Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more

On the Friday Q&A version of his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down how the Steelers can free up T.J. Watt against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Week 11 and how many wins it'll take to win the AFC North division crown. Plus, are the Penguins really selling this early in the season? And what should we make about Mike Sullivan's future and the team's next trade possibilities? Jason tackles those questions, then talks some Pirates and dives into the offseason holes the team needs to fill. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick still worth his gaudy contract amid a pronounced downturn in takeaways? Are he and the Steelers' defense ready for the challenge of facing Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens in NFL Week 11? And what should we make of linebacker Patrick Queen's statements that he has scores to settle with his former team? Paul tackles those topics and more around the sports scene. Including: Why aren't the Penguins using Tristan Jarry in goal despite his return to the active roster? What can we expect from Jeff Capel and Pitt basketball in the upcoming Backyard Brawl game against West Virginia? And will the Pirates' hiring of Matt Hague as hitting coach and Brent Strom as pitching coach make any difference for young players including Henry Davis, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Paul Skenes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' hiring of a new hitting coach (Matt Hague) and assistant pitching coach (Brent Strom.) How can Hague help hitters like Henry Davis, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jack Suwinski, who struggled under Andy Haines? Can he get more out of stars like Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz? And what can Strom do for a young pitching staff that includes Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller? Jascon tackles those questions, then talks a little Steelers. What's his latest read on the NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens? And what are his thoughts on MMQB selecting the New York Giants' Dexter Lawrence as midseason defensive player of the year over the Steelers' T.J. Watt? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What should the Steelers' new expected win total be after their 7-2 start, with an NFL Week 11 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens looming? Is 11 or 12 a fair baseline now that Russell Wilson has invigorated the offense? Could the additions of Mike Williams and Preston Smith help coach Mike Tomlin's team get to 13 or more wins? What about the continued emergence of guys like George Pickens, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth with Wilson at the helm? Paul tackles those topics and more on the Steelers front. Then later, he reacts to the Penguins' decision to trade veteran Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals so early in the NHL season. Is this an early sign that GM Kyle Dubas feels the season is lost? Even with stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang still on the roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas react to attacks on the Nittany Lions' No. 4 ranking in the AP and College Football Playoff polls from numerous critics including Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. Are their critiques of Penn State's lack of big wins fair? Or are there just as many holes in the resumes of teams like Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss? Are the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs, specifically, benefitting from brand bias? And how many teams ranked behind Penn State have reasonable claims of being more talented? Our duo tackles those topics, then reacts to a week of TV contract drama around the Big Ten. How diminished was Penn State's White Out win against Washington by airing on NBC's Peacock streaming service? And will blowback against Fox's Big Noon Saturday result in more marquee night games for Penn State and premier Big Ten foes like Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon any time soon? Then our duo wraps the show by chatting a little nuts-and-bolts football. Did Penn State's receivers engender more confidence after big nights against Washington from Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford and Julian Fleming? What is the running game's outlook if Nick Singleton is forced to miss time with an injury? And how many sacks can Abdul Carter total by the end of the regular season after notching four in the last two games? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down QB Russell Wilson's game ahead of a pivotal NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Does Wilson get enough credit for how he distributes the ball to numerous targets, including George Pickens, Mike Williams, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson and Darnell Washington within OC Arthur Smith's offense? How can that skill help just as much as his effective deep passing? And could it mean more targets for Freiermuth and Washington in coming weeks? Later, our duo also talks defense. Specifically, they analyze what impact former Ravens Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott could have for coach Mike Tomlin's defense against their former team after GM Omar Khan signed them to notable free agent deals in free agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders coach Mike Tomlin's resume for NFL coach of the year ahead of his team's NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit does he deserve for a 7-2 start? For decisions that include choosing Russell Wilson over Justin Fields at quarterback? Managing receiver George Pickens? Hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator? Integrating new players including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Mike Williams, Preston Smith, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen and others into the lineup? And how do his accomplishments compare to those of competitors like the Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn or the Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell? Later, Jason reacts to the Penguins deciding to trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Why did GM Kyle Dubas decide to make that deal now? Could Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson be the next veterans shipped out in exchange for NHL draft capital? And how invested is Dubas in winning games while stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are still on the roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' rivalry with the Ravens still one of the best in the NFL? How will Patrick Queen and Diontae Johnson changing sidelines impact the bad blood between the two teams beginning with their Week 11 matchup? How does Russell Wilson matchup with Lamar Jackson at quarterback? What about Najee Harris with Derrick Henry at running back? Then later, Paul gives his thoughts on the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stats on Monday night. What should GM Kyle Dubas do with coach Mike Sullivan? What is going on at goalie with Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist? And does this roster have the talent to win under any other coach? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's news conference Tuesday at the team's South Side facility ahead of an NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. What's the latest on Alex Highsmith after his injury against the Washington Commanders? And how will the improving health of Nick Herbig and the trade for Preston Smith help the pass rush navigate the injury? Are rookie offensive linemen Zach Fraizer and Mason McCormick ready for the challenge of facing the tough Ravens defensive front? Why has Patrick Queen's play at linebacker been so encouraging it the last few games? Will Russell Wills, George Pickens, Mike Williams and the passing game have a big day against a leaky Ravens secondary? And can we expect to see banged-up players including Najee Harris, Donte Jackson and Calvin Austin III suit up? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What are the best and worst things coach Jeff Capel's team has going for it heading into a crucial Backyard Brawl rivalry matchup with West Virginia? Are Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and the Panthers ready? And what is guard Amsal Delalic's ideal role with this team when healthy? Then on the football front, what has gone wrong for coach Pat Narduzzi, QB Eli Holstein and the Panthers in their back-to-back losses to SMU and Virginia after a 7-0 start? And how much blame does OC Kade Bell deserve for a lack of innovation during the season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. Are the players ignoring coach Mike Sullivan's message, particularly on the defensive end? And does Fenway Sports Group need to consider a change if poor results continue, despite the success Sullivan has had with stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Jason ponders those questions plus the situation at goalie. Why did Joel Blomqvist start Monday despite the return of Tristan Jarry? And how much pressure should be on Kyle Dubas amid struggles by Jarry, Erik Karlsson, Ryan Graves and others in whom the GM has invested quite a bit? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Vinny Cerrato of 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, a former Commanders executive, to react to the team's NFL Week 10 victory against Washington and look ahead to a key AFC North battle this week against the rival Baltimore Ravens. Can Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Mike Williams, Pat Freiermuth and the passing game exploit the Ravens' defense with deep passes after the Baltimore defense was shredded by Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals last week? Will Najee Harris be able to run against the Ravens after struggling against the Commanders? Is former Raven Patrick Queen vs. Derrick Henry the matchup to watch when the Ravens have the ball? Why is Lamar Jackson having so much success this year? And how will former Steelers WR Diontae Johnson impact the game? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' defense a concern after lapses in the secondary from guys including Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick in NFL Week 10 against the Washington Commanders? Or was the pass rush success from T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Preston Smith and others encouraging? What more can we expect from the Russell Wilson and Mike Williams connection after their game-winning touchdown? And is Jaylen Warren healthy enough to be a major threat in the backfield again alongside Najee Harris? Paul tackles those topics, then reacts to a busy college football weekend that included a costly loss for Pat Narduzzi and Pitt, plus a white out win for James Franklin's top-five Penn State squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the NFL Week 10 victory against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. How dangerous can this offense be with Russell Wilson's quick-strike ability? Is the inconsistency an issue? Or is he proving that he can generate a score from anywhere on the field with names like Najee Harris, Mike Williams, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth and George Pickens around him? Later, our duo evaluates the defense's day, which included a lot of pass rush success with T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Preston Smith and others but some lapses in the secondary from Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Then Chris and Ray wrap the show by pondering how this team stacks up against the undefeated Chiefs in the AFC race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 10 victory against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. How important was this win for the teams' AFC North division hopes with divisional play looming soon? How much credit do T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward deserve for making plays late despite some defensive struggles against Commanders star Jayden Daniels? And what more can one say about Russell Wilson after his clutch play in the fourth quarter, including a long game-winning touchdown pass to Mike Williams? Then later, Jason offers his thoughts on Tristan Jarry's return to the Penguins and Pitt's costly loss to Virginia that crushed its ACC title hopes over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap the team's NFL Week 10 victory against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. What did Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris and the offense prove in rallying from a double-digit, second-half deficit? How big of a difference maker can Mike Williams be for OC Arthur Smith's unit after catching the game-winning touchdown? Should we be concerned about Joey Porter Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick and the secondary after it yielded some big plays to Commanders star Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin? What's the latest on Alex Highsmith's late injury? And what did coach Mike Tomlin and stars T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward do to lock the Commanders down defensively late? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Were Russell Wilson and George Pickens able to keep the passing game's momentum going? What about Najee Harris in the running game? What difference did trade acquisitions Mike Williams and Preston Smith make for coach Mike Tomlin? What about Cam Sutton's return from suspension? And how did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick handle the challenge of red-hot Commanders QB Jayden Daniels? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 24-19 loss to Virginia on Saturday night from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The guys break down what exactly went wrong for Pitt in dropping its second straight defeat of the season and look at how the Panthers' deteriorating quarterback play has sunk the offense as a whole. Our duo also discusses the poor officiating late in the game and analyzes the performances of both Eli Holstein and Nate Yarnell, as well as what it all means for Pat Narduzzi's team moving forward in ACC play. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news and looks forward to the weekend's Steelers game against the Commanders. Plus, Paul checks in on the Penguins during their most recent tailspin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to discuss all things Steelers-Commanders for Week 10. Are the Steelers legitimate AFC contenders coming off their bye and after making two NFL trade deadline deals for Mike Williams and Preston Smith? How will the defense, with the newly acquired Smith, be able to handle the rushing threat of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, as well as Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler on the ground? And will Russell Wilson, George Pickens and the Steelers' passing attack be able to have success against a Commanders secondary that just acquired Marshawn Lattimore from the Saints? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Then later, they both give their top predictions for Week 10 and picks for Steelers-Commanders on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Northwest Stadium in Prince George's County, Maryland. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of First 10, Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan's comments after another blowout loss. Did he indirectly call out Erik Karlsson for a lack of effort? Plus, thoughts on the Steelers' trip to Washington, Penn State's running game, what to do with Andrew McCutchen and what the Pirates might be adding this winter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What changes will Mike Tomlin need to make if the Steelers are going to capture thee AFC North title? Will the Commanders be as big of a test as they seem in Week 10? And where do Pitt and Penn State go after their first losses of the season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Thursday episode of First 10 presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Jason Mackey discusses how much trust Steelers GM Omar Khan has earned after the way he's built his team. Should fans believe he knows what he's doing with Mike Williams and Preston Smith? Plus, five questions for the Steelers' second half, including Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, better competition and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news, starting around 6 p.m.: Does Steelers QB Russell Wilson have enough weapons to make his offense truly dangerous after the trade with the New York Jets for Mike Williams? Or is it still lacking the playmakers be be considered a serious Super Bowl contender? What will the presence of Preston Smith do for the defense amid struggles along the defensive front from names including Larry Ogunjobi and Keeanu Benton? And what will we learn about the team this week in its NFL Week 10 showdown with the Washington Commanders? Paul tackles those topics and more on the Penn State football, Pitt football and basketball and Penguins fronts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas to react to last week's loss to Ohio State and look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Washington in the annual white out game at Beaver Stadium. How big is coach James Franklin's receiver problem after the group combined for just three receptions against the Buckeyes and were dwarfed in the passing game by running back Nick Singleton and tight end Tyler Warren? Is there any chance for guys including Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming and Omari Evans to improve substantially between now and a potential College Football Playoff run? And how much responsibility does QB Drew Allar have for the receivers' struggles? Our duo tackles those questions, OC Andy Kotelnicki's playcalling and the end of the game against Ohio State; Franklin's recent engagements with fans and media; and the state of the Big Ten and CFP races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn to react to a range of Pittsburgh sports topics. Is WR Mike Williams from the New York Jets or Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers the more significant addition for the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline? Where do James Franklin and Penn State football go from here after the Nittany Lions' latest loss to Ohio State? Does Pitt basketball deserve more respect after its season-opening win vs. Radford? And what should the Penguins do with goalie Tristan Jarry? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to GM Omar Khan's moves at the NFL trade deadline. How much does the addition of Mike Williams via the New York Jets help the receiving corps? Will Preston Smith bolster the pass rushing depth behind T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig enough to make a difference? And how should we grade these moves compared to others that may have been available to Khan this season? From the failed talks for the San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk this summer to missing out on Davante Adams in season? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise welcomes Steelers insider Brian Batko to react live at 5 p.m. to the team's moves at the NFL trade deadline, including the trade with the New York Jets for receiver Mike Williams. Did GM Omar Khan do enough to help Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Najee Harris and the offense? Did he address the growing depth issues on defense behind key players including T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick? And how do the Steelers' moves compare to those of AFC North rivals including the Ravens, Browns and Bengals? Paul tackles those topics, then reacts to the first night of college basketball season, which included Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and Pitt beating Radford. He also ponders whether Pitt and Penn State football can bounce back, as coaches Pat Narduzzi and James Franklin face key bounce-back games against Virginia and Washington, respectively. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of the team's NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders. Note: This video was recorded before the trade with the New York Jets for receiver Mike Williams, and the deal with the Green Bay Packers for Preston Smith. How much of a test will red-hot rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels be for T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Cam Heyward and the Steelers defense? How many wins do the Steelers need in the second half of the season to beat out the Ravens and Bengals for the AFC North crown? And will Zach Frazier, Cory Trice Jr. and others return to the lineup this week after his injury? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Pitt basketball's season-opening win Monday vs. Radford. Is this coach Jeff Capel's deepest roster since arriving in Pittsburgh? And how good can the lead scoring duo of Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett be in 2024-25 as they take on bigger roles following the departures of Bub Carrington and Blake Hinson? Jason tackles those questions, reacts to Pirates infielder Jared Triolo winning a Gold Glove; looks ahead to the Steelers' NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders; and ponders the Penguins future now that they appear to be playing a more responsible brand of hockey, led by captain Sidney Crosby. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What is Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi's biggest problem following a blowout loss to SMU and with tough games against Clemson, Louisville and Boston College looming? Is it quarterback Eli Holstein's play? Or is it poor tackling and offensive line play? How soon could Holstein be benched in favor of backups including Nate Yarnell? Later, they get into some basketball topics. How deep will coach Jeff Capel's rotation go this season? Will Brandin Cummings prove to be a big-time shot maker like his brother Nelly? And will Pitt have another ACC sixth-man award winner in 2024-25 after Nike Sibande and Ishmael Leggett won the honor the past two years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to preview what they might do at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday. Will GM Omar Khan finally add a true No. 2 receiver behind George Pickens? Why does the Las Vegas Raiders' Jakobi Meyers make a lot of sense as a top remaining target? And are names like the Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf, the Panthers' Adam Thielen and the Giants Darius Slayton still in the mix? Our duo tackles those questions, then looks ahead to a tricky NFL Week 10 matchup with Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders and reacts to a busy week of AFC North action for the Ravens, Browns and Bengals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend of ugly college football for Pitt and Penn State. Were the Nittany Lions outplayed by the Buckeyes in a 20-13 loss at Beaver Stadium? Or was James Franklin outcoached? Why didn't Tyler Warren see the ball on a late-game possession inside the 5-yard line? How damaging was Drew Allar's interception at the end of the first half, on which receiver Trey Wallace had the ball ripped away? And why weren't Franklin's players including Abdul Carter and Elliot Washington more disciplined on plays that resulted in costly penalties? Jason tackles those questions, then ponders the fate of Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers following a 48-25 loss to SMU. Are ACC championship and College Football Playoff hopes dashed for coach Pat Narduzzi and Co.? And what is the team's future at QB after another shaky performance by Eli Holstein? Jason then ends the show by previewing the beginning of college hoops season for the various local teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 48-25 loss to Syracuse on Saturday, with Stephen reporting from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. What went wrong for the Panthers? What led to Pitt's defenders missing so many tackles, and how can defensive coordinator Randy Bates, Pat Narduzzi and the rest of the coaching staff fix this going forward? Are Eli Holstein's struggles just part of having a freshman quarterback? Or are they becoming a bigger issue for Kade Bell's offense? Does Pitt have any chance to make the ACC championship game now? And what about their hopes of potentially sneaking into the College Football Playoff? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 9 using his top 150 rankings cheat sheet and positional tiers. Host Dalton Brown runs through the players that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) and looks at top trade targets, sleepers and stashes heading into the weekend. Chris is the founder of Bet­tingPred­a­tors.com and the for­mer fan­tasy foot­ball and sports bet­ting lead an­a­lyst for ESPN 97.5. He re­cently won first place out of 235 an­a­lysts in the Fan­ta­syPros’ 2023 Fan­tasy Foot­ball NFL Draft Ac­cu­racy rank­ings com­pe­ti­tion. He's also currently the #1 QB ranker and #1 DST ranker in the FantasyPros' 2024 in-season NFL accuracy rankings. For more fantasy football content, including Chris' top 150 weekly rankings and his '30 for 30' strategy series, visit post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to take stock of the team's standing in the AFC title race. Does the combo of Russell Wilson, George Pickens and Najee Harris make the Steelers' offense a threat to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs or Josh Allen and the Bills? And can T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defenses slow those top quarterbacks down in hypothetical playoff matchups? Our duo tackles those questions. Then later, both guys share their biggest concerns for the second half of the season. Is it the lack of depth on the defensive line and early struggles from Keeanu Benton and Larry Ogunjobi? And they preview key bye week matchups for the division rival Ravens, Bengals and Browns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' 2-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Did captain Sidney Crosby and his team have a breakthrough offensively after a long losing skid? Or was this a fluke result? Is Mike Sullivan doing a better job of getting the most out of his roster? And how long can Alex Nedeljkovic stay hot after a strong start? Later, Jason previews huge college games for No. 3 Penn State against Ohio State and No. 18 Pitt against No. 20 SMU. Can James Franklin break through against the Buckeyes who've tortured him for most of the past decade? And can Pat Narduzzi keep the Panthers in the ACC and College Football Playoff races? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What should Steelers GM Omar Khan be willing to give up in a trade for a wide receiver, with reports suggesting the Broncos' Courtland Sutton, the Giants' Darius Slayton and the Jets' Mike Williams are all top targets? Are any of the remaining targets ahead of the NFL trade deadline really more desirable than what the Steelers have behind George Pickens in Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson? Does Penn State have a chance against Ohio State if the Nittany Lions turn to Beau Pribula amid Drew Allar's injury? Do Pitt's College Football Playoff hopes hinge on beating a ranked SMU team this weekend? And what does Paul make of the Dodgers beating the Yankees in the World Series? He tackles these questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What impact will the Ravens' trade for former Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson have on the AFC North race? Should GM Omar Khan consider trading for a defensive lineman to play alongside Cam Heyward in addition for possibly trading for a No. 2 wide receiver behind George Pickens? What should the Penguins' latest loss --their sixth in a row Tuesday vs. Minnesota -- mean for the job security of coach Mike Sullivan? How long can the Yankees extend their World Series with the Dodgers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas preview this week's pivotal matchup against No. 4 Ohio State. What's the latest on Drew Allar's injury, per coach James Franklin? Is Beau Pribula a viable option to beat the Buckeyes in what would be his first career start? What bar does Allar have to meet healthy wise to have reasonable hopes to play? And how similar is Pribula's game to that of Nittany Lions legend Trace McSorley's? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including: Was Ohio State QB Will Howard a recruiting miss for Penn State, considering his fiery comments about facing the Lions this week? Do Tyler Warren, Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming and others give Penn State its deepest wide receivers room in some time? Are the linebackers ready for the challenge of slowing down Buckeyes starts TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in the running game? And what does this game mean for the Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff races? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey takes stock of the season Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is having. Is he the clear frontrunner to win NFL DPOY -- defensive player of the year -- after many feel he had the honor stolen from him last year by the Browns' Myles Garrett? Or do the Giants' Dexter Lawrence and the Jets' Will McDonald belong in the conversation? Jason tackles those topics, then breaks down another Penguins loss, this one to Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild in what's likely to be his final game in Pittsburgh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to assess the team's offensive progress heading into its NFL Week 9 bye. Does Russell Wilson give OC Arthur Smith's unit a higher ceiling than its No. 15 ranking after replacing Justin Fields at QB? How does the momentum established by Najee Harris and George Pickens play into that conversation? And how much can role players including Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington contribute to this team's upside in the second half of the campaign? Our duo tackles those questions, ponders adjustments coach Mike Tomlin and coordinator Teryl Austin can make on defense and takes stock of the AFC North division race with the Ravens after they acquired former Steelers WR Diontae Johnson in a trade Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 8 victory against the New York Giants and results around the AFC North division. Are the Steelers in the driver's seat for the division title after the Ravens' surprising loss to Jameis Winston and the Browns? And what should we make of the Bengals after their blowout loss to the Eagles? What is the state of the Steelers' offense under QB Russell Wilson after some impressive deep throws but also some struggles in the red zone? And what should GM Omar Khan do on the trade front after Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III had big nights at receivers? Paul tackles those topics and more on the Steelers front, then looks ahead to big games for Penn State (against Ohio State) and Pitt (against SMU), plus another lousy weekend on the ice for the Penguins. As time allows, he also gives his thoughts on the World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the New York Yankees three games to none. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Why are coach Pat Narduzzi, QB Eli Holstein and the Panthers ranked a lowly 18th in the latest Associates Press poll despite their 7-0 start? Are the Panthers and ACC in general being disrespected in College Football Playoff conversations? Should the NCAA institute a rule forcing Narduzzi to become more transparent about his team's injury situation? Why has OC Kade Bell's offense struggled so much on third downs? And was the blowout of QB Kyle McCord and Syracuse last week a surprise? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko is joined by assistant sports editor Adam Bittner to analyze the team's situation at receiver following an NFL Week 8 victory against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Did Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson do enough to prove themselves to GM Omar Khan as trade rumors swirl? Or will Khan still be looking at names like the New York Jets' Mike Williams, the Giants' Darius Slayton and the Panthers' Adam Thielen as options ahead of the NFL trade deadline next week? How would their skill sets fit with Russell Wilson's at QB and George Pickens' at WR1? And where do tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington fit into OC Arthur Smith's offense moving forward after quiet nights Monday? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Tuesday episode of First 10, Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' close win over the New York Giants in NFL Week 8. Russell Wilson has proven he make the passing game competent, but will that be enough to elevate the Steelers to Super Bowl contenders? And what can Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith and the coaches clean up during the bye week? Plus, T.J. Watt once again is showing why he should be the easy winner of NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap the team's NFL Week 8 victory against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Why does QB Russell Wilson deserve credit despite an uneven effort on offense that included struggles in the red zone? Is T.J. Watt among the most clutch defensive players in the NFL in addition to being one of the best, after yet another strip sack fumble late in the fourth quarter? How did George Pickens overcome having a pair of touchdowns taken off the board? What's Beanie Bishop's future at slot cornerback following another interception with Cam Sutton's return looming? Were the big plays allowed by the defense in both the ground and passing games concerning? Is Calvin Austin III proving himself useful after a punt return touchdown and 29-yard touchdown catch? And what should we make of another strong night from Najee Harris in OC Arthur Smith's revamped offense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 8 matchup with the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. How did Russell Wilson fare in his second start since replacing Justin Fields as starting QB? Did Najee Harris churn out another 100-yard effort after dominating the Raiders and Jets? How much pressure were T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith able to get on Giants QB Daniel Jones about that team's troubles up front? And did any receivers behind George Pickens step up with the NFL trade deadline looming? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of First 10, Jason Mackey takes a final look at the Steelers' prime-time matchup with the Giants. Will T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the rest of the Steelers' defense have a field day against a struggling Daniel Jones? Can Van Jefferson step up to be the Steelers' No. 2 wide receiver? Plus thoughts on the Penguins' ugly road trip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates,, host Christopher Carter and Steelers inside Ray Fittipaldo break down the "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Giants. Can Russell Wilson show that his offense has truly taken a step up? Would the Steelers have a firm grasp on the AFC North with a win? Plus, our final keys to the game and predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.