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Steelers Struggle Revealed As Smith Elevates Amid Brutal Depth Crisis

With Michael Pittman Jr. out, Pittsburgh has elevated rookie Brandon Smith, and Aaron Rodgers is publicly praising him; the depth chart is thin.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTurning to the Hot Seat. Michael Pittman Jr. is out, so the Steelers elevate Brandon Smith.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorElevated? Is there a cake?

  3. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a roster move, Vera. Pittsburgh's depth is thin, and Rodgers is praising a rookie to fill the void. Heat: scorching.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorScorching. Fan question: can the rookie actually fill it?

  5. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorMaybe. He catches what Rodgers throws, then keeps catching it. Then we drop to warm.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBlack and gold is such a bold look. Very bees.

  7. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBees have a whole hive of backups, Vera. Pittsburgh has Smith.

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