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Steelers Afternoon Drive

Pro Football Insiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Broderick Jones
Nate Herbig
NFL
Mike Tomlin
Preseason
Jalen Warren
Brandon Aiyuk
JJ Watt
Detroit Lions
Injuries
Punting
Anthony Averett
Calvin Austin
Spencer Anderson
Payton Wilson
Football Analytics
Jahan Dotson
Player Performance
Wide Receiver Position

Zachary Smith of Around the 412 and Alan Saunders of Steelers Now bring you their takes on the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, reports and rumors every weekday afternoon.

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Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today's episode, Alan has a special Saturday episode as h... more

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today's episode, we discuss the first impressions after hearing Brian Angelichio, Patrick Graham and Danny Crossman speak for the first time since becoming the coordinators o... more

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Today, it's the fourth episode of our 2026 NFL Draft preview, talking with Patricia Traina of Giants on SI and Locked on Giants, to discuss the No. 5 overall pick, where the New York Giants will make their first pick of the John Harbaugh era, which m... more

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today's episode, Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Locked on Steelers joins us to talk about the Steelers draft process. Does not bringing in KC Concepcion, Jor... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Farabaugh
Analyst, PennLive Steelers coverage
PennLive
Episode: Steelers Afternoon Drive: Steelers New Draft Prep Plan Cause for Concern?
Connor Griffin
Athlete discussed as being called up and debuting soon
Episode: Plan at Safety, NFL Schedule Too Much? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Max Starks
Pittsburgh Steelers legend
Former Steelers offensive lineman
Episode: Max Starks Joins, Mike McCarthy Early Moves | Steelers Morning Rush
Joel Erickson
Journalist, Indy Star
Indy Star
Episode: Do Steelers NEED to Draft a Slot WR? | Steelers Morning Rush
Matthew Coller
Sports writer and author
Purple Insider
Episode: Inside Scoop on Brian Angelichio | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Dan Rooney
Vice President of Business Development Strategy for the Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: Exclusive: Steelers VP Dan Rooney on NFL Draft, International Games and More
Joe Hoyt
Dallas Cowboys beat reporter for the Dallas News
Dallas News
Episode: Inside Scoop on Mike McCarthy | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Will Graves
Former boss at the Associated Press.
Associated Press
Episode: P-G News Reaction, Tomlin Right About Tenure? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Jobe Morrison
Analyst and guest on Steelers Afternoon Drive
Episode: Tomlin Tuesday Takeaways | Steelers Afternoon Drive

Hosts

Zachary Smith
Co-host of the show with insider sports knowledge and on-air banter.
Alan Saunders
Co-host and football analyst with close ties to team coverage and reporting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Audio Only Listener here

    and i listen everysingle day , like, everyday everyday. All the days. Absolutely incredible work done by everyone involved and guys like me who work night shift appreciate yall! HERE WE GO!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nocandy4ya
    United Statesa month ago
  • Here we gooo

    I watch the shows on youtube but showing love here👌🏽👌🏽🫡🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PitSteel817
    United States4 months ago
  • A+ Steelers content

    I’ve been listening from the beginning and appreciate all the work Alan and Smitty put into this. It’s still hard for me to watch a game live and identify defensive coverages and such, but I do feel as though I understand some of that stuff more now due to this podcast. I try not to miss an episode and rarely do.

    Also there needs to be some more Breiden Fehoko

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hernleyt
    United States5 months ago
  • Interruption record

    Theses a 99.9% chance that Alan interrupts Zach on 99.9% of conversations. This has to be a world record for 2 person dialogue.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mister Bridges
    United States5 months ago
  • So close to 5 Stars

    Best Steelers podcast. Adam’s audio constantly cutting out and the randomly timed ads are the only negative parts.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nicky McNickster
    United States7 months ago

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Many remark on the engaging banter and clear explanations, making complex moves approachable.
Fans appreciate the insider access and daily cadence of new content.
Listeners praise the balanced, knowledgeable analysis and clear breakdowns of salary cap and contracts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#224
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#237
Canada/Sports/Football
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#204
Germany/Sports/Football
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#10
Singapore/Sports/Football
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#86
Ukraine/Sports/Football
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#87
Brazil/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WR Tiers & Big Board | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: Patrick Link wants to know about Omar Cooper. Is he a fit for the Steelers offense given what they have at receiver right now?
Cooper is viewed as a versatile, NFL-ready receiver with good after-catch ability and the toughness to block and play multiple roles; he could fit the Steelers' system well, especially if used across the formation and developed with proper coaching.
Combine Preview, Fan Trade Ideas | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: What are you looking forward to from the combine this week?
Interviews with players to get to know their personalities and how they fit with the Steelers.
Where Did Steelers Fail in 2025? | Steelers Morning Rush
Q: What areas do you believe the Steelers moved backwards in 2025?
The Steelers faced setbacks in their timeline for acquiring a quarterback and in the wide receiver position, both of which are crucial for future success.
Inside Scoop on Brian Angelichio | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: How highly regarded was Brian Angelichio in the Vikings building?
He was incredibly well-respected inside that building.
How Much Can Steelers Improve in 2026? | Steelers Morning Rush
Q: Is there a chance the Steelers can do enough at one to two positions on the roster to feel like this team is getting closer to winning the confetti game?
Yes, they could do four or five, maybe even six positions in one off season, which would be significant for their development.

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Deep-dive Pittsburgh football coverage with a focus on roster moves, cap strategy, and on-field analysis. Episodes blend practical roster evaluations, draft planning, and insider-style insights from reporters with access to the team, plus lively banter and fans' perspectives. Notable strengths include data-driven takes, clear explanations of complex cap and contract topics, and a willingness to explore speculative moves (free agency, trades, and draft impact) while maintaining grounded, football-knowledgeable commentary.

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2. Connor Griffin
3. Max Starks
4. Joel Erickson
5. Matthew Coller
6. Dan Rooney
7. Joe Hoyt
8. Will Graves

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