Steelers' Defensive Issues from Newer Aggressive Plan? | Aaron Rodgers in Red Zone Real or Mirage?
Steelers' Defensive Issues from Newer Aggressive Plan? | Aaron Rodgers in Red Zone Real or Mirage?  
Podcast: Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers
Published On: Wed Sep 24 2025
Description: Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com.The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense isn't using the same plan as last year, and that's part of their early season issues. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh take you inside the Steelers locker room to discuss what's different about the plan, how it's more aggressive, and the growing pains that go along with it as Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt and others work to fit together while creative designs are being figured out. Also, Chris and Nick discuss Aaron Rodgers leading the Steelers to be the second-best red zone offense in the NFL through three weeks. Is that sustainable? Or a mirage? Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf and Darnell Washington all could make that a season staple for the Steelers with Rodgers. Finally, the arrival of Derrick Harmon brought a big boost to the defensive line. Could he be the right pairing with Cam Heyward that fixes the group?CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to LOSTEELERSTOPICBAG@GMAIL.COMFollow 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. Listen on Amazon Music: Stay connected to your team every day with Locked On, now available ad-free on Amazon Music! Follow your favorite Locked On NFL podcasts and catch new episodes daily.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SquareTo learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.