The Steel City Insider: With Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz

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Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz are bringing you everything there is to know regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers with news, opinions, and insights.

  1. 2d ago

    Steelers QB Plan Revealed: Why They’re Keeping FOUR

    Jim Wexell believes the Steelers are preparing to keep four quarterbacks, a position he has maintained since the spring. The reasoning goes beyond Friday night: Pittsburgh is trying to win another division championship while simultaneously developing two young quarterbacks behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph. The roster implications get even more interesting when you look at the offensive line, where Gennings Dunker’s injury could create another difficult decision — and potentially impact how Pittsburgh makes room for four quarterbacks. And what about Joey Porter Jr.? Wexell offers a very different perspective on the contract situation — including why the Steelers may already have their number in mind and may simply be willing to wait. There’s also Asante Samuel Jr., who continues to put together solid practices. And the larger question of how Pittsburgh balances developing young players with trying to win right now. That’s what makes this Steelers roster so fascinating heading into the second preseason contest against the Jets. The Steelers aren’t simply evaluating players. They’re trying to build a roster capable of defending the AFC North while developing the next generation of the team at the same time. The full conversation goes much deeper into what Jim Wexell is seeing around the team, why the four-quarterback plan makes sense, what Pittsburgh may sacrifice to keep four QBs, and which roster battles could become critical before the August 30 cutdown deadline. Subscribe for boots-on-the-ground Steelers coverage, insider reporting, practice observations, player evaluations, roster battles, coaching decisions, and analysis you won’t get from generic Steelers news coverage. Steelers Nation — which roster battle are YOU watching most closely heading into Friday’s preseason game against the Jets? #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFL #NFLNews #SteelersNews #SteelersFootball #SteelersPodcast #SteelersInsider #SteelersTrainingCamp #SteelersPractice #SteelersQB #WillHoward #MasonRudolph #JoeyPorterJr

  2. 5d ago

    Jim Wexell LIVE From Steelers Camp: Young QB Surprises

    Jim Wexell was boots on the ground at Steelers camp — and what he saw from Pittsburgh’s young quarterbacks, roster hopefuls and developing depth tells a much bigger story than the preseason box score. Will Howard showed composure in the two-minute drill. Drew Allar appears to be making progress with his mechanics. And Mike McCarthy’s comments to the beat writers offered some revealing clues about how the Steelers are developing their young quarterbacks. But that’s only part of what stood out. Jim Wexell, Jeremy Hritz, and Bo Marchionte break down what they saw inside Steelers camp and around the team, including: • Why Will Howard may have shown enough to secure his place in Pittsburgh’s quarterback room • What McCarthy’s decision-making during Howard’s fourth-down throw could reveal • Drew Allar’s developing footwork, deep ball and short-area accuracy • The intriguing Tony Romo comparison for Howard — and why it’s worth watching • Why Lew Nichols continues to make his case, including an important pass-protection rep • Germie Bernard’s physicality and his Deebo Samuel/Hines Ward-style potential • Why Jim Wexell believes Robert Spears-Jennings is a legitimate seventh-round find • What the Steelers’ offensive tackle struggles could mean for Broderick Jones and Dylan Cook • Why Kaleb Johnson’s limited preseason workload deserves attention • Keeanu Benton’s new contract and where he could fit on the future defensive line • What Elandon Roberts brings to a linebacker room featuring Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson • The deeper meaning behind Mike McCarthy’s comments about eliminating mental errors And there’s an important distinction here: these aren’t observations from a box score or a generic Steelers news feed. These are people who were actually there. Wexell has been covering the Steelers for years, and the conversation goes beyond who caught a pass or who gained the most yards. It gets into the little things reporters see at practice, what coaches emphasize, how players are being deployed, and which developments could actually matter when the roster gets cut down. The Steelers still have plenty to figure out before the regular season. The quarterback room is developing, the offensive line has questions, the running back depth chart remains unsettled, and several young players are trying to force their way onto the roster. Who stood out to you most from this Steelers preseason and camp — Will Howard, Drew Allar, Lew Nichols, Robert Spears-Jennings, or someone else? Subscribe for Steelers insider reporting, training camp observations, player evaluations, roster developments, game analysis and firsthand coverage from inside Steelers football. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFL #NFLNews #SteelersNews #SteelersFootball #SteelersTalk #SteelersPodcast #SteelersInsider #SteelersTrainingCamp #SteelersPractice #JimWexell #WillHoward #DrewAllar

  3. Aug 11

    Steelers Practice JUST ENDED: Rodgers Sends a Clear Message

    Aaron Rodgers is giving Steelers fans plenty to watch heading into Thursday’s preseason opener — and the beat writers who have been on the ground at training camp are seeing some developments that could shape the roster. Jim Wexell and Roy Countryman break down what they’ve personally seen around Steelers camp, including Rodgers’ impact on the offense, Roman Wilson’s emergence, Pat Freiermuth’s outstanding camp, Mason Rudolph’s continued consistency, and what Will Howard and Drew Allar? still need to prove when the preseason games begin. The quarterback situation is particularly intriguing. Rodgers appears to be operating at another level in camp, while Rudolph has impressed with his consistency. Will Howard and the rest of the young quarterbacks now have an opportunity to show whether their practice performances translate against live competition. And there’s much more. The beat writers also dive into Dylan Cook’s emergence at right tackle, the offensive-line competition, Gabriel Rubio as a potential preseason breakout candidate, Patrick Queen and Peyton Wilson’s development, the questions surrounding the safety room, Carson Bruner’s potential special-teams impact, and the players who could surprise Steelers Nation. Then there’s the biggest question heading into Thursday: What will Will Howard and the young quarterbacks look like when the pads are popping and the competition is real? That’s where camp evaluation meets actual football. This is the kind of Steelers coverage you get when the people talking about the team are actually following the team from the ground — watching practices, listening to player interviews, talking through roster battles, and comparing what they’re seeing with what the public is hearing. With the first preseason game coming Thursday, these are the developments Steelers fans need to be watching NOW. Who are you watching most closely in Thursday’s preseason opener — Will Howard, the other quarterbacks, Roman Wilson, Gabriel Rubio, or one of the other camp standouts? Subscribe to the Steel City Insider Podcast for Steelers insider reporting, training camp observations, player evaluations, roster battles, game analysis, and the latest from inside Pittsburgh Steelers football. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFL #NFLNews #SteelersNews #SteelersFootball #SteelersTalk #SteelersPodcast #SteelersInsider #SteelersTrainingCamp #AaronRodgers #RomanWilson #WillHoward #SteelersCamp

  4. Aug 9

    32-Year Steelers Insider REVEALS What Happened at Saturday Night Practice! Rodgers, Allar & MORE

    What REALLY happened at the Steelers’ Saturday Night practice? On this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, 32-year Steelers beat veteran Jim Wexell gives a firsthand report from inside Saturday night’s practice, sharing what he saw from Aaron Rodgers, Drew Allar, Will Howard, Keanu Benton, Y.A. Black, Nick Herbig, and several emerging Steelers players. Jim breaks down the biggest developments from the night, including: 🏈 Aaron Rodgers throws a pick-six — but then shows why his value goes far beyond his play on the field🏈 Rodgers coaches up young Steelers defensive backs after practice🏈 Drew Allar has his most impressive showing yet — including multiple deep throws🏈 What Aaron Rodgers told Drew Allar about his deep-ball trajectory🏈 Drew Allar vs. Will Howard vs. Mason Rudolph — how the Steelers QB room is shaping up🏈 Could Drew Allar eventually make a Josh Allen-like jump?🏈 Keanu Benton, his injured wrist and the rise of Y.A. Black at nose tackle🏈 A potential new defensive package featuring T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig🏈 Nick Herbig’s potential Clay Matthews role🏈 Emerging Steelers sleepers who could make the roster🏈 Gabriel Rubio, Sebastian Castro, Donte Jackson and other players making noise🏈 Lou Nichols and Carson Bruener as potential preseason standouts🏈 What Jim Wexell is seeing that Steelers fans may be missing This is firsthand Steelers training camp reporting from someone who has covered the team for more than three decades — not speculation based on social media clips. If you want the inside story on the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Allar, the quarterback competition, Mike McCarthy’s defense, roster battles and the players emerging at Steelers training camp, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe to Steel City Insider for more Steelers news, analysis, training camp observations and insider reporting throughout the 2026 season. 🎙️ Steel City Insider PodcastHosted by Jeremy Hritz & Jim Wexell #Steelers #SteelersNation #PittsburghSteelers #AaronRodgers #DrewAllar #SteelersTrainingCamp #SteelersNews #NFL #NFLNews #MikeMcCarthy

  5. Aug 1

    🚨 BREAKING: Steelers Insider Reveals EVERYTHING From Saturday Practice | Aaron Rodgers Sharp

    The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the practice field Saturday, and legendary Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell delivers his exclusive insider report. In this episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell break down everything that happened at Steelers training camp, including Aaron Rodgers’ impressive chemistry with Pat Freiermuth, Drew Aller’s development, Will Howard’s performance, standout players, rookie observations, offensive line updates, running back battles, wide receiver depth, injuries, Hall of Honor reactions, and much more. If you want real Steelers analysis from someone who has covered the organization for decades—not just social media reactions—this is your complete Saturday practice recap. Topics Covered: ✅ Aaron Rodgers dominates the two-minute drill✅ Pat Freiermuth emerging as Rodgers’ favorite target?✅ Drew Aller evaluation after extended reps✅ Will Howard continues to flash potential✅ Steelers quarterback competition update✅ Steelers training camp winners & standouts✅ Mike McCarthy’s impact on practice✅ Injury updates including Joey Porter Jr.✅ Running back and wide receiver battles✅ Hall of Honor: Kevin Colbert, Craig Wolfley & JT Thomas 🔥 Subscribe for exclusive Steelers training camp coverage, insider news, roster analysis, breaking updates, NFL Draft coverage, free agency news, game previews, film breakdowns, and in-depth discussions all season long. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the insider perspective and let us know in the comments: Who has impressed you most at Steelers training camp so far? 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss another Steel City Insider Podcast episode. #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #HereWeGo #SteelersNation #AaronRodgers #SteelersTrainingCamp #NFL #PatFreiermuth #DrewAller #WillHoward #MikeMcCarthy #SteelCityInsider #JimWexell #JeremyHritz #NFLNews #NFLTrainingCamp #SteelersPodcast #Football #NFLAnalysis #BlackAndGold

  6. Jul 23

    Steelers Beat Reporter Reveals the BIGGEST Training Camp Questions

    Welcome back to the Steel City Insider Podcast! 🏈 With Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp just days away, legendary Steelers beat reporter Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz to break down the biggest storylines, position battles, and unanswered questions facing the Black & Gold entering the 2026 NFL season. Drawing on decades covering the Steelers, Jim shares insider analysis on what fans should be watching when camp opens in Latrobe, including: ✅ The Steelers’ biggest defensive concerns✅ Can the run defense finally improve?✅ Keeanu Benton and the future of the defensive line✅ Could Nick Herbig see a new role?✅ The biggest questions in the secondary✅ Aaron Rodgers’ offense and Mike McCarthy’s impact✅ The backup quarterback competition✅ Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, and the tight end room✅ Jim Wexell’s unforgettable behind-the-scenes story involving Ryan Clark✅ Bold predictions for Steelers Training Camp If you’re looking for Steelers news, Steelers rumors, Steelers training camp analysis, Aaron Rodgers updates, Mike McCarthy’s offense, roster battles, and insider reporting, this episode has everything you need before camp begins. Subscribe for weekly Steelers podcasts, exclusive interviews, film analysis, roster breakdowns, and insider coverage throughout training camp and the entire NFL season. 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SteelCityInsider👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.💬 Let us know in the comments: What is YOUR biggest question heading into Steelers Training Camp? #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #HereWeGo #SteelersNation #SteelersTrainingCamp #NFL #NFLNews #AaronRodgers #JimWexell #SteelCityInsider #SteelersPodcast #NFLPodcast #Football #Latrobe

  7. Jul 10

    Hall of Famer Alan Faneca on Steelers Training Camp, Mike McCarthy & the O-Line

    Hall of Fame offensive lineman Alan Faneca joins the Steel City Insider Podcast to break down one of the biggest storylines heading into Steelers training camp: Can Pittsburgh’s rebuilt offensive line become the foundation of a championship-caliber offense? Faneca shares his thoughts on the transition to Mike McCarthy, the challenges of changing positions along the offensive line, why continuity matters more than talent alone, and what Steelers fans should realistically expect from the unit in 2026. We also dive into: 🏈 Mike McCarthy’s impact on the Steelers’ identity 🏈 Why Mason McCormick’s move to left guard isn’t as simple as it looks 🏈 Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and the future of the offensive line 🏈 Rookie development and why offensive linemen need patience 🏈 Lessons from Faneca’s own transition from college to the NFL 🏈 The importance of communication, chemistry and repetition up front 🏈 Why Alan believes the Steelers could finally field an explosive offense If you love Steelers football, offensive line play, and in-depth football conversations from people who have actually played the game at the highest level, this episode is for you. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss another episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast. 📺 Subscribe for exclusive Steelers coverage, player interviews, film analysis, training camp updates, NFL Draft coverage, and insider discussion all year long. #Steelers #HereWeGo #AlanFaneca #SteelersNation #MikeMcCarthy #SteelersTrainingCamp #SteelersPodcast #NFL #PittsburghSteelers #SteelCityInsider #OffensiveLine #NFLPodcast #TrainingCamp #Football #NFLNews

  8. Jul 1

    🔥 Steelers Insider Reveals Why Pittsburgh Won the AFC North Offseason

    Are the Steelers the biggest winners of the 2026 AFC North offseason? Steel City Insider publisher Jim Wexell joins Jeremy Hritz for an in-depth breakdown of every major offseason move across the division and explains why Pittsburgh may be better positioned than the Browns, Bengals, and Ravens heading into training camp. In this episode: Why Jim believes the Steelers had the best offseason in the AFC North The biggest concern with the Browns’ rebuilt offensive line Why the Bengals still have major defensive questions despite adding talent How the Ravens could take a step backward after losing key pieces Aaron Rodgers’ impact on the Steelers offense Mike McCarthy’s new coaching staff and what it could mean for Pittsburgh DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, and the new-look receiving corps The latest on Joey Porter Jr.’s contract situation Why Mason Rudolph may be one of the Steelers’ most important players Early AFC North predictions before training camp If you’re a passionate Steelers fan looking for informed analysis, insider perspectives, and honest football discussion, you’ve found your home. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast as we bring you exclusive Steelers coverage, training camp updates, roster analysis, breaking news, film study, and weekly discussions throughout the season. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Tell us who YOU think won the AFC North offseason 📤 Share this with another Steelers fan 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New episodes every week as we count down to Steelers training camp and the 2026 NFL season. #HereWeGo #Steelers #HereWeGo #SteelCityInsider #PittsburghSteelers #NFL #AFCNorth #AaronRodgers #MikeMcCarthy #JimWexell #SteelersPodcast #SteelersNews #NFLPodcast

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Jim Wexell & Jeremy Hritz are bringing you everything there is to know regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers with news, opinions, and insights.

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    247Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
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