Are Steelers, Russell Wilson having SERIOUS contract talks? Or is Justin Fields the preference?

North Shore Drive podcast - Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze the team's QB situation.

Do Russell Wilson's recent comments about contract talks suggest GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the organization still view him favorably as the starter for next season? Or is Wilson trying to speak a new contract into existence? What does it all mean for Justin Fields, who the Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac has reported is the team's preference heading into next year? And how close an eye should we keep on NFL draft prospects?

Our duo tackles those questions and more, then gets into Brian's votes for postseason honors. Why did he prefer the Bills' Josh Allen over the Ravens' Lamar Jackson in the MVP race? Where does the Eagles' Saquon Barkley belong in the conversation? Did T.J. Watt get Brian's vote in the DPOY race? Or did Cam Heyward possibly deserve more love in that debate?

Our duo wraps the show with picks for the AFC and NFC championships.