Steelers' QB Plan Tipped by Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show? | Jonnu Smith Cut Helps Pat Freiermuth

Steelers' QB Plan Tipped by Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show? | Jonnu Smith Cut Helps Pat Freiermuth

30:40 Mar 5, 2026
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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't committed to a quarterback plan, but Aaron Rodgers might've tipped their hand with his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss what Rodgers said about Omar Khan, Mike McCarthy and how the new coaching staff appeals to him. With his "it takes two to tango" comment, could he have shown that he's ready to return to the Steelers and all the power lies with Khan and the front office? Also, the Steelers cut Jonnu Smith, saving $7 million in salary cap space. Chris and Mike discuss what that does for Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and their offensive plan around their tight ends. Could this move make it so that Freiermuth is finally a true feature in the offense? Finally, the Chiefs' trade that got a first round pick from the Rams for Trent McDuffie shows how much teams are willing to move before free agency. Will the Steelers be in the trade market to buy or sell? CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to LOSTEELERSTOPICBAG@GMAIL.COM Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'How Can I Lose' by Johnny Quest the Rebel, under his label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even
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