Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen maturity issues with George Pickens, and Mike Tomlin has addressed it as much as he can. But is it on him to push Pickens more? Or on the receiver to grow up? That question is discussed by Chris Carter and Alan Saunders as to whether Tomlin can do more to help players find maturity, or if there's a different challenge he must face to fix the Steelers' problems in the locker room.

Also, Tomlin announced Mason Rudolph will be prepared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals, but that Kenny Pickett could still return for the game. What's the best plan for the Steelers at quarterback as they try to keep their season alive?

In addition, Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has now been suspended for the entire season for his hit against Michael Pittmann. Was that the right decision by the NFL?

Finally, it's time for the Steelers' Stars and Skulls grades for their loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It's a graveyard of skull grades with bad players abound, including the most bus ticket grades ever given in Locked on Steelers history thanks to the poor showings from Dan Moore Jr., Mason Cole, and Mitch Trubisky.

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