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Chris Carter joins us from his vacation to talk about the Steelers! Bill Barnwell's list yesterday of Steelers who could be worth a first round pick in a trade. Chris says that five out of the six Steelers on the list make some sense but a first-round pick for Keanu Benton is not something he would expect. He thinks that Benton would fetch a second-round pick and command a high price tag in the free agent market but not a first-round pick in a trade. A lot has been made about the potential upcoming Joey Porter Jr. extension, what will a Benton extension look like?

Hour 1: Chris is riding solo for the show today! Where does confidence stand with the Pirates right now coming out of the All-Star break? Chris takes issue with Austin Bechtold's appearance. And Nick Farabugh joins the show for his weekly Fair Game segment, but Mullsy keeps making a blunder during the interview. Hour 2: Matt Clement joins the show to break down the Pirates post-All-Star break. Dom sent out a political tweet yesterday, but did it scare him away from doing it again? And are network TV NFL pregame shows about to become a thing of the past? Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show in-studio for the full hour! There is major drama at The Open Championship with Bryson DeChambeau, and Chris can't get enough of it. Will TJ Watt actually have a good season this year? And Dom confronts Kaboly for muting him on Twitter. Hour 4: Chris reacts live to the breaking news that the Pirates-Guardians game tonight has been postponed due to the smoke. The guys try pickle beer together on the air. And FOX apparently wanted Game 7 of the 2016 World Series to be played on two different nights.

Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show in-studio for the full hour! There is major drama at The Open Championship with Bryson DeChambeau, and Chris can't get enough of it. Will TJ Watt actually have a good season this year? And Dom confronts Kaboly for muting him on Twitter.

The Pirates have a very little chance to win the NL Central because the Brewers have created such a gap. But what about a wild card spot? Fan Graphs gives them the best chance of any team outside looking in to make the postseason. The site gives the Pirates just under a 42% chance to make it to October. Are they better than the Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Marlins? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle? Poni took us on a ride through some football preview books.

People around the NFL said that there are 6 guys on the Steelers that are worth a first-round pick. Apparently, NFL executives think that the Steelers could get a first rounder for Keeanu Benton. Mullsy thinks that the league believes that TJ Watt's best days are behind him at this point. Poni thinks that TJ could still feasibly get to 17 sacks this year. Mullsy disagrees with this pretty strongly. The contract extension deadline is up, meaning that George Pickens will not get a new extension with the Cowboys and he will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag. Poni is confused as to why Steelers fans still think the George Pickens trade was a good idea. Donny Football Debrief – Quite the performance from Intern Dom today on the morning show quiz.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Jon Gruden continues to praise the work of Will Howard as we have yet to see him in a pro game. Ray thinks it's more of the same and added what we have heard so many times from Mike McCarthy so far. Per usual, Ray said the offense in the preseason will be vanilla, so it could come down to what we see in practice. Ray reacted to the idea that 6 Steelers, including Keeanu Benton, would fetch a 1st round pick in return if traded. Ray expects a bounce back year from TJ Watt and thinks he will have a 12-sack season. When will the Joey Porter Jr. contract buzz start to pick up again and when will that deal get done? How long will it take for Max Iheanachor to become the starter at right tackle?

People around the NFL said that there are 6 guys on the Steelers that are worth a first-round pick. Apparently, NFL executives think that the Steelers could get a first rounder for Keeanu Benton. Mullsy thinks that the league believes that TJ Watt's best days are behind him at this point. Poni thinks that TJ could still feasibly get to 17 sacks this year. Mullsy disagrees with this pretty strongly.

Crowley makes such a bad error when Chris Carter joins the show that he has to leave the studio. Chris Carter joins the show to talk about if Joey Porter Jr.'s game is getting disrespected, where TJ Watt ranks among pass rushers right now, if Aaron Donald is planning on coming out of retirement, and more!

Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to go through the latest Steelers news and rumors. Yahoo Sports is bringing back fantasy college football for the upcoming season. And Dorin quizzes Dom on Western PA trivia.

Hour 1: Is it time for the Pirates to take Mitch Keller out of the starting rotation? The guys debate if soccer players are soft. And Dom wants Crowley and Dorin to join him on his trip to Penn State this weekend. Hour 2: Who deserves more blame for the Pirates' problems. Don Kelly or Ben Cherington? Crowley thinks the Pirates could make a trade today. And Jennifer Coolidge said she had sex with 200 men after her role in American Pie. Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to go through the latest Steelers news and rumors. Yahoo Sports is bringing back fantasy college football for the upcoming season. And Dorin quizzes Dom on Western PA trivia. Hour 4: Greg Brown joins the show to break down the latest with the Pirates. Is this weekend's series against the Brewers the most important of the Pirates season so far? And what is the best place to have a beer?

Hour 1: The guys react to Jared Jones being pulled after six perfect innings last night. Why wasn't Carmen Mlodzinski in the game yesterday? And is Crowley talking out of both sides of his mouth this morning? Hour 2: Pat Bostick joins the guys in-studio for the next couple hours! Dorin has a theory for why Carmen Mlodzinski wasn't in the Pirates game last night. Dom has a problem with some fellow Fan producers. And Dan Zangrilli had a 24-caller postgame show yesterday. Hour 3: Pat doesn't think it's a foregone conclusion that the Steelers will extend Joey Porter Jr. Would you rather fight Denzel Washington or Queen Latifah? And the guys share their SAT scores. Hour 4: The guys go through their colleges' acceptance rates. How different is dating now compared to previous years? And Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to break down the Jared Jones controversy from last night.

Hour 3: Pat doesn't think it's a foregone conclusion that the Steelers will extend Joey Porter Jr. Would you rather fight Denzel Washington or Queen Latifah? And the guys share their SAT scores.

Is TJ Watt a top-10 pass rusher in the NFL right now? Dorin says he would rather block Watt than Nick Herbig. Pat says it's not a foregone conclusion that the Steelers will pay Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Did Cam Heyward get respected by ESPN today after he was left off their list of Top 10 DT? Will we see a more motivated TJ Watt this season as he faces a new challenge in a new defense? At what point will Derrick Harmon take over as the Steelers best defensive lineman? Ray dove into what the Steelers have along their defensive front. Ray thinks it's a little bit of a pipe dream that the Steelers could land Baker Mayfield next offseason. When will Joey Porter Jr. get his payday? What did Ray think of former Steelers talking down on Mike Tomlin and his defense?

Do the Penguins have their eyes on Elias Pettersson? That could be their new target if the Jason Robertson sweepstakes fall through. One problem… the Poni scuttlebutt isn't good. He got a message from someone around the Canucks that gave a pretty horrid review of Pettersson and his overall attitude. This sounds like a situation the Penguins should just stay away from. Donny Football Debrief – Yahoo Sports is creating a Fantasy College Football league. Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Did Cam Heyward get respected by ESPN today after he was left off their list of Top 10 DT? Will we see a more motivated TJ Watt this season as he faces a new challenge in a new defense? At what point will Derrick Harmon take over as the Steelers best defensive lineman? Ray dove into what the Steelers have along their defensive front. Ray thinks it's a little bit of a pipe dream that the Steelers could land Baker Mayfield next offseason. When will Joey Porter Jr. get his payday? What did Ray think of former Steelers talking down on Mike Tomlin and his defense?

Mark and Tommy Radio talk about the big night from Ryan OHearn last night, Skenes' performance in getting a win finally, and some fresh TJ Watt disrespect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss Joey Porter Jr's place among the CBs in the league, is TJ Watt still a game wrecker? Ray thinks he's still top 5. Crowley almost cried about the Konnor Griffin injury. Why is Joey Porter Jr getting criticized for not racking up interceptions? Can JPJ improve his hands still? AB worked tirelessly to get better at it. Where does TJ Watt rank among top pass rushers. Alex Highsmith was a bit disrespected. Can the Pirates win enough without Konnor Griffin? Crowley almost loses it from laughter. 

Crowley gives more context to the green weenie. Doug Whaley joins to give his thoughts on where Porter ranks among CBs, if he can benefit from Jamel Dean. Crowley continues to provide details about the green weenie. When will Crowley reveal his improved physique? Callas possibly fibbed about when he was leaving for Ireland. Where does Doug Whaley rank TJ Watt as a pass rusher? IsHighsmith or Herbig better? Doug Whaley reacts to the epic goal call. How does a GM judge an injury situation like Konnor Griffin's?

Callas possibly fibbed about when he was leaving for Ireland. Where does Doug Whaley rank TJ Watt as a pass rusher? IsHighsmith or Herbig better?

Can JPJ improve his hands still? AB worked tirelessly to get better at it. Where does TJ Watt rank among top pass rushers. Alex Highsmith was a bit disrespected. 

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss Joey Porter Jr's place among the CBs in the league, is TJ Watt still a game wrecker? Ray thinks he's still top 5. Crowley almost cried about the Konnor Griffin injury. 

NFL executives voted TJ Watt as a top 10 edge rusher in football recently, having him at number 7. Is this reasonable? Mullsy does not think that TJ is the 7th best edge rusher in football, and says that he was surprised to see so many Steeler fans agree with him. Mullsy also says that you can make the argument that TJ isn't the best edge rusher on his own team.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi thinks the TJ Watt ranking among the NFL executives is pretty fair considering the dip in numbers he had in 2025. Aditi said she didn't put Watt on her All Pro ballot last year. How much would it help Watt to move around a little bit?

NFL executives voted TJ Watt as a top 10 edge rusher in football recently, having him at number 7. Is this reasonable? Mullsy does not think that TJ is the 7th best edge rusher in football, and says that he was surprised to see so many Steeler fans agree with him. Mullsy also says that you can make the argument that TJ isn't the best edge rusher on his own team. Endy Rodriguez has been placed on the IL with a left glute strain. The Pirates are getting killed by the injury bug right now. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Aaron Donald commented with the eyes emoji on a post about him and Myles Garrett potentially teaming up in Los Angeles. Mike says that it would be almost impossible for NFL teams to stop both Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald on the same defensive line, even if Donald is only like 80% of the player the last time we watched him play. Mike says that Brandon Aiyuk needs to file a petition to the league to get reinstated and placed on the 49ers roster. Today is Jack Lambert's birthday. Mike was a huge fan of his.

The Pirates lineup is out for tonight. Marcell Ozuna is in it, against a righty, showing that the injuries have really started to stack up. What are their options dwindling down to with the amount of injuries they are currently dealing with? We heard from Konnor Griffin, one day after being placed on the IL that will keep him out 8-10 weeks. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi thinks the TJ Watt ranking among the NFL executives is pretty fair considering the dip in numbers he had in 2025. Aditi said she didn't put Watt on her All Pro ballot last year. How much would it help Watt to move around a little bit? Donny Football Debrief – Will people have easy access to Steelers preseason games? What about Xfinity users who are currently without NFL Network?

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open their Tuesday, July 7, 2026 show by revisiting Monday's card, where a first five innings call on Atlanta cashed even as the Braves bullpen later surrendered an eleven run ninth inning, while a three star Dodgers team total over covered a wild extra innings win over the Rockies. From there the two work through a full Tuesday baseball slate, starting with Milwaukee and St Louis opening a day night doubleheader behind Jacob Misiorowski, before turning to a headline matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, where Matthew Boyd opposes Shane Baz. Both hosts lean toward Chicago after examining Boyd's strong run support and Baz's fly ball tendencies coming off a heavy pitch count start. The conversation moves to Sacramento's trip to Detroit, where J.T. Ginn faces Tarik Skubal, with the hosts split between concerns over Ginn's recent home run rate and Skubal's own workload questions after a 104 pitch outing. Atlanta's visit to Pittsburgh draws a long discussion of both bullpens, with Hurston Waldrep opposing Paul Skenes, and Munaf ultimately backing the Pirates on the money line despite a rough recent stretch for the Pittsburgh ace. Boston and the Chicago White Sox follow, with Payton Tolle against Noah Schultz, and both hosts landing on the home underdog White Sox given a hot recent stretch and command questions surrounding Tolle. A rapid tour of the rest of the card touches Arizona and San Diego, Cleveland and Minnesota, Seattle's trip to Miami, and a Houston and Washington matchup featuring Tatsuya Imai and Andrew Alvarez, along with starts from Zach Wheeler, Trevor McDonald and Michael Lorenzen. After a quick mention of a new Pregame.com discount code, the show pivots to football for the latest entry in its NFL win total series, a detailed breakdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into 2026. The hosts walk through an offseason that brought a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, the return of Aaron Rodgers for a final season, and a retooled receiving corps built around DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr, Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. Weighing an accomplished pass rush duo in TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith against an aging offensive line and a defense leaning on veterans, both hosts land on the over for Pittsburgh's eight and a half win total, pointing to a favorable schedule and a division full of first year coaching staffs. The episode closes with Tuesday's best bets, an over in the Arizona and San Diego game from Dave and a Marlins money line pick from Munaf built around a dominant home pitching performance, before the two tease Wednesday's show and its look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson don't hold anything back as they debate the league's biggest overrated stars. Is Jordan Love being overvalued after signing one of the NFL's richest quarterback contracts? Has Saquon Barkley become more hype than production? Is DK Metcalf really a true WR1? And does TJ Watt still deserve elite status? Before the hot takes begin, the crew also breaks down the latest headlines around George Kittle's recovery, Kyle Pitts' extension, Brenton Strange's new contract, Brandon Aiyuk's social media antics, and some intriguing fantasy football tight end sleepers for 2026. Plus, the episode wraps up with a hilarious debate over the most overrated tailgate foods! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Bijan Robinson Signed Falcons Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:00:24 DBro - Hairy Headshots - 0:00:42 Headlines - Mac Jones - 0:04:29 Camp Buzz - George Kittle - 0:08:00 Falcons - Kyle Pitts contract extension news - 0:11:35 Jaguars - Brenton Strange contract extension news + Joe's Favorite TE Sleeper (Strange) - 0:14:04 Favorite Sleeper TE: Erickson - Greg Dulcich - 0:14:45 Favorite Sleeper TE: DBro - Isaiah Likely - 0:16:07 Brandon Aiyuk Social Media - 0:17:27 Hard Rock Bet - 0:20:38 Joe's Overrated Offensive Player: Jordan Love (QB - Green Bay Packers) - 0:21:55 Erickson's Overrated Offensive Player: DK Metcalf (WR - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 0:31:27 Dbro's Overrated Offensive Player: Saquon Barkley (RB - Philadelphia Eagles) - 0:36:54 Joe's Overrated Defensive Player: Kayvon Thibodeaux (OLB - New York Giants) - 0:44:18 Erickson's Overrated Defensive Player: TJ Watt (LB - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 0:46:46 DBro's Overrated Defensive Player: DaRon Bland (CB - Dallas Cowboys) - 0:51:01 Overrated Tailgate Food: Joe - Spinach Dip | Dbro - Lil Smokies/Pigs in a Blanket | Erickson - Salad/Veggie Platters - 0:53:35 Tailgate Youtube Channel Promo - 0:56:47 Outro - 0:57:13See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Lima go around the division with radio hosts Bob Haynie (105.7 The Fan in Baltimore), Mo Egger (ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati) and Andrew Fillipponi (93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh) and discover that Lamar Jackson looks sharp but Baltimore's offensive line is a mess, while Cincinnati's linebacker corps remains a glaring unaddressed weakness heading into camp. Pittsburgh is in full delusion mode banking on Aaron Rodgers to recapture 2010 magic, with Drew Allar being completely rebuilt from scratch and TJ Watt apparently worth somewhere between a first and a fifth depending on who you ask. The Sorsby debate made its way around the division too, with all three hosts agreeing he should not be playing but Mo Egger making the case he is must-watch television regardless.

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out. Follow NOT JUST FOOTBALL ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotJustFootballwithCamHeyward

Ed Troup and Brian Batko continue their conversation with Vince Williams as he shares his thoughts on the current Steelers defense, including TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, and Jalen Ramsey. Vince discusses the team's strengths, leadership, and what to expect from the defense heading into the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in with the Homies, Tate, Pay & Dirt for your AFC North news. On this episode we talk about the offseason of movement within the AFC North Defensive Line rooms. Myles Garrett going back to Cali, Dexter Lawrence in from the Big Apple, Trey Hendrickson moved, but stayed in the neighborhood. Could Pittsburgh Steelers all-time sack leader TJ Watt be next on the move? We talk about that and everything else AFC North on the Steel Curtain Network audio platforms. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

The Pirates took 2 of 3 against the Astros as they set sail for a massive 6-game stretch against the Braves and Dodgers. How will this go? If things go well, who breaks out? If things don't, who is to blame? There's also a massive concert in town this weekend. Can the Pirates weather the storm of the Braves and Dodgers? Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian wrap up the Scouts vs Stats series with the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL. At the start, they address the two league-altering trades that happened earlier this week involving AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, and Jared Verse. The group debates some of the top names like TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, Dexter Lawrence, Kyle Hamilton, and Pat Surtain. They also touch on some surprise mentions like Jordyn Brooks, Fred Warner, and Jack Campbell. Listen to find out who ranks #1 on each list!Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

If the Pirates bullpen played to even an average level, they would be 12 games over .500 this season. Poni wondered if the Pirates should kick the tires on a Bailey Falter reunion. The biggest insider in all of baseball suggested the Pirates could still deal Carmen Mlodzinski, but would that make sense since the team needs bullpen arms more than anything? What if a Mlodzinski trade netted a true late-game reliever in return? With the Pirates recent success of trading away borderline starters, should they try it again? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter. Name Game.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter.

Mike and Charlie projected the dominoes to fall after the Rams' blockbuster trade for star DE Myles Garrett. Fox Sports NFL reporter Greg Auman joined Sports Talk. Auman discussed the action around the NFL world this offseason, previewed the NFC South, and evaluated the Saints' offseason moves. Mike told a story about former Saints DE Doug Atkins. Charlie reset the NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we wrap up the team's minicamp. What do we make of TJ Watt saying his stubbornness is the reason we haven't seen him rush much other than over the RT? Alex Highsmith was absent with an illness per the team, after several questions were raised about him not being in attendance. Could Keeanu Benton be the next guy in line for an extension? What do we make of the pressure vs sack conversation? What about impact plays as a whole? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike McCarthy said Nick Herbig ‘deserved' his new deal with the Steelers, after inking a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid ‘reserve' players in NFL history. It's a $100M+ deal for the Steelers third edge rusher on the depth chart. Are the Steelers going to make it more of a true 3-man rotation if they don't deal TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith? It's hard to take down the snaps for the two players ahead of Herbig.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

Mike McCarthy said Nick Herbig ‘deserved' his new deal with the Steelers, after inking a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid ‘reserve' players in NFL history. It's a $100M+ deal for the Steelers third edge rusher on the depth chart. Are the Steelers going to make it more of a true 3-man rotation if they don't deal TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith? It's hard to take down the snaps for the two players ahead of Herbig. What does the Nick Herbig contract mean for Joey Porter Jr. or other players that are up for new deals with the Steelers? Is there a real chance Aaron Donald comes back after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

A read & react to some Steelers sound today from mandatory minicamp – the likes of Cam Heyward, TJ Watt and Nick Herbig shared answers with the media. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – The guys asked Aditi about getting to work with Russell Wilson this fall with the NFL on CBS. Aditi remembers working with Nate Burleson in his early days of television. Aditi gave her reaction to the Steelers extending Nick Herbig. What does it mean for the fellow pass rushers? What does it mean for others up for contracts? Aditi gets the sense that Aaron Donald will play football this season. Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers are reportedly in talks with Keeanu Benton on a new deal. He shares an agent with Nick Herbig and would be the second player of the 2023 draft class to get a deal.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers giving EDGE rusher Nick Herbig a four-year $100M contract extension. What does this mean, if anything for the futures of TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith? How will the team use Nick Herbig in 2026 that could be different from his role up to this point? Does there have to be an odd man out this season? We also discuss the team signing Darnell Savage, what went down at mandatory minicamp and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2: Did the Steelers make a mistake not trading TJ Watt like the Browns did with Myles Garrett? Could Aaron Donald come out of retirement with the Rams? And the guys draft the Pittsburgh athletes with the most aura.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Cleveland Browns trading star EDGE rusher Myles Garrett to the LA Rams for Jared Verse, a first-round pick, a second-round pick and a third-round pick. What are the impacts on the Steelers by this, and should we have remorse about not moving TJ Watt? We then discuss the deal that sent AJ Brown to the New England Patriots and how it impacts the AFC. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive trade in the NFL just an hour before the show, with the Browns sending Myles Garrett to the Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and a 1st round pick. There is, reportedly, more to the trade that we will find out later. Garrett rewrote the NFL record book with single-season sacks last season and has been a Steelers nemesis for years. This makes the road a bit easier for Pittsburgh, but the same can be said for the teams in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Chris has a little FOMO on this because the Steelers didn't do it with TJ Watt when they had the chance. Does this matter for the Browns since they consistently mess up the pick at QB? The full terms to the Myles Garrett trade are out. The Browns get Jared Verse, a 2027 1st round pick, a 2028 2nd round pick and a 2029 3rd round pick. Is Aaron Donald going to come back since the Rams are loading up to win another Super Bowl? Is AJ Brown on the move next? How much better would he make the Patriots?

A massive trade in the NFL just an hour before the show, with the Browns sending Myles Garrett to the Rams in exchange for Jared Verse and a 1st round pick. There is, reportedly, more to the trade that we will find out later. Garrett rewrote the NFL record book with single-season sacks last season and has been a Steelers nemesis for years. This makes the road a bit easier for Pittsburgh, but the same can be said for the teams in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Chris has a little FOMO on this because the Steelers didn't do it with TJ Watt when they had the chance. Does this matter for the Browns since they consistently mess up the pick at QB?

Hour 1: Is TJ Watt still a top-ten pass rusher in the NFL? A car caller throws a segment off the rails. And Nick Farabaugh joins the show to go over the latest Steelers news and rumors.

Is TJ Watt still a top-ten pass rusher in the NFL? One NFL analyst doesn't think so. Mullsy goes through the top ten list and the guys ranked above him, and wonders if the list is right. Have we seen the best football that Watt has played?

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to the Pittsburgh Steelers schedule releases, trade rumors surrounding TJ Watt, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro09:54 - Steelers Schedule Release43:20 - TJ Watt trade rumors (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.