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Mike Tomlin has never missed the playoffs after starting 3-1. Mark talked to Steelers players who felt the Vikings were susceptible to an extra offensive lineman formation. Mark thinks the one thing being undersold is the offensive line. "They pushed people around."
Mark Kaboly thinks the biggest surprise of the season has been the Ravens. The Colts are Bob's biggest surprise. Is Cam Ward already a bust? If the NFL wants more international games, they would need 18 games and two byes. Mark does not see a Chris Olave trade happening or the Steelers trading Alex Highsmith.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Mike Tomlin has never missed the playoffs after starting 3-1. Mark talked to Steelers players who felt the Vikings were susceptible to an extra offensive lineman formation. Mark thinks the one thing being undersold is the offensive line. If the NFL wants more international games, they would need 18 games and two byes. Mark does not see a Chris Olave trade happening or the Steelers trading Alex Highsmith.
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly address how badly the Baltimore Ravens are fumbling away the AFC North and how the Steelers might have a shot based on their early success. Also, did you hear who's doing this season's Super Bowl halftime show? September 29, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to provide his perspective on the team's win against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland on Sunday. September 29, 2025, 8:00 Hour
From Friday, 9-26, The PM Team full 4pm Hour with Mark Kaboly
Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Jonnu Smith has totaled more snaps than Pat Feiermuth and the Steelers need to figure out how to best use their tight ends. Mark thinks we need to keep telling ourselves it's only three weeks and thinks the offense can change with using the middle of the field. Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 including Pouncey, DeCastro, Harrison, Ward, and others.
The Steelers can't sustain the line issues and be able to win. Jonnu Smith has totaled more snaps than Pat Feiermuth and the Steelers need to figure out how to best use their tight ends. Mark thinks we need to keep telling ourselves it's only three weeks and thinks the offense can change with using the middle of the field.
Mark Kaboly said this was a promising win for the Steelers. Do you agree with that? Kaboly also said this is why Mike Tomlin was high on the defense. Joe said he would rather be the Patriots today than the Steelers because New England has Drake Maye.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the team's 21-14 win over the New England Patriots from Sunday with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.
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The injury report is out. Mark Kaboly is in the studio to talk about the possibility of Derrick Harmon making his NFL debut.
The Steelers have signed DeMarvin Leal to the active roster. T.J. Watt hasn't moved around much and teams are running away from Watt. It has to open the door for others to make plays. Kaboly thought Kaleb Johnson had good burst and speed in training camp, but hasn't worked.
Tom Brady was in the booth with a headset at the Raiders games, but is talking to coaches during the week for his FOX games. Mark thinks it's a bad look and was very surprised the NFL brushed this off. Mark doesn't like the tush push and a reason why is because it's converted so often. Mark predicts the defense to bounce back in New England.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers have signed DeMarvin Leal to the active roster. T.J. Watt hasn't moved around much and teams are running away from Watt. It has to open the door for others to make plays. Mark thought Yahya Black was pushed around on Sunday. Keeanu Benton is out of position. Mark predicts the defense figures it out and the Steelers win.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the Steelers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks from Sunday with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson. September 15, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Mark Kaboly joins the show for the 4pm hour to review the Steelers win against the Jets, preview the game against the Seahawks, and answer if the Steelers are interested in Tyreek Hill.
The wait for Mark Kaboly starts an hour and some talks about famous Dwights in sports. After some lunch with his CFO, Kaboly joins us to talk about Steelers-Jets and his takeaways from the usage of Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington & the running backs. They also talk about the play of the defense.
Joe Starkey and his fill-in producer, Ty, are waiting for Mark Kaboly, correspondent for the Pat McAfee Show, to join us. He had lunch with the CFO. Joe talks about the best "Dwights" in sports. He had White, Clark & Howard. Ty won the game with Dwight Gooden. When Kaboly joins, they give their thoughts on Harmon's return and thoughts on the defense.
Thoughts on the Steelers' run game with Kenneth Gainwell from Joe and Mark. Mark thought there was something the Steelers liked against the Jets. They think they will revert to the status quo with Jaylen Warren—comments on Kaleb Johnson and his play. The wrap-up talking about the play of Patrick Queen and Peyton Wilson.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline in this hour to react to the Steelers' win over the New York Jets on Sunday. September 8, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Mark Kaboly joins the PM Team in studio before he goes to New Jersey to watch the Steelers take on the New York Jets
Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).
Joe continues to trim weight and he's close to his goal. Bob commends him. We open a 6 pack - Heyward's status for Sunday, we examine it from the perspectives of Cam, the Steelers, and fans, are pass rushers becoming overvalued, would Cam get booed, the Jets are down a key player, Konnor Griffin had an injury scare but seems to be alright. Aaron Glenn has been asked frequently about Aaron Rodgers, Don Kelly is basically .500 as the manager and perhaps has done enough to keep his job, Tommy Pham is growing on Joe, why can't instant replay determine clear missed calls in baseball still, Jaylen Warren's extension, the General offers up an Ohtani card. Both Pomp and Joe have bold takes for NFL MVPs - Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix. Defensive coaches ranked the offensive coaches anonymously. Kyle Shanahan is #1. Is Arthur Smith in the same realm as the best guys? He was listed as an honorable mention. Pomp says most of his callers on the Nightly Sports Call have been critical of Cam. Would Cam want to see the Steelers get shredded if he sits out against the Jets? What happens if they win? Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions). Reviewing the early returns for the top college QB prospects. Pomp likes Nussmeier. We all need to see more from Allar, but he looked good vs Nevada. Belichick's debut was a disaster, can Pitt surpass expectations? Joe is working on his greatest Pittsburgh bloopers of the century.
An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).
In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to react to a report about DL Cam Heyward. Also, was extending RB Jaylen Warren a good idea? And could Kaboly really make a 33-yard field goal? September 2, 2025, 8:00 Hour
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly discuss how they believe QB Aaron Rodgers will perform for the team against the New York Jets in the Week 1 game. Also, what's the biggest concern for the Steelers going into this game? September 2, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly talks with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about what he believes is the biggest concern for the team going into Week 1 of the NFL season.
Could Steelers insider Mark Kaboly make a field goal from 33 yards out? He seems to think so! Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas react.
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Bill Cowher thinks this is the Steelers best roster since they won a playoff game in 2016. The 2017 roster was better and we have too many questions about this team. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. The biggest surprise for Mark is the Steelers likely putting Will Howard on IR. Mark would keep Howard active to get the practice reps.
The biggest surprise for Mark is the Steelers likely putting Will Howard on IR. Mark would keep Howard active and wouldn't be good for him to miss a month and hop on the moving train. Mark doesn't think there wouldn't be interest in Diontae Johnson. He thinks Marquez Vandes-Scantling is a Mike Williams type of guy.
An NFL staff member declined to comment on if NFL will take action against Jim Harbaugh for what happened at Michigan. Marquez Vandes-Scantling signs with the 49ers. The Ravens extend Kyle Hamilton. Mark was surprised the Steelers picked Corliss Waitman. Mark is concerned about the defensive line and lack of depth.
Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Marquez Vandes-Scantling signs with the 49ers. The Ravens extend Kyle Hamilton. Mark Kaboly was surprised the Steelers picked Corliss Waitman. Mark is concerned about the defensive line and lack of depth. Could the Pirates still deal Mitch Keller? It would create a large pool of money to spend. Should the Pirates bring back Andrew McCutchen? Zangrilli thinks yes, but Joe says they shouldn't.
All Access with Aditi, the Donny Football Debrief, and Mark Kaboly says the Steelers are content with their WR room
Mark Kaboly says that the Steelers are content with going into the season with Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson as the compliments at wide receiver for DK Metcalf and are not actively shopping for a WR2. The guys discuss if this is the right move(it is not).
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We don't understand why the GM kept Tommy Pham, IKF, and Heaney. Bubba Chandler has some AJ Burnett in him. Mark Kaboly tweeted out a gif saying Khan, but what does Kaboly know? Bengals give Trey Hendrickson a $16 million raise but is still going to be a free agent next year. We are fascinated by Bill Belichick in North Carolina and it's the most hyped season in UNC history. Indiana plays a weak non-conference. We discuss Penn State's chances in the Big Ten and if they can win a national championship.
Andrew Heaney cost the Pirates the game yesterday. We don't understand why the GM kept Tommy Pham, IKF, and Heaney. Bubba Chandler has some AJ Burnett in him. Mark Kaboly tweeted out a gif saying Khan, but what does Kaboly know? Bengals give Trey Hendrickson a $16 million raise but is still going to be a free agent next year.
In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on to talk with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about who the Steelers have cut already and who else they will cut by the NFL's deadline on Tuesday. August 25, 2025, 8:00 Hour
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly address some more players who are currently up for consideration to be cut by the Steelers before Tuesday's deadline. Also, is there any updates on DL Cam Heyward's situation? And what do you think of this new NFL rule? August 25, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly wonder if the NFL should handle rookie draft picks on the practice squad this way instead of how it's currently done.
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly react to a new rule the NFL wants officials to start emphasizing this season.
We will see a bunch of roster moves from the Steelers before the cut deadline tomorrow. Jakobi Meyers just requested a trade from the Raiders, and the Steelers should be interested in him. Meyers had over 1000 yards last year. Justin Jefferson and Deandre Hopkins are the only two receivers with a recent drop-rate that's lower. Steelers insider Brian Batko from the PG joined the show. Brian says that he doesn't think the Steelers want to give up picks for Jakobi Meyers, and he thinks that the Raiders would want a receiver back. Brian thinks that Will Howard will get an IR spot for at least the first four weeks. He also doesn't know whether or not Beanie Bishop will make the team. Brian thinks that Corliss Waitman will be the Steelers punter this year. Donny Football Debrief – The Bucs cut Desmond Watson, the 450-pound defensive tackle. Corliss Waitman has officially won the punter battle for the Steelers. Mark Kaboly said 3 days ago that Johnston had the job one.
Mark Kaboly joins the show. Mark says that Yahya Black looks like the real deal. He says that his run stopping ability reminds him of Cam Heyward. Mark says that Poni's Vita Vea comparison is premature. Mark says that the Steelers still need Keeanu Benton out there. Could Callas take down Bechtold in an Oklahoma drill? Mark does not think that Skylar Thompson is better than Mason Rudolph. Derrick Harmon is expected to be out about a month. Mark thinks that Skylar Thompson will get cut. Mike Tomlin was not happy with the starters on defense yesterday. Mullsy says that he's very intrigued with Broderick Jones' performance yesterday, and says that Broderick was very active and did not get beat much. Mark says that he thinks that Cam Johnston has always had the punter battle won.
Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Bubba Chandler is being called up Friday to pitch out of the 'pen. On the surface, Dan Zangrilli is surprised why Chandler will pitch in a bulk role. Dan thinks workload management could be a driving factor. Mark thinks Cam Heyward underestimated the backlash he would receive. Aaron Rodgers threw subtle shade at Cam Heyward and his contract.
Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Mike Tomlin is very excited about Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf. Mark Kaboly thinks Tomlin is thrilled with the team they have assembled. Mark: "I think they put together a group that can go into the playoffs and have a much better chance of winning... getting to that point may be a little bumpy." Could Arch Manning steer his career to Pittsburgh?
Mike Tomlin is very excited about Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf. Mark Kaboly thinks Tomlin is thrilled with the team they have assembled. Mark "I think they put together a group that can go into the playoffs and have a much better chance of winning... getting to that point may be a little bumpy."
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Cam Heyward still has two weeks to "hold-in" for a new deal. Mark thinks Heyward underestimated the backlash he would receive. Aaron Rodgers threw subtle shade at Cam Heyward and his contract.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to react to the team's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from over the weekend. Also, this veteran WR needs to sign somewhere soon! August 18, 2025, 9:00 Hour
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Mark Kaboly discuss who they'd prefer to be the punter of the Steelers this season.
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are LIVE from Latrobe, PA for Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp previewing all things 2025 Steelers football. In the first hour, 7x Pro Bowler & DPOY TJ Watt joins the progrum alongside 7x Pro Bowler & Walter Payton Man of The Year Cam Heyward to chat about TJ's new contract, the additions of Jalen Ramsey and more. Also in the first hour, Super Bowl Champion & 4x MVP Aaron Rodgers stops by to talk about how fired up he is to join the Steelers, dorm life at Training Camp, fights at Training Camp, Mike Tomlin as a head coach & leader and more. Next, Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Mike Tomlin joins the set to tell us about the demeanor that Jalen Ramsey brings, the confidence Rodgers brings, and more. Steelers Special Teams Coach Danny Smith joined the program after Coach Tomlin for an electric pump up speech and epic stories from his 31 years in the NFL. In the second hour, Steelers GM Omar Khan stops by to discuss his mentality and approach in building the roster, give some insight into the process of bringing in Aaron Rodgers & reaching an extension with TJ Watt, and more. We close things out with the Pat McAfee Show Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly, who brings some Rudy's subs and divulges some unsavory information. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 ET), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 ET), or ESPN+. We will be LIVE from Canton, Ohio ahead of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices