Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeing the interior of their defense get stronger. Both Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson have played better so far in training camp and look more confident in attacking the run and covering the pass. Christopher Carter explains what he's seeing different, and shows you both answers from Queen and Wilson on how they've helped each other improve. Combine them with the improved defensive front thanks to youthful talent upgrades in Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black, and the Steelers' defense might be tougher up the middle than it has been in years. Could that be the key to the defense taking a step up? Also, Chris talks about the first fights of training camp, and how it's showing the Steelers' best units clashing as tempers flare. Wilson was involved, but so was Pat Freiermuth and other key players. Meanwhile, Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick go back and forth with Harmon and the defensive line, and the Steelers' trenches appear to sharpen each other like the classic mantra of iron on iron. Finally, Chris also talks about an injury Max Iheanachor suffered, and the new safety the Steelers signed in Israel Mukuamu.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their first depth chart of training camp, and Christopher Carter gives you his biggest winners. Roman Wilson was named as a starter and the WR3 of the roster, which is indicative of his improvements with Aaron Rodgers in the offense. Chris explains how Wilson has found his fastball in the offense, and shows what DK Metcalf said about Wilson's confidence that's made him a better player in practices. But what does that mean for Germie Bernard? Also, Yahya Black is named as the starting nose tackle of the defense. That's a big win for him, but also for Keeanu Benton, who can now play as a 3-technique on the defensive line. Are the Steelers putting together their defensive front of the future with Derrick Harmon, Black, Benton and even Gabriel Rubio who's had a good training camp so far. Also, Chris gives his thoughts on how the Rodgers situation played out on the Pat McAfee show, and how it could impact the Steelers only if Rodgers keeps putting himself on a national stage for controversy.

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Aaron Rodgers made headlines again, and we're breaking down everything he had to say on Wednesday night's Locked On Steelers Squad Show! 

On this week's Steelers Squad Show, Tyler Feldman, Wayne Gandy, and Chris Carter react to Rodgers' controversial appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, discuss whether Mike McCarthy's first Steelers training camp has become too tame, and debate which position group should concern Steelers fans the most as the preseason approaches. Plus, Chris shares his latest observations straight from training camp in Latrobe. 

On this episode: 

1st Quarter: 1st Depth Chart Release + Carter's Camp Thoughts 

2nd Quarter: Aaron Rodgers' controversial comments and what they mean for the Steelers 

3rd Quarter: Is Mike McCarthy's training camp lacking competitiveness? 

4th Quarter: The biggest roster concern heading into the 2026 season 

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their second day of fully padded practices at training camp and their two most recent first round picks stood out big time. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh talk about how Derrick Harmon and Max Iheanachor have looked strong in the early practices. Harmon's power is evident with how he dominates the line of scrimmage to the point that Aaron Rodgers is calling audibles to make sure the Steelers' offense doesn't run at him. Meanwhile, Iheanachor has showed off his quick feet in practice to win reps against star edge rushers like TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig. Also, Chris and Nick talk about how Mike McCarthy's passing attack is developing with Rodgers' playing more under center with a wider variety of quick passing concepts that involve DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth and Michael Pittman Jr. Could this be the factor that unlocks the rest of the offense? Finally, Chris and Nick review each of the players they've awareded players of practice to throughout camp, and assign some other winners and losers of the first week of practices. Has Roman Wilson stepped into a role that will make him a bigger factor in the offense?

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their first practice in full pads of training camp, but the pads weren't popping as practice remain less competitive. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether that's a good or a bad thing for Mike McCarthy's first year as head coach. Could the Steelers lose their competitive edge that has gotten them through so many tough games over the years? Or could they be setting themselves up to be healthier later in the season? Also, Chris and Alan give you their top players of practice number five at Saint Vincent College, and why the offensive line had a great day in the pass protection drills. Could Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick be an elite offensive line duo in the making? How did Max Iheanachor do? Finally, Chris and Alan discuss the Steelers' addition of safety Rayshawn Jenkins. The addition provides the Steelers another player who has traditionally played more as a strong safety, joining DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker. Chris asks McCarthy if the need of a more experienced free safety is something the Steelers will address.

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