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Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. The conversation started with receivers after Calvin Austin signed a cheap deal with the Giants yesterday. Mark said there really wasn't any interest in Austin coming back. Mark thinks they could still bring in a lower-tier veteran WR. Mark believes the Steelers still have hope in Roman Wilson and said Wilson could be a starter over the receiver they potentially draft 21st overall. More w/ Mark – Rasheed Walker, one of the late big-name free agents on the market, signed with the Panthers in the last few minutes. What happened with the Steelers signing Brock Hoffman? Are the Steelers going to sign a notable left guard to replace Isaac Seumalo? Mark said he would have called Wyatt Teller instead of riding with what the Steelers have on the left side of the line. Mark likes the Jaquan Brisker signing and talked about how they can move their pieces around the defense. What does the alignment look like if they face a team with 3 good targets in Week 1? Mark credited Omar Khan for the homework he did on the Michael Pittman Jr. trade and how he got it for so little in terms of draft compensation. More w/ Mark – Steelers media got to meet the newest team members today, including Rico Dowdle, who joins Jaylen Warren in the Steelers backfield as a fellow UDFA. Mark said the Steelers are on the only team whose RB1 & RB2 are UDFAs. The discussion turned to college hoops and whether or not Miami (OH) deserves their chance in the NCAA Tournament.
Mark said that Maxx Crosby failing his physical after an agreed upon deal has happened before, but not to this level. Mark thinks it's definitely shady. What will Chris Boswell want in his next contract? The Steelers have brought back punter Cameron Johnston.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Mark Kaboly: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark said that Maxx Crosby failing his physical after an agreed upon deal has happened before, but not to this level. Mark thinks it's definitely shady. Mark thinks the Steelers will still add a guard and a depth wide receiver.
In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue talking to Steelers insider Mark Kaboly, and they discuss who the Steelers may trade for or sign with NFL free-agency beginning soon. March 9, 2026, 9:00 Hour
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to discuss how aggressive the Steelers are planning on being when NFL free-agency begins. March 9, 2026, 8:00 Hour
Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from the Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Where do the Steelers stand on Aaron Rodgers? Mark doesn't think the team will set a deadline, but the anticipation is that it will happen soon. What would have to happen for the Steelers to let Mason Rudolph and Will Howard drive the car? Mark insisted that Rodgers is still the Plan A for 2026. Mark isn't wiping a trade off the table that could happen over the weekend, like the DK Metcalf move from last year. More w/ Mark – Mark said Will Howard has the lovable personality which is a reason why he has so many fans without taking a snap as a rookie. Mark liked that Howard was present around the facility while he was on IR and thinks the players appreciate his attention to detail. The guys went through a list of pending UFAs and doesn't think many, if any, come back in 2026. He said Isaac Seumalo walking out the door is a team decision. Mark said Rachaad White would be an interesting name to look for. Will the Steelers bring back any of their depth defensive linemen? More w/ Mark – The guys made Kaboom try KFC jelly beans. Mark discussed his love for the word ‘gimmick.' Which outside free agents does Mark think will end up in Pittsburgh? Mark thinks a veteran guard will find his way to Pittsburgh and perhaps a former Browns OL. Mark said he wouldn't rule out anything with Omar Khan.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark would not pursue Kyler Murray or Tua. We discuss the first time we were on TV and had a byline.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly joins for a full hour! Mark would not pursue Kyler Murray or Tua. We discuss the first time we were on TV and had a byline. Mark Kaboly thinks Aaron Rodgers is definitely coming back. Mark is confident the Steelers are going to acquire a receiver in the next week.
Aaron Rodgers is going to be on The Pat McAfee Show today at 2:05pm. What will Rodgers say? Mark Kaboly and Pomp don't think Rodgers will announce he's open to playing for other teams. We examine why Rodgers is doing that. Joe thinks Rodgers will announce he's coming back.
The NFL is set to take over Pittsburgh in over a month for the NFL Draft. Mark Kaboly think Aaron Rodgers is definitely coming back. This segment goes completely off the rails. Mark is confident the Steelers are going to acquire a receiver in the next week.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Peter Schrager thinks Ty Simpson could be 6th pick to the Browns. Should Steelers be interested in Ty Simpson? Drew Allar had a great combine. Joe said a year ago that Allar would be the next Steelers QB. Bob still wants to see Will Howard. The Steelers ranked last of all 32 teams in the report card. Potential Steelers trade idea from Mark Kaboly.
Mark Kaboly said that a Brian Thomas trade could happen. He points to Jaylen Waddle as a player the Steelers were interested in last year and could be interested in this year. The Browns are breaking ground today on their new DOME stadium. Steelers players graded the franchise last in the NFL in their report card grades this season. Not ideal for the Steelers.
In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if they can trust Steelers' GM Omar Khan to make the best picks in the NFL Draft this year to steer the team in a better direction. Also, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on and shares his experiences from The NFL Combine in Indiana this year. March 2, 2026, 8:00 Hour
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on in this hour to share what he gathered when he was in Indiana for the NFL Combine. Also, why does Mark believe Mason Rudolph should be the Steelers' QB to start next season? And should the Steelers move their practice facility? March 2, 2026, 9:00 Hour
Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson ask Steelers insider Mark Kaboly about an infamous video released where he dropped a shirt shot from a cannon to him in the stands of a basketball game he attended while he was in Indiana covering the NFL Combine.
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers' insider Mark Kaboly discuss how realistic it would be for the Steelers to get WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Mark Kaboly joins the show for the next hour. Kaboly says that it makes a lot of sense that Ty Simpson liked Mike McCarthy, given McCarthy's personality. He also says that he does not think that the Steelers are going to take a QB in round 1. An anonymous benefactor dropped off a supply drop of burgers and wings, and it has the guys all out of sorts. Anyways, Mark thinks that the Steelers will go wide receiver in round one. The release of the NFLPA report cards already has the Steelers making changes. The Steelers have changed up their type of grass at Acrisure Stadium after all of the complaints from last season. Mark does not think there is any chance that the Steelers trade DK Metcalf.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. The Steelers have a strong indication that Aaron Rodgers will sign, but Mark thinks they don't want it out there to make headlines. NFL free agency begins March 11. Mark and Bob both think it's Pittsburgh or nothing because of last season with the Steelers. Adam Schefter said this has to be decided by mid-March. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.
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Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly research and discover some gifts and money Olympians can receive for participating in games and winning medals.
In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about the team with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson with NFL free-agency ongoing and with the NFL combine approaching. February 23, 2026, 9:00 Hour
Mark Kaboly is interested in Jaylen Waddle. Kaboly and Jeff Hathhorn are sharing the same room at the NFL Combine. If the Steelers added Waddle, where would their wide receiver room rank in the NFL? Poni says they're not winning anything with Rodgers even after adding Waddle. What is the status of Broderick Jones?
2-20 Mark Kaboly joins the PM Team in the studio
Ben Roethlisberger decided not to address the Steelers drama and how he was called out by Joey Porter Sr. This seems like a lot of players trying to promote their podcasts and content. Mark has released his first mock draft. He thinks a guard could be in play for the Steelers.
Steelers apologist Mark Kaboly responds to Poni's tweet that he's heard a Steelers player will surprisingly not be on the team next season. Could the Steelers bring James Daniels back? Should the Steelers pursue Tua or Anthony Richardson?
Hour 2 with Donny Football and Mark Kaboly: Ben Roethlisberger decided not to address the Steelers drama and how he was called out by Joey Porter Sr. Mark has released his first mock draft. Sidney Crosby was banged up against Czechia and went back to the locker room. Who could the Steelers bring back??
Mark Kaboly stops in and explains how fog is created, not allowing his son to cry during sports, how a baseball coach threatened him in his youth.
All-time US Olympic draft - Jim - Jesse Owens, Katie Ladecky, Eric Heiden; Sean - Simone Biles, 1992 Dream Team, Kurt Angle Jeff - 1980 US hockey, Michael Phelps, Apollo Anto Ohno. Fallout from our US Olympic draft. Scottie Scheffler went low yesterday but didn't win. The wind was a huge factor. Mark Kaboly stops in and explains how fog is created, not allowing his son to cry during sports, how a baseball coach threatened him in his youth.
Pirates begin spring training baseball on Saturday! Are we drinking the Kool Aid? The lineup will be drastically better than the one that ended 2026. The Pirates need to go all in now and not worry about 2030. AJ Burnett will be helping the Pirates this spring training. He will bring some swagger. Daytona 500 had 25 different leaders. The winner drives for Michael Jordan. Danny Hamlin had a good quote afterwards. Kansas State fired their MBB coach yesterday, in part for criticizing players publicly. Is this a bad, new trend? Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS. Is there at least a little bit of a concern about the Pirates' defense? Who else could be an option at 3B? Reviewing the early returns on the Pirates win total poll. Would we bet on the Pirates making the playoffs? Is it smart to count out the Brewers? US and Canada hockey looks to be on a collision course, even in women's hockey. How can the US men beat Canada? All-time US Olympic draft - Jim - Jesse Owens, Katie Ladecky, Eric Heiden; Sean - Simone Biles, 1992 Dream Team, Kurt Angle Jeff - 1980 US hockey, Michael Phelps, Apollo Anto Ohno. Fallout from our US Olympic draft. Scottie Scheffler went low yesterday but didn't win. The wind was a huge factor. Mark Kaboly stops in and explains how fog is created, not allowing his son to cry during sports, how a baseball coach threatened him in his youth. Kaboly is still critical of the Pirates until they prove they are good. O'Neil Cruz faces a make or break season. Henry Davis's outlook. Kaboly's reaction to the expanded Steelers coaching staff. Kaboly is fighting through hamstring issues. What might Mike McCarthy's press conferences look like? David DeCastro joins to discuss what he's been up to lately, how he views the Steelers current OL, his thoughts on Joey Porter's comments about Ben, what Pouncey meant to the Steelers, what he remembers from his draft day, what the team will look like without Mike Tomlin. Results of the Pirates win total poll, the winner is 81-85.
Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. The discussion began around food and what Mark would eat every day for the rest of his life. He decided on pizza, agreeing with Donny. This all stemmed from Sidney Crosby saying he would eat pasta every day. Mark talked about the debate that has been ongoing this week after Joey Porter slammed Ben Roethlisberger for being a bad teammate. Kaboom said from 2004-2010, ‘you couldn't find a bigger jerk,' but he does believe Ben changed as he matured. Mark shared a story that involved Jason Bay, who won Rookie of the Year in baseball the same year as Ben in football. Did Porter throw more shade at James Harrison than he did at Big Ben? The guys wondered if there would be retribution from Deebo or Ben back at Peezy. More w/ Mark – We are starting to see more and more mock drafts with the Steelers taking Ty Simpson. How extensive will the homework be on QBs? How much money is Mark willing to pay Malik Willis? More w/ Mark – Mark thinks there is a better chance Patrick Queen gets an extension than him getting released. Mark said everyone feels up in the air with the new coaching staff. The guys ran through some pending free agents and if Mark believes they will be back in Pittsburgh. Mark would rather bring back Asante Samuel than James Pierre. Mark expects Joey Porter Jr. to get an ‘easy' $20M/year deal. Is the football future of Broderick Jones in question? Mark laughed at the idea of Nick Herbig being traded for a backup QB. Mark questioned how enamored the Steelers are with Will Howard because he hasn't played a snap. Mark can't believe people still read books.
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Mark and Joe share their Myron Cope stories. Should the Steelers take Ty Simpson in the first round? If you pick Ty Simpson, you are admitting you aren't confident in Will Howard. Mark Kaboly thinks there's a better chance that Patrick Queen is extended than cut. It's hard to tell who will be back for the Steelers with Mike McCarthy taking over.
Mark Kaboly thinks there's a better chance that Patrick Queen is extended than cut. It's hard to tell who will be back for the Steelers with Mike McCarthy taking over. Mark would be a little bit surprised if Calvin Austin is back because he's going to hit free agency.
Kaboly had some bad moments with James Harrison and Mike Wallace. Joe recalls Ben calling Todd Haley's offense a pop-gun offense. Mark and Joe share their Myron Cope stories. Should the Steelers take Ty Simpson in the first round? He doesn't think the Steelers should sign Malik Willis. Joe is more interested in Willis than Aaron Rodgers.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on in this hour with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson, and the three of them react to breaking news that the Pirates are signing free-agent OF/DH Marcell Ozuna. February 9, 2026, 9:00 Hour
Mark Kaboly in the Studio! Mark reacts to Mullsy's take about Big Ben in the Hall of Fame. He also talks about the Hall of Fame vote and who votes for it. Mark says that the process of voting is outdated and they need to make presentations instead of someone defending someone. Mark has never punched someone in the face but he threw someone through a window. Mike Tomlin apparently told Jay Glazer that he was done coaching two years ago. Does Mark believe it? Dan Rooney sat down with Alan Saunders. He is becoming more visible in the public eye. When can we see a potential leadership change in the front office for the Steelers? Mark reacts to the Producer PM Team Big Game Bonanza. Mark picks the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl.
Mark doesn't think Scott Tolzien's experience matched what they were looking for. The Steelers are hiring Brian Angelichio as their new OC. Mark thinks there's a plan and reason behind McCarthy's hiring and was told by someone that Tomlin "just hired people." McCarthy has more of a defined role for his coaches.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly is a big T.J. Watt fan and he doesn't think you would get great value in a Watt trade. He thinks Alex Highsmith was the Steelers' defensive MVP this year. Mark thinks Cam Heyward should return next year. Ken Rosenthal in The Athletic is reporting that the Pirates are "aggressively pursuing" left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez.
Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Cam Heyward said he wants to come back to the Steelers next season. Mark Kaboly is reporting that the Steelers are hiring Vikings tight end coach Brian Angelichio as their next offensive coordinator. The Penguins lost to the New York Islanders in overtime and Stuart Skinner did not play well. The Lions fan who DK Metcalf had an altercation with is suing for $100 million.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers are hiring Brian Angelichio as their new OC. Mark thinks there's a plan and reason behind McCarthy's hiring and was told by someone that Tomlin "just hired people." Joe is very upset that Barrett Media ranked us the 8th best midday show in the country. Aaron Rodgers is the Steelers' plan, unless Rodgers decides to retire.
Cam Heyward said he wants to come back to the Steelers next season. Joe thinks Heyward deserves to keep playing with his great effort and still being an All Pro winner. Joe thinks Arturs Silovs might be the Penguins best goalie for the playoffs. Mark Kaboly is reporting that the Steelers are hiring Vikings tight end coach Brian Angelichio as their next offensive coordinator.
Mark Kaboly is a big T.J. Watt fan and he doesn't think you would get great value in a Watt trade. He thinks Alex Highsmith was the Steelers' defensive MVP this year. Nick Herbig's contract is up after 2026. Mark thinks Cam Heyward should return next year. Tuesday was the Pro Bowl games.
Aaron Rodgers is the Steelers' plan, unless Rodgers decides to retire. Mark Kaboly thinks there's only a low-percentage chance that Rodgers doesn't come back. Mark doesn't want Malik Willis to be the Steelers quarterback and thinks the sample size is way too small.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to address the latest developments in the Steelers' efforts to complete its coaching staff under head coach Mike McCarthy. Also, which players will the Steelers be willing to pay this offseason? February 2, 2026, 9:00 Hour
Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that the Steelers believe Aaron Rodgers will return, want him to return, and expect to hear something definitive before free agency starts on March 11. The Penguins are on fire and scored six goals against the Blackhawks on Thursday. Ben Roethlisberger thinks that Mike Tomlin could go try and coach in college to win a national championship.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that the Steelers believe Aaron Rodgers will return, want him to return, and expect to hear something definitive before free agency starts on March 11. Max Crosby said that he is a believer in Will Howard. Joe doesn't understand the hype around Howard. The Penguins are on fire and scored six goals against the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly thinks that McCarthy won over a lot of people on Tuesday. Mark thinks that McCarthy was the best coach available at developing quarterbacks and he trusts him more than the other options. There is TOO MUCH hype around Will Howard the expectations are too high. Bill Belichick didn't make the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.
Mark thinks that McCarthy won over a lot of people on Tuesday. Mark said you can feel the passion from McCarthy and how much the job means to him. Joe doesn't think this has been an impressive coaching cycle. Mark thinks the Steelers are intrigued by Will Howard but not as optimistic as some are saying. Mark thinks that Rodgers WILL BE BACK.
There is WAY too much hype with Will Howard. Bill Belichick didn't make the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Joe thinks it is an embarrassment for the NFL. Belichick didn't receive at least 40 of 50 votes to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Mark now thinks the Steelers did need a new voice and thinks McCarthy can provide that.
Chris Mack is in for Nick Kostos today! Chris Mack reacts to the Houston Texans win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last night. Plus, Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly joins the show to reacts to everything from last night's game, and look ahead to Pittsburgh's offseason.
Steelers Reporter Mark Kaboly joins the show react to everything from last night's dominant Texans win over the Steelers.