Ep 2: Everchanging Draft Strategies

Michael is joined this week by the host of the NFL on Sky Sports, Neil Reynolds.

Neil looks ahead with excitement for the Steelers first ever regular season game in Ireland and recalls some fun memories from Training Camp in Latrobe!

Matt and Dale break down the non-importance of player surveys, go through the depth of the running back class, and discuss why it's important to not read too deeply into player comments on their new/old organizations.

The guys critique a big name mock draft and answer listener questions throughout the second half of today's episode.

Uhler and Moats spend the first hour of the Blitz going over the proposed rule changes on the table for the NFL for the upcoming 2025 season.

The Steelers have proposed a resolution that could effect the future of Free Agency negotiations.

The Vikings announced yesterday that they have no interest in trading away JJ McCarthy and no interest in bringing in Aaron Rodgers thus leaving just the Steelers and Giants as the two remaining potential landing spots.

With DK Metcalf now a member of the Steelers at the cost of a second round pick, how much has the Steelers' draft strategies changed since the trade was made.

Tom and Jacob rank their top ten quarterbacks from the 2024 season and looking ahead to next season in 2025.

Dale and Matt discuss new rule changes presented to the league by various teams, chat about free agency and draft, and are joined by Bob Labriola for his weekly conversation.

Today's second hour includes another mock draft, a discussion on the ins and outs of pro days, and league news to wrap it all up.

In the first half of today's Drive, Matt and Dale compare this draft class to recent classes, discuss signings around the league, and converse on the current state of the QB situation.

Dale and Matt analyze a recent mock draft, dissect a league wide power ranking, and more in hour 2.

Uhler and Moats discuss the Steelers ongoing QB search, which includes the recent signing of Mason Rudolph to a multi-year contract.

The Blitz discuses some of the other Steeler recently signed by the team as NFL Free Agency rolls along.

Aaron Rodgers has still not agreed to a new contract and remains not on an NFL roster after getting cut by the Jets at the start of free agency. That leaves the Steelers, Giants, and maybe the Vikings still in limbo as they wait to see which team Rodgers will choose to play for in 2025.

With Najee Harris officially gone, is Jaylen Warren capable of taking on RB1 responsibilities, or will the Steelers look to the draft for the new starting back.

The Bengals finally put their money where their mouths were and resigned both JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins making the Bengals one of the most expensive offenses in the NFL.

Labs and Tom talk about the acquisition of Mason Rudolph then get into this weeks questions

To kick off the week, Matt and Dale discuss the current QB landscape with the team and around the league and explain how "plans" are fluid and forever changing.

After their latest mock draft, the fellas break down some of the latest signings the Steelers have made and how those effect the team, the draft, and the future.

Matt and Dale discuss the first wave of free agency as the first full week comes to a close today, compare depth of AFC North rosters, and more

The guys break down which dominoes will likely fall in the next wave of signings, dissect an updated prospect big board, and we hear DK Metcalf's introductory presser from yesterday.

The Drive duo run another mock draft, carry on with the latest free agency information, and we hear what one of the newest Steelers, Darius Slay, has to say about joining the team.

Mason Rudolph is back in Pittsburgh on a two-year deal, but questions still remain over the future of the Steelers QB room.

We hear from Malik Harrison, Kenneth Gainwell, and Brandin Echols as they officially become Pittsburgh Steelers.

We are 72+ hours in since the legal tampering period has started, and the Steelers still don't have a starting quarterback on the roster. Will it be Rodgers, Russ, or another name we haven't yet considered.

With a lot of the public's attention focused on the QB situation in Pittsburgh, we turn our focus to CB Darius Slay RB Kenneth Gainwell who were both picked up by the Steelers.

We have breaking news: the Steelers have reunited with QB Mason Rudolph by signing him to a two-year, $8 million deal.

This week's podcast is from Croke Park, as the Steelers have come to town for an NFL FLAG Clinic at the home of the 2025 NFL Dublin Game. Michael speaks with Pat Freiermuth and Rod Woodson from Dublin.

Dale and Matt welcome in the official beginning of the league's new year, Bob Labriola joins for a chat, and the guys break down the latest news.

In the second half of today's Drive, the duo run a mock draft knowing the latest roster moves made by the team, discuss the offensive line moving forward, and of course more conversation on who will be the next QB.

Uhler and Moats share more stories of their brother Craig Wolfley and get into all the recent moves made by the Steelers.

The Blitz continues to dive into all the latest imports and exports for the Steelers as free agency is in full swing

Dale and Matt discuss the latest signings around the league, take a dive into the Steelers quarterback conversation and what they expect, and more in the first half of the show.

Draft talk and breaking down the top 150 prospects, how a signing is really a 2 for 1 for the Steelers, and a state of the team conversation to wrap up the day.