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21 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 4)–Front Seven

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 – 11:51 pm

FILE – Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) runs back an interception for a score against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He’s got the nation’s attention now — the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Vince Williams is back. But will that prevent the Steelers from potentially drafting one of the many high quality inside linebackers in this year’s class? We also discuss a thin crop of big linemen and some interesting edge rushers.

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21 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 3)–Offensive line

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 – 12:51 am

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson examine a deep draft for offensive tackles. Some high end return may be available at center. And the Steelers have to figure out when to pounce.

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19 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 2)–Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 19th, 2021 – 11:23 pm

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a pass in pregame of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

This is a rare year when the wide receiver draft class is deep, but the Steelers may stay away. Matt Williamson and Tim Benz tell you why. They also give you some names of players who might be on the radar as replacements for Vance McDonald.

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19 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 1)–QBs and Running backs

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 19th, 2021 – 11:22 pm

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

It’s our first of five NFL draft previews with Matt Williamson and Tim Benz. In Monday’s podcast Matt and Tim look at the running backs and quarterbacks. They guys give their opinions on if Najee Harris is really the dream pick for the Steelers. What should the Steelers do if Mac Jones is on the board at No. 24? And Matt has quarterback who he believes is slightly undervalued.

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15 Apr

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/15)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 – 12:35 pm

In this week’s fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk about how the NFL draft may impact fantasy leagues. We look at some baseball news from across MLB. A recap of the Masters. And fallout from NHL trades at the deadline.

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14 Apr

Food Bank: Food Waste Awareness Month

published in category: Food Bank on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 – 5:11 pm

Interview with Kurt Lindsay who is a Community Food Connections Coordinator at the Food Bank. He works on a three-person team to bring in food for those in need that may otherwise be thrown out.

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14 Apr

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/14)–Can the Penguins win the East?

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 – 1:16 am

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) is checked by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me for this week’s Pens podcast. We examine the team’s chances of winning the East, new line combinations now that Jeff Carter is in Pittsburgh, injury concerns, and other East rosters after the trade deadline.

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12 Apr

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/12)–Analyzing the Jeff Carter trade

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 12th, 2021 – 10:52 pm

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 4-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

In this week’s “Breakfast With Benz” hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the team’s acquisition of Jeff Carter. We get into the pros and cons of the deal, where it has upside, where we could be disappointed, and how he will fit long term and in the immediate future.

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