Ep 2: What Does the Defense Need to Do Differently to Improve in 2025

Dale and Matt critique player comparisons given to high end prospects who are likely first rounders and the NFL players current and former that they are compared to.

Hour two today consists of another mock draft discussion, a conversation highlighting some late round defensive line prospects, and news and notes from around the league.

We have a slight update in the Aaron Rodgers waiting game. He visited the Steelers facilities for a whole six hours on Friday afternoon, but there is still no report on an agreed upon contract.

Last year the run defense was solid, but it still needs more pieces for when Cam Heyward eventually retires. The pass defense last year really struggled, so it's imperative Joey Porter Jr steps up to an All-Pro level.

The likelihood of Cam Ward being the #1 overall pick going to the Titans is gaining momentum, so what is the likelihood the Steelers take a quarterback in the 2025 Draft and how high of a draft pick would the team be willing to spend on the position.

Uhler and Moats talk Aaron Rodgers visit to Pittsburgh and how long it could be before we reach a conclusion and a contract.

The Blitz gets into some of the quarterback's that could be available to the Steelers in the upcoming draft if they were to go that route.

Labs and Tom get right into this week's questions

Dale and Matt breakdown how teams have faired the following years after losing their franchise quarterback throughout history, discuss which player every team could look to move, and more in the first hour.

The Drive duo run another mock as we inch closer to the draft, debate which teams should move up down or both in the draft, and the latest news from the team

It's the main topic of conversation and Matt and Dale spend the majority of hour one breaking down the current state of the quarterback situation and all possible scenarios as Aaron Rogers reportedly met with the team early on Friday.

Dale and Matt ran another mock, critique another, and chit chat on other league news as well as break down DK Metcalf's new reported contract.

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.