The Yinziders

The Yinziders

By Jenna Harner and Mike DeFaboSportsFootball
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The Yinziders episodes

  • Joey Porter Jr. trade: Winners, losers and what comes next?

    The dust is settling on the Joey Porter Jr. trade. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss the winner of the trade, and where a Steelers secondary in flux goes from here.


    Plus, James Boyd from The Athletic previews the matchup with Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor.


    And Zeke looks to rebound from a 1-2 week in Week 5 of Zeke's picks.

    52 min
  • Will Joey Porter Jr. make his season debut for the Steelers against the Browns?

    The Joey Porter Jr. uncertainty continues for yet another week. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what coach Mike McCarthy said about his star cornerback, and what to expect from him on Thursday Night Football. 

    Plus, the offense finally got on track against the Bengals. What did the offensive outburst show us and more importantly, can they do it again against a more formidable Browns defense?

    Stick around for a scouting report on the Browns from The Athletic’s Zac Jackson.

    Plus Zeke’s picks!

    46 min
  • What’s wrong with the Steelers offense?

    The Steelers offense spun its wheels in New England. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what went wrong for the offensive line, DK Metcalf’s struggles and what changes need to be considered. 


    Plus, The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. gives us a deep dive into the Bengals. He looks at how their defense has changed with the addition of Dexter Lawrence and the challenge of defending Joe Burrow and a high-octane offense. 


    Finally, Zeke’s picks! Can he rebound from a wonky Week 2?  


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    46 min
  • Where do the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. go from here?

    Mike McCarthy opened a new era of Steelers football. Could Joey Porter Jr.’s be coming to an end?


    This week on The Yinziders Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss Porter’s still unresolved contract situation. They also break down T.J Watt’s big game and the ways McCarthy and his staff are evolving the Steelers.


    Plus, Alex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub provides a scouting report on the Patriots. how big of an issue are Drake Maye’s turnovers, and how do they fill in for an injured AJ Brown.


    Finally, the highly anticipated return of Zeke’s picks. 


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    41 min
  • Steelers Week 1 preview: What to expect from the Mike McCarthy era

    The Mike McCarthy era begins on Sunday against the Falcons.Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what the reunion with Aaron Rodgers will look like, why DK Metcalf remains a central piece of the offense and the question marks behind WR 1 on the depth chart.

    Plus, Josh Kendall from The Athletic breaks things down fromthe Falcons perspective. He dives into why Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa the starter, and what makes Bijan Robinson such a threat.

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    43 min
  • Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. running out of time to get a deal done + 53-man roster reaction

    Joey Porter Jr. discussed his ongoing contract dispute for the first time this training camp. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo breakdown what we've learned and where things stand as important deadline approaches.

    Plus, a deeper look at a 53-man roster that came together with a pair of trades (Broderick Jones and Kaleb Johnson), a few surprsises (Eli Heidenreich and Kevin Jobity Jr.), a noteworthy omission (Elandon Roberts) and a key injury (DeShon Elliott).

    31 min
  • Will the Steelers pay Joey Porter Jr. and should they keep four QB's?

    The preseason is winding down and it's time to make some tough decisions. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss where things stand with Joey Porter Jr., the pros and cons of carrying four QB's on the 53-man roster and the players on the roster's fringe with the most to prove in the final preseason game.

    35 min
  • What’s next for Drew Allar and the Steelers?

    The Steelers are back on the Southside as they prepare for the 2nd game of the preseason. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo breakdown Drew Allar’s debut, and what the rookie needs to show Friday night against the Jets.

    Plus, where the position battles stand after the teams’ time in Latrobe.

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    31 min
  • Steelers preseason Game 1: what to expect from Will Howard and Drew Allar

    Aaron Rodgers said that his first preseason game felt like the “Super Bowl.” Ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Packers, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo set the stage for the debut of Will Howard and Drew Allar, and evaluate where the QB 2 competition stands.


    Plus, an update on position battles at wide receiver 3, inside linebacker and more.

    31 min
  • Steelers training camp: What we've learned about Mike McCarthy, the young QBs and more

    Mike McCarthy's first Steelers training camp is underway. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what they've learned about the new coach's approach, including his emphasis on situational football and the two-minute drill. They also break down the QB play from Drew Allar and Will Howard, talk about how Max Iheanachor has surprised (in a good way) and more.


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    31 min

About The Yinziders

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The Yinziders podcast is a new Pittsburgh sports podcast hosted by WPXI's Jenna Harner and The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Each week, we bring you player interviews, analysis, insight from reporters around the country and more.