Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were rumored to be in trade talks for Trevor Lawrence, but Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner point out it's bogus. The Steelers' quarterback needs are real, but Justin Fields is a better option than giving up trade assets for Lawrence, and the Steelers need to have a plan in place for the future.

But can Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan and the organization plan to wait until the 2026 NFL Draft? And can the team get a franchise quarterback in the draft without tanking? Chris and Jenna go over how the only quarterbacks selected in the top 10 picks of drafts going back to 2004 to win a Super Bowl for the team who drafted them are Patrick Mahomes and Eli Manning, and tanking isn't the answer.

Also, Chris and Jenna take a caller's question on the Locked on Steelers hotline about whether Art Rooney II is a cheap owner for the Steelers. While the caller thinks it's about player spending, Chris and Jenna point to where the real Steelers spending problem exists.

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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 need to be open in the wide receiver trade market, but the type of player they get is important. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders think that if the Steelers trade for Deebo Samuels from the San Francisco 49ers that it has to be coupled with a second move to boost the receiver group with George Pickens. Could the New York Jets playmaker Garrett Wilson be an option?

Also, Chris and Alan take your calls on the Locked on Steelers hotline with questions on trades, and whether Russell Wilson and his camp are feeding stories to media members to fan the flames for narratives to boost his public value. Chrs and Alan explain how sources work, and the dynamics involved in reporting sourced information and how those inform opinions.

Finally, Chris and Alan review the Locked on Steelers' Stars and Skulls grades for the final grades of the Steelers' receivers, including George Pickens, Calvin Austin and more.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a potential team to land Aaron Rodgers after the New York Jets move on from him this offseason. Christopher Carter and Brooke Pryor explain why that's a very bad idea for Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin. The Steelers would be better off working with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson than making a move that could rip apart the organization.

Also, Chris and Brooke discuss the new Steelers defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander and how the Steelers need to reshape how they'll build the coaching staff moving forward under Art Rooney.

Finally, Chris goes over his final Stars and Skulls grades for the Steelers' tight ends, and why Arthur Smith must find a way to better feature Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Wes Uhler of Steelers Nation Radio.

The Pittsburgh Steelers built an offense that was supposed to be based in play action, and it was for most of the season. But Christopher Carter and Wes Uhler show how play action disappeared during the five-game losing streak. They explore why that happened, and how it needs to be a lesson learned by Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith and the Steelers' offense for next year.

Also, Chris and Wes answer a question from the Locked on Steelers call-in line on the Steelers' plan to replace Najee Harris. If the Steelers plan to be a team that's physical and plays off the run, will Jaylen Warren and a mid-round draft pick be enough? Also, Chris discusses his final Stars and Skulls grades on the Steelers' running backs for the season.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest failure of the 2024 season could be the lack of development in the offensive line. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss where the biggest challenges exist to fix the unit, including making sure Broderick Jones doesn't end up as a bust, seeing Troy Fautanu become a powerhouse, and further developing both Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick after strong rookie seasons.

Then, Chris and Mike go over the Stars and Skulls grades for the Steelers' offensive line over the 2024 season, and show which players had the best performance over the year. Finally, Chris gives his thoughts on Super Bowl 59 and why the Philadelphia Eagles just showed you can still win by dominating the trenches, playing stifling defense, and the style of football the Steelers are currently building towards.

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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face tricky options on the future of George Pickens. Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explore Omar Khan's choices between signing Pickens to an extension, entertaining trade offers or letting him play on the last year of his rookie deal with no guarantees. Pickens' play on the field suggests he could be an elite receiver, but his antics off the field force questions if he can be part of the better locker room of the future.

Also, Chris and Jenna answer a question from the Locked on Steelers call-in line about Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and why the Steelers seem to be entertaining both quarterbacks as an option for 2025.

Finally, Chris and Jenna give their picks for Super Bowl 59 on who will win between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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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 have the salary cap space to be big players in an active NFL wide receiver trade market. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss their top targets like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Courtland Sutton and Davante Adams. But is such a trade a real opportunity or another chase for fool's gold for Omar Khan?

Also, Chris and Alan answer a question from the Locked on Steelers hotline on whether the Steelers should consider cornerback a top priority in free agency to find a better partner for Joey Porter Jr. Should the Steelers go after a player like Byron Murphy? And why might that have a bigger impact on getting Minkah Fitzpatrick back to being a top playmaker?

Finally, Chris and Alan go over the final Stars and Skulls grades for the Steelers' cornerbacks, Joey Porter Jr., Donte Jackson, Beanie Bishop, James Pierre, Cory Trice Jr. and Cameron Sutton.

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