Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade for Jonnu Smith bolstered the tight end position and passing attack. How can Smith team up with Pat Freiermuth and DK Metcalf to boost Aaron Rodgers' passing attack? Christopher Carter explores that, and Omar Khan's contract extension that shows the team's approval of his moves. Also, Chris answers more of your questions like why T.J. Watt hasn't gotten a better offer from the ...
Jul 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2162
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. When the Pittsburgh Steeleres made a trade for Jalen Ramsey, it was because they think he'll pair with the Steelers' top defensive weapons, and that includes T.J. Watt. Christopher Carter explains why that adds up to a likelihood that Watt will sign a contact extension to come before the season begins and what that might do for the Steelers' defense as Ramsey complements Watt and the pass rush. Also, Chris t...
Jul 03, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2161
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' trade for Jalen Ramsey addressed the team's lack of turnovers from Minkah Fitzpatrick over the past two seasons. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh examine how Ramsey's ball skills at cornerback will help the Steelers better address how the NFL is throwing passes shorter, quicker, and avoiding deep safeties while giving more turnove...
Jul 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2160
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders. The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to his former team shook the NFL world, but does it mean they're all-in for the 2025 season? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders argue that's not the case, and that the Steelers' very much have their eyes on the future as they maintain all of their boatload of ...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2159
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers made a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and a 2027 7th round pick for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 5th round pick. Christopher Carter gives his intitial reaction as he's shocked at the big move from Omar Khan as he continues to reshape a roster that now includes Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey. What'...
Jun 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2158
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't closed on a deal with T.J. Watt yet and it has some Steelers fans freaking out. Christopher Carter explains why a deal hasn't been signed yet, and why he's confident one will get done before the season begins. Also, Christopher answers your questions from the Locked on Steelers call-in line on whether there will be too many teams ahead of the Steelers to complete a trade-up fo...
Jun 30, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2157
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL Draft to bring an instant impact to the offense. Christopher Carter explains why his vision could be the key that makes him a big player for the team and compares Johnson's final year in college to Najee Harris' final year at Alabama to show their differences. Also, Chris takes your questions on the Locked on Steelers call-i...
Jun 27, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2156
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington are going to get the biggest roles in the 2025 offense that they've had since joining the team. Christopher Carter explains how Arthur Smith plans to use them in different ways as receiving threats with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback compared to Justin Fields or Russell Wilson last year. Also, Jaylen Warren projects to be the starting ru...
Jun 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2155
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. When Aaron Rodgers announced on the Pat McAfee Show that 2025 is most likely his last season, that further indicated he fits the Pittsburgh Steelers' long term plan. Christopher Carter explains why this points more towards what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan envision for how to make the Steelers Super Bowl contenders again. But how can the Steelers do that with so much turnover on the offensive side of the ball? ...
Jun 25, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2154
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Aaron Rodgers in the later part of his career to help the offense. But could Rodgers' late career team change follow a similar path as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning? Christopher Carter explore that question, along with the makeup of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos teams and how they compare to the current Steelers roster. Could the Steelers' defense with T.J. Watt c...
Jun 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2153
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers look ready to go after their potential franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. But would Omar Khan go all-in for a top quarterback prospect? Christopher Carter dives in on that question, looking at prospects like Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Garrett Nussmeier, and others, relating it to how the Steelers have made the rare aggressive move to trade up in the first round. Also, C...
Jun 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2152
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a team who could be a player in trade talks for the Miami Dolphins' cornerback Jalen Ramsey. But while Christopher Carter thinks Ramsey could help the Steelers' defense, he explains why he thinks it's unlikely the Steelers actually make a move for the veteran defensive back. Also, Chris takes more of your cals from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Who benefits th...
Jun 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2151
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers to be a leader for their offense, but will he get the liberty to switch up Arthur Smith's calls? Russell Wilson reportedly was limited from doing that, so Christopher Carter answers that question and more from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Other questions include whether Rodgers will be a locker room cancer or share any issues George Pickens had with the te...
Jun 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2150
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 need their offensive line need Broderick Jones and Zach Frazier to rise this year. Offensive line coach Pat Meyer speaks on both players' progress from OTAs and minicamp and how they could take big leaps in the 2025 season. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss how reasonable it is to expect either or both players to become majo...
Jun 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2149
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year extension to keep him with the team through the 2027 season. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders react to the deal and why they think Omar Khan found a great fit for both sides to get what they want. Elliott has a home in Pittsburgh where he revels in the culture of the team, and the Steelers get a playmaker i...
Jun 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2148
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers need each other, but are they the right fit? Christopher Carter discusses the pros and the cons of the 41-year old veteran joining the team and why the immediacy and temporary status of the Steelers' need for a bridge quarterback could work for right now. Could Aaron Rodgers bring the ruin he experienced with the New York Jets? Or have a bounce back season? Also, Chr...
Jun 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2147
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their minicamp Thursday. While everyone's focused on Aaron Rodgers, Christopher Carter sees the young veterans as those who stood out the most during practices. Listen to why he thinks Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton and the rest of the 2023 draft class along with Calvin Austin all look like rising players who could be ready for a major step up. Also, Chris t...
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2146
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new lead receiver DK Metcalf spoke during minicamp about how Aaron Rodgers and him are developing early chemistry in their relationship as people and teammates, as well as how Arthur Smith's offense could work well for both star players. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo give their first impressions of how the group is coming together an...
Jun 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2145
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' new quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke in front of the Pittsburgh media for the first time. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh give their first impressions of the four-time NFL MVP and whether or not he'll be a fit for the Steelers' offense under Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith. Can Rodgers be the right kind of veteran leader to help the ...
Jun 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2144
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 think they can make Aaron Rodgers work in their offense where the New York Jets did not. But what kind of balance would that require from Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what could be different, especially if the Steelers stick to the identity of a physical run game with their recent investme...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2143
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor of KDKA-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract with Aaron Rodgers shows Omar Khan left a lot of salary cap space for the team to make free agent moves or a trade. Christopher Carter and Josh Taylor break down their options and why all signs point to a move for a wide receiver. But what kind of wide receiver should the Steelers target? And who would be reasonably available? From Te...
Jun 09, 2025•37 min•Ep. 2142
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to sign Aaron Rodgers Friday. Christopher Carter breaks down both the Steelers' temporary plan and long term plan for the offense with the four time MVP ready to arrive for minicamp. How does this impact D.K. Metcalf, Omar Khan's plan for a WR2, and the big plan to find a franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft? All those points and possibilities are explored in today's ep...
Jun 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2141
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to sign Aaron Rodgers as a free agent so that he can attend Steelers minicamp next week. Christopher Carter gives his reaction in this emergency episode of the Locked on Steelers podcast on how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers can be more successful with Rodgers than he was with the Jets under Robert Saleh. CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if intern...
Jun 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 2140
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' inside linebackers Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and Cole Holcomb could provide a unique skillset for the Steelers' defense in 2025. Christopher Carter explains how they could all three be assets to stop the run and cover the pass with their versatile skillsets. Chris shows Holcomb speaking at camp and answering questions about how the linebackers will fit together as a group. Also, ...
Jun 05, 2025•35 min•Ep. 2139
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 need to fix communication issues in their secondary and Minkah Fitzpatrick broke down how they can get there in 2025. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh react to Fitzpatrick's comments about their new defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander and how Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr. and the Steelers' secondary can play at a higher level ...
Jun 04, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2138
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 have been rumored to be calling around for NFL trade possibilities. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether Terry McLaurin, Kyle Pitts, Chris Olave or Jonnu Smith could be realistic or fantasy targets, and when Omar Khan might even try to make such a move to boost the offense. Also, Chris and Alan take your calls from the...
Jun 03, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2137
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to free up more chances for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to be game wreckers. Christopher Carter breaks down how that will happen with his film study, and why it could change everything about the defense and Mike Tomlin's pass rush in 2025. Also, Chris takes your calls to answer question about the defensive depth on the roster with Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer, Cory Trice and othe...
Jun 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2136
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to have called several NFL teams about potentially trading for an offensive weapon to add as a playmaker in the passing game. Christopher Carter goes over why he thinks it's more of a research project than a true effort to trade right now for Omar Khan, and what it might take for the Steelers to pull off such a trade for a big playmaker like Terry McLaurin. Also, Chris exa...
May 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2135
Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need Joey Porter Jr.to develop into a cornerback star for the defense, and Darius Slay Jr. is the player they think can both play well with him and mentor him moving forward. But what key factors could make them the right pair to boost the Steelers' secondary? Christopher Carter gives his insights and shows clips from their interviews during Steelers OTAs. Also, Broderick Jones spoke ...
May 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2134
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 put Broderick Jones at left tackle and Troy Fautanu at right tackle on the first day of OTAs. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the potential impact of both players being at their more comfortable positions on the future of the offensive line with Zach Frazier at center. Can Jones step up at left tackle after his right tackl...
May 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2133
