Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen Kenny Pickett and the offense take over games in the fourth quarter. But at some point, the offense will need to find consistency to score throughout earlier in games or they won't always be able to pull off close wins. Mike Tomlin addressed how Pickett could become a franchise quarterback because of his clutch 4th quarter play.

Also, Tomlin addressed how Matt Canada's opening game play-calling script impacts the Steelers' overall game plan. Does the script need to change, or do the Steelers' players need to execute better?

Finally, how are the Steelers taking input from their players like Najee Harris and Mason Cole to improve the run game? It's led to some success, and could lead to a lot bigger things down the line when it comes to play-calling.

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Tony Wiggins of Locked on Jaguars for a Crossover Thursday episode.

The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, two teams that share a lot more in common than many realize. Even beyond the young quarterbacks in Kenny Pickett and Trevor Lawrence, both teams possess top edge defender talent in T.J Watt and Alex Highsmith for the Steelers and Josh Allen with Travon Walker on the Jaguars.

Which edge rusher duo will take over the game first? The answer to that might determine which receiver duo in Diontae Johnson and George Pickens or Christian Kirk and Calvin Ridley makes the biggest plays.

Chris Carter and Tony Wiggins discuss all the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers get ready to face the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Kenny Pickett and the offense are looking for their first breakout game? Chris Carter and Jenna Harner talk about what needs to happen, and how Pickett could be finding ways to succeed in Matt Canada's offense as the Steelers use more pre-snap motion.

Also, both Chris and Jenna give their week 8 NFL picks, including their final score predictions for Steelers vs. Jaguars.

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense found some rhythm late against the Los Angeles Rams in their 24-17 win. But Both Najee Harris and Kenny Pickett indicated during the bye week that they found more plays/concepts in Matt Canada's offense they could call more often, and it appears that helped the Steelers find success. Could this be a sign that the Steelers are figuring out a way to operate Canada's offense? Or another mirage?

Also, it's week 7's stars and skulls grades on the Steelers' performance. Chris Carter goes over the the best and worst grades, including the strong showings from younger players like Kenny Pickett, Joey Porter Jr., and the collective effort from the offensive line.

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams featured the offense finally delivering three touchdowns in a game, led by a solid showing from Kenny Pickett, who was perfect in the fourth quarter. He was joined by a strong offensive line performance that limited Aaron Donald, and several big plays by Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson and George PIckens. Is the offense closer to figuring it out?

Also, the defense saw Joey Porter Jr. step up again in the secondary, but the biggest factor was how the unit limited Cooper Kupp, and still kept the Rams' offense in check even with Sean McVay's plan. McVay schemed his offense to limit T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith as edge rushers, and succeeded in that. But the Steelers' defense learned from their loss to the Houston Texans, and countered that with solid play from Minkah Fitzpatrick, their linebackers and interior defensive line.

It was a team win for the Steelers and the closest they've played to a complete game. Could this be a sign that Mike Tomlin's Steelers will become a major contender this season?

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV.

The Pittsburgh Steelers need Kenny Pickett to take a step forward at quarterback soon, and Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams is a great opportunity. While Aaron Donald is still elite, the rest of the Rams' defense can be attacked. But it won't matter if Pickett and the offense don't improve in their execution. Pickett talked this week about what he and the offense looked at improving the most, and how he scouts himself with film study.

Also, it's time for Chris Carter and Jenna Harner to give their week 7 NFL picks on which teams will win this weekend. Finally, both will give their biggest factors in the Steelers' game against the Rams and their predictions on which team will come out on top.

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Doug McKain of the Locked on Rams podcast for a Crossover Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams have two of the best defensive players in the NFL in T.J. Watt and Aaron Donald. Their game Sunday could very well come down to which player wrecks their opposing offensive line first, as both the Steelers' and Rams' offensive lines have struggled so far this season to protect Kenny Pickett and Matt Stafford. Could that be the factor that determines a winner?

Also, Kenny Pickett finished strong in his last game against the Baltimore Ravens, and now he gets the return of Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth healthy from injury. But will that be enough to finally wake up the offense?

Finally, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have been big playmakers for the Rams' passing offense. And the Steelers' secondary has allowed too many big plays to receivers. Will Patrick Peterson, Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick be ready to limit their production?

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Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor from KDKA-TV and 93.7 the Fan.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might still start rookies Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr. this week, despite rumors that say otherwise. But it's still a question as to why the process has taken so long for both star rookies have taken so long to play. Mike Tomlin addressed that in his Tuesday press conference, but is he right about the way the Steelers are developing their rookies?

Also, Tomlin roasted Chris Carter in response to a question about how his secondary has played top receivers this season. Chris responds to that moment on this show with Josh Taylor, and explains why Tomlin responded the way he did, and what he really means in his coach-speak language that forces you to read between the lines.

Finally, the Steelers plan to release cornerback Desmond King and sign Darius Rush from the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. What does this move mean for the future of the defense?

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