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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, center, gives instructions during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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WATCH: Are Steelers' practice fights proof Arthur Smith is forging new identity on offense?

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko to react to a chippy week at Steelers training camp in Latrobe.

Was the practice fight on Wednesday after a hit on QB Justin Fields a bad sign for team camaraderie?

Or was it an important part of implementing a nastier identity for the offense under OC Arthur Smith, who was to play physically with running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren and a revamped offensive line led by Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier?

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Our duo tackles those questions, the return of Markus Golden to the OLB corps, and previews the Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

Steelers Aaron Shampklin, left, and Payton Wilson push against one another during a drill at the Friday Night Lights training camp event at the Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Latrobe.
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Can the offensive linemen maintain momentum against defensive linemen like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton?

And will we see more from QB Russell Wilson amid his calf injury?

If you haven’t already, subscribe to the sports department’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss a video with our reporters, columnists and their special guests.

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First Published: August 2, 2024, 1:29 p.m.

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