Mike McCarthy is beginning to define what Steelers football will look like under his leadership.

After Day 2 of training camp at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe Bulletin sports editor Anthony DiCerbo and sports writer Nathan Schivins break down McCarthy’s “Steeler Six” — the six fundamentals he considers non-negotiable — and explain how those priorities appeared throughout a longer, more situational practice.

The first-team offense delivered one of the day’s biggest moments when Aaron Rodgers led a successful two-minute drive and connected with DK Metcalf for a contested touchdown against rookie cornerback Daylen Everette. The second-team drill ended differently, with Sebastian Castro intercepting Will Howard on the final play of practice.

Anthony and Nathan also discuss the learning curve facing rookies Germie Bernard and Riley Nowakowski, including the challenge of adjusting to Rodgers’ pre-snap signals and expectations. Bernard mixed a false start with several encouraging plays, while Howard showed positive moments before his late interception.

On special teams, Chris Boswell went 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts and finished from 54 yards, while Cameron Johnston drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd during his punting work.

The episode closes with Broderick Jones’ encouraging return from injury, his work to regain football conditioning and the importance of a healthy training camp for the former first-round pick. The crew also looks ahead to Monday, when the pads come on and McCarthy’s gradual approach to physicality enters its next stage.

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Episode Staff:

Sports Editor Anthony DiCerbo

Sports Writer Nathan Shivins

Executive Producer Joe Wells

00:00 Welcome From Steelers Training Camp

00:42 McCarthy Introduces the Steeler Six

01:21 Situational Football and Clock Management

02:10 Rodgers Leads a Successful Two-Minute Drive

02:40 Metcalf Wins a Contested Touchdown

03:32 Howard’s Two-Minute Drill Ends With an Interception

04:20 Rookie Mistakes and Germie Bernard’s Progress

05:24 Learning Aaron Rodgers’ Pre-Snap Signals

06:43 Boswell Goes Perfect on Field Goals

07:26 Cameron Johnston Draws a Crowd Reaction

08:02 Broderick Jones’ Return From Injury

10:25 Will Howard and the Backup Quarterback Competition

11:21 Looking Ahead to Padded Practice

12:28 Final Day 2 Takeaways

Steelers training camp is officially underway at Saint Vincent College, and Season 2 of Two-A-Days begins with a full breakdown of the biggest storylines from the first practice.

Nathan joins Latrobe Bulletin Publisher Joe Wells from camp to discuss Aaron Rodgers’ energy and leadership, the competition inside Pittsburgh’s four-quarterback room and what the Steelers must decide about Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar.

The episode also covers early standouts fighting for roster spots, including impressive plays from receivers Brandon Smith and Max Hurleman; Caleb Johnson’s potential role in the passing game; Broderick Jones’ return from injury; and the opportunities created in the secondary while Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and Donte Kent begin camp on the physically unable to perform list.

Plus, Nathan shares what it was like covering his first Steelers training camp practice from the sideline and explains the early differences between Mike McCarthy’s structured approach and the practices previously run by Mike Tomlin.

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Chapters:

00:00 Season 2 begins

00:32 Pittsburgh’s four quarterbacks

03:31 What to expect from Will Howard

04:54 Rodgers embraces a leadership role

06:55 Day 1 offensive standouts

10:50 Injuries create opportunities at cornerback

13:35 Nathan’s first camp as a reporter

15:53 McCarthy’s new practice structure

17:14 Early roster long shots

19:19 Following our training camp coverage

Two-A-Days is back for Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp 2026. The Black-and-Gold are set to return to Saint Vincent College and Latrobe Bulletin sports duo Anthony DiCerbo and Nathan Schivins are getting you prepped with everything you need to know as football returns to Latrobe.

Two-A-Days will also have a new format this year with daily podcasts coming after the coach's whistle each day of camp.

Two-A-Days returns with a special spring edition as 2026 NFL Draft week approaches—and the Latrobe Bulletin is gearing up for full coverage from Pittsburgh.

Sports editor Anthony Dicerbo and draft contributor Benji Keeler dive into the top of the draft, where consensus No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza headlines a class full of intrigue. From there, the discussion opens up—breaking down key landing spots, team needs, and how quickly things could shift after the first pick.

The duo works through the early round, debating defensive standouts like Arvell Reese, potential risers such as Dillon Thieneman, and where playmakers like Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate could land. Along the way, they highlight just how unpredictable this year’s class feels—and why that makes it one of the most fascinating drafts in recent memory.

Of course, it all leads back home. The episode closes with an in-depth look at the Pittsburgh Steelers, exploring multiple first-round scenarios, trade-up possibilities, and how a 12-pick arsenal could shape their entire draft strategy.

With mock drafts, bold takes, and plenty of Steelers talk, this special edition sets the stage for a full week of draft coverage.

Check out Anthony's latest Steelers predictions at https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/sports/local_sports/steelers-mock-draft-3-0/article_87ffe746-02b6-449f-b9d5-bed720f36491.html

Benji's recent mock draft can be found at: https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/sports/local_sports/nfl-mock-draft-3-0-full-first-and-second-rounds/article_bf0c6067-07c9-4464-b708-768b0883f611.html

The pads are on and the contact is real as Joe Wells and Anthony DeCerbo dive into the first full-contact practice of Steelers Training Camp 2025. From scuffles in the heat to standout plays by Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Warren, and Mark Robinson, this episode breaks down all the hard-hitting action and early risers in the 53-man roster race.

We also take a look ahead to SteelersFest—the annual fan celebration at Legion Keener Park—and preview what to expect at the always-electric Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Get the inside scoop on position battles, special teams shakeups, and why Will Howard might be stealing the fans’ hearts (and roster spot?).

📍Recorded in Latrobe, PA

🎙️ A Sample News Group Podcast

📝 Full roster prediction coverage at LatrobeBulletinNews.com

Day 1 of full-team practice at Steelers Training Camp brought the heat—literally and figuratively. In this episode of Two-A-Days, Anthony DiCerbo (Latrobe Bulletin) and Colby Sherwin (Indiana Gazette) recap the first official day of drills at St. Vincent College, where fans packed the hills and players took the field under a sweltering sun.

Highlights include:

• Aaron Rodgers’ debut, including an early interception and insight into his surprising camp roommate

• DK Metcalf’s fan-favorite presence and his growing connection with Rodgers

• Mike Tomlin’s heat-driven philosophy and why he loves to see his team suffer a little

• Standouts from Day 1, including Caleb Johnson, Roman Wilson, and Kenneth Gainwell on offense, and Joey Porter Jr., Patrick Queen, and rookies Harmon and Sawyer on defense

• Injury updates, including the status of Isaac Seumalo, Jonnu Smith, and heat-related concerns for a few players

• A fan-first perspective on camp energy, player accessibility, and what makes Latrobe a special place for Steelers football

• One unfortunate “first false start of camp” (sorry, Darnell Washington) — and why his daughters weren’t too thrilled

From behind-the-scenes stories to Xs and Os, Two-A-Days brings you the pulse of camp, straight from the hill.

🎵 Music: “Low Blow (Instrumental)” by Evert Z, licensed via Audiio

Episode 1 — Move-In Day: E-bikes, Pizza, and (No) Aaron Rodgers

Move-in day at St. Vincent College was … tame. No snack carts, no Elandon Roberts overalls—just a lot of pizza boxes and a surprising number of e-bikes and scooters rolling through Latrobe. Host Anthony DiCerbo, sports editor of the Latrobe Bulletin, is joined by producer Joe Wells to kick off Two-A-Days, Sample News Group’s limited series on the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp.

They break down:

• Who showed up to speak with press (Pat Freiermuth, DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Juan Thornhill) — and who didn’t (notably new QB Aaron Rodgers and veteran Cam Heyward).

• Why the first four helmets-only practices still matter: formations, personnel groupings, and how Arthur Smith might get three tight ends (Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, Darnell Washington) on the field together.

• Early reactions inside the locker room to T.J. Watt’s contract extension.

• Mike Tomlin’s message (and his all-afternoon schedule): he wants players “a little more miserable.”

• The unique history and atmosphere of Latrobe, where today’s Steelers still walk the same hill Jack Lambert did.

• What Anthony will be watching closely in the trenches all camp long.

• A preview of the Latrobe Bulletin’s 12-page Steelers section hitting readers in the morning—and how Sample News Group papers statewide (and into New York) will have you covered.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss Episode 2 after tomorrow’s first practice. 

🎵 Music: “Low Blow (Instrumental)” by Evert Z, licensed via Audiio.

🎧 Two-A-Days is produced by Sample News Group.

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