Ep 2: Would You Rather Have Kirk Cousins Over Aaron Rodgers, NFL Rule Changes

Dale and Matt, joined by Tom Opferman, bring you live coverage from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Blitz gets into some observations from the first day of OTA practices.

Uhler and Moats talk more about the beginning of OTAs, while also highlighting a return of the Steeler Curtain to an iconic Pittsburgh institution.

Matt and Dale are joined by Wes Uhler and Rob King for today's Drive broadcast from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Coverage from OTAs continues and Steelers' OT Troy Fautanu joins the program!

The Steelers OTA's start today, and Aaron Rodgers is still not on the Pittsburgh roster. Could he wait until the team gets to Training Camp to make his decision.

Kirk Cousins' name is still being rumored as a potential backup plan if Aaron Rodgers ends up not coming to Pittsburgh. The NFL Owners decided on the 2025 rule changes including NFL players being eligible to play in the Olympics, regular season overtime regulations, expanded replay assist, among others.

Tom and Jacob dust off the wheel to answer questions across the league such as was the Brock Purdy contract worth it for the Niners, is George Pickens actually a chill guy, and who gets paid first between TJ Watt and Micah Parsons.

Labs and Tom talk about the start of OTA's before getting to this week's batch of questions

The guys discuss what they expect to see next week at OTAs, discuss some of the most underappreciated players in the league and on the Steelers.

Matt and Dale break down schedule strength in their fantasy football focus and also chat about PFF's best players of the last 25 years.

Missi Matthews sits down with Will Howard and talks NFL's Hey Rookie, his excitement to be a Steeler, and much more

Uhler and Moats discuss all the latest developments from Owners Meetings in Minnesota, including the Tush Push being allowed to stay for the upcoming season.

The Blitz gives final thoughts on all the news from Owners Meetings, and talks about which NFL players would make the best possible USA Flag Football team for the Olympics with the sport poised to be added to the 2028 Games.

Michael is joined this week by SNR's Wes Uhler as the guys break down the 2025 NFL schedule, which was released last week.

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Matt and Dale breakdown the Olympic Flag Football rules and who they'd like to see play on the team. The duo also takes a look at some betting odds for the Steelers as they are underdogs in over half of their scheduled games

Dale and Matt dissect a fantasy big board and answer listener questions!

Dale and Matt talk about rule changes that were just approved and unapproved by the league and chat with the Bob Labriola on a number of topics.

The guys discuss rookie projections, the top wide receivers in the league, and new Steelers' cornerback Darius Slay calls into the show!

Dale and Matt discuss the teams with the most brutal stretches for the 2025 NFL season as well as rankings for this upcoming season's expected starting quarterbacks.

Matt and Dale talk about different styles of fantasy football before digging into an article about the three best players on each NFL team.

Uhler and Moats discuss some of the storylines surrounding the Steelers as OTAs approach and we still await an answer from Aaron Rodgers.

The Blitz discusses Chris Olave reports, and signals that the Steelers are not done in the Wide Receiver department.

The Steelers 2025 schedule was released last week so we identify the toughest matchup, the easiest matchup, and the biggest question mark coming next season.

How much is the waiting game for Aaron Rodgers affecting the TJ Watt contract negotiations. We introduce a new segment Fo Betta O Worse to determine if every position group on the Steelers is better or worse this year compared to last season.

This offseason the 49ers have paid George Kittle, Brock Purdy, and Fred Warner but will all of that money be worth it for them this season. The Tush Push might have seen it's final days, and playoff seeding could change to just the top 7 teams instead of division winners earning a home playoff game.

Labs and Tom talk about the Steelers schedule before getting into this week's questions

Dale and Matt broke down quarterback contracts as Brock Purdy signed an extension over the weekend, took a look at the depth by position around the AFC North, and the latest news from around the league.

Free agents still remain with ideal landing spots, as the guys discuss where certain players could land. Matt and Dale also debate which division winner could be dethroned and if the "tush push" could be eliminated

Missi Matthews sits down with running back Kaleb Johnson and talks about rookie minicamp, growing up a multi-sport athlete and more

Dale and Matt discuss rest factors for NFL teams in regards to the 2025 NFL game schedule as well as an important voting matter in an upcoming NFL Owner's meeting concerning a playoff reseeding proposal.

Matt and Dale are joined by author and writer Jim Rooney to talk about his book, A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney's Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule.

Missi Matthews sits down with new Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and talks about rookie minicamp, his relationship with Cameron Heyward and more

Dale and Matt go over the newly released season schedule for the Steelers, what they like and don't like, as well as their Win and Loss picks

The second hour kicks off with a fantasy football focus and continues and ends with listener questions.

The Blitz dives deep into the Steelers 2025 schedule and shares all their observations of this season's slate of games.