EP 97: Christian Kuntz on Steelers Special Teams. Long Snapping. XFL Grind. And Playing for Pittsburgh

On this episode of Off Set, Larry Richert and Jay Caufield sit down with Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz for a proper behind the scenes look at one of the most underappreciated jobs in football.Christian breaks down what separates great long snappers, from snap time and blocking to sprinting downfield and communicating coverage on the fly. He also shares his path from Duquesne to the NFL, the setbacks that reshaped his career, and how the XFL helped open the next door back to Pittsburgh.Plus, Christian talks about the feeling of representing his hometown at Acrisure Stadium, the extra edge of Ravens week, meeting new head coach Mike McCarthy, what real offseason prep looks like for specialists, and why the NFL Draft 2026 coming to Pittsburgh is going to be massive. The conversation also touches on the unforgettable Steelers home game experience in Ireland at Croke Park.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive. Produced by 1TEAM Media.