Ep 2: Wide Receiver Free Agent Candidates Who Could be Pickens' Replacement

Matt and Dale breakdown the news of the day as we now know the Vikings will take on the Steelers in Dublin in a week 4 matchup. Friend of the show, Michael McQuaid calls in to discuss.

The guys start hour two with more fantasy talk, go though offseason grades for all 32 teams, and chat the latest news from around the league.

Here we go, folks. History was made today when the NFL announced the Pittsburgh Steelers would play in Dublin, Ireland against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday September 28th, 2025. Sky Sports NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter joins Michael to break down the news.

The Steelers traded George Pickens to Dallas for a 2026 third round draft pick. How will George perform under the big lights in Big D, and could Pickens' departure affect the possibility of Aaron Rodgers coming to Pittsburgh.

With George Pickens gone, it leaves the Steelers wide receiver room with DK Metcalf and a bunch of WR3's. Which receivers who are still available in the free agent market would be the best fit in Pittsburgh to replace Pickens.

Aaron Rodgers could end up playing for the Saints with the announcement of Derek Carr retiring, so could the Steelers look to Kirk Cousins as another option for their starting quarterback next season. The 2025 NFL Schedule is slowly being released and we now know the Steelers will play the Vikings in Week 4 in Dublin.

Labs and Tom talk about the Steelers Dublin game, rookie camp and more before getting to this week's questions

The Blitz dives into the latest from the South Side as we get our first look at some of the Steelers rookies at minicamp.

Moats brings a new rule from the UFL to the table as the guys debate if we could see the NFL adopt another new football rule in the future.

Matt and Dale set the record straight on how they feel about the Pickens trade and the wide receiver room, dissect offensive line unit rankings, and talk the latest from rookie minicamp and the weekend.

The Drive duo takes a look at Super Flex fantasy football rankings, discuss non first round picks that could make a big impact for their teams, and Steelers Ireland latest to finish the show.

We are days away from finding out who the Pittsburgh Steelers will play in the first ever regular season NFL game in Dublin. This week, Michael chats with two time Super Bowl Champion and Steelers legend ​​Brett Keisel on his time in Ireland and thoughts on the NFL Draft.

Matt and Dale talk rookie mini camp, the Pickens trade, and Omar's comments from earlier today.

The guy's run through whom they believe will be the strongest defensive units in fantasy leagues this upcoming season, dissect a QB power rankings list, and we hear Omar's conversation with the assembled media.

Dale and Matt share some of their music tastes to kickoff the show, discuss the Steelers' track record of moving on timely from players, and chat about next year's draft in Pittsburgh.

Who will be the top fantasy tight end this upcoming season? The guys answer that question and answer listener questions in the mailbag portion of today's show.

Uhler and Moats dive into all the angles of the George Pickens trade on today's edition of the Blitz.

The Blitz continues to talk about the Steelers offense and wide receiver group in the wake of the Pickens trade.

Dale and Matt have an exciting discourse on the Steelers trading George Pickens to the Cowboys, before bringing in Bob Labriola for his insight on the trade.

Matt and Dale talk fantasy football rankings for wide receivers and breaking news regarding an alternate Steelers helmet design.

Dale and Matt discuss the Ravens releasing kicker Justin Tucker, analyze Warren Sharp's strength of schedule projections for the 2025 NFL season, and postulate the idea of the NFL having a draft lottery.

Matt and Dale have their regular Fantasy Football Focus segment, before trying to explore reasons why each NFL team can have optimism for the upcoming season.

The rookie class got their official numbers and will be at the Southside facilities starting on Friday for Rookie Mini Camp.

Whether it's Aaron Rodgers this year or a rookie QB next year and Kaleb Johnson getting off to a good start to his career, it is imperative the offensive line gels as quickly as possible and have their starting five figured out and as healthy as possible throughout the entire season.

We play another round of Mh Hmm or Uh Uhh to determine if the finishing order of each division in 2024 will be the same or different in 2025.

Uhler and Moats talk Steelers UDFA signings and laugh about some Pittsburgh Marathon stories from over the weekend.

The Blitz discusses a veteran addition at wide receiver and gets to your questions during Time's Yours.

Michael reflects on the NFL Draft and recent happenings for Steelers fans in Ireland, including the first ever Draft Party on the island of Ireland with Mark Hogan of Pro Football Ireland, as we get closer to the 2025 NFL Schedule Release.

Labs and Tom talk about Rookie mini camp and then get into this week's questions

Matt and Dale compare the current constructed roster to last year's, discuss possible rule changes, and more in hour one.

The guys take a look at the highest graded QB's and where they may go in fantasy drafts, debate which rookies are poised to take starting roles, and chat about the latest from around the league.

Dale and Matt talk about predictions for 2025 NFL rookie of the year as well as differences in how the 2021 NFL Draft was initially graded to how it is graded now.

Matt and Dale discuss some favorable and unfavorable NFL fantasy football prospects coming out the NFL Draft before giving their opinions on past Steelers Drafts.

Dale and Matt discuss the perception of teams post draft in the eyes of the league.

The Drive duo takes a look at a too early fantasy flex position big board as well as answer listener questions

Kaleb Johnson was taken in third round, and we expect him to be RB1 by the start of the season pairing nicely with Jaylen Warren. Steelers add a veteran to the wide receiver room in Robert Woods who can fit in as the fourth or fifth string guy.