Episode Details

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 had their first practice in full pads of training camp, but the pads weren't popping as practice remain less competitive. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether that's a good or a bad thing for Mike McCarthy's first year as head coach. Could the Steelers lose their competitive edge that has gotten them through so many tough games over the years? Or could they be setting themselves up to be healthier later in the season? Also, Chris and Alan give you their top players of practice number five at Saint Vincent College, and why the offensive line had a great day in the pass protection drills. Could Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick be an elite offensive line duo in the making? How did Max Iheanachor do? Finally, Chris and Alan discuss the Steelers' addition of safety Rayshawn Jenkins. The addition provides the Steelers another player who has traditionally played more as a strong safety, joining DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker. Chris asks McCarthy if the need of a more experienced free safety is something the Steelers will address.

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Theme music is 'How Can I Lose' by Johnny Quest the Rebel, under his label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here.

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Photo Credit: Barry Reeger

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