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Steelers' Derrick Harmon, Max Iheanachor Look Like Big Winners in Padded Practices of Training Camp

Aug 5, 2026 · 39m

Summary

Host Chris Carter and guest Nick Faribault analyze the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp, highlighting standout performances from first-round picks Maxx Crosby and Derek Harmon. They discuss the offensive shift toward under-center formations and a quick-passing game designed to maximize Aaron Rodgers' efficiency and DK Metcalf's speed. The episode also covers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's schemes, Roman Wilson's emergence, and concerns regarding Malik Harrison's depth chart status and Jamel Dean's coverage.

Topics discussed

Intro and overview of training camp topics Maxie Ihanachor's performance and development Dylan Cook, Broderick Jones, and camp intensity Sebastian Joseph-Day and Derek Harmon's potential Harmon's pass rush stats and break McCarthy's under-center and quick passing attack Opening the middle of the field and Rodgers' style Balancing quick passes with explosiveness BetterHelp ad break Training camp winners: Brisker, Watt, Wilson Training camp losers: Harrison, Dean, and Harris Rayshon Jenkins, Eli Heidenright, and outro
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