May 01, 2024Steelers trade rumors: Courtland Sutton a cheaper WR option than Brandon Aiyuk? Is a deal imminent?On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to tackle swirling trade rumors at the WR position. Could GM Omar Khan swing a trade for a No. 2 option across from George Pickens soon, as pundits including Bryant McFadden have suggested? Or might the process take longer to play out? Is Denver's Courtland Sutton a potentially cheaper option than Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers standouts the Steelers have been connected to for weeks? And how do names including third-round pick Roman Wilson, former fourth-rounder Calvin Austin and free agent pickups Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins figure into the receiver conversation?
Our duo tackles those topics, then ponders whether Najee Harris could get a contract extension or see his fifth-year option exercised this week. Then Pirates insider Andrew Destin stops by to analyze Paul Skenes' latest strong start in the minors and his potential to join the club's rotation sooner or later amid profound struggles for the offense.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMay 01, 2024Is Pirates' young core of Jack Suwinski, Oneil Cruz, etc. going backwards in its development?On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest punchless loss, a 5-2 defeat Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. Is the club's strategy overseen by manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington of trying to see a lot of pitches flawed? Have key young players including Jack Suwinski and Oneil Cruz gotten worse compared to where they were one and two years ago? What is this club's offensive identity? Jason tackles those questions, reacts to Paul Skenes' latest strong start in the minors and highlights the importance of development successes like Drew O'Connor to the Penguins' future.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMay 01, 2024Penn State NFL draft recap: Solid landing spots for Olu Fashanu, Chop Robinson, Adisa Isaac & more?On his weekly Penn State football podcast, Post-Gazette Penn State insider Seth Engle welcomes former Nittany Lions linebacker Jason Cabinda to recap the NFL draft for this year's crop of prospects in Happy Valley. Will Olu Fashanu thrive protecting Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets? What kind of impact can Chop Robinson make for the Miami Dolphins? Was Caedan Wallace's third-round selection by the New England Patriots a mild surprise? And was Adisa Isaac drafted a bit lower than expectations?
Our duo tackles those topics and ponders the landing spots of other Penn State NFL hopefuls including Hunter Nourzad, Daequan Hardy, Kalen King and Theo Johnson. Then Jason explains his own undrafted free agent grind, recalls the fun of the 2016 Big Ten championship run and outlines his plans for the year ahead as he looks for his next NFL home.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 30, 2024Steelers NFL draft class: Analytics world sees Troy Fautanu, Payton Wilson as potential steals?On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Tej Seth of SumerSports.com to get an analytics-based review of the Steelers' 2024 NFL draft class. Why do numbers gurus see first-round pick Troy Fautanu and third-rounder Payton Wilson as potential steals? Why is third-rounder Roman Wilson's potential range of outcomes a bit more murky? Why are second-round pick Zach Frazier and fourth-rounder Mason McCormick getting solid reviews as well? And how does the analytics community regard Steelers GM Omar Khan's moves, generally speaking? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 30, 2024Do Pirates' offensive failures run deeper than Andy Haines? Time for Nick Gonzales, Ji Hawn Bae?On his daily First 10 podcast, Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest loss to the Oakland Athletics, in which their offense struggled mightily once again. Is it fair to just blame hitting coach Andy Haines for the struggles of young players including Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski? Or do the team's problems run deeper? What can or should manager Derek Shelton change? And is it time minor-league options like Nick Gonzales and Ji Hwan Bae get opportunities in this lineup?
Jason tackles those topics, then talks about the changes the Penguins and Steelers need to make in their respective offseasons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 30, 2024Pitt football: How can Jaremiah Anglin Jr. help Pat Narduzzi amid transfers?On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: How will Kentucky transfer Jaremiah Anglin Jr. help coach Pat Narduzzi's defense amid transfers by prominent names including Dayon Hayes and Solomon DeShields? What other plays is Pitt targeting in the transfer portal? Will Marquis Williams get a chance in the NFL after not receiving a free agent offer in the immediate aftermath of the NFL draft? What is Jeff Capel's ideal next addition on the basketball side? And which player will be the next to step up in a headline grabbing way for the women's volleyball team?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 29, 2024Steelers NFL draft recap: Mike Tomlin's influence apparent on popular class?On his daily Frist 10 podcast, Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Steelers' draft class. How can coach Mike Tomlin's influence be seen in GM Omar Khan's choices? And what are the biggest questions facing top picks Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson?
Jason tackles those topics, then talks Pirates. Can this offense be fixed? Or will it keep wasting strong starts by the likes of Martin Perez, Jared Jones and even Quinn Priester over the weekend? And how much are bullpen struggles by names including David Bednar and Aroldis Chapman hurting this team's chances of making a run at a playoff spot?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 29, 2024Steelers NFL draft grades: Will Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier make instant impacts? Cam Sutton reunion?On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the Steelers' NFL draft haul. Are first-round pick Troy Fautanu and second-round Zach Frazier likely to slide right into starting roles along the offensive line? What grades do GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin deserve for the class that also includes WR Roman Wilson, LB Payton Wilson, G Mason McCormick, DT Logan Lee and DB Ryan Watts? And is a reunion with Cam Sutton possible amid reports that he's met with the team since his release by the Detroit Lions? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 29, 2024Will Pirates' offensive woes sink them? | Encouraging signs from Rowdy Tellez, Quinn Priester?On their Pirates podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin recap the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants and look ahead to the upcoming set against the Oakland Athletics. Can manager Derek Shelton's offense turn around its profound struggles that resulted in just three runs in regulation in three games? How much pressure is on Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz to be part of the solution? Is a demotion for former first-overall pick Henry Davis inevitable now? Is Rowdy Tellez breaking out of his season-long individual slump? How surprising was Quinn Priester's efficient start Friday night? And is there still reason for concern about closer David Bednar? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesApril 27, 2024Steelers NFL draft Day 3 recap: Can Mason McCormick, Logan Lee & Ryan Watts become useful pieces?Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko joins host Adam Bittner to react to the team's picks on Day 3 of the NFL draft. Could fourth-round pick Mason McCormick eventually start at guard if GM Omar Khan decides to move on from James Daniels and Isaac Seumalo in the next couple of years? Does sixth-rounder Logan Lee have the physical tools to become a rotation player on the defensive line alongside Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? And where does fellow sixth-rounder Ryan Watts fit into the secondary moving forward?
Our duo tackles those questions, and Brian adds thoughts on Day 2 picks Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson, who followed popular choices of Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier at the top of the draft.
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