The Pittsburgh Football Podcast by Chris Gates

Pitt. Steelers. Football. A lifelong fan talking the game and building a community for people who love it.

The Pittsburgh Football Podcast by Chris Gates is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #7

  7. What's Going Well in Pitt Training Camp? + Is Desmond Reid Returning?

  Aug 26, 202634 minS0

  <p>The 2026 Pitt football season is almost here, and the reports coming out of training camp have been overwhelmingly positive — particularly on offense. </p><p>In this episode of the Pittsburgh Football Podcast, I break down everything we’ve heard from Pitt training camp and what I think actually matters as the Panthers prepare for the season. </p><p>The biggest story is Mason Heintschel. After bursting onto the scene as a freshman last season, Heintschel appears to have taken another significant step forward. Pitt’s offense has performed extremely well in camp, Heintschel has drawn rave reviews from both local an...

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  Episode #6

  6. Is Will Howard going to be cut? + Joey Porter Jr Contract Impasse

  Aug 25, 202627 minS0

  <p>The Pittsburgh Steelers are running out of time to answer some major questions before the 2026 regular season begins. </p><p>In this episode of the Pittsburgh Football Podcast, Chris Gates breaks down the increasingly complicated quarterback situation after Will Howard and Drew Allar took a step backward in the Steelers' second preseason game. Did their performances solidify Mason Rudolph's spot as Aaron Rodgers' backup? Should Pittsburgh carry four quarterbacks? And how should the Steelers balance developing Howard and Allar for the future with building the best possible 53-man roster right now? </p><p>Chris also dives into the growing Jo...

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  Episode #5

  5. Where Does Pitt Rank in the ACC? Plus Best-Case, Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026

  Aug 18, 202626 minS0

  <p>Where does Pitt actually rank in the ACC heading into the 2026 season?</p><p>Forget the preseason hype. In this episode, I break down the entire ACC and explain where I think every team truly belongs entering the year.</p><p>I walk through my ACC tier rankings, discuss why I believe Pitt is being underrated nationally, and explain why I have the Panthers as legitimate contenders to reach the ACC Championship Game. Along the way, I also examine the preseason media poll, Pitt's 7.5-win over/under, and why preseason projections should always be taken with a healthy dose...

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  Episode #4

  4. Steelers' Big Extensions & Preseason Game 1 Takeaways

  Aug 17, 202629 minS0

  <p>In today's episode, I break down everything from the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers to the major financial moves altering the landscape of the roster.</p><p>First, we do a complete game recap: evaluating the play-calling under Mike McCarthy, examining how young depth responded, and sorting out the "Good" and "Bad" from game one. From Will Howard and Drew Allar's QB play to standouts like Asante Samuel Jr., Germie Bernard, Robert Tonyan, and Kaden Wetjen, we look at who made a real case for themselves in August. Conversely, we address Troy Fautanu's left tackle...

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  Episode #3

  3. 2026 Steelers Season Preview and Predictions

  Aug 7, 202644 minS0

  <p>The 2026 NFL season is almost here, and it's time to preview what could be one of the most fascinating Steelers teams we've seen in years.</p><p><br>In this episode, I break down where my confidence level sits heading into the season and why my opinion of Mike McCarthy has changed dramatically since he was hired. What initially felt like an underwhelming move has slowly become one of the biggest reasons I'm optimistic about where this team is headed.</p><p>From there, we dive into the quarterback position. I explain why I think Aaron Rodgers is being...

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