The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller

PM Team FULL Show 5-28-25

Did the Steelers fail Kenny Pickett or did he fail the team? It's a bit of both, let's be honest. Pickett did not get put into a good situation whatsoever, but he was also not near the player that was expected as the most ‘pro ready' QB. The Steelers didn't set Mason Rudolph up for success either. The Steelers had bad OCs ruin young QBs with Matt Canada likely the worst one. Is all of this making us hype up Will Howard since they have failed so many others? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said Mason Rudolph looks comfortable and said he's leaving no doubt who the starter is, right now. Between Kaleb Johnson and Jaylen Warren, what can we expect out of the Steelers backfield? How is Robert Woods looking in the ongoing battle for WR2? Jeff said it is ‘unbelievable' how much better Broderick Jones looks at left tackle, just from the mindset alone. Jeff said it's a rotation right now, but he doesn't have a ton of doubt Derrick Harmon will earn his spot by the start of the season. Jeff gave a surprising name as to which defensive lineman looked best in the drills at OTAs. Best of OTAs.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said Mason Rudolph looks comfortable and said he's leaving no doubt who the starter is, right now. Between Kaleb Johnson and Jaylen Warren, what can we expect out of the Steelers backfield? How is Robert Woods looking in the ongoing battle for WR2? Jeff said it is ‘unbelievable' how much better Broderick Jones looks at left tackle, just from the mindset alone. Jeff said it's a rotation right now, but he doesn't have a ton of doubt Derrick Harmon will earn his spot by the start of the season. Jeff gave a surprising name as to which defensive lineman looked best in the drills at OTAs.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike reacted to Terry Bradshaw blasting Aaron Rodgers on an Arkansas radio show. Mike thinks Steelers fans are in favor of what Bradshaw said. Mike gave reasons why he's bothered by what Rodgers is doing. Mike said it is exhausting to deal with Rodgers as a fan or follower of the team. Mike was going through some of the conspiracy theories of major events in recent American history. Does Mike think the Steelers should be worried at all about the TJ Watt contract situation? Kenny Pickett had some words for the Steelers organization today – is Pickett safe in Cleveland? Mike think it comes down to Pickett or Joe Flacco due to the other QBs in their room. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi thought the comments by Terry Bradshaw on Aaron Rodgers ‘says it all.' Aditi said she has talked to plenty of people around the league who are ‘stunned' that the Steelers are just waiting around on Rodgers. Aditi isn't sure how much the Rodgers acquisition would even move the needle for the Steelers. Aditi also caught the comments made by Bradshaw on Kenny Pickett and why she has been on that train for months now. Aditi said it's a pretty common feeling in the NFL that Pickett was drafted into a dysfunctional situation and the Steelers failed him. Aditi isn't sold on the Browns keeping both of their rookie QBs on the active roster. Aditi is at Kennywood and said she doesn't like Potato Patch fries. Donny Football Debrief – Did Kenny Pickett take some shots at the Steelers? And Ryan Clark shared a disastrous best man speech story.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi thought the comments by Terry Bradshaw on Aaron Rodgers ‘says it all.' Aditi said she has talked to plenty of people around the league who are ‘stunned' that the Steelers are just waiting around on Rodgers. Aditi isn't sure how much the Rodgers acquisition would even move the needle for the Steelers. Aditi also caught the comments made by Bradshaw on Kenny Pickett and why she has been on that train for months now. Aditi said it's a pretty common feeling in the NFL that Pickett was drafted into a dysfunctional situation and the Steelers failed him. Aditi isn't sold on the Browns keeping both of their rookie QBs on the active roster. Aditi is at Kennywood and said she doesn't like Potato Patch fries.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike reacted to Terry Bradshaw blasting Aaron Rodgers on an Arkansas radio show. Mike thinks Steelers fans are in favor of what Bradshaw said. Mike gave reasons why he's bothered by what Rodgers is doing. Mike said it is exhausting to deal with Rodgers as a fan or follower of the team. Mike was going through some of the conspiracy theories of major events in recent American history. Does Mike think the Steelers should be worried at all about the TJ Watt contract situation? Kenny Pickett had some words for the Steelers organization today – is Pickett safe in Cleveland? Mike think it comes down to Pickett or Joe Flacco due to the other QBs in their room.

Helluva comeback last night for the Buccos, beating the Diamondbacks 9-6 after facing a 6-0 deficit after the 4th. A monster night for Bryan Reynolds, 4-4 with a 3-run HR to give the Pirates the lead. Paul Skenes gets the ball today as the Pirates try to take the series in Arizona. Poni highlighted the maturity of Skenes and how it really does feel like the guy wants to win here. We heard some audio from Skenes. Poni wants to see Skenes become AJ Burnett – or have a similar attitude to bring to the Pirates. More thoughts as to what a Paul Skenes trade could look like from another big MLB insider. Where do some of these prospects rank among MLB's Top 100? Bucco Minute – What does the Pirates lineup look like as they try to take the series in Arizona? Is there actually a way for Ben Cherington to save his job?

What does the Pirates lineup look like as they try to take the series in Arizona? Is there actually a way for Ben Cherington to save his job?

Helluva comeback last night for the Buccos, beating the Diamondbacks 9-6 after facing a 6-0 deficit after the 4th. A monster night for Bryan Reynolds, 4-4 with a 3-run HR to give the Pirates the lead. Paul Skenes gets the ball today as the Pirates try to take the series in Arizona. Poni highlighted the maturity of Skenes and how it really does feel like the guy wants to win here. We heard some audio from Skenes. Poni wants to see Skenes become AJ Burnett – or have a similar attitude to bring to the Pirates.

Terry Bradshaw blasted Aaron Rodgers on an Arkansas radio station. He thinks it's a joke that the Steelers are playing this game with a guy they will have for one season. Poni brought up QBs that started seasons at 41-years-old and how they fared in those seasons. Spoiler alert – it wasn't pretty for anyone outside of Tom Brady, who is the only one of four QBs to have success at that age. Poni thinks Bradshaw knows about 2 big things when it comes to QBs – aging bodies and playing well in big games. Will the Steelers host a playoff game in 2025? Joe was called out by Mark in Brentwood. Who won the battle? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Are the Penguins able to win again with Sidney Crosby? How far away are they? Poni asked TK about a big move Kyle Dubas could make this offseason. Tyler said the Pens have a lot of gaps in the bottom six that need to be filled. TK said the Penguins need more of a complete team because it's difficult for the older guys to carry the team at this stage in their careers. TK questioned if Mitch Marner would be the right move for the Penguins.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Are the Penguins able to win again with Sidney Crosby? How far away are they? Poni asked TK about a big move Kyle Dubas could make this offseason. Tyler said the Pens have a lot of gaps in the bottom six that need to be filled. TK said the Penguins need more of a complete team because it's difficult for the older guys to carry the team at this stage in their careers. TK questioned if Mitch Marner would be the right move for the Penguins.

Terry Bradshaw blasted Aaron Rodgers on an Arkansas radio station. He thinks it's a joke that the Steelers are playing this game with a guy they will have for one season. Poni brought up QBs that started seasons at 41-years-old and how they fared in those seasons. Spoiler alert – it wasn't pretty for anyone outside of Tom Brady, who is the only one of four QBs to have success at that age. Poni thinks Bradshaw knows about 2 big things when it comes to QBs – aging bodies and playing well in big games. Will the Steelers host a playoff game in 2025?

PM Team FULL Show 5-27-25

What did Mason Rudolph say to the media on the first day of OTAs? We heard from Cam Heyward as well. ESPN NFL insider Brooke Pryor joined the show. Brooke said Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to be around for things that aren't mandatory and labeled him as a ‘wild card.' Brooke doesn't have the sense that Rodgers wants to play for someone else – she said the expectation is that he will be the Steelers QB, but that could show some cracks if we get later into the summer. Brooke doesn't think the Kirk Cousins scenario would take place until training camp, if it ever does. Brooke said it feels like a game of chicken with Rodgers as we venture close to June. Brooke said the Joe Rogan podcast is not part of her Spotify playlist. Is there a reason we should be buying stock in Roman Wilson in 2025? Brooke thinks Broderick Jones is a Top 5 most important Steeler going into the season. Brooke said she won't raise any red flags on the TJ Watt situation until we get to training camp if a deal is still not done. Name Game.

ESPN NFL insider Brooke Pryor joined the show. Brooke said Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to be around for things that aren't mandatory and labeled him as a ‘wild card.' Brooke doesn't have the sense that Rodgers wants to play for someone else – she said the expectation is that he will be the Steelers QB, but that could show some cracks if we get later into the summer. Brooke doesn't think the Kirk Cousins scenario would take place until training camp, if it ever does. Brooke said it feels like a game of chicken with Rodgers as we venture close to June. Brooke said the Joe Rogan podcast is not part of her Spotify playlist. Is there a reason we should be buying stock in Roman Wilson in 2025? Brooke thinks Broderick Jones is a Top 5 most important Steeler going into the season. Brooke said she won't raise any red flags on the TJ Watt situation until we get to training camp if a deal is still not done.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg shouted out Hannah Mears and the job she did on the coverage of Braxton Ashcraft last night when he made his debut. How has this team been different under Don Kelly so far? Greg reacted to the Pirates being shut out for the ninth time already this season. Will the Pirates ever get power out of Ke'Bryan Hayes? Greg brought up a few guys that have disappointed at the plate this season. Greg highlighted the play of Oneil Cruz, both at the plate and in the field. The guys brought up the old idea of Paul Skenes hitting if this offense continues to struggle. Greg talked about the lineup and how it has had more consistency. Intern Dom went at Pomp yesterday after being trapped by Joe in a conversation about golf. What do prices look like for the Steelers home schedule? Donny Football Debrief – Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, passed away over the weekend. He once started over Terry Bradshaw at Louisiana Tech.

Intern Dom went at Pomp yesterday after being trapped by Joe in a conversation about golf.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg shouted out Hannah Mears and the job she did on the coverage of Braxton Ashcraft last night when he made his debut. How has this team been different under Don Kelly so far? Greg reacted to the Pirates being shut out for the ninth time already this season. Will the Pirates ever get power out of Ke'Bryan Hayes? Greg brought up a few guys that have disappointed at the plate this season. Greg highlighted the play of Oneil Cruz, both at the plate and in the field. Greg talked about the lineup and how it has had more consistency.

Was there a QB move the Steelers should have made instead of waiting around for Aaron Rodgers? The list of QB transactions this offseason was underwhelming to say the least. The guys think Justin Fields coming back would have been the most logical move. Should there be any expectations for Roman Wilson this season? What did receivers not named George Pickens do last year for the Steelers? How BAD was the Steelers offseason, according to ESPN? Bucco Auction House – Round 8.

Should there be any expectations for Roman Wilson this season? What did receivers not named George Pickens do last year for the Steelers? How BAD was the Steelers offseason, according to ESPN?

Was there a QB move the Steelers should have made instead of waiting around for Aaron Rodgers? The list of QB transactions this offseason was underwhelming to say the least. The guys think Justin Fields coming back would have been the most logical move.

The Steelers have wrapped up the first day of OTAs and Aaron Rodgers was nowhere to be found. He hasn't signed with the team, so why expect him to be there? Is it a big deal that Rodgers hasn't signed yet? When will the Steelers finally hold his feet to the fire? Who is to blame over this? TJ Watt was also a no-show at OTAs. Did anyone out there watch Aaron Rodgers on the Joe Rogan podcast? Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah gave Ben Cherington a 50/50 shot of being back in 2026. If the team has a winning record in their remaining 100+ games, he thinks there is a real chance Cherington comes back. How will the team handle things at the trade deadline? Noah said Mitch Keller would be the biggest name that ‘could' be on the move by late July. Noah's bold prediction is that Spencer Horwitz finishes second on the team in HRs.

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah gave Ben Cherington a 50/50 shot of being back in 2026. If the team has a winning record in their remaining 100+ games, he thinks there is a real chance Cherington comes back. How will the team handle things at the trade deadline? Noah said Mitch Keller would be the biggest name that ‘could' be on the move by late July. Noah's bold prediction is that Spencer Horwitz finishes second on the team in HRs.

The Steelers have wrapped up the first day of OTAs and Aaron Rodgers was nowhere to be found. He hasn't signed with the team, so why expect him to be there? Is it a big deal that Rodgers hasn't signed yet? When will the Steelers finally hold his feet to the fire? Who is to blame over this?

Austin vs Logan. Top 5 Memorial Day cookout foods.

Don Kelly. Austin's analysis of his short time as the manager. He has managed the bullpen well... What to do with Henry Davis.

Donny Football Debrief with Logan Arblaster. Flag football is headed to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Who will be the quarterback for Team USA?

Nick Farabaugh gives thoughts on what storylines to follow in camp and preseason... There could be an overreaction to how Will Howard plays early on. He could turn into a solid backup QB... Farabaugh says he would extend Calvin Austin.

Soundbite from James Jones. Big Ben thinks the Steelers would be a 10 win team with Arod and a 7 win team without him.

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Dan Zangrilli joins. Dan would not shut the door on the idea of a Cruz extension. It would have to be creative. He explains what he thinks a deal would look like...Santana is the best option right now late in the game. Austin thinks he will never return to his lights out form. Joe calls into the show.

Austin says an Oneil Cruz extension would be a nice parting gift from Cherington. Not that analytics are all that matter, but he points out how well Oneil Cruz is swinging it. 30/30 player company is a short list and Cruz could be on that list

Pirates won't entertain trading Paul Skenes, latest on Rodgers, Why the Steelers always start the season on the road and more.

PM Team FULL Show 5-23-25

Is Kenny Pickett going to start for the Browns? Will he get boo'd by fans at Acrisure Stadium when the Browns play here in Week 6? We asked why people hate playing the win/loss game when the schedule comes out. Somehow, Ben Roethlisberger thinks Kenny will get cheered if he plays against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. We think that is ludicrous. Calls on Paul Skenes, Kenny Pickett and Aaron Rodgers. Donny Football Debrief – Boise State's AD took offense to the change with the College Football Playoff.

Is Kenny Pickett going to start for the Browns? Will he get boo'd by fans at Acrisure Stadium when the Browns play here in Week 6? We asked why people hate playing the win/loss game when the schedule comes out. Somehow, Ben Roethlisberger thinks Kenny will get cheered if he plays against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. We think that is ludicrous.

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark told us about his days on the Pirates beat. Instead of telling us if a guy was a bad guy, he just called them ‘interesting.' Mark said there is “no way” Aaron Rodgers was coming out of a Strip District hotel this morning. Mark took a guess at when Rodgers is here. Mark chatted with Mason Rudolph earlier this week, but Mason couldn't say for sure when Rodgers is showing up – they are all just assuming. We also spent some time talking about the Harry Callas political run that fell just shy of a chair seat in Green Tree. More w/ Mark – Mark reacted to Booger McFarland claiming the Steelers are ‘taking years' off the life of their defense. Mark does not think the veterans are upset with Mason Rudolph or will be upset with him if he ends up being the QB. He said the team should be upset at the succession plan since Ben Roethlisberger retired. Mark said we haven't seen Mason work with Arthur Smith or his offense – and added that Aaron Rodgers would want a lot of control. Would Smith have preferred Justin Fields at QB? Mark isn't worried about Cam Heyward or TJ Watt sitting out any practices. More w/ Mark – Poni asked Mark why he was looking up Donny's highlights earlier this week. Does Mark buy into any of the conspiracy theories that Joe Rogan may have talked to Aaron Rodgers about? Did Mark have any other tea on George Pickens following his departure?

Caller claimed they saw Aaron Rodgers leaving a Strip District hotel this morning. That has been the talk of the town. Do we believe it happened? We are getting updates from both sides. Poni gives a bad description of Stranger Things. Listeners weigh in on the Aaron Rodgers sighting. Caller questioned if we don't like Rodgers due to his political beliefs. Bucco Minute – Will Ben Cherington be around by the draft and/or trade deadline? Poni thinks Cherington is gone before we get to those checkpoints on the season because enough people will get in the ear of Bob Nutting to make sure he's not around. Poni said if they don't kill it in the draft or the trade deadline, they will set themselves back even more. Poni's guess is by Independence Day, Cherington is gone.

Bucco Minute – Will Ben Cherington be around by the draft and/or trade deadline? Poni thinks Cherington is gone before we get to those checkpoints on the season because enough people will get in the ear of Bob Nutting to make sure he's not around. Poni said if they don't kill it in the draft or the trade deadline, they will set themselves back even more. Poni's guess is by Independence Day, Cherington is gone.

Caller claimed they saw Aaron Rodgers leaving a Strip District hotel this morning. That has been the talk of the town. Do we believe it happened? We are getting updates from both sides. Poni gives a bad description of Stranger Things.

PM Team FULL Show 5-22-25

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray reacted to Aaron Rodgers making us wait ‘a little bit longer.' The guys asked Ray about how the Steelers will put up with Rodgers being part of a major interview every single week, but he doesn't think it'll be much more than what Ben Roethlisberger did on The Fan. Is it a sign of desperation to clamor after Rodgers? Poni asked if Will Howard was overhyped. Ray thinks WR is a ‘dead issue' until Rodgers signs. Will that receiver be a buddy of Rodgers? Ray explained why he thinks the Steelers voted against the Tush Push. Ray said they should teach Darnell Washington how to take a snap to execute the play.