The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller

Two Penguins stars talk playoffs, Pirates hero A.J. Burnett on returning to Pittsburgh as Bucs begin big series against Rays.

PM Team FULL Show 4-17-26

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark, a Little League legend, had some advice for Mullsy ahead of his first pitch tonight. Mark didn't have anything off-the-record from the Steelers in regards to the draft. He wouldn't be shocked if the Steelers move up 4-5 spots in the 1st round if someone they loved is still on the board. Is Omar Khan bound to make a big splash? Kaboom is getting the feel that WR is starting to pull away again as the Steelers 1st round priority. What about this smoke around offensive tackle? Mark hates the idea of safety in the 1st round. More w/ Mark – Jordyn Tyson worked out for a handful of NFL teams today. Did he play his way out of being available 21st overall? With the regime change, Mark said it's hard to know if the Steelers will have the same draft strategy as before. Mark doesn't understand the idea of taking a QB in this draft unless it's one of their final picks and it's someone they can toss on the practice squad. Is Will Howard ready to lead this team? Mark still believes Aaron Rodgers gives them the best chance to win. Can you complain about last season since they won the division? This turned into a battle over 10-win seasons and lack of playoff success. Mark is interested to see how things operate now with Mike Tomlin out and Mike McCarthy in. More w/ Mark – How much longer are we waiting on Aaron Rodgers? Mark thinks the team has a pretty good idea of what Rodgers will do. Mark brushed aside the comments of Patrick Queen, who said it's 50/50 on Rodgers returning. Mark hopes Denzel Boston is their pick at 21 because he thinks that's a player that will actually be on the board. What happens if Vega Ioane is on the board?

Top 5 moments in the Penguins-Flyers rivalry. Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick was confused for Donny the other night at the Pirates game. Nick said it's a limited pool of players that fit into the typical formula requirements leading up to the draft. Nick thinks it's more likely that Omar Cooper Jr. is the name called at 21 less than a week away from the 1st round. Nick still believes WR is the position they will go with because it's a group that features about 6 guys that have 1st round grades. Nick could see Makai Lemon sliding a little bit next Thursday, but it would still require a trade up. He thinks the Steelers moving up the board in the 2nd round is very likely. Nick pointed to the 99th overall pick as one the Steelers could use as a chess piece next week, unless they decided to draft a QB with that selection. Nick said the gap between Ty Simpson and the QB3 of this class is massive and he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of that crew falls to the 4th round. He said Drew Allar and Carson Beck have gotten so much consistent interest from the organization. Former Pirates pitcher AJ Burnett joined the show. AJ gave Chris some advice ahead of his first pitch tonight. The guys joked with AJ about the time he hit a truck driving behind home plate during his warmup. AJ said to throw at the body, not the glove. AJ said he was honored to take part in the city connect announcement last week and to be part of this game tonight. AJ described this Pirates team as a set of grinders that have done the little things to get the job done. AJ predicted a Konnor Griffin home run tonight and can't get over the size of the 19-year-old. AJ talked about how much his connection to the city of Pittsburgh means and the perfect fit it was way back when. He loves that he was part of the team that got the Pirates back to the playoffs for this city. AJ had advice for the young pitchers on the staff and how they can become the best version of themselves. AJ was pumped to see a lot of these guys in the spring when he sent a few days at the facility. He gave a breakdown of Bubba Chandler, who will start for the Buccos tonight.

It's a massive weekend in Pittsburgh sports. The Penguins-Flyers series begins tomorrow night and the Pirates open a series at PNC Park against the Rays with Mullsy throwing out the first pitch. Poni picked the Penguins to win the series in 7 games, but he isn't confident. He also believes the officials will call things the right way because they saw his post about Rick Tocchet wanting his team to take out Sidney Crosby. Will there be a surprise performance? Is anyone willing to pick the Penguins to lose? There looks to be an odd-man-out and it could be Justin Brazeau after a 17-goal season. There's concern that Limits may catch a punch from a Flyers fan in State College this weekend. How are fans feeling one day before the Penguins-Flyers series begins? Penguins forward Rickard Rakell joined the show. Rakell made the move from winger to center this season due to some injuries, but was a nice part of the Penguins run to the playoffs. His first career goal came in the playoffs, which has to be an accolade only a handful of players can claim. Rickard said it's an unbelievable feeling to be back in the playoffs and he can't wait for Game 1 tomorrow night. Rakell gave a glowing review of Dan Muse, who got the Penguins to the postseason in his first season behind the bench. The guys asked Rickard about the rivalry between the Flyers and Penguins, and his mindset as he gets set for his first taste of that feud in a playoff atmosphere.

Former Pirates pitcher AJ Burnett joined the show. AJ gave Chris some advice ahead of his first pitch tonight. The guys joked with AJ about the time he hit a truck driving behind home plate during his warmup. AJ said to throw at the body, not the glove. AJ said he was honored to take part in the city connect announcement last week and to be part of this game tonight. AJ described this Pirates team as a set of grinders that have done the little things to get the job done. AJ predicted a Konnor Griffin home run tonight and can't get over the size of the 19-year-old. AJ talked about how much his connection to the city of Pittsburgh means and the perfect fit it was way back when. He loves that he was part of the team that got the Pirates back to the playoffs for this city. AJ had advice for the young pitchers on the staff and how they can become the best version of themselves. AJ was pumped to see a lot of these guys in the spring when he sent a few days at the facility. He gave a breakdown of Bubba Chandler, who will start for the Buccos tonight.

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick was confused for Donny the other night at the Pirates game. Nick said it's a limited pool of players that fit into the typical formula requirements leading up to the draft. Nick thinks it's more likely that Omar Cooper Jr. is the name called at 21 less than a week away from the 1st round. Nick still believes WR is the position they will go with because it's a group that features about 6 guys that have 1st round grades. Nick could see Makai Lemon sliding a little bit next Thursday, but it would still require a trade up. He thinks the Steelers moving up the board in the 2nd round is very likely. Nick pointed to the 99th overall pick as one the Steelers could use as a chess piece next week, unless they decided to draft a QB with that selection. Nick said the gap between Ty Simpson and the QB3 of this class is massive and he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of that crew falls to the 4th round. He said Drew Allar and Carson Beck have gotten so much consistent interest from the organization.

Penguins forward Rickard Rakell joined the show. Rakell made the move from winger to center this season due to some injuries, but was a nice part of the Penguins run to the playoffs. His first career goal came in the playoffs, which has to be an accolade only a handful of players can claim. Rickard said it's an unbelievable feeling to be back in the playoffs and he can't wait for Game 1 tomorrow night. Rakell gave a glowing review of Dan Muse, who got the Penguins to the postseason in his first season behind the bench. The guys asked Rickard about the rivalry between the Flyers and Penguins, and his mindset as he gets set for his first taste of that feud in a playoff atmosphere.

It's a massive weekend in Pittsburgh sports. The Penguins-Flyers series begins tomorrow night and the Pirates open a series at PNC Park against the Rays with Mullsy throwing out the first pitch. Poni picked the Penguins to win the series in 7 games, but he isn't confident. He also believes the officials will call things the right way because they saw his post about Rick Tocchet wanting his team to take out Sidney Crosby. Will there be a surprise performance? Is anyone willing to pick the Penguins to lose? There looks to be an odd-man-out and it could be Justin Brazeau after a 17-goal season. There's concern that Limits may catch a punch from a Flyers fan in State College this weekend.

PM Team FULL Show 4-16-26

Fans continued to sound off on the Pirates loss to the Nats, splitting the series at PNC Park. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Tony Beasley is in the crosshairs after today's loss for what happened with Oneil Cruz at third base in the 9th inning. The guys went through some of the more frustrating parts of the game. Jason wondered why Joey Bart didn't take one on the elbow which would have won the Pirates the game. A little breakdown of the day from Konnor Griffin, which consisted of a tough gaffe trying to turn a double play and 2 hits at the dish. Jason said there was a weird rush to get Evan Sisk in the game in relief of Braxton Ashcraft. Jason was OK with the Pirates pitching to James Wood in the 10th as he proceeded to drive in the winning run. Manager's Minute – What did Don Kelly say after today's Pirates loss?

Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. The in-person visits have wrapped up for the Steelers as we sit one week away from the NFL Draft. Steve does not see Drew Allar as a future franchise QB even though this time last year it looked like he would. Steve doesn't care for player comps during draft season. Steve likes Carson Beck over a group that includes Allar, Garrett Nussmeier and Cole Payton. He said Nussmeier is a QB that can be effective in a dome or nice weather, but probably not in the AFC North. Steve acknowledged the massive risk to Taylen Green, but he might be worth the swing if you trust your offensive coaches. Steve said Vega Ioane is one of the safest picks in the draft and will plug & play Week 1. How does Steve see Denzel Boston, who could be on the Steelers 1st round board? Steve doesn't think it's smart to sellout your draft to select Carnell Tate – he added that nobody in this draft is worth that. It's a final at PNC Park – the Nats have beaten the Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings. A lot to chew on after Oneil Cruz could have provided the game-winning run in the 9th, Konnor Griffin made his biggest defensive gaffe in a multi-hit performance, and more. The guys aren't happy after this one. More Bucco reaction following an 8-7 (F/10) loss at PNC Park. Should guys bunt more? Is the bullpen overrated?

Poni had a list – a list of 10 names the Steelers could write on their draft card next Thursday night, according to someone connected to the team. With this being the first draft sans Mike Tomlin, things may operate a little differently than years past. There are some scenarios that the Steelers could move up or down, so it may not even be the name that is definitively chosen at 21st overall. The list included names of guys we have talked about for months, a few we've talked about a little bit, and a few that would require the Steelers to trade up that we haven't mentioned much at all in a realistic sense. Is Omar Khan bound for another big swing? Is it far fetched to think the Steelers will make the big splash and trade up for someone like Tate? It's hard to go wrong with an Ohio State WR. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Poni has a bone to pick with Bob and KDKA TV right away due to their countdown of WPIAL players drafted into the NFL. Does Rob Gronkowski belong on a list like that? We poked for a few other names on or off the list. Terrelle Pryor was left off the list due to being selected in the supplemental draft. Pomp does get the feel that the Steelers will draft a QB next weekend. Bob is starting to get a little sense that it's not a foregone conclusion Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh. Bob reacted to LIV golf close to shutting down operations. Donny Football Debrief – The NFL has released the current & former players that will be announcing picks next weekend on the second night of the draft.

We finally know the time for Game 1 of Penguins-Flyers. It will be Saturday night at 8 pm. It's been a magical season for the Pens. What happens if that comes to an end in the first round? The guys think it's a failure of a season if that's how things go down. Is that fair, given how surprising this whole campaign has been? There is a fear that the Flyers will go after Sidney Crosby, but that's what we should expect. Kyle Dubas can pat himself on the back for a few things this season, but perhaps nothing more than the hiring of Dan Muse. Would people see the season as a failure if the Penguins don't make a playoff run? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. We are one week away from the NFL Draft. Will the Steelers select a QB at some point next weekend? Ray thinks Carson Beck is the name they will call because the Steelers, and Mike McCarthy, have a type – they want a bigger bodied guy. Ray thinks there are 5-6 guys in consideration to be the Steelers pick next Thursday night. Ray pointed out that after the middle of the 1st round, things could get a little messy with the board. Is there a chance the Steelers trade back in the opening round to acquire more capital, even though they already have a dozen choices to make? Ray expects Mason Rudolph to be the odd-man-out if the team does select a QB in this draft. The guys don't understand why there are links to so many corners in this group. Is Aaron Rodgers coming back, because it doesn't seem like current Steelers are skeptical?

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Tony Beasley is in the crosshairs after today's loss for what happened with Oneil Cruz at third base in the 9th inning. The guys went through some of the more frustrating parts of the game. Jason wondered why Joey Bart didn't take one on the elbow which would have won the Pirates the game. A little breakdown of the day from Konnor Griffin, which consisted of a tough gaffe trying to turn a double play and 2 hits at the dish. Jason said there was a weird rush to get Evan Sisk in the game in relief of Braxton Ashcraft. Jason was OK with the Pirates pitching to James Wood in the 10th as he proceeded to drive in the winning run.

It's a final at PNC Park – the Nats have beaten the Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings. A lot to chew on after Oneil Cruz could have provided the game-winning run in the 9th, Konnor Griffin made his biggest defensive gaffe in a multi-hit performance, and more. The guys aren't happy after this one.

Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. The in-person visits have wrapped up for the Steelers as we sit one week away from the NFL Draft. Steve does not see Drew Allar as a future franchise QB even though this time last year it looked like he would. Steve doesn't care for player comps during draft season. Steve likes Carson Beck over a group that includes Allar, Garrett Nussmeier and Cole Payton. He said Nussmeier is a QB that can be effective in a dome or nice weather, but probably not in the AFC North. Steve acknowledged the massive risk to Taylen Green, but he might be worth the swing if you trust your offensive coaches. Steve said Vega Ioane is one of the safest picks in the draft and will plug & play Week 1. How does Steve see Denzel Boston, who could be on the Steelers 1st round board? Steve doesn't think it's smart to sellout your draft to select Carnell Tate – he added that nobody in this draft is worth that.

KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Poni has a bone to pick with Bob and KDKA TV right away due to their countdown of WPIAL players drafted into the NFL. Does Rob Gronkowski belong on a list like that? We poked for a few other names on or off the list. Terrelle Pryor was left off the list due to being selected in the supplemental draft. Pomp does get the feel that the Steelers will draft a QB next weekend. Bob is starting to get a little sense that it's not a foregone conclusion Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh. Bob reacted to LIV golf close to shutting down operations.

Poni had a list – a list of 10 names the Steelers could write on their draft card next Thursday night, according to someone connected to the team. With this being the first draft sans Mike Tomlin, things may operate a little differently than years past. There are some scenarios that the Steelers could move up or down, so it may not even be the name that is definitively chosen at 21st overall. The list included names of guys we have talked about for months, a few we've talked about a little bit, and a few that would require the Steelers to trade up that we haven't mentioned much at all in a realistic sense. Is Omar Khan bound for another big swing? Is it far fetched to think the Steelers will make the big splash and trade up for someone like Tate? It's hard to go wrong with an Ohio State WR.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. We are one week away from the NFL Draft. Will the Steelers select a QB at some point next weekend? Ray thinks Carson Beck is the name they will call because the Steelers, and Mike McCarthy, have a type – they want a bigger bodied guy. Ray thinks there are 5-6 guys in consideration to be the Steelers pick next Thursday night. Ray pointed out that after the middle of the 1st round, things could get a little messy with the board. Is there a chance the Steelers trade back in the opening round to acquire more capital, even though they already have a dozen choices to make? Ray expects Mason Rudolph to be the odd-man-out if the team does select a QB in this draft. The guys don't understand why there are links to so many corners in this group. Is Aaron Rodgers coming back, because it doesn't seem like current Steelers are skeptical?

We finally know the time for Game 1 of Penguins-Flyers. It will be Saturday night at 8 pm. It's been a magical season for the Pens. What happens if that comes to an end in the first round? The guys think it's a failure of a season if that's how things go down. Is that fair, given how surprising this whole campaign has been? There is a fear that the Flyers will go after Sidney Crosby, but that's what we should expect.

PM Team FULL Show 4-15-26

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Does the NFL need to investigate Mike Vrabel following the fallout from the Dianna Russini situation? Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic yesterday. Mike isn't sure what the end result is going to be, but he added that it is clear that a lawyer wrote up Russini's resignation letter. Mike isn't sure if it matters on Vrabel's end because he isn't the journalist that is compromising his/her position. Mike isn't sure the length of the rabbit hole here, but it makes you question her reporting on the Titans and/or Patriots from the time Vrabel was coaching those teams. The Steelers are doing a lot of homework on QBs going into the draft – should they choose one? Do Steelers players have any idea if Aaron Rodgers is showing up? The guys asked Mike about the logistics of the draft in a given city and how the league counts the number of people at the event. Mike doesn't think it's crazy that there is still hotel space because Pittsburgh is an accessible city for some surrounding NFL cities. Mike was sad to hear the passing of Phil Garner over the weekend, a Pirate from his childhood. What is the latest with the NFL referees heading into this season? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – With Drew Allar coming in for a visit and the previous relationship Mike McCarthy has with the father of Garrett Nussemeier, are the Steelers going to draft a QB next weekend? Another pop for the idea of taking a QB every year or two until you find one. Aditi expects the Steelers to be extremely active moving up and down the board during the draft because it's very difficult to make all 12 selections that they possess. Aditi likes the idea of the Steelers drafting Jordyn Tyson, but not to let Makai Lemon and his odd combine interviews keep you away. Is it at all plausible that Aaron Rodgers announces the Steelers 1st round pick next Thursday as a way of showing that he is back? Penn State PxP voice Steve Jones joined the show. With the Steelers welcoming the likes of Drew Allar and Vega Ioane over the last 48 hours, Steve had better insight on these guys than anyone. Steve explained what went wrong with Allar last season and if the coaching staff deserves blame. Steve said Allar can make every throw that an NFL team would be looking for, but broke down some of the shortcomings in big moments. Steve said the Penn State fans always wanted more out of Allar because he had the prototypical QB size. What does Allar do well and what needs more work? Steve talked about the growing trend in football offenses and the lack of downfield passing. How does Allar compare to other QBs in this draft class? Steve gave us the skinny on how to pronounce Vega Ioane, since the Steelers may have him high on their board. Steve said Ioane hasn't allowed a sack since 2023 and ‘took care of his yard.' Steve said Ioane is the Quenton Nelson of the draft and regardless of position, he will be of value.

A very odd decision from Don Kelly last night that aided a Pirates loss to the Nationals. In a spot with the Pirates down 1 run and the bases loaded, Kelly chose to lift Brandon Lowe from the game in favor of Nick Yorke. Yorke proceeded to ground into a double play immediately. Lowe hit a home run earlier in the game, off a left-handed pitcher, but was taken out instead of facing one in that spot. To top it off, that spot in the order came up with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and Yorke popped out in foul ground with the tying and winning runs on-base. The guys thought the move was very similar to ones we would see from Derek Shelton in the past. Is there any defense to the decision? Mitch Keller didn't have a good night, so we don't want to leave him off the hook here. Fans give takes on Don Kelly over-managing last night in a Buccos loss to the Nats. More calls reacting to the odd decision made by Don Kelly last night. And the throw by Jake Mangum shouldn't be forgotten.

The Penguins regular season is over and Elmer Soderblom netted his 5th goal in the finale – winning Donny the bet against Poni, paying him $750. Poni took the opportunity to push for other hosts to pay off their bets, as we have seen multiple occasions when the bets are made, forgotten about and never paid off. Poni doesn't like how the Penguins limped to the finish line. Also, leave it to the NHL to not have their schedule finish all on the same day like every other professional league is able to accomplish with ease. When will the Penguins-Flyers series begin? Donny Football Debrief – Is anyone else noticing that people not planning on defending the draft have a weird sense of pride in letting everyone know about it?

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The Pirates are experimenting with an opener tonight for the first time this season, with Carmen Mlodzinski coming out of the bullpen after Mason Montgomery starts. After a multi-hit night, why is Konnor Griffin out of the lineup tonight?

Penn State PxP voice Steve Jones joined the show. With the Steelers welcoming the likes of Drew Allar and Vega Ioane over the last 48 hours, Steve had better insight on these guys than anyone. Steve explained what went wrong with Allar last season and if the coaching staff deserves blame. Steve said Allar can make every throw that an NFL team would be looking for, but broke down some of the shortcomings in big moments. Steve said the Penn State fans always wanted more out of Allar because he had the prototypical QB size. What does Allar do well and what needs more work? Steve talked about the growing trend in football offenses and the lack of downfield passing. How does Allar compare to other QBs in this draft class? Steve gave us the skinny on how to pronounce Vega Ioane, since the Steelers may have him high on their board. Steve said Ioane hasn't allowed a sack since 2023 and ‘took care of his yard.' Steve said Ioane is the Quenton Nelson of the draft and regardless of position, he will be of value.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – With Drew Allar coming in for a visit and the previous relationship Mike McCarthy has with the father of Garrett Nussemeier, are the Steelers going to draft a QB next weekend? Another pop for the idea of taking a QB every year or two until you find one. Aditi expects the Steelers to be extremely active moving up and down the board during the draft because it's very difficult to make all 12 selections that they possess. Aditi likes the idea of the Steelers drafting Jordyn Tyson, but not to let Makai Lemon and his odd combine interviews keep you away. Is it at all plausible that Aaron Rodgers announces the Steelers 1st round pick next Thursday as a way of showing that he is back?

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Does the NFL need to investigate Mike Vrabel following the fallout from the Dianna Russini situation? Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic yesterday. Mike isn't sure what the end result is going to be, but he added that it is clear that a lawyer wrote up Russini's resignation letter. Mike isn't sure if it matters on Vrabel's end because he isn't the journalist that is compromising his/her position. Mike isn't sure the length of the rabbit hole here, but it makes you question her reporting on the Titans and/or Patriots from the time Vrabel was coaching those teams. The Steelers are doing a lot of homework on QBs going into the draft – should they choose one? Do Steelers players have any idea if Aaron Rodgers is showing up? The guys asked Mike about the logistics of the draft in a given city and how the league counts the number of people at the event. Mike doesn't think it's crazy that there is still hotel space because Pittsburgh is an accessible city for some surrounding NFL cities. Mike was sad to hear the passing of Phil Garner over the weekend, a Pirate from his childhood. What is the latest with the NFL referees heading into this season?

A very odd decision from Don Kelly last night that aided a Pirates loss to the Nationals. In a spot with the Pirates down 1 run and the bases loaded, Kelly chose to lift Brandon Lowe from the game in favor of Nick Yorke. Yorke proceeded to ground into a double play immediately. Lowe hit a home run earlier in the game, off a left-handed pitcher, but was taken out instead of facing one in that spot. To top it off, that spot in the order came up with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and Yorke popped out in foul ground with the tying and winning runs on-base. The guys thought the move was very similar to ones we would see from Derek Shelton in the past. Is there any defense to the decision? Mitch Keller didn't have a good night, so we don't want to leave him off the hook here.

Donny Football Debrief – Is anyone else noticing that people not planning on defending the draft have a weird sense of pride in letting everyone know about it?

The Penguins regular season is over and Elmer Soderblom netted his 5th goal in the finale – winning Donny the bet against Poni, paying him $750. Poni took the opportunity to push for other hosts to pay off their bets, as we have seen multiple occasions when the bets are made, forgotten about and never paid off.

PM Team FULL Show 4-14-26

Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz joined the show. Spencer hit his first home run of the season last night in a 16-run outburst from the Buccos in the opening game of the series against the Nationals. Spencer said the fun is contagious in the clubhouse right now as the team wins games, raises the cone and wears the welder mask. Spencer shouted out Billy Cook for being the guy that keeps the cone under safekeeping. Spencer talked about the hot start for Oneil Cruz and the work he put in before the season to bounce back in 2026. He got into what worked in the second half of last season, which had us saying Horwitz was the Pirates best hitter in 2025. The guys ran through some dudes on the roster and had Spencer describe them on & off the field. The guys had some fun with Spencer, as a Ravens fan, about the Steelers winning the AFC North this past season. How did Spencer spend his first offseason in Pittsburgh? NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports joined the show. How could things break for the Steelers next Thursday in the 1st round of the NFL Draft? Ryan doesn't expect more than 3 WRs to be off the board, with the top guys like Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon as the only obvious ones. Ryan thinks the WR group is so deep that you can still find a future WR1 in the 2nd round. Ryan believes Vega Ioane is a potential Top 10 pick by the time we get there. Ryan pointed to Germie Bernard as a find entering the second night. What type of prospect is Spencer Fano and could he be a real option for the Steelers at 21? Ryan would not be stunned if the Steelers trade back into the 1st round if Ty Simpson is still on the board at the end of the night. What do some of these other offensive linemen look like that could be late risers before next Thursday? Ryan believes it could be injuries that push Jordyn Tyson down the board, who may be the best WR in the draft otherwise. Ryan said Jermod McCoy could be a name at 21 that attracts the Steelers. Taylen Green is one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft class, but what is his value as a great athlete that can't play QB all that well? Ryan said if you need to ask if any of these QBs are better than Will Howard then you probably shouldn't draft one. Ioane feels like a Ravens pick at 14, but he could slip to the Steelers. Donny Football Debrief – Where will we be setup for our NFL Draft coverage?

16 runs last night for the Buccos in a 16-5 win over the Nationals. Joe Block and the boys were having fun. The Pirates have 10 wins, leaving only the billion-dollar Dodgers as the team with more victories so far in 2026. The Pirates have one of the more explosive offenses in baseball so far, but how long can they sustain it? The Pirates have had hot starts before, even as recently as 2024 when they started 19-8. The guys don't think this is all smoke and mirrors like the teams of the past. The rotation has been awesome a few times through and it gives them a chance every day. Are fans converting to Pirates fandom after the hot start? One caller thinks the 2026 Buccos are better than the 1979 World Series team. Mock of the Day – Vega Ioane is among the prospects visiting the Steelers today.

Penguins and Flyers is officially set for the opening round of the NHL playoffs. It's been 4 seasons since we have seen the Pens make it to the postseason and we get the battle of Pennsylvania off the bat. Do we still hate the Flyers? Is it more about hating their fans? They don't have guys like Scott Hartnell or Claude Giroux or Daniel Briere anymore. How do we feel about this matchup? Chris thinks the Penguins will take the series in 5 or 6 games and that idea worries Poni – because nobody out there is willing to pick the Flyers. Will Sidney Crosby continue his dominance over the team in Philadelphia? Poni said he can't say a bad word about Rick Tocchet because he once invited him to a Stanley Cup party. We heard Rick Tocchet make a few comments on how he feels about playing the Penguins in the playoffs as the opposing coach. It all comes down to Game 82 for Elmer Soderblom to score his 5th goal with the team. Is he going to get it done for Donny? The schedule for this series could be wonky since the Flyers and 76ers share an arena and both teams are in the playoffs at the same time. PM Team Sports Court w/ our friends from Edgar Snyder & Associates. The guys noticed that Nick and Chris had the same shirt on today. Would Nick make the trip to Philly for a Pens-Flyers playoff game? Nick believes Oneil Cruz is bound for an All Star nod given his start to 2026. Is the Stanley Cup the best title in sports and are the NHL playoffs the best in sports? Nick said Mullsy is going to throw a strike on Friday night at PNC Park.

Vega Ioane is among the players visiting the Steelers today. Is he worth taking 21st overall?

NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports joined the show. How could things break for the Steelers next Thursday in the 1st round of the NFL Draft? Ryan doesn't expect more than 3 WRs to be off the board, with the top guys like Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon as the only obvious ones. Ryan thinks the WR group is so deep that you can still find a future WR1 in the 2nd round. Ryan believes Vega Ioane is a potential Top 10 pick by the time we get there. Ryan pointed to Germie Bernard as a find entering the second night. What type of prospect is Spencer Fano and could he be a real option for the Steelers at 21? Ryan would not be stunned if the Steelers trade back into the 1st round if Ty Simpson is still on the board at the end of the night. What do some of these other offensive linemen look like that could be late risers before next Thursday? Ryan believes it could be injuries that push Jordyn Tyson down the board, who may be the best WR in the draft otherwise. Ryan said Jermod McCoy could be a name at 21 that attracts the Steelers. Taylen Green is one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft class, but what is his value as a great athlete that can't play QB all that well? Ryan said if you need to ask if any of these QBs are better than Will Howard then you probably shouldn't draft one. Ioane feels like a Ravens pick at 14, but he could slip to the Steelers.

Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz joined the show. Spencer hit his first home run of the season last night in a 16-run outburst from the Buccos in the opening game of the series against the Nationals. Spencer said the fun is contagious in the clubhouse right now as the team wins games, raises the cone and wears the welder mask. Spencer shouted out Billy Cook for being the guy that keeps the cone under safekeeping. Spencer talked about the hot start for Oneil Cruz and the work he put in before the season to bounce back in 2026. He got into what worked in the second half of last season, which had us saying Horwitz was the Pirates best hitter in 2025. The guys ran through some dudes on the roster and had Spencer describe them on & off the field. The guys had some fun with Spencer, as a Ravens fan, about the Steelers winning the AFC North this past season. How did Spencer spend his first offseason in Pittsburgh?

16 runs last night for the Buccos in a 16-5 win over the Nationals. Joe Block and the boys were having fun. The Pirates have 10 wins, leaving only the billion-dollar Dodgers as the team with more victories so far in 2026. The Pirates have one of the more explosive offenses in baseball so far, but how long can they sustain it? The Pirates have had hot starts before, even as recently as 2024 when they started 19-8. The guys don't think this is all smoke and mirrors like the teams of the past. The rotation has been awesome a few times through and it gives them a chance every day.

PM Team Sports Court w/ our friends from Edgar Snyder & Associates. The guys noticed that Nick and Chris had the same shirt on today. Would Nick make the trip to Philly for a Pens-Flyers playoff game? Nick believes Oneil Cruz is bound for an All Star nod given his start to 2026. Is the Stanley Cup the best title in sports and are the NHL playoffs the best in sports? Nick said Mullsy is going to throw a strike on Friday night at PNC Park.

Penguins and Flyers is officially set for the opening round of the NHL playoffs. It's been 4 seasons since we have seen the Pens make it to the postseason and we get the battle of Pennsylvania off the bat. Do we still hate the Flyers? Is it more about hating their fans? They don't have guys like Scott Hartnell or Claude Giroux or Daniel Briere anymore. How do we feel about this matchup? Chris thinks the Penguins will take the series in 5 or 6 games and that idea worries Poni – because nobody out there is willing to pick the Flyers. Will Sidney Crosby continue his dominance over the team in Philadelphia? Poni said he can't say a bad word about Rick Tocchet because he once invited him to a Stanley Cup party.