Christopher Carter

The Pittsburgh Steelers made moves this offseason to be a better run defense after they saw their downfall come last season at the hands of multiple teams with running quarterbacks and dangerous running backs. Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears represents a chance to show that improvement over Steelers' Run Defense Must Show Investments were Worth it vs Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swift, Bears

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@jennaharner.bsky.social!

- Rodgers gets closer to returning
- Run defense gets test vs what killed them last year:
- Athletic QBs that can run with talented RBs
- Big before BAL/BUF
- Week 12 picks

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers know Aaron Rodgers wants to play against his old rival in the Chicago Bears despite his injury. But should the Bears fear Rodgers at his age despite his many years of dominance over them? Christopher Carter talks about how Rodgers matches up against a Bears defense that leads Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Pushes to Play Bears | New Coverage Plan Ready for Mobile Caleb Williams?

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Lorin Cox!

- Aaron Rodgers pushing to play old rival?
- Should Bears still fear Rodgers?
- What's helped Bears lead NFL in turnovers?
- Facing Caleb Williams

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Carter's Critiques: Steelers' defensive improvement is simple — 'everybody was playing football' The Steelers’ chemistry in the secondary is growing thanks to the infusion of new personnel to go along with schematic changes. What was once a unit...

The #Steelers' defense has played better in recent weeks thanks to personnel and schematic changes, but also thanks to an increase in trust between the defenders on their assignments.

The film on how good they were vs the pass Sunday, via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen an improvement on defense of late and James Pierre has been part of that. But Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday that the Steelers might bring back Darius Slay off injury to replace Pierre. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh debate if this is the right move, especiall Steelers' Mike Tomlin Wrong to Bring Back Darius Slay Over James Pierre? | Jaylen Warren Usage Issue

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social!

- What's Tomlin thinking in Slay over Pierre?
- Could this wreck the building defensive chemistry?
- Rodgers' return vs Bears?
- Warren/Gainwell usage questions

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Steelers 2026 NFL draft QB watch: LaNorris Sellers highlights group with high ceilings but no consistency If the Steelers are going to make the 2026 NFL draft their next big shot at finding a franchise quarterback, they’ll need to keep a close watch...

My top 3 QBs for this potential 2026 #NFLDraft class have been consistent for over a month now, but the list behind them shuffles each week.

LaNorris Sellers leads that 2nd-tier group of high ceiling players who've been inconsistent.

Via @post-gazette.com:

Steelers grades: Kyle Dugger, James Pierre fit defense like a glove Each week, Christopher Carter gives his grades after watching the All-22 film of the Steelers’ most recent contest. These grades reflect the impact...

The #Steelers' secondary scrambling for answers just a few weeks ago. But now with Kyle Dugger and James Pierre, the whole unit is playing at a much higher level overall, and they got top marks this week.

Week 11's ⭐️&☠️grades via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers sawe Aaron Rodgers get injured against the Cincinnati Bengals and Mason Rudolph filled in well for him. But could Rodgers be back in time to face the Chicago Bears this week? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the possibility of Rodgers' quick return, or if it would Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Good to Play? Or Mason Rudolph Time? | James Pierre, Kyle Dugger Great Fits?

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- Aaron Rodgers maybe good to go?
- Or should it be Mason Rudolph time?
- ⭐️☠️grades
- James Pierre, Kyle Dugger fit like gloves
- OL roller coaster
- A bus ticket?!

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense returned to being bullies in their 34-12 blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals, where Joey Porter Jr. said they "locked up" Ja'Marr Chase. Christopher Carter takes you inside the locker room and explains what the Steelers' defense is doing right these days to be a Steelers 'Locked Up' Ja'Marr Chase, Bullied Bengals in 34-12 Win | Good News on Aaron Rodgers Injury

Locked on #Steelers Monday!

- Victory Monday!
- Defense "locked up" Ja'Marr Chase
- New plan working, defense bullies again
- Good news on Aaron Rodgers
- Offense has playmakers
- Cam Heyward on team's fight

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Steelers' defensive change limited Ja'Marr Chase, signals better days for pass defense The Steelers had a plan Sunday to take away Ja’Marr Chase, and it worked in their 34-12 blowout win over the Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.  A...

We've noted the #Steelers' defensive switch to using more two-high safety shells on defense. and it helped limit Ja'Marr Chase to 30 yards -- his fewest yards against the Steelers in his career.

More via @post-gazette.com from Acrisure Stadium:

Analysis: All hands on deck as Steelers look to help DK Metcalf against double teams Teams have thrown a lot into stopping DK Metcalf in the Steelers offense. And with the NFL trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Steelers have no...

The #Steelers know teams are throwing more efforts to double-team DK Metcalf.

The numbers show it, and we talked to coaches and players about being better at countering those plans in what's an all hands on deck approach.

Story via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has struggled, especially when opposing defenses double-team DK Metcalf on key plays. But Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner argue they have the answers to counter those plans with players like Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington and Jaylen Warren to he Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Have Answers to Defenses' Plans to Double-Team DK Metcalf, Limit Pass Game

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@jennaharner.bsky.social

- Offense's struggle when DK Metcalf is doubled
- Rodgers, Freiermuth, Metcalf on countering that
- Do or die week for offense?
- Week 11 NFL picks

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers made major adjustments to their defense after their previous loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, especially in their secondary. But are those adjustments enough to stop the Bengals' offense now? Christopher Carter and Jake Liscow discuss how the Steelers have changed with Jalen R Steelers' New Look Defense Better Suited to Stop Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Bengals' Offense

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/@jakeliscow.bsky.social!

- Steelers' defensive changes after loss to Bengals
- Can they be enough vs Chase/Higgins/Flacco?
- Don't overlook Chase Brown
- Get-right game for Rodgers?

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Carter's Critiques: Where Aaron Rodgers missed his chances to elevate Steelers Aaron Rodgers’ performance against the Chargers in the Steelers’ 25-10 loss Sunday night was the ninth-worst passer rating he’s posted...

From the pressure Aaron Rodgers faced to his missed throws and missed reads, the #Steelers didn't capitalize on the plays the Chargers doubled DK Metcalf and left other players open.

Can that be fixed?

Carter's Critiques film study via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Asante Samuel Jr. as a free agent cornerback to add their new look secondary with Jalen Ramsey at safety. But is this the right move to fix the defense? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the merits to the plan and whether or not it can hold up down the stre Steelers' Addition of Asante Samuel Jr. Part of New Look w/Jalen Ramsey at Safety to Fix Defense

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social

- What Asante Samuel Jr. brings
- Samuel to outside CB? Or slot?
- Can new look secondary be the right adjustment?
- Countering blueprint on stopping Rodgers

Watch/like/subscribe on @YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense looked like it lacked answers in the passing game against the Los Angeles Chargers. But Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders think the answers are there on the roster and in the scheme. Aaron Rodgers just has to get back to doing the unconventional things that made t Steelers/Aaron Rodgers' Answers for Struggling Pass Game | Keeanu Benton, Young DL a Rising Resource

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- Offense already has formula to fix passing offense
- Getting Rodgers back on track
- ⭐️☠️grades!
- Rough day for most of the offense
- Young DL, Benton, a rising resource

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 25-10 in a game where Aaron Rodgers looked the worst he's been since he joined the team. Christopher Carter explains where Rodgers made his biggest mistakes, from taking a bad safety, interceptions to missed touchdown passes. Is this a repeat Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Folds vs Chargers, Another Old QB Collapse? | New Defensive Plan Makes Sense

Locked on #Steelers Monday!

- What a botched game from Rodgers
- Start of washed decline? Or one-off?
- New defensive plan makes sense?
- Finding complementary football

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense ranks 13th in scoring in the NFL and that's largely due to Aaron Rodgers' ability to see the field and spread the ball around. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss the merits of Rodgers' approach instead of forcing targets to his top playmaker, as some weeks DK Steelers' Secret Weapon is Aaron Rodgers' Ability to Spread Ball to Playmakers | New Defense Ready?

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@mikedefabo.bsky.social

- Aaron Rodgers all about spreading the ball around
- How that opens up more for offense
- Week 10 NFL picks
- Final keys, predictions for PIT vs Chargers

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers made adjustments on defense to enhance their pass rush with T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Cam Heyward. Christopher Carter thinks that adjustment is just in time against a talented quarterback like Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers. He explores the Charge Steelers' Defensive Adjustments a Boost for T.J. Watt, Pass Rush Just in Time to Beat Justin Herbert

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Daniel Wade!

- Chargers' OL hurt, but we've heard that before
- How they'll try to protect Herbert
- New pass rush plan could be the answer
- Facing Derwin James

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Carter's Critiques: Steelers made changes to schematics but not identity of defense The Steelers put one of their best defensive performances of the season in their 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. The raw box score...

The #Steelers' defense shifted their schematics Sunday, but not their philosophy. They still want to be the group that stops the run, rushes the passer and is opportunistic on turnovers.

But the tape on how they did it is interesting.

Via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed put and made no trades at the deadline, as Omar Khan continues to signal the team is NOT "all-in" this year. Christopher Carter and Wes Uhler discuss whether that's the right move, and what the Steelers might have planned for the upcoming NFL Draft. Also, Mike Tomlin Steelers' Omar Khan Focuses on Future, Makes No Trades at Deadline | Jalen Ramsey Stays at Safety

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@wesuhler.bsky.social!

- No trade deadline moves, but why?
- Another example: THEY ARE NOT ALL IN THIS YEAR
- Jalen Ramsey stays at safety; right move?
- What will happen at CB?
- OL's progress

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The Pittsburgh Steelers approach trade deadline day with several possible targets available for Omar Khan to boost the roster. But will he make a move? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the top options available like Budda Baker at safety, Jaylen Waddle and Chris Olave at receiver, and Ri Steelers Top Trade Deadline Targets Ranked: Jaylen Waddle, Budda Baker Possible for Omar Khan?

Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@asaunderspgh.bsky.social!

- Trade deadline day!
- Ranking top 8 targets for Omar Khan,
- FS? WR? CB? Which way to go?
- ⭐️☠️grades
- Defense scores big
- What to make of drop issues

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Steelers’ Payton Wilson delivers ‘high-energy’ plays in defense’s big day against Colts Payton Wilson had himself a day in the Steelers’ 27-20 win over the Colts at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, as he led the team with 13 tackles —...

Patrick Queen on Payton Wilson after the #Steelers win:

"When he plays like that, it gets the whole team going. Dude is a f****** animal."

Wilson was on fire with 13 tackles, 9 solo, an INT and a tipped pass that was picked.

Via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense returned to form with a 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The defense forced five of the team's six turnovers against the number one offense in the NFL and showed why their plan works as long as they execute on the field. Christopher Carter breaks down what's a Steelers' Defense Proves Plan Works vs Colts' #1 Offense in 27-20 Win | Payton Wilson, Risng Star?

Locked on #Steelers Monday episode!

- VICTORY MONDAY!
- BAG OF SHAME RETURNS
- Defense shows the plan works, "just execute!"
- Payton Wilson a rising star?
- Offense stumbled, but Rodgers shows it's fixable

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Steelers WR Roman Wilson's focus on improving his craft impressing Aaron Rodgers The Steelers may be in the process of finding a playmaking threat to emerge, but so far that boost to the offense hasn’t come from a trade. Instead,...

There was a lot of praise around the #Steelers for Roman Wilson this week. Not just because he caught his first #NFL touchdown last Sunday, but it's his attitude and work ethic that's impressed Aaron Rodgers and motivated teammates.

Via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense might be the biggest key to beat the Indianapolis Colts' high powered offense by orchestrating a Pittsburgh-style shootout. Christopher Carter and Josh Taylor discuss what Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf and the Steelers' offensive line can do to make the ga Can Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren Lead Pittsburgh-Style Shootout, Beat High Powered Colts?

Locked on #Steelers Friday w/@joshtaylorhd.bsky.social!

- Can Steelers' best defense ... be their offense?
- How Rodgers, ground game can set a new pace
- Week 9 #NFL picks
- Final keys, predictions for Steelers vs Colts

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

Thank you!

New Steelers safety Kyle Dugger excited for 'fresh start' as defense works to have him ready to help against Colts The Steelers’ newly acquired safety Kyle Dugger arrived Thursday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after being traded to the team from the Patriots....

Kyle Dugger’s excited for his “fresh start” with the #Steelers and to be reunited with his former teammate Jabrill Peppers, who’s helping him learn the defense.

But will he be ready for Sunday?

Story via @post-gazette.com:
www.post-gazette.com/sports/steel...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face a high-powered Indianapolis Colts offense with an MVP candidate at running back in Jonathan Taylor. Is their best counter to use Jaylen Warren and their jumbo package to run over the Colts defense and control the clock? Christopher Carter and Zack Hicks discus Steelers' Jaylen Warren, Jumbo Package a Counter to Colts' High-Powered Offense w/Jonathan Taylor?

Locked on #Steelers Crossover Thursday w/Zack Hicks!

- Are Colts the NFL's best team?
- What has their offense humming?
- What can defense do to counter?
- Jaylen Warren, jumbo package a big threat?

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube:

The #Steelers' second half defense was even worse considering their good first half plan.

When players forget the most basic pre-snap adjustments, you have a focus issue that points to Mike Tomlin's rep as a motivator.

Film study via @post-gazette.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded with the New England Patriots Tuesday for safety Kyle Dugger to replace DeShon Elliott in their secondary. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh detail how the move can work for the defense and what Dugger brings to the table, and how he could match with Joey Porter Jr Steelers' Trade for Kyle Dugger the Right Move, But Defense's Problems Much Bigger for Mike Tomlin

Locked on #Steelers Wednesday w/@nickfarabaugh.bsky.social!

- Impact of Kyle Dugger trade
- Can he make a difference in the secondary?
- Where coaching fails defensive pre-snap adjustments
- Reading between the coachspeak

Watch/like/subscribe on YouTube: