging five yards per game more than he did last season.

So how has Russ gotten the most out of the Steelers' resident alien? It's about more than just Wilson. Arthur Smith and George himself have been involved in the improvements, as well.

Alan breaks it down.

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the weekly availabilities of Art Smith and Teryl Austin. Smith touched on the team's red zone woes and how the team can improve in that area. He also touched on Justin Field's usage and not wanting him to become a gimmick they just toss out there. The team brought in Eric Rowe, who spent time last season with the team. They also continue to get healthier with only Alex Highsmith missing practice with an injury. This bodes well for Cory Trice Jr. to return against the Cleveland Browns. Teryl Austin spoke about all hands-on deck approach they've had defensively and being able to get contributions across the board. Something they'll need to continue on a short week, facing Nick Chubb and the Cleveland Browns. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss!

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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 contributions of new Steelers receiver Mike Williams.

Since coming over from the New York Jets, Williams has played in two games for his new team, and has been targeted just once. That target was a 32-yard, game-winning touchdown against the Washington Commanders. So why did he not get a look the following week, despite playing way more snaps against the Baltimore Ravens?

Some of it has to do with Williams just getting himself acquainted with the Steelers offense, and some of it was with how the Ravens changed the plan of attack after seeing what Williams did on that big play against the Commanders.

Alan breaks it down.

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout of the team's win over the Baltimore Ravens. What and who stood out? The team got big contributions across the board defensively, but specifically Joey Porter Jr., Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Nick Herbig made their impacts felt. Lamar Jackson's woes against the Steelers continued. On the reversed side, the Steelers offense came entirely off the leg of Chris Boswell. The team didn't score a single touchdown. Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith didn't have a very good day. Should the team be utilized Justin Fields more/differently? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss!

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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 play of Steelers rookie center Zach Frazier.

Frazier was a dominant tone-setter for the Steelers on Sunday in his first game against the rival Baltimore Ravens. Frazier was a part of a unit that put up 122 rushing yards on what had been the best run defense in the NFL coming into the game, and did it with an elite level of physicality.

Frazier and the Steelers offensive line limited star Ravens defensive tackles Nnamdi Madubuike and Travis Jones to no sacks, no hurries, no quarterbacks hits, no tackles for loss, no forced fumbles, no batted passes and just a combined six tackles.

Alan breaks it down.

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 Alan Saunders joins Aaron Becker from Acrisure Stadium to recap the Pittsburgh Steelers' 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens to take a one and a half game lead in the AFC North.

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Welcome to Steelers Spotlight, our new weekly interview show, where we bring in guests from outside the Steelers Now team to bring an outside perspective about issues surrounding the Steelers.

The host of our show will be Aaron Becker, who just joined the SN team after spending the last season and a half covering the Steelers for Yardbarker. Aaron previously worked for the Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs in a PR role and is a Point Park grad.

In our first episode, Aaron himself was grilled by Steelers Afternoon Drive and Steelers Morning Rush host Alan Saunders, before taking the reins himself moving froward.

Enjoy!

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Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to discuss the team's upcoming matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. What will be the key matchups in determining how the next chapter in this great rivalry gets written? What are our game and bold predictions? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss!

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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 were the Steelers can attack the Baltimore Ravens defense.

Patrick Queen and Rowan Smith were a dynamic duo at linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, ever since Smith came over in a mid-season trade from the Chicago Bears in 2022. This past offseason, both players came due for a new contract. The Ravens shelled out $100 million for Smith, and said no thanks to Queen, who came to Pittsburgh on a $41 million deal.

In the early part of the 2024 season, both Smith and Queen have struggled to replicate the success they had together in new locales. Smith and new partner Trenton Simpson have allowed over 80% of the passes thrown their way to be completed, while Queen was slow to find impact plays as part of the Steelers defense.

The Steelers have not had a game yet this season where tight end Pat Freiermuth has been a big part of the offensive game plan, but with the Ravens linebackers struggling in coverage, this might be the week.

Alan breaks it down

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