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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to recap the Steelers' picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft after they took Washington OT Troy Fautanu on Day 1. What kind of impact can second-round pick Zach Frazier make from Day 1 at the center position? Is third-rounder Roman Wilson ready to be the No. 2 opposite of George Pickens in new coordinator Arthur Smith's offense? What can fellow third-round pick Payton Wilson add to coach Mike Tomlin's linebacker corps alongside Patrick Queen, Elandon Roberts and possibly a healthy Cole Holcomb? And how much credit does GM Omar Khan deserve for waiting for these players to fall instead of trading up to get them? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo joins assistant sports editor Adam Bittner to react to the Steelers' selection of Washington OT Troy Fautanu on Day 1 of the NFL draft. Will he start from Day 1 at right tackle? Or will he need time to develop like Broderick Jones did a year ago? How soon will Fautanu's selection allow Jones to work from the left side? And where does Dan Moore Jr. fit in this mix? Was Fautanu the tackle GM Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin had their eye on from the start? Or were names like JC Latham, Taliese Fuaga and Amarius Mims higher on their big board?
Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into the team's Day 2 needs. Could the Steelers trade up in the second round for a center prospect like Jackson Powers-Johnson or Zach Frazier? Does the run on projected Day 2 receivers like Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Legette add pressure to select guys like Roman Wilson and Malachi Corley while they're available? And are there any other Day 2 names Ray is watching?
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In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' selection of Washington OT Troy Fautanu in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Detroit. Was tackle the right position to target, given all of the team's other needs -- particularly at center? How big of an asset will it be to have to first-round tackles in Fautanu and 2023 top pick Broderick Jones? And how important is it for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin to grab a center like Jackson Powers-Johnson or Zach Frazier in the second round Friday?
Jason tackles all of those questions and more, then gets into the Pirates. Specifically, he ponders free agent additions Aroldis Chapman and Rowdy Tellez and the reasons why they're off to such slow starts with their new team.
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to the club's 7-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, which gave the Pirates a 2-2 split over the four-game series. What is wrong with Aroldis Chapman? Can he find his footing again and become the dominant reliever we saw at the beginning of the year? What does Rowdy Tellez need to do to break out of this slump? Has Oneil Cruz started to gain some momentum? And was Mitch Keller's lack of command a cause for concern? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey gives his thoughts on the Steelers' wants vs. needs in the NFL draft. Is the hole at center one that simply must be filled by a player like Jackson Powers-Johnson or Graham Barton? Or could this draft class still be a successful one of a less glaring need like tackle is addressed with names like JC Latham, Amarius Mims, Taliese Fuaga or Troy Fautanu?
Jason tackles those questions, then pivots to Pirates. Is Paul Skenes' MLB debut creeping forward a bit, possibly to as soon as next weekend? Are changes coming with young players who aren't performing, including Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis? And could we see the return of Nick Gonzales sooner than later, now that he's tearing up Class Triple-A pitching with the Indianapolis Indians?
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On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko issue their final NFL mock draft picks ahead of the first round Thursday night in Detroit. Why does Chris think Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga will still be available when the Steelers pick at No. 20? Might Amarius Mims be the one of the only impact OTs left at that spot, as Brian projects? Why did both of the guys pass on trendy Steelers mock picks like Graham Barton, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and Cooper DeJean? And how do they see the rest of the draft shaking out, from quarterbacks including Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye to receivers including Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Oduze? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle preview the NFL draft for Nittany Lions prospects. Can Olu Fashanu shake of some late whispers from critics about his readiness to earn a top 10 selection? Has Chop Robinson done enough at the NFL combine and Nittany Lions pro day to assuage concerns about his production in college? Is Adisa Isaac underrated? What do the later rounds hold for names like Theo Johnson, Hunter Nourzad, Caedan Wallace, Curtis Jacobs and Daequan Hardy? And did Kalen King and Johnny Dixon make mistakes by skipping the Peach Bowl and leaving college early? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Andy Phillips, author of "Round Zero: Inside the NFL Draft," to preview this year's event. Why do the Steelers' strategies of finding receivers in middle rounds, Hall of Fame centers and consistently great EDGE rushers stand the test of time? How is the draft process changing, and how do the Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan fit into that? And how many of the Steelers' top potential targets will be available at No. 20? Will the likes of Tailese Fuaga, JC Latham, Troy Fautanu and Olu Fashanu all be gone? Will that level them with Georgia OT Amarius Mims? Or could they be forced to draft a center like Jackson Powers-Johnson or Graham Barton? And should Steelers fans root for QB names like Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix to go early to avoid that fate? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: Will coach Pat Narduzzi replace the departed Dayon Hayes and Solomon DeShields via the transfer portal? How can the Panthers hold off programs capable of offering their players better NIL offers? And on the basketball front, how much can transfer additions Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn help Jeff Capel's squad?
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Indianapolis Indians communications director Cheyne Reiter to analyze the dominant start that Pirates No. 1 overall MLB draft pick Paul Skenes is off to in the minor leagues. What's made him so effective in his early starts? And how is he interacting with fans and teammates in the Indians clubhouse? Our duo tackles those topics and more as Pirates fans await his pending MLB debut.
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss the Steelers' trade options in the NFL draft. Could they trade up for names like Washington OT Troy Fautanu or Oregon State OT Tailese Fuaga? Or trade back from No. 20 overall in the first round, depending upon which of their targets they feel will still be available? Could they move their top pick for a player like San Francisco 49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel? Or Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson? What are the top questions facing GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin heading into the draft? And what surprises could they have in store on Day 2? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down an ugly weekend for the Pirates against the Boston Red Sox and their current six-game losing streak. What issues are fixable offensively? And which are more lasting red flags? How can SS Oneil Cruz get back on track? What about OF Jack Suwinski? And is C Henry Davis in danger of being option to the minor leagues when Yasmani Grandal is activated from the injured list?
Jason tackles those questions, then talks a little Penguins. What did he make of GM Kyle Dubas' season-ending comments Friday? Why don't Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan appear predisposed to make any major changes despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs? And why do Sullivan and Dubas seem to be on different pages regarding goalies Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic?
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to the club's 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday that culminated a three-game sweep for the visitors. What's wrong with shortstop Oneil Cruz, whose OPS has slipped below the .600 mark? What's the reason for the club's general lack of power at the plate? What's caused 1B Rowdy Tellez to get off to such a slow start after he was signed in MLB free agency? Can anyone other than Bryan Reynolds and Connor Joe get momentum at the plate? And is Quinn Priester's ugly start Friday a cause for concern? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner, Christopher Carter and Brian Batko react to the week in Steelers mock drafts, specifically numerous projections that GM Omar Khan will select Duke's Graham Barton as his first-round pick because of his versatility to play guard and center. Why are national pundits so focused on guard as a need while James Daniels and Isaac Seumalo are both under contract? What are the chances Barton would play any other position than center here? And hat are the chances we could see the Steelers chase a guard like TCU's Brandon Coleman in the later rounds?
Our duo tackles those questions, then dives into mock draft selections at other positions. Why is so much consensus building around Michigan WR Roman Wilson as a potential Day 2 fit? Is there any chance Penn State OT Olu Fashanu could fall to the Steelers at No. 20? Why are we seeing numerous mock picks for EDGE players like Washington's Bralen Trice even as the Steelers have T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig in the fold? And are the guys interested in secondary options like Auburn's D.J. James, Wake Forest's Caelen Carson, Louisville's Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Utah's Cole Bishop?
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On a special Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko record live from Mike's Beer Bar to preview the upcoming NFL draft. Who is the best player among those to visit Pittsburgh during the pre-draft period? And what is the worst-case scenario for the Steelers?
Be sure to join us LIVE during Rounds 1 and 2 of the NFL draft on April 25 and 26th, as the Post-Gazette's team of experts give you the ultimate second-screen experience.
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In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes to see his first Major League action? And when will former call-ups including Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero and Ji Hawn Bae get their next chances now that they're hitting well in the minors?
He also gets into season-ending Penguins questions. Which players from the current lineup should be sent packing after the team missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs this week? Is there any chance that GM Kyle Dubas moves on from core players including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson?
And on the Steelers front, who's the most likely first round pick heading into next week's NFL draft? Is it Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? And what are the odds GM Omar Khan finishes a deal for reported trade target Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers?
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