Best Justin Cruz Podcasts (2024)

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Will Steelers' offense improve vs. Chargers in Week 3? | Will Pirates ever leave PNC Park? 16:46

28m ago16:46

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On the Friday Q&A edition of his First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey analyzes the Steelers' offense through two weeks this season and its struggles despite a 2-0 start against the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos. Also, what will Sidney Crosby's contract extension allow the Penguins to do during the 2024 NHL season and be…

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Week 3 fantasy football preview: 150+ players to start, sit and stash, plus sleepers & trade targets 54:07

1h ago54:07

54:07

Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 3 using his top 150 rankings cheat sheet and positional tiers, as well as his top offensive matchups to target. Host Dalton Brown runs through the guys that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the Fantasy…

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Steelers practice report: Arthur Smith praises Justin Fields? Can D stop Chargers' Justin Herbert? 8:40

1h ago8:40

8:40

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's Thursday practice session at its South Side facility. Why is OC Arthur Smith praising QB Justin Fields, despite criticism of his lack of statistical production? How is the defense preparing to face Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert in NFL Week 3. Are Troy Faut…

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How much will Penn State football miss injured KJ Winston? | Pressure on to dominate Kent State? 33:51

11m ago33:51

33:51

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to news from coach James Franklin that star safety Kevin "KJ" Winston will be out for the "long-term" with an injury. How long will the projected first-round NFL draft pick be out? And does Penn State have enough dep…

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Steelers-Chargers: Is Justin Fields criticism ignorant as NFL passing numbers plunge? 34:00

13m ago34:00

34:00

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to weigh Steelers QB Justin Fields' performance in an evolving NFL offensive environment. Is his lack of counting stats so far a concern? Or does it track with passing numbers that are plunging across the league? Is it unrealistic to hold Fields -- an…

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Pitt volleyball: Can anyone stop No. 1 Panthers after electric, dominant win over rival Penn State? 11:28

28m ago11:28

11:28

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to No. 1 Pitt volleyball's electric and dominant win over No. 3 Penn State, which drew nearly 12,000 fans to the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night. Can anyone stop the Panthers from winning a national title? And what made the atmosphere so special for the big w…

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3 Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in Multifamily Today | How To With Gino Barbaro 13:24

2h ago13:24

13:24

Welcome back to the Jake and Gino channel! In this eye-opening how-to video, Gino Barbaro dives deep into the Top 3 Biggest Challenges Facing Multifamily Real Estate Today—and more importantly, how to turn these hurdles into lucrative opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, understanding these challenges is crucial f…

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Steelers-Chargers: How has Troy Fautanu surpassed Broderick Jones in tackle pecking order? 32:04

3h ago32:04

32:04

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's situation at offensive tackle. Was benching Broderick Jones the right move for coach Mike Tomlin after Jones' numerous penalties in NFL Week 2 vs. the Denver Broncos? And what has rookie Troy…

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Can Pirates salvage anything good in final weeks? | Another chance for Steelers' Broderick Jones? 10:39

1h ago10:39

10:39

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest loss Tuesday to the St. Louis Cardinals. He ponders another strong start from Bailey Falter; three hits for Nick Yorke in his MLB debut; manager Derek Shelton's curious decision to pinch hit Yasmani Grandal for Billy Cook late in the game; the di…

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Pressure on Kyle Dubas, Penguins after Sidney Crosby extension? | Concern about Pirates' Oneil Cruz? 12:04

30m ago12:04

12:04

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Sidney Crosby's contract extension. How much pressure does it put on GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan to get back in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs and win? Do additions including Cody Glass, Blake Lizotte and Kevin Hayes make the supporting cast around Crosby …

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Steelers-Chargers: Does Jim Harbaugh have some surprises for Mike Tomlin? 22:32

1h ago22:32

22:32

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes ESPN Los Angeles Chargers reporter Kris Rhim to break down the teams' NFL Week 3 matchup Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. How has new coach Jim Harbaugh changed things since arriving from Michigan this offseason? Does Harbaugh have some surprises for Mike …

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Pitt football: Concern about offensive, defensive lines despite Backyard Brawl win vs. WVU? 24:19

2h ago24:19

24:19

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is offensive line play a concern for coach Pat Narduzzi's Panthers despite the thrilling Backyard Brawl victory against West Virginia on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium? How can the group better protect QB E…

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From Broke to Building a Millionaire University with Justin Williams | The Jake and Gino Show 45:24

29m ago45:24

45:24

In this episode of the Jake and Gino podcast, Jake and Gino are joined by Justin Williams, founder of Millionaire University. Justin shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college one semester before graduation to building multiple seven-figure businesses. We dive deep into his path to financial freedom, overcoming early struggles, and …

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Steelers-Broncos reaction: Is Justin Fields doing enough amid Russell Wilson injury? 28:06

39m ago28:06

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 2 victory against the Denver Broncos. Specifically they weigh in on Justin Fields' performance at quarterback. Is he doing enough to keep the starting job when Russell Wilson gets healthy? Or …

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Steelers-Broncos reaction: Can Broderick Jones, offense be fixed? Defense looking elite? 11:03

2h ago11:03

11:03

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 2 victory against the Denver Broncos. Can Broderick Jones be fixed following a penalty-plagued performance? Can OC Arthur Smith's offense as a whole clean up its numerous mistakes that short-circuited its second half? Are we seeing positive si…

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NFL Week 2: Steelers vs. Broncos recap, reaction, highlights & analysis 36:08

1h ago36:08

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Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 2 matchup with the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. How did Justin Fields perform in his second consecutive game filling in for the injured Russell Wilson? Did receivers behind George Pickens including Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III get…

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Sonoro is My Cultura, My Network! 2:45

6h ago2:45

2:45

Join, Sonoro, the #1 Latinx-led podcast network celebrating and amplifying multicultural voices like yours! Click the link to learn more! https://sonoromedia.com/contacto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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Pitt-West Virginia reaction: How did Eli Holstein author another insane comeback in Backyard Brawl? 12:41

4d ago12:41

12:41

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson break down the Panthers' 38-34 win over West Virginia on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl. How on earth did QB Eli Holstein and the Panthers offense stage a crazy comeback for the second week in a row? How did new-found star Desmond Reid perfor…

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Steelers-Broncos: Is Troy Fautanu set to start in hostile environment? 36:01

1h ago36:01

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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko look ahead to the Week 2 matchup with Broncos in Denver. Is first-round pick Troy Fautanu ready to make his NFL debut? And would have change how Justin Fields and the Steelers offense would attack the Broncos? Plus, keys to game and pred…

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Penguins preview: How much does Erik Karlsson have left in the tank? 12:03

5d ago12:03

12:03

On the Friday edition of First 10, Jason Mackey takes reader questions and looks ahead to the Penguins season, which begins with training camp. Will Erik Karlsson live up to his hefty contract? Where does new addition Rutger McGroarty fit? Plus, thoughts on the job Pirates GM Ben Cherington has done and what should happen with Andrew McCutchen.…

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Steelers practice report: Russell Wilson plans keep changing? Is it Justin Fields' huddle in Week 2? 9:11

11h ago9:11

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The Post-Gazette's Brian Batko and Christopher Carter report from the Steelers' South Side practice facility, where the team's QB plans for NFL Week 2 against the Denver Broncos remain uncertain. Why does the story about Russell Wilson's status seem to keep changing? And is Justin Fields the likely starter for a second week in a row? Our duo tackle…

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Can Penn State's defense still be elite after Bowling Green debacle? Where is Julian Fleming? 34:32

15h ago34:32

34:32

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas ponder the outlook for coordinator Tom Allen's defense after it was torched in the first half against Bowling Green this past week at Beaver Stadium. Was this just a bad, one-off effort physically? Or could it be a sign of…

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Should Steelers' WR situation behind George Pickens alarm us? Banked too hard on Brandon Aiyuk? 28:10

5d ago28:10

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In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze the Steelers' situation at receiver behind George Pickens. Was the group's two catches by Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III for eight yards vs. the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 1 alarming? Or is it sustainable in the type of offense OC Art…

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Pitt needs major fundraiser to replace Heather Lyke? | Believe Pirates' Ben Cherington? 12:12

6d ago12:12

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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on what Pitt should be looking for in its next athletic director after firing Heather Lyke earlier this week. What role should fundraising play in the new college athletics world of NIL? And what are the challenges of the job in a saturated sports market that includ…

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Preview Show: Chris Dell's top 150 rankings, plus start, sits, sleepers and trade targets 1:11:09

6d ago1:11:09

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Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 2 using his top 150 rankings cheat sheet and positional tiers, as well as his top offensive matchups to target. Host Dalton Brown runs through the guys that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the Fantasy…

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Pirates latest: How legit are Ben Cherington's plans for Derek Shelton's 2025 return? 11:35

6d ago11:35

11:35

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react to GM Ben Cherington's statement Wednesday that he expects Derek Shelton to return as manager in 2025. Is that the right move for the club after another disappointing season? Could owner Bob Nutting have a different opinion on the matter? And on Cherington himself? Could Cherington ch…

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How to Navigate Interest Rate Changes as Multifamily Investors | How To With Gino Barbaro 13:16

9d ago13:16

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Are rising interest rates impacting your multifamily investments? In this episode, Gino Barbaro from Jake & Gino dives deep into the complex world of fluctuating interest rates and their effects on multifamily real estate. From the 2022 market peak to today's hold patterns, Gino offers expert insights and strategies to help you weather the storm an…

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Steelers-Broncos: Can Justin Fields really keep QB1 job when Russell Wilson gets healthy? 32:31

9d ago32:31

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to coach Mike Tomlin's news conference Tuesday at the team's South Side facility. Does Justin Fields have any chance to keep the starting QB job after Russell Wilson gets healthy? If so, what does he have…

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Steelers-Broncos: Time to settle on Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones at tackle spots? 11:20

8d ago11:20

11:20

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's Tuesday news conference. Why does it seem only natural for Justin Fields to start in NFL Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, in place of the injured Russell Wilson? And is now the time to settle on Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones at the …

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Steelers-Broncos: Mike Tomlin preparing for Justin Fields to start over Russell Wilson? 7:59

9d ago7:59

7:59

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the Steelers' South Side practice facility, where coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that the team is preparing for Justin Fields to start Sunday in NFL Week 2 against the Denver Broncos as Russell Wilson continues to nurse a calf injury. Is Tomlin being sincere? Or could he be playing mi…

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Did Steelers' Arthur Smith show more good than bad in debut as OC? Cameron Johnston a major loss? 20:45

9d ago20:45

20:45

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes the team's new play-by-play commentator Rob King to react to an 18-10 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 1 and look ahead to a crucial matchup vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 2. How did King's debut in the booth go? Does Arthur Smith deser…

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Pressure on Pitt after Heather Lyke's firing? | Why is Sidney Crosby extension taking so long? 11:10

3d ago11:10

11:10

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the firing of Heather Lyke as Pitt athletic director, first reported by the PG's Christopher Carter. What prompted the shocking move from chancellor Joan Gabel, during Backyard Brawl week with prominent alumni including DeJuan Blair and Darrelle Revis in town no les…

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Accidentally Rich: The Secret Sauce to Tom Cruz’s Real Estate Success | The Jake and Gino Show 43:16

3d ago43:16

43:16

In this episode of Jake and Gino, co-founder Gino Barbaro sits down with real estate investor and creative financing expert Tom Cruz. Tom shares his incredible journey, starting in 2012 with an accidental entry into real estate due to his dog’s breed restrictions, and now owning a portfolio that generates over $650K in monthly passive income! From …

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Steelers-Falcons reaction: No need to rush Russell Wilson after Justin Fields' solid day? 27:41

4d ago27:41

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Adam Bittner hosts in place of Christopher Carter and welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the team's NFL Week 1 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Specifically they analyze the quarterback situation. Did Justin Fields' solid outing after a shaky start …

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Steelers-Falcons reaction: Enjoy dominance of T.J. Watt, Chris Boswell despite offense's slow start? 10:58

5d ago10:58

10:58

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' 18-10 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 1. He highlights the dominance of LB T.J. Watt and kicker Chris Boswell on a day when the offense took center stage. And ponders what should happen at quarterback after Justin Fields filled in capab…

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NFL Week 1: Steelers vs. Falcons recap, reaction, highlights & analysis 41:09

4d ago41:09

41:09

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. How did QB Justin Fields look in starting for the injured Russell Wilson? How should we assess new OC Arthur Smith's unit in his first regular season test? How did the offensive line navigate t…

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Pitt-Cincinnati reaction: How did the Panthers complete their wild, 21-point comeback on the road? 10:11

5d ago10:11

10:11

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson break down the Panthers' 28-27 win over Cincinnati on Saturday at the Bearcats' Nippert Stadium. How did the Panthers complete their epic comeback, as they were down 21 points with just a few minutes left in the third quarter? What adjustments did Eli Holstein make that allowed him …

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Bouncing Back Strong: How Nick DeLeon Built a 1,000-Unit Multifamily Empire! | The Movers and Shakers Podcast 33:20

6d ago33:20

33:20

In this episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, multifamily investor, educator, father, and mentor, sits down with Nick DeLeon, a seasoned real estate investor and Jake & Gino student since 2019. Nick shares his inspiring journey from corporate real estate to becoming a full-time investor, owning over 1,000 multifamily units and RV park l…

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Pirates end-of-year analysis: Is this the end for Derek Shelton, Ben Cherington? 13:55

7d ago13:55

13:55

On the Friday episode of First 10, Jason Mackey takes reader questions about the hottest topics in town, including the future of Pirates manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington. Has Bob Nutting seen enough to make a change? Plus, Mackey offers thoughts on the Steelers quarterback quandary and if the Penguins have enough to make a playoff run fo…

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Steelers-Falcons: Is Russell Wilson's calf injury becoming a major problem? 33:01

7d ago33:01

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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko discuss the latest injury to quarterback Russell Wilson, which has his Week 1 status in doubt. Is this going to be a problem for the rest of the season? And is Justin Fields ready to start the opener? Plus, we break down the matchup in A…

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Fantasy Football Favorites Week 1: Preview, rankings, strategy and start/sit show with Chris Dell 40:56

7d ago40:56

40:56

Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start — and sit — at every position ahead of Week 1 using his top 200 rankings cheat sheet. Host Dalton Brown runs through the guys that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR), as well as looking at optima…

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Steelers practice report: Business as usual for Arthur Smith as he prepares to face his old team? 8:56

14d ago8:56

8:56

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko recap another busy afternoon at the team's practice facilities Thursday as reporters met with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin ahead of the Week 1 matchup with the Falcons. Is it really business as usual for Smith as he prepares to face the team h…

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Has Penn State's Andy Kotelnicki found sustainable explosiveness from Drew Allar, Trey Wallace? 33:25

14d ago33:25

33:25

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider react to the win against West Virginia and what it could mean moving forward, starting with Saturday's game vs. Bowling Green at Beaver Stadium. Was the explosiveness we saw from OC Andy Kotelnicki's offense sustainable, particularl…

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What are Steelers' best/worst-case scenarios? Does Russell Wilson give them high floor, low ceiling? 31:04

15d ago31:04

31:04

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to break down the Steelers' best- and worst-case scenarios for the year ahead. Can they win 12 or 13 games if Russell Wilson is his old self and if the offensive line -- including youngsters Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier -- reaches it potential quicker? …

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Steelers-Falcons: Believe Mike Tomlin's spin on WRs, OL? Cam Heyward deal a good compromise? 13:03

9d ago13:03

13:03

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the contract extension for defensive captain Cam Heyward and ponders whether a deal with TE Pat Freiermuth may be next. He also gives his thoughts on coach Mike Tomlin's press conference Tuesday in which he expressed optimism about his concerning wide receiver and o…

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