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Christopher Carter, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and an extra on WPXI-TV and Steeler Nation Radio digs deep on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL, everyday and all year long. Everything you need to know about the Steelers Monday through Friday. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. #steelers #nfl

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Steelers' Best Plan at EDGE: Sign Alex Highsmit...
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have the best edge rusher in football in T.J. Watt, but what should they do with Alex Highsmith? That's easy, keep a great player you developed. But, they could also keep an eye on Bud Dupree, who might not be with the Tennessee Titans much longer if they don't like his salary cap number.
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Steelers WR3 Options: Free Agency: JuJu Smith-S...
The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have a proven third wide receiver option going into the 2023 offseason, but is that a huge concern? Free agent options like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman could be available, but Chris Carter makes the case why a move like that won't be needed.
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Why Steelers Should Be Cautious About Big Reuni...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have holes on their roster to fill, but could they look to former Steelers to fill those spots? Both Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster are set to hit free agency this offseason.
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Steelers' Need to Find Cam Heyward's Partner/Re...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of needs going into the 2023 offseason, but one of them that shouldn't be overlooked is the defensive line. Cam Heyward's only going to be an elite player for so much longer, and it will be crucial to find a big, mauler type of defensive lineman to partner with him for the next year or two and eventually be the dominant force of defensive linemen to come.
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Steelers' Diontae Johnson Clear of False 'Punch...
The Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver Diontae Johnson was accused of punching Mitch Trubisky earlier this season and that rumor was pushed again during Super Bowl week. But, the rumor was debunked. Still, it brings up another example about how situations are often exaggerated when it comes to narratives about "diva" players.
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Which Steelers Offensive Linemen Will Be Replac...
The Pittsburgh Steelers will most likely look to add to their offensive line in the NFL Draft and free agency in 2023. But if they do, which offensive linemen will be the on the chopping block to lose their starting spots between Dan Moore Jr., Kevin Dotson, Mason Cole, James Daniels and Chukwuma Okorafor?
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Steelers Must Prioritize Cameron Sutton in Free...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions to answer this offseason, but one that should be easy, is the work it will take to sign Cameron Sutton in free agency. But how much money would it take to pay Sutton to keep him as the Steelers' top cornerback?
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Did Steelers Make Mistake to Not Keep Brian Flo...
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Brian Flores to the Minnesota Vikings who took a defensive coordinator job to leave the team. But could that have been prevented? And was there more the Steelers could've done to keep Flores in the fold?
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Brian Flores Leaves Pittsburgh Steelers for Min...
Brian Flores has officially left the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator. That fallout will leave the Steelers short of a defensive assistant and linebacker coach. What was Flores' impact on the season? And could his departure cripple the defense's development?
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How Pittsburgh Steelers Focus Draft on Defense ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers' owner Art Rooney II hinted last week that the team could maybe focus more of their NFL Draft picks on defense. But if they do that, how could they improve an offense that needs to improve?
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Art Rooney II: Will Steelers Focus Draft on Def...
Jenna Harner of WPXI spoke with Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II about the team's offseason plans and he revealed interesting notes on the NFL Draft. The Steelers might be planning to focus on their defense even more in the offseason than the offense in an effort to get younger players alongside Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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Why Steelers Can Buck Cornerback Draft Misses w...
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't had the best luck with picking cornerbacks in the NFL Draft over the past several years. But is the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class the perfect fix to that situation?
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Steelers' Early Draft Target at Senior Bowl? | ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers' last two first round picks have been Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris, both who played in the Senior Bowl. Now that Senior Bowl week has started, is there a target on the Steelers' NFL Draft Big Board as a first round pick who's at the Senior Bowl?
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Can Steelers Keep Brian Flores on Staff? | Seni...
The Pittsburgh Steelers might lose Brian Flores to other teams looking for defensive coordinators and head coaching prospects. But Steelers beat writer at the Athletic Mike DeFabo thinks there's a chance Flores stays with Pittsburgh at least for another year to help with the T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defense. How would that benefit the Steelers' 2023 campaign?
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Steelers Should Seek Passing Game Coordinator f...
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't letting go of offensive coordinator Matt Canada just yet. However, Art Rooney II left the door open for a chance to maybe make other coaching changes. The possibility of hiring a passing game coordinator is still on the table, and Mike Tomlin should look to that as an opportunity to help develop the offense around Kenny Pickett.
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Art Rooney II: Steelers, Kenny Pickett Have Eno...
Pittsburgh Steelers Owner and President Art Rooney II said he liked the progress seen from Kenny Pickett and the team, which led to his being OK with the decision to keep Matt Canada at offensive coordinator. But that also leads Rooney to see the Steelers as real contenders in the coming years.
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What Steelers Need George Pickens to Improve to...
The Pittsburgh Steelers know they have a special wide receiver in George Pickens. But what does he need to do to become a top 5 NFL wide receiver? The answer is in the details of his route running, and where in the formations he can line up for Kenny Pickett and beat opposing cornerbacks.
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Should Steelers' Linebacker Plan Include Tremai...
The Pittsburgh Steelers' linebackers underperformed in 2022, so how should Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin address the group in 2023? Obvious questions about signing pending free agent and former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds exist, but would that be the right move?
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How Teryl Austin's Changing the Steelers' Defen...
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a switch at defensive coordinator with Teryl Austin. But how did he do? The defense finished in the NFL's top ten despite changes to how they relied on different groups. Studies showed the Steelers significantly increased their usage of man coverage in 2022 vs how much they relied upon zone coverage under Keith Butler.
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Steelers' CB Plan Must Include Cameron Sutton ....
The Pittsburgh Steelers have some tough decisions to make this offseason, but cornerback shouldn't be one of them. Cameron Sutton's contributions to the secondary make him an offseason priority that Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin need to find a way to pay and fit him into the team's salary cap.
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How Steelers Increase YAC for George Pickens, D...
Now that we know the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping Matt Canada at offensive coordinator, it's time to go over some of their biggest goals for Kenny Pickett's development. One of those will be to increase YAC, or yards after catch for his receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens.
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Steelers Keep Matt Canada | What Offense MUST S...
The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to keep Matt Canada at offensive coordinator, but was it the right call? The overall numbers aren't good, but Canada does take on extra blame that might not be accurate. Still, the Steelers' offense must show significant improvement with Kenny Pickett in his second year at quarterback, and the growth in Najee Harris, George Pickens and the unit as a whole.
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Should Pittsburgh Steelers Target Wide Receiver...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tough decisions about which position groups they should target in the 2023 NFL Draft. Some think that finding a wide receiver for Kenny Pickett should be a priority, and Jordan Addison would be the perfect fit.
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Steelers Are Closer to Being AFC Contenders Tha...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a lot closer to being real AFC contenders than many might think with their young offensive stars of Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris, George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth along with their star defensive players with T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Minkah Fitzpatrick. What are the steps to getting there in the NFL Draft, free agency and natural development that could put the Steelers on par with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC?
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Steelers Salary Cap Plans for Omar Khan, Mike T...
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have salary cap space to make moves in 2023 to be a more competitive roster. But how can Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin make big steps in the offseason to compete with other top AFC playoff teams?
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