Podcast appearances and mentions of Mason Rudolph

Matt Cassel and Bobby Bones start with their musical backgrounds dating back to school performances. Matt opens up with reasons home teams that get booed while Bobby explains how he can have two favorite teams. Can you leave a team when they're bad? Bobby talks about his superstitions while Matt might not have any! Stanford Interim Head Coach Frank Reich is headed back to college for one season after a rich history in the NFL. What made up his mind to take this challenge? Frank explains how much of the team will change or take on his offensive tastes. Bobby asks about the student aspect of playing at Stanford. Matt delves into Frank finally winning a Super Bowl on his 6th try while coaching Nick Foles. 'Things that are lost on me' features Bobby's list of things he just doesn't get. Whether it's expensive coffee or liquor..or one popular artist that Bobby just doesn't 'get'. Bobby has tried running and explains why it's never connected with him! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 139 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing rookie WR Montana Lemonious-Craig on Tuesday and how that now means the team has 91 players under contract. We also quickly go over the one-year contract that RB Trey Sermon recently signed in addition to the small signing bonuses that two other rookies reportedly received. The Steelers' first day of OTA practices took place on Tuesday so Alex and I go over everything notable from that momentous event. We discuss the four veteran players, OLB T.J. Watt, WR DK Metcalf, CB Darius Slay, and G Isaac Seumalo, that were reportedly absent from the voluntary Tuesday OTA practice. Alex and I go over the overall health of the Steelers at the start of OTAs and how it was great to see several players that dealt with injuries last season all on the practice field participation. QB Mason Rudolph was one of several players that met the media on Tuesday, so we go over what he had to say. We also go over the notable things that several other players said after Tuesday's first OTA practice as well. Former Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw had a lot to say during a Tuesday radio interview, so Alex and I make sure to review what the Hall of Famer said about the Steelers and their perceived pursuit of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers. Bradshaw isn't a huge fan of Rodgers, so we cover that aspect as well as what he said about the Steelers and their handling of former QB Kenny Pickett. Is it possible that the Steelers do indeed have some level of interest in trading for Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, and especially if they are unable to sign Rodgers? Alex and I discuss Cousins not being present for the start of Falcons OTAs on Tuesday and why June 1 could be a huge date on the calendar when it comes to Atlanta possibly trading him. Alex and I go over the timeline of the Steelers situation with Rodgers that has now exceeded two months since he had a meeting with the organization in Pittsburgh. We discuss if Rodgers really will ultimately play for just $10 million in 2025 and how he possibly not signing with the Steelers until after mandatory minicamp just stinks overall. We also discuss how many more wins that Rodgers would be worth to the Steelers versus Rudolph being the starter. This 94-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Terry Bradshaw calls Steelers potentially signing Aaron Rodgers “a joke”(09:23) Mason Rudolph on Aaron Rodgers: Noise is nothing new, just trying to be best I can(14:27) Ja'Marr Chase questions whether Bengals starters should play in preseason and Bengals slow starts(22:13) Ja'Marr Chase on Olympics: It's pretty cool, but I'm not 100 percent on it yet(29:24) 30 second-round picks are unsigned after top two got fully guaranteed contracts(37:21) Buccaneers OC Josh Grizzard on Baker Mayfield: "He plays the game like a UFC fighter"(39:47) PFT Live Draft: Most Important New Coordinators(53:42) Sean McDermott on Hard Knocks: Cameras and microphones in our meetings will be a challenge  

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He weighs in on the increasingly frenzied national discourse surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and the Steelers' QB situation. Do GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin deserve the criticism they're getting from Terry Bradshaw and others? Or are people making too much of OTAs and optional practices in late May, with the season still several months away? Paul welcomes Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News to break it all down; get Mike's thoughts on College Football Playoff expansion and changes related to the NCAA's House settlement; and talk some Pirates after a win in Arizona on Tuesday night.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to national criticism of the team over Aaron Rodgers' absence from OTAs. Do names like Terry Bradshaw and Joy Taylor have a point in calling out Rodgers, GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin for the situation? Or are they overstating the impact of Rodgers' absence, with veterans including Mason Rudolph and others shrugging off outside concerns? Then later, the guys give a first look at other areas of concern. How are tackles Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones looking as they face pressure amid the departure of Dan Moore Jr.? How are new receivers DK Metcalf and Robert Woods assimilating? And are internal options Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson prepared to step up at the position following the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys?

2x Super Bowl champion and former Steelers defensive back Bryant McFadden joined Bill to discuss if he agrees with Terry Bradshaw that the Steelers are making a mistake in pursuing Aaron Rodgers, how good Pittsburgh can be with Mason Rudolph, if there's any interest in trading for Kirk Cousins and if college football is trending in the right direction.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if QB Mason Rudolph still has room to break out in his NFL career. Also, is WR Roman Wilson going to have it figured out with the Steelers by the time the NFL regular season begins? May 28, 2025, 7:00 Hour

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

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

May 27 – Ep. 57: On this episode of The Depot Dive, Ross McCorkle and Joe Clark discuss the start of voluntary OTAs including who wasn't in attendance. Is T.J. Watt set to get a record pay day and will the Steelers get beat to the punch? We discuss the various possibilities. We also talk about newcomers DK Metcalf and Darius Slay being absent on the first day. For the second topic, we discuss Aaron Rodgers tipping his hand on a recent podcast appearance, strongly hinting that he will sign with the Steelers. We then discuss recent reports about the Steelers' interest in Kirk Cousins, the curious timing of those reports and whether or not he is an upgrade over Mason Rudolph. Thank you for joining us for this 36-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers are back on the field for OTAs, and Jarrett Bailey discusses the biggest headlines from Day 1. Can Roman Wilson become a difference maker? Mason Rudolph is saying all the right things. And why DK Metcalf's absence isn't a big deal.

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former Steelers linebacker and podcaster Arthur Moats to analyze the team's QB situation as OTAs get underway this week. How big of a deal is it that Aaron Rodgers still hasn't signed as of Tuesday morning? Why didn't coach Mike Tomlin, former GM Kevin Colbert and current GM Omar Khan have a better succession plan for Ben Roethlisberger to avoid this situation? And what went wrong with Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson that prevented them or someone else from becoming the long-term answer at the position? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo recap the first day OTAs at the team's South Side facility. What were players saying about Aaron Rodgers as he remains unsigned at the beginning of the offseason program? How much faith do they have in Mason Rudolph as he takes first-team reps for now? How are the receivers looking? From new faces like DK Metcalf and Robert Woods to returning options like Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III? And how closely should we be watching tackles Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu in the early going? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should the Steelers really be looking at Kirk Cousins as a Plan B to Aaron Rodgers, as reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests? Would the veteran quarterback's production be worth his hefty price tag for general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin? Or are they better off looking internally at options like Mason Rudolph and Will Howard? And what other storylines is Paul monitoring at Steelers OTAs, from the new-look receivers room with DK Metcalf and Robert Woods joining Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III to the battle at tackle highlighting Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu? Paul tackles those topics, then recaps a busy weekend for the Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers and the start of their West Coast road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Should Pacers feel the pressure in Game 4 and in the series? The Thunder is rolling in to the NBA Finals. Ant Man not ready for biggest stage. Is Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins the better option for Steelers QB over Mason Rudolph or Will Howard? How analytics failed the Orioles and shouldn't be the end all, be all barometer. Jumoke's French Open picks won't surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian would not confirm or deny if Aaron Rodgers is at the Steelers facility. The people's choice for quarterback is now Will Howard instead of Mason Rudolph! Brian is keeping an eye on the offense line these OTAs. Roman Wilson needs to be the receiver the Steelers drafted him to be.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The people's choice for quarterback is now Will Howard instead of Mason Rudolph! Brian is keeping an eye on the offense line these OTAs. Roman Wilson needs to be the receiver the Steelers drafted him to be. Brian needs to see more from all the Steelers receivers to know if they're better than... Van Jefferson. Intern Dom came at Bob by saying Bob is a moron for thinking Jack Nicklaus is better than Tiger Woods.

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

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Super Bowl Champion Dwight Freeney offering his memories of Colts owner Jim Irsay. 49ers QB Brock Purdy signs a huge deal, so how will that affect the talent and spending for the rest of the team? Plus, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni gets an extension after winning a Super Bowl for Philadelphia. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Chris Harris and Joel McHale discussing how long the Pittsburgh Steelers will wait for Aaron Rodgers. Will Ashton Jeanty be one of the league’s top RB’s as a rookie? Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander drops by the show and talks about the current Seahawks and the Hall of Fame. Charles Woodson joins the show and talks about the process of getting into the Browns ownership group, the Browns QB room, and his relationship between ownership and media. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A selection of the best Kyle Brandt cuts from the Week of May 19th: Is Ben Johnson the biggest wild-card this season? Movie title for the Browns QB room Brock Purdy gets paid New World for the 49ers NFL players in Flag Football The Tush Push Stays Is Chiefs Dynasty over? Put Cam Ward in prime time 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the biggest threats to the Eagles in the NFC. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Chris Harris Jr., and Joel McHale look at the Lions coming back as a healthy team. Which QB do you think could win the NFC Championship game? Saquon Barkley believes the 2024 Eagles could be a top 5 all-time team! Plus, Joel names his favorite Seahawks player. Stay tuned for Super Bowl Champ Charles Woodson and Shaun Alexander coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: We hear and react to the caller who told us he saw Aaron Rodgers walking out of a hotel in the Strip. Ray Fittipaldo thinks that Mike Tomlin (Lucy) may pull the ball away from Mason Rudolph (Charlie Brown) if Aaron Rodgers gets here. Where do the Steelers and Art Rooney II slot in The Athletic's rankings of owners willing to do what it takes to win?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Donny thought Art Rooney II would be in the "content to compete" category of Mike Jones' article in The Athletic. Joe's wife gets frustrated when Ke'Bryan Hayes comes to the plate. The Quiz Show. Booger McFarland thinks Steelers veterans like Cam Heyward should hold out and not play if Mason Rudolph is the starting quarterback!

Booger McFarland thinks Steelers veterans like Cam Heyward should hold out and not play if Mason Rudolph is the starting quarterback! Is Acrisure Stadium a good stadium? Does it get a bad rep from people? Cleveland's mayor said there are more pressing issues than the Browns stadium plans. Would you be ok with the Steelers moving out to Cranberry and out of the city?

We hear and react to the caller who told us he saw Aaron Rodgers walking out of a hotel in the Strip. Ray thinks that Mike Tomlin (Lucy) may pull the ball away from Mason Rudolph (Charlie Brown) if Aaron Rodgers gets here. here's a chance we get a hold-in from T.J. Watt and Ray doesn't think the Steelers wouldn't be concerned/

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

Today's episode: If Aaron Rodgers never arrives, how much faith do the Steelers for-real have in Mason Rudolph? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Sara Walsh and Kyle Brandt welcoming Brian Baldinger and reacting to the sudden passing of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Then Chris Harris and Joel McHale join the set and talk ’Tush Push’ and Buffalo Bills get ‘Hard Knocks’ treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Sara Walsh and Kyle Brandt welcoming Dwight Freeney and reacting to the sudden passing of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Then Chris Harris and Joel McHale join the set and answer if Geno Smith or Sam Darnold will have a bigger impact for their new teams, if Ben Johnson or Aaron Glenn have more to prove?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey react to a busy week of Pittsburgh sports news. Should OTAs be a red line for Steelers GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin in their pursuit of QB Aaron Rodgers? How important is the offseason program to his success, given that it didn't seem to matter much for Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? And how much worse off would the Steelers be with Mason Rudolph as their starter instead? Is the national media bashing he's received fair? Our duo tackles those questions; the difference between George Pickens and DK Metcalf as WR1; and the team's biggest remaining weakness after adding Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson in the NFL draft. Later, the guys discuss the Penguins coaching search. Why does Mitch Love continue to make a lot of sense as a frontrunner? How much say should Sidney Crosby have in the hiring process? And how cool is it to watch Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury play together one last time at the IIHF world championships? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo ponders Ben Cherington's options as the season continues to slip away. Is there a trade he can make to salvage his job? Is that a move he should be allowed to make, given his track record? Would firing him have a bigger practical or psychological impact? And what should we make of the Paul Skenes trade chatter, initiated this past week by ESPN's Jeff Passan? Adam and Jason give their thoughts, then analyze the catching situation with Henry Davis and Joey Bart. And Alexander Canario's recent hot streak.

In this hour, Adam Crowley wants to hear from those who have the opinion that Mason Rudolph would be a better starting QB than Aaron Rodgers. Also, 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn comes on The Fan Hotline. May 22, 2025, 9:00 Hour

Matt Cassel starts with Bobby Bones finally breaking 80 on the golf course. Matt recaps his birthday weekend before looking at the NFL's hope to play 18 games in a season. What kind of strategy is used if starters can only play 16 games? How does this change the record book? Brock Purdy gets paid but he got a no trade clause? NFL Daily's Gregg Rosenthal gives thoughts on the Bengals dealing with Trey Hendrickson. How do Geno Smith and Pete Carroll change the Raiders? Gregg touches on the Browns QB room before moving to optimism around the Patriots. Matt wonders how George Pickens improves the Cowboys. Should the NFL allow players to participate in Olympic Flag Football? Greg weighs in on Aaron Rodgers interest in the Steelers. Why has Gregg's opinion on Caleb Williams and the Bears changed this offseason? Plus, Gregg explains why working sports on the West Coast is better than the East Coast. Matt has played in Chicago and wonders how fans would receive the Bears building a dome. Is the 'cold' really an advantage for other teams like the Bills and Packers? Matt explains how he learned to watch film and got DVDs to take home. Looking back to last week's conspiracy theories, did Shaq confirm an NBA Draft conspiracy? We wrap up with plans for the week, including Bobby wanting to go to Vegas to speak with Pete Carroll. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Cassel starts with Bobby Bones finally breaking 80 on the golf course. Matt recaps his birthday weekend before looking at the NFL's hope to play 18 games in a season. What kind of strategy is used if starters can only play 16 games? How does this change the record book? Brock Purdy gets paid but he got a no trade clause? NFL Daily's Gregg Rosenthal gives thoughts on the Bengals dealing with Trey Hendrickson. How do Geno Smith and Pete Carroll change the Raiders? Gregg touches on the Browns QB room before moving to optimism around the Patriots. Matt wonders how George Pickens improves the Cowboys. Should the NFL allow players to participate in Olympic Flag Football? Greg weighs in on Aaron Rodgers interest in the Steelers. Why has Gregg's opinion on Caleb Williams and the Bears changed this offseason? Plus, Gregg explains why working sports on the West Coast is better than the East Coast. Matt has played in Chicago and wonders how fans would receive the Bears building a dome. Is the 'cold' really an advantage for other teams like the Bills and Packers? Matt explains how he learned to watch film and got DVDs to take home. Looking back to last week's conspiracy theories, did Shaq confirm an NBA Draft conspiracy? We wrap up with plans for the week, including Bobby wanting to go to Vegas to speak with Pete Carroll. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with voting day for the 'Tush Push'. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Seth Rollins, and Chris Harris Jr. get an update on all the rules being voted on today. Which player should be getting more attention in the offseason? Plus, Fmr CB Peanut Tillman chimes in on the raising expectations for the Bears this season and the future of the Tush Push. Stay tuned for The Miz coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with an update from the League Meetings. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Seth Rollins, and Chris Harris Jr. get the latest on Flag Football voting for the Olympics. WWE's The Miz drops by to talk about his Browns and bringing back the Gladiators! The Miz and Seth then put the Browns and Bears head to head for expectations this season! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly had Mason Rudolph on the Kaboly and Mack Podcast and Mark learned Rudolph is looking at this like he's QB2 but could have an opportunity depending on what happens with Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers voted against the tush push. 22 teams voted against it. Will the Pirates break their record of 25 games in a row without scoring 5+ runs??

Mark Kaboly had Mason Rudolph on the Kaboly and Mack Podcast and Mark learned Rudolph is looking at this like he's QB2 but could have an opportunity depending on what happens with Aaron Rodgers. Who should be on Team USA flag?

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about Caleb Johnson's potential, what Mason Rudolph's place is on the Steelers right now, if fans should be excited about Will Howard, childhood crushes, his thoughts on the 2028 Olympics flag football, if the Steelers will try and get a WR2, what the latest is on Aaron Rodgers, and more!

Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo and John Wehner join the show to break down the Steelers and Pirates. Do people like Mason Rudolph or do they just dislike Aaron Rodgers? And a caller really hates Dan Orlovsky.

How much of a difference in win total will there be if Aaron Rodgers starts every game versus Mason Rudolph starting every game? Ben Roethlisberger thinks the team can win 11 games with Rodgers, but 7 games, at the most, with Rudolph. The guys don't get why Ben still punches down at Mason. What do we think are the real expectations with both guys at QB? The Pirates won the series against the Reds, but they scored just 5 runs in the 3 games. The hitters continue to be inept. The pitching was spectacular and it has been for most of the season. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Is it true that Aaron Rodgers could show up in the preseason and the Steelers would live with that? Mike told a story of Brett Favre showing up late and winning over the team on the very first day. Mike still thinks the Steelers are better with Rodgers than they are without him and explained what the DK Metcalf move means coming from their front office. What is the future like for Mason Rudolph? Mike doesn't rule out Will Howard benefiting greatly from Rodgers being his starting QB. The guys asked Mike why the Steelers were among the teams voting to ban the Tush Push earlier today. Mike talked about the movement for flag football in the Olympics and what it could look like.

How much of a difference in win total will there be if Aaron Rodgers starts every game versus Mason Rudolph starting every game? Ben Roethlisberger thinks the team can win 11 games with Rodgers, but 7 games, at the most, with Rudolph. The guys don't get why Ben still punches down at Mason. What do we think are the real expectations with both guys at QB?

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – The conversation started about the college days. Aditi reacted to the Aaron Rodgers appearance with Joe Rogan. Aditi does not feel strongly either way that Rodgers will sign with the Steelers before mandatory minicamp. Would there be a breaking point when the Steelers decide to move forward in a different direction at QB? The guys asked for some tea on the Ben Roethlisberger punch down at Mason Rudolph in his latest podcast episode. Aditi doubled down that the Jets' issues last year were not surrounding the QB.