On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to discuss the team's seemingly odd approach to its pre-draft visits so far. Why haven't GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy welcomes more top prospects, particularly at positions of need like safety, guard and receiver? Can we still expect names like Dillon Thieneman, Emmauel McNeil-Warren, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, Vega Ioane and others to make their way through the South Side facility? Or does McCarthy simply place less emphasis on the pre-draft visits than Mike Tomlin's staff tended to?

Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the fate of the teams' 12 picks for the 2026 NFL draft. Will Khan keep all of them to surround his core of DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, Joey Porter Jr. and others? Could he use them to trade for outside veterans? Or will he look to move up in either the 20

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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable give their impressions from the second week of the Panthers' spring practices. This show is presented by FanDuel.

How much concern should there be in regards to the wide receiver room? Is Blue Hicks in Pat Narduzzi's doghouse after missing practice? Can Pitt rely on him, Malik Knight, Tony Kinsler and Bryce Yates to replace Kenny Johnson and Poppi Williams? On the flip side, why should we be confident in the linebacker corps? What does Jeremiah Marcelin bring to the unit as a whole? Our duo tackles those topics, plus gives their picks for the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.

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Live around 5 p.m. Post-Gazette Steelers insider Paul Zeise ponders what the Steelers should do with linebacker Nick Herbig now that the dust has mostly settled on their NFL free agency moves.

Should GM Omar Khan, coach Mike McCarthy and DC Patrick Graham look to give the four-year veteran a contract extension? Or are outside linebackers already taking up too big a piece of the salary cap with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith already making big money? Is Herbig a potential building block for the defensive alongside fellow young players like Joey Porter Jr., Payton Wilson, Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer and Keeanu Benton? Or could the Steelers find another solid depth rusher within this NFL draft class?

Paul tackles those questions and more.

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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down Sidney Crosby's return to the lineup, Erik Karlsson's success as of late and the team's very real Kris Letang problem. This show is presented by FanDuel.

How did Sidney Crosby look in his return to the lineup after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury? Did the Penguins show anything in their crazy 6-5 OT loss to the Carolina Hurricanes? Or just another example of how that team is better? How is Erik Karlsson meeting the moment with his play? And what can the Penguins do about Kris Letang? King tackles those topics and more.

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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes PennLive Penn State reporter Johnny McGonigal to discuss some Nittany Lion NFL Draft options.

Will offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane still be available by the time the Steelers' pick comes around at No. 21? Or could they trade up to get him? Is Ioane the kind of player who would fit in Mike McCarthy and Brian Angelichio's new offense? Is Drew Allar still an option at quarterback despite a disappointing year? What are his pros and cons? Our duo tackles those topics, plus Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who made a big play in overtime that turned the Nittany Lions' season on its head.

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise explains why he feels the Steelers are in a no-win situation with regard to the 2026 NFL draft QB class.

He compares his doubts about names like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, Carson Beck and Garrett Nussmeier to feelings about 2022 QB class members including Kenny Pickett, Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder and others who, failed to make their mark in the league. He advocates for sticking with internal candidates like Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. Or last year's starter Aaron Rodgers, should he choose to return to GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy's team for another run.

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to ponder which NFL draft prospects they'd like to see the team bring in for Top 30 visits of their 2026 selections next month.

Is Carson Beck a serious candidate to join the QB room after already making a visit this week? Could Garrett Nussmeier be another name to watch at that position because of his pre-existing relationship with new coach Mike McCarthy? Would Chase Bisontis be a good option at guard on Day 2? Is Lee Hunter potentially the nose tackle of the future next to Keeanu Benton and Derrick Harmon? Could KC Concepcion prove to be a dark horse option at receiver beyond obvious names like Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon? And why does Chris like the potential of safeties A.J. Haulcy and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren as long-term options to join Joey Porter Jr. in the secondary? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the pre-NFL draft visit of Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck to the Steelers' facility.

Should GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy be legitimately interested in the college veteran? How does he compare to internal options Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? Could he be a viable starter if Aaron Rodgers doesn't return? One who could get the most out of weapons including DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth? And how does he match up with other draft options like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik?

Paul tackles those questions and more.

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