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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 21 MIN

Steelers-Jets reaction: Aaron Rodgers HIDES flaws with running game, blocking and defense?

from Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more · host Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Why was QB Aaron Rodgers able to have so much success in his Steelers' debut? Despite an offensive line that struggled to protect him, with Broderick Jones as the clearest weak link. And despite the lack of a running game led by Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell in the backfield. And how much credit does OC Arthur Smith deserve for opening up the passing game such that DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Ben Skowronek all were able to get noteworthy touches? Our duo tackles those questions, plus the struggles on the defensive side on the ball. What wasn't working against Justin Fields, Breece Hall and the Jets' running game? How bad was the defensive line, in particular, with Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black struggling in the absence of first-round pick Derrick Harmon? How much responsibility do linebackers Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson share? And how will coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin attempt to fix it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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