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Ed Bouchette the legendary Steelers writer joins Mark to talk some Steelers

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Former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette joins to discuss his retirement life, movies he's been watching, Kirk Cousins might be released, who makes the decision for the next Steelers' QB, does this current run resemble any previous eras of the team. Russell Wilson, the Steelers moving on from TJ Watt, Aaron Rodgers, George Pickens, not trading first round picks

Former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette joins to discuss his retirement life, movies he's been watching, Kirk Cousins might be released, who makes the decision for the next Steelers' QB, does this current run resemble any previous eras of the team. Russell Wilson, the Steelers moving on from TJ Watt, Aaron Rodgers, George Pickens, not trading first round picks. Will we have our Steelers QB answer by Monday? Open Phone Friday - Pitt MBB's collapse. Hodgepodge of Nothingness - Donny in Staton Island, Paul Skenes 1-of-1 card. Mullys' birthday shoutout, Dubas quotes

Grading Kyle Dubas as GM. Revisiting Luke Shenn's contributions to the Pens. An examination of how 2nd and 3rd round picks have fared over the past decade. It doesn't usually produce All-Stars. Do the Pens basically need a generational talent for a rebound to work? Would we apply the same standard for Cherington as Dubas? Breaking news: the Seahawks GM admitted he's taking offers for DK Metcalf, and the Steelers have been linked. The guys struggle to decipher who to credit for the initial report. It doesn't seem like he wants to be in Pittsburgh, though. Cody Glass on the move. A discussion of Corsi and Tommy Novak. Hal Gill joins to discuss his Pens memories, "the piece", his evaluation of the Pens trades, Crosby superstition stories, what he did with the Stanley Cup. Poni shares a Gill story. The Pens have made a lot of trades, but we await word on Rakell. Is it better to keep him and help Sid? Is Rakell the team MVP? Detailing Just Friends and applying it to the Pens. Brad Marchand on the move. Rakell stays. Rakell stays in Pittsburgh. Mullys is not a fan upon further reflection. Calls on the deadline. Can the Pens still contend with Crosby/Malkin? Do the fans believe in Dubas to make the right moves? Hexall was a trojan horse. Would Crosby want to be traded? He owes the NHL nothing. Johnny the Barber calls in. More calls on Rakell. One caller says it's a bad idea to keep him, but a worse idea to trade him. Jeff is South Park seems downtrodden, and is ok with keeping Rakell. Conor Timmons is heading to Pittsburgh. Will he bring hardness? Mark Kaboly joins to discuss the possibility of neither Russ nor Fields returning. What is the max the Steelers would go on Fields? We steal a free association from Starkey for Steelers QB options. Is there a Kyle Allen front? Who is the favorite to sign Fields if not the Steelers? Fish fry discussion. Kaboly hates sushi, wine, and many things it seems. Jonathan Allen was cut loose. Could he be the answer for the Steelers in the short term? How about Darius Slay? Will the Steelers actually trade for a real WR? Inflation will change how the contracts look this offseason. Arthur Smith reportedly was the top choice for UNC. Is there any chance Najee returns? Playboy discussion and Chyna at a strip club. Kaboly 3 free agent predictions for the Steelers - Slayton, DJ Reed, Dobbins. Poni was distracted by looking at Sable's Playboy. Rakell could be a key for Crosby's potential milestone. Do we feel better about the team now after the deadline? He gets an A for today. Have any of us been to a billionaires' house? Former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette joins to discuss his retirement life, movies he's been watching, Kirk Cousins might be released, who makes the decision for the next Steelers' QB, does this current run resemble any previous eras of the team. Russell Wilson, the Steelers moving on from TJ Watt, Aaron Rodgers, George Pickens, not trading first round picks. Will we have our Steelers QB answer by Monday? Open Phone Friday - Pitt MBB's collapse. Hodgepodge of Nothingness - Donny in Staton Island, Paul Skenes 1-of-1 card. Mullys' birthday shoutout, Dubas quotes

On the weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Ed Bouchette, former Steelers insider for the Post-Gazette and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to react to the team's 2024 season and where it goes from here. Is Mike Tomlin closer to a messy exit like Chuck Noll? Or a Super Bowl-winning revival like Bill Cowher? How would Dan Rooney have handled the team's current playoff wins drought differently than son Art Rooney II as owner, if at all? And is Tomlin's long tenure more about loyalty? Or belief in doing business the way ownership would like to? Ed tackles those questions, then weighs in on roster issues. Why does he prefer Justin Fields over Russell Wilson or outside options at quarterback? What are his feelings about WR George Pickens and whether GM Omar Khan should explore trading him this offseason? Is it time to break up the defensive core of Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick? And why does Ed like Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton as young players who can grow into bigger roles? Then our duo wraps the show with some Hall of Fame talk with a focus on Hines Ward and James Harrison.

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Mark chats with sportswriter great Ed Bouchette about the Steelers, including the ongoing Wilson versus Fields quarterback debate.

Former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette joined the show. Matt Ryan officially retired today, is he a Hall of Famer? Ed thinks left tackle is a position of want, not a position of need. Ed thinks people are too hard on the job Kevin Colbert did now that Omar Khan has a new approach. 

Hour 3 with Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller: San Francisco GM John Lynch doesn't want to talk much publicly about Brandon Aiyuk. Why did Poni tweet out the eyes emoji? He explained, but can't say much. He also now thinks the Steelers could take a quarterback of note at some point in the draft outside the first round. Former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette joined the show. Matt Ryan officially retired today, is he a Hall of Famer? Ed thinks left tackle is a position of want, not a position of need. Ed thinks people are too hard on the job Kevin Colbert did now that Omar Khan has a new approach. Donny Football Debrief with Austin Bechtold. Broncos unveil new uniforms and old Bronco alternates. 

(Cook and Joe Whole show from Monday 2-5) A huge announcement kicks off the show today for the Cook and Joe Show with Bob Pompeani. Ron Cook announces he is retiring from the FAN and moving to Florida. The surprises start rolling in. Doc Emerick joins the show to talk to Ron and congratulate him on his retirement. Doc asks Ron some names and what stories come with those names.  Alejandro Villenueva and David Decastro call in to wish Ron a happy retirement. Laura West who works in the Media Room at PPG thanks Ron for being kind in the room. Rick Tocchet calls in as well to continue the day of surprises for Ron Cook.  More surprises for Ron Cook. Former Pirates Manager Jim Leyland calls in as well as current Pirates Manager Derek Shelton calls in. Both wish Ron well in his retirement. Ron wants to talk about sports but he does not know there are more surprises in store for him.  Ron Cook's number one player to cover, Jerome Bettis calls in. Jerome thanks Ron for treating him as a person and not a story. Jack Hamm also calls to wish Ron a very happy retirement.  Pitt basketball head coach Jamie Dixon. Steelers QB Legend Ben Roethlisberger calls in to add to the surprises for Ron. But the person who means the most to Ron, his daughter Taylor Cook calls in. She says she has been begging Ron for some FAN merch and Ron has yet to deliver. Cherry on top is Bruce Arians calls in to tell Ron he was the best person he ever worked with in the media.  Joe Kopp aka Horse and Matt Koll aka Foalsie, former producers of the Cook and Joe show, call in to wish Ron a happy retirement. Even though Ron did not recognize Horse at the top of the hour.  Ed Bouchette joins the show to add to the ever growing list of people to wish Ron a happy farewell. Ron and Ed exchange stories about the Pittsburgh Maulers and Ron says it may have been the most fun he had while covering a team. Joe asks what is the biggest change Ron has seen in the business over the years. Ron tells the story about the time Dave Parker threatened to kill him. He then talks about his most memorable game he ever covered.  The last caller of the day, Lanny Frattare calls to offer Ron a teaching position at Waynesburg's journalism program. Ron reminisces about the time Bob called in while he was in a hot tub. Ron thanks the guys for all the surprises they put together today.

Ed Bouchette calls in to talk about stories from covering the Steelers with Ron as well as the Pittsburgh Maulers.

(Hour 4 with Cook and Joe with Bob Pompeani) Ed Bouchette joins the show to add to the ever growing list of people to wish Ron a happy farewell. Ron and Ed exchange stories about the Pittsburgh Maulers and Ron says it may have been the most fun he had while covering a team. Joe asks what is the biggest change Ron has seen in the business over the years. Ron tells the story about the time Dave Parker threatened to kill him. He then talks about his most memorable game he ever covered.  The last caller of the day, Lanny Frattare calls to offer Ron a teaching position at Waynesburg's journalism program. Ron reminisces about the time Bob called in while he was in a hot tub. Ron thanks the guys for all the surprises they put together today.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to react to suggestions from Peter King, Ed Bouchette, Joe Starkey and others that the Steelers could pursue veteran QB Russell Wilson in NFL free agency if he's cut by the Broncos. Would Wilson's presence put too much pressure on Kenny Pickett's development within a new offense? Does Wilson have much left to offer at age 35? Is Mason Rudolph a preferable option to pair with Pickett? What about options like Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins and Jacoby Brissett? Our duo tackles those questions, the latest in the Steelers' OC search and Cam Heyward's future with the team. They also analyze the Pirates' deal with Aroldis Chapman; the Penguins recent struggles; and Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia's college basketball upsets this past week.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to react to suggestions from Peter King, Ed Bouchette, Joe Starkey and others that the Steelers could pursue veteran QB Russell Wilson in NFL free agency if he's cut by the Broncos. Would Wilson's presence put too much pressure on Kenny Pickett's development within a new offense? Does Wilson have much left to offer at age 35? Is Mason Rudolph a preferable option to pair with Pickett? What about options like Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins and Jacoby Brissett? Our duo tackles those questions, the latest in the Steelers' OC search and Cam Heyward's future with the team. They also analyze the Pirates' deal with Aroldis Chapman; the Penguins recent struggles; and Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia's college basketball upsets this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Ed Bouchette laughed at the thought Mueller had about Mason Rudolph getting a three-year, $30 million deal on the open market. Is it really that hard to believe it could happen with incentives? Starkey doesn't think it's funny to think. Teams are desperate for quarterbacks. 

HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed is very on board with the idea of Russell Wilson being the Steelers quarterback. Ed thinks you can't believe everything a coach says and they can break their word at anytime given the circumstances. Ed talked about a bowling excursion with Jerome Bettis, saying he beat him in a game. Ed talked about the history of Steelers QB competitions and what could happen this off-season. Ed got into what the brain trust will be like on the search for the next offensive coordinator. What will Mason Rudolph get on the open market? 

Long-time Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ed Bocuhette joins host Adam Bittner on the weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast to react to the Steelers' NFL wild card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday at Highmark Stadium. What should we make of the rumors swirling around coach Mike Tomlin after he stormed out of his post-game news conference when asked about his future? Will this defense led by Minkah Fitzpatrick, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward ever be great like the Super Bowl defenses of the 1970s and 2000s after yet another playoff meltdown? Or is that core coming to the end of its prime years? Where should general manager Omar Khan focus in the NFL draft with so many clear holes on defense? Does the team have its guy at QB in Kenny Pickett or Mason Rudolph? Or should it add to its mix through the NFL draft or free agency? And do the Steelers have enough at the skill positions with names including Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson, George Pickens or Pat Freiermuth? Or are more weapons needed? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ed Bocuhette joins host Adam Bittner on the weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast to react to the Steelers' NFL wild card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday at Highmark Stadium. What should we make of the rumors swirling around coach Mike Tomlin after he stormed out of his post-game news conference when asked about his future? Will this defense led by Minkah Fitzpatrick, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward ever be great like the Super Bowl defenses of the 1970s and 2000s after yet another playoff meltdown? Or is that core coming to the end of its prime years? Where should general manager Omar Khan focus in the NFL draft with so many clear holes on defense? Does the team have its guy at QB in Kenny Pickett or Mason Rudolph? Or should it add to its mix through the NFL draft or free agency? And do the Steelers have enough at the skill positions with names including Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Diontae Johnson, George Pickens or Pat Freiermuth? Or are more weapons needed? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Retired sports writer Ed Bouchette joins Larry and Marty to discuss the upcoming Steelers/Bills game. They also discuss the current state of sports media. 

HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed isn't a fan of the streaming-only NFL playoff game so he is happy the Steelers will play at 1 pm on Sunday. Ed likes what he sees from Mason Rudolph and said the only people downplaying what he is doing are people that don't want to admit he's playing well. Ed said he would have Rudolph and Kenny Pickett compete for the starting job going into next season. Ed talked about some of the QB battles of year's past with the Steelers. Ed got into the matchup with the Bills and if the Steelers have any shot to pull off a win. 

Hour 4: The Steelers are in – they won on Saturday and got their help Sunday. But TJ Watt is out and would not be able to play unless they made it to the divisional round. Do the Steelers have a chance to get there without him? Can Mason Rudolph get the job done yet again? Poni thinks the firing of Matt Canada and the injury to Kenny Pickett (and benching of Mitch Trubisky) is what got the Steelers into the dance. The difference is that the offense actually looks real and they can actually score some points. Fans gave more of their takes on where the Steelers are right now.   HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed isn't a fan of the streaming-only NFL playoff game so he is happy the Steelers will play at 1 pm on Sunday. Ed likes what he sees from Mason Rudolph and said the only people downplaying what he is doing are people that don't want to admit he's playing well. Ed said he would have Rudolph and Kenny Pickett compete for the starting job going into next season. Ed talked about some of the QB battles of year's past with the Steelers. Ed got into the matchup with the Bills and if the Steelers have any shot to pull off a win.  A few of the national insiders hinted that Mike Tomlin could be “taking a break” and stepping away from coaching. And it seems like Tomlin's wife has a factor in all of this. Would that actually happen? 

Mike Tomlin has been a staple in the city of Pittsburgh, and the Steelers organization, since 2007, but will his tenure continue after 2023? Or will the Steelers, and/or Tomlin, look for new pastures in 2024? Join Jeremy Hritz and Jim Wexell as they welcome two distinguished guests, Vic Ketchman and Ed Bouchette, to talk all about Tomlin's future. All on the latest episode of the Steel City Insider podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, it can get worse. And it has. And now, the team's leadership is under fire.  Pittsburgh journalism legends Vic Ketchman and Ed Bouchette join the show to discuss the state of the Steelers, the future of head coach Mike Tomlin, and what is in store over the course of the final three games. The insight and wisdom provided by these two legends is incredible, and you do not want to miss it! Enjoy this and more in the Holiday Special of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Episode #89.  You can check out Jim's work at SteelCityInsider, follow him on Twitter @jimwexell, and check out the most recent Steelers books he's authored at jimwexell.com. You can give Jeremy a follow on X (formerly Twitter) @SteelStudy. Have a tremendous week and a Merry Christmas!!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sportswriter Ed Bouchette comes out of retirement to join Larry and Marty to talk about the current state of the Steelers and how awful this season has been. 

HOF Steelers writer Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed talked about him throwing out the idea to trade Mike Tomlin and why that makes way more sense than firing him. Ed threw out a few teams that could be interested. Ed said it was for sure Art Rooney who made the call to fire Matt Canada, and not Tomlin making the decision. Ed isn't sure Rooney made the right move. Ed said this current time reminds him of the late 80's Steelers under Chuck Noll. Ed thinks Tomlin has to be the guy hiring the assistant coaches and coordinators. Ed talked about some of the recent misses in the draft. Ed expects Kenny Pickett to be the starting QB to begin next season, but he doesn't rule out the Steelers drafting another QB in the 1st round if one slides to them.

If Mike Tomlin would be fired, how many teams would by lining up to hire him? Peter King joined Cook & Joe today and he still thinks Tomlin is among the best coaches in the NFL. It really seems like national voices don't know that Tomlin has a lot of say in what ingredients make the meal every season. Should the Steelers consider a hard reset at both coach and QB? If Tomlin has multiple sub .500 years, would the narrative change? Were the final years of Kevin Colbert and Ben Roethlisberger something that setback the franchise? HOF Steelers writer Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed talked about him throwing out the idea to trade Mike Tomlin and why that makes way more sense than firing him. Ed threw out a few teams that could be interested. Ed said it was for sure Art Rooney who made the call to fire Matt Canada, and not Tomlin making the decision. Ed isn't sure Rooney made the right move. Ed said this current time reminds him of the late 80's Steelers under Chuck Noll. Ed thinks Tomlin has to be the guy hiring the assistant coaches and coordinators. Ed talked about some of the recent misses in the draft. Ed expects Kenny Pickett to be the starting QB to begin next season, but he doesn't rule out the Steelers drafting another QB in the 1st round if one slides to them.  Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers ‘estimated' injury report is out. Najee Harris was a DNP – is there any risk he misses the game Thursday night? 

Ed Bouchette, HOF Steelers writer, says Art Rooney is the one who fired Matt Canada and Mike Tomlin followed through with the order. He said you can take the report from Gerry Dulac to the bank. He pointed out that it would look bad on the head coach if he didn't make the call on an assistant. Is there friction growing between Rooney and Tomlin? Should Rooney be the guy to choose the next full-time offensive coordinator? Ed also gave a defense on Hines Ward and why he belongs in the Hall of Fame. We looked at the 25 semifinalists for the Hall of Fame and decided if Ward makes it down to the final 15.  Aditi Kinkhabwala from the NFL on CBS joined the show. Aditi reacted to Minkah Fitzpatrick being back at practice for the Steelers and Joe Flacco being QB1 at Browns practice today. Aditi gave her experience of being around Fitzpatrick and how he goes about his business. She commented on the lack of effort play from Diontae Johnson on Sunday in Cincinnati and gave her take on how Mike Tomlin will go about it.  Donny Football Debrief – The first Dane Brugler mock draft is out. Who does he have the Steelers taking in the 1st round? 

Ed Bouchette, HOF Steelers writer, says Art Rooney is the one who fired Matt Canada and Mike Tomlin followed through with the order. He said you can take the report from Gerry Dulac to the bank. He pointed out that it would look bad on the head coach if he didn't make the call on an assistant. Is there friction growing between Rooney and Tomlin? Should Rooney be the guy to choose the next full-time offensive coordinator? Ed also gave a defense on Hines Ward and why he belongs in the Hall of Fame. We looked at the 25 semifinalists for the Hall of Fame and decided if Ward makes it down to the final 15. 

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes the Post-Gazette's retired Hall of Fame beat writer Ed Bouchette to discuss hot topics around the team. Do James Harrison and Hines Ward belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after being named semifinalists for induction this week? Did Art Rooney II overstep in the team's firing of Matt Canada as offensive coordinator? And is the growth Kenny Pickett showed in the win against the Bengals this week sustainable? Our duo answers those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes the Post-Gazette's retired Hall of Fame beat writer Ed Bouchette to discuss hot topics around the team. Do James Harrison and Hines Ward belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after being named semifinalists for induction this week? Did Art Rooney II overstep in the team's firing of Matt Canada as offensive coordinator? And is the growth Kenny Pickett showed in the win against the Bengals this week sustainable? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Hall of Fame Steelers writer Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed expects the Steelers will be better than last year and foresees better play out of the QB and offensive line. Ed likes what Darnell Washington can bring to the table. Ed described why he seems to be a believer in Kenny Pickett as a franchise QB. Ed is questioning how much of a battle it really is between Broderick Jones and Dan Moore, but isn't sold on Moore. The guys asked Ed how much he is buying into the George Pickens hype. Ed doesn't agree with the thought of playing some guys like TJ Watt and Cam Heyward tomorrow night.   

Hour 4: The Steelers are back in action tomorrow, and the guys have thoughts on who they want to see tomorrow night. How much stock can you put into preseason games? Ed Bouchette joins the guys to preview the Steelers game tomorrow! The Pirates first-round pick Paul Skenes joins the show! Hodgepodge of Nothingness.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Paul Steigerwald in for Mark Madden Steigy talks to David Koppett and Ed Bouchette, before finishing the second hour with some classic alt-rock music.

What do we think of Cole Holcomb as a new inside linebacker for the Steelers? The guys checked out the good and bad with the new LB.  HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed commented on the Steelers moves so far in free agency. Ed likes the decision to bring back Damontae Kazee even if it means departing with Terrell Edmunds. Ed talked about Kevin Dotson being in the doghouse and that he wants to see the left side of the line overhauled. Ed said the Steelers certainly need to improve on inside linebacker, but doesn't think it gets addressed in the first two rounds. Ed thinks a receiver is attractive early in the draft. Ed reminded the guys that Andy Weidl probably had a lot of say in the free agent signings because he's the bigger football guy, with Omar Khan being the star administrator. 

HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed commented on the Steelers moves so far in free agency. Ed likes the decision to bring back Damontae Kazee even if it means departing with Terrell Edmunds. Ed talked about Kevin Dotson being in the doghouse and that he wants to see the left side of the line overhauled. Ed said the Steelers certainly need to improve on inside linebacker, but doesn't think it gets addressed in the first two rounds. Ed thinks a receiver is attractive early in the draft. Ed reminded the guys that Andy Weidl probably had a lot of say in the free agent signings because he's the bigger football guy, with Omar Khan being the star administrator. 

HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed talked about how often he avoided covering the NFL Scouting Combine. Ed commented on Andy Weidl putting the draft board together for the Steelers like he did for many years with the Eagles. Ed said the owners normally don't have a ton of power in the draft, whether it be Dan Rooney or Art Rooney II, with a few exceptions. Poni asked Ed what he would do with Mitch Trubisky, who is set to be the most expensive backup QB in the league. Ed talked about the importance of re-signing Cam Sutton, but still thinks left tackle is the biggest need. Ed listed off the priorities for the Steelers heading into the off-season. Ed thinks there are too many holes on the Steelers defense to be a contender. 

HOF Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed talked about how often he avoided covering the NFL Scouting Combine. Ed commented on Andy Weidl putting the draft board together for the Steelers like he did for many years with the Eagles. Ed said the owners normally don't have a ton of power in the draft, whether it be Dan Rooney or Art Rooney II, with a few exceptions. Poni asked Ed what he would do with Mitch Trubisky, who is set to be the most expensive backup QB in the league. Ed talked about the importance of re-signing Cam Sutton, but still thinks left tackle is the biggest need. Ed listed off the priorities for the Steelers heading into the off-season. Ed thinks there are too many holes on the Steelers defense to be a contender.  How important is it for the Steelers to re-sign Cam Sutton? Omar Khan said it's a top priority for the Steelers off-season. Poni said it's something that has to happen. Sutton posted one of the best numbers for passer rating against last season.  Game Time – Who is older or younger than Donnie Iris? 

Diontae Johnson has blocked Donny after sending out a cryptic tweet this morning. What do we think it's about? The guys took some funny guesses. Would you trade Johnson for a 2nd round pick or one-for-one for another WR? Legendary Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed thinks there will be changes to the Steelers coaching staff. He's been around the block and thinks Mike Tomlin poo-pooing the questions yesterday leads him to believe changes will happen. He credited Pat Meyer for the turnaround in the run game. The guys asked how much input Kenny Pickett will have in any change at offensive coordinator, but he doesn't think it'll be any at all. Ed thinks the Steelers need to load up in the draft. Ed talked about how much importance this team puts into inside linebacker and if Tremaine Edmunds would be a fit. The guys asked Ed about Diontae Johnson and what his future could be like with the team. Ed thinks Andy Weidl will have a lot of say in the draft, more so than Omar Khan. The guys asked Ed which free agents he would bring back. Ed gave Tomlin a B grade for this season.  Poni clearly has sleep apnea. 

Legendary Steelers insider Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed thinks there will be changes to the Steelers coaching staff. He's been around the block and thinks Mike Tomlin poo-pooing the questions yesterday leads him to believe changes will happen. He credited Pat Meyer for the turnaround in the run game. The guys asked how much input Kenny Pickett will have in any change at offensive coordinator, but he doesn't think it'll be any at all. Ed thinks the Steelers need to load up in the draft. Ed talked about how much importance this team puts into inside linebacker and if Tremaine Edmunds would be a fit. The guys asked Ed about Diontae Johnson and what his future could be like with the team. Ed thinks Andy Weidl will have a lot of say in the draft, more so than Omar Khan. The guys asked Ed which free agents he would bring back. Ed gave Tomlin a B grade for this season. 

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, long-time Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchett joins digital sports producer Adam Bittner to discuss the legacy of the late Franco Harris, the Steelers' Hall of Fame running back and four-time Super Bowl champion who died Tuesday at the age of 72. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hall of Fame former Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette shares his memories of Franco Harris and his legacy in Pittsburgh.

The second half of the show starts with Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo checking in to remember Franco Harris and his career legacy.

In this hour, Poni and Mueller bring back former football writer Ed Bouchette and further discuss the failed lateral by the Patriots on Sunday.

CAR @ CIN -7.5; MONEYBALL The legendary Ed Bouchette joined the show. Ed commented on the Chase Claypool trade and said it could be a great addition by subtraction case. Ed is tired of waiting for George Pickens to get more targets because it should've happened long ago. Ed isn't worried about Kenny Pickett and still thinks he will be really good. He said the growing pains here aren't surprising and fans can't expect it to happen the way it did for Ben Roethlisberger. Ed looked back in history with what Chuck Noll went through his last few years. Ed said Jaylen Warren has earned a chance to start for this team, but wouldn't completely take Najee Harris out of the lineup.  The guys need a gift for The Fan Wedding. 

We catch up with our old friend Ed Bouchette to see what he's up to. Also, Kenny Pickett's return from concussion is unprecedented in many ways and we do some Steelers over/unders 

Eddie Boo! He joins us to catch up and talk a little Steelers! 

April 15, 2022 - Season 12, Episode 115 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the latest news concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that includes talk about inside linebacker Marcus Allen recently signing his restricted free agent tender.Recent comments made by Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac these past few days results in Alex and me talking even more about the 2022 quarterback draft class and specifically as it relates to the Steelers.Alex has presented his shot list of draft hopefuls that history says could wind up being the Steelers first round selection this year, so we go over that list of names. We also talk about which position is most likely to be the pick in the first round for the Steelers in two weeks if a quarterback is not ultimately the selection.Alex has started his annual “Look For” study, so we go over his Friday post in that series related to the cornerback position. We also cover a few players that just missed.Later in the show, Alex and I tear through the latest mock draft that was released on Thursday by Dane Brugler of The Athletic.We then close out this show by answering several listener questions we received via the email machine.