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Steelers Afternoon Drive

Pro Football Insiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers
NFL
Mike Mccarthy
Steelers
NFL Combine
National Football League
2026 NFL Draft
Drew Allar
Will Howard
Free Agency
Nick Herbig
Mike Tomlin
Joey Porter Jr.
Brendan Sorsby
Ty Simpson
Pittsburgh, United States
Wide Receiver
Pittsburgh

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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Latest Episodes

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today's episode, we discuss what Alan took away from the availabilities of DK Metcalf, Omar Khan, TJ Watt, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers. What do we make of the team placin... more

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League.

Today, it's a news-heavy first day of trai... more

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

On today's episode, we discuss what and who we are looking forward to seeing most when the team hits Saint Vincent College for their training camp. What are the big headlines? H... more

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League.

Today, it's Alan getting ready for trainin... more

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Recent Guests

Jimmy Watkins
Journalist covering the AFC North for cleveland.com
cleveland.com
Episode: Building Better CB Stats | Steelers Morning Rush
Kevin Oestreicher
Locked On NFL contributor
Locked On NFL
Episode: Ravens Deserving AFC North Favorites? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Jay Morrison
Cincinnati Bengals beat writer for Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated / Bengals Talk
Episode: Bengals Preview, JPJ Disrespected? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Brennan Howe
Guest joining for AFC North offseason preview
Episode: What's Stopping Steelers from Competing with NFL's Best? | Steelers Morning Rush
Max Hurleman
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver/rookie, college walk-on turned NFL prospect
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: Max Hurleman Joins the Show! | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Smitty Moore
Co-host on Afternoon Drive
Episode: Should NFL Make Major Roster-Rule Change? | Steelers Morning Rush
Dylan Cook
Offensive Tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: Dylan Cook Joins the Show! | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Bradley Locker
PFF staff member providing data-driven analysis
Pro Football Focus
Episode: Should Steelers Consider CB Trade? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Brenny Howe
Guest on the afternoon drive show
Episode: Could Steelers Use Franchise Tag on JPJ? | Steelers Morning Rush

Hosts

Alan Saunders
Co-host of Steelers Afternoon Drive; host roles on Steelers Morning Rush and contributor to Steelers Now; Pittsburgh sports radio/podcast presence.
Zachary Smith
Co-host of the show; Around the 412 contributor; involved with Steelers Now; regular voice in Steelers coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • The best show - Get in the Van

    Superb even handed analysis and opinions not rooted in click bait!! Amazing insider info and answer of how day to day operations work for the Steelers and the NFL. I listen every day!! Love Alan and Smitty!! GITV

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FTD-NH
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • Here we gooo

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PitSteel817
    United States7 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 States8 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 States9 months ago

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Audience notes the show delivers consistent updates, deep dives, and credible roster/contract insights that help shape fan understanding.
Fans appreciate no-nonsense, knowledgeable analysis and engaging banter between hosts.
Listeners praise its balanced, insider-informed Steelers coverage with strong football IQ.

Chart Rankings

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#242
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#209
Canada/Sports/Football
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#216
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
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#176
Italy/Sports/Football
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#237
Germany/Sports/Football
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#20
Singapore/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Angelichio’s Influence in McCarthy’s Offense? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: What does Will Howard need to do to unseat Mason Rudolph?
The hosts suggest Howard needs to outperform Rudolph in the preseason to claim the job, with the coaching staff likely taking a clean-slate approach and giving him opportunities to prove himself; experience may be less important than performance and fit in practice and preseason.
Bengals Preview, JPJ Disrespected? | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: What is the biggest storyline for the Bengals this season according to Jay Morrison?
The defense, with Dexter Lawrence and the updated pass rush, plus overall continuity on offense, is the key storyline, as the unit has a chance to be much better if the defense can play with multi-positional versatility and the offense can stay healthy.
Can Steelers Restructure to Create Cap Space? | Steelers Morning Rush
Q: What exactly can teams do to create cap space through restructures, and how would that look if applied to a Steelers player like DK Metcalf?
A traditional restructure would convert a portion of the player's current salary into a larger signing bonus, spread over the remaining years of the contract, thus lowering the current year's cap hit. If void years are added, some of that money can be spread even further, but it creates future dead cap and potential future cap constraints if the player is cut. The 'post-June 1' designation can also help with current-year relief by splitting the cap impact across two years.
Defining Success for Steelers in 2026 | Steelers Morning Rush
Q: Good morning, Alan, question for the pod. How do you define success for McCarthy's first year?
There are multiple valid definitions of success: winning a playoff game, returning to a solid record with offensive improvement led by the new system, or developing a young quarterback who could be the future, with a top-10 offense and a solid core of young players.
Max Hurleman Joins the Show! | Steelers Afternoon Drive
Q: What was the moment you realized you might actually have a shot with the Steelers?
The moment came during the tryout when Coach T had me backpedal with the DBs and I felt singled out for a real chance, then later the signing on Sunday confirmed it.

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What is Steelers Afternoon Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Pittsburgh football insiders provide analysis on the Steelers with weekly pragmatism and insider access, pairing on-field breakdowns with business-side context like contracts, cap space, and roster strategies. Episodes consistently cover minicamps, OTAs, contract extensions, and roster battles, often weaving in local team culture, travel notes, and light banter that keeps conversations approachable while staying anchored in football fundamentals. Noteworthy is the blend of deep Xs-and-Os insight with practical implications for the team's short- and mid-term plans, plus recurring guests and a clear emphasis on behind-the-scenes factors shaping decisions. This makes it appealing for listeners who want informed, accessible Steelers coverag... more

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Recent guests on Steelers Afternoon Drive include:

1. Jimmy Watkins
2. Kevin Oestreicher
3. Jay Morrison
4. Brennan Howe
5. Max Hurleman
6. Smitty Moore
7. Dylan Cook
8. Bradley Locker

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