Starkey & Mueller

Mike Tomlin said he’s been on the hot seat for 19 years. Maybe with some fans, but certainly not with the owner. What does Tomlin have to do this year to get back in your good graces? Chris is putting the limit at 2 playoff wins for Tomlin to cool the seat a little bit. Donny went with 1 playoff win. Poni can’t get behind firing Tomlin if the Steelers win a playoff game. But if they get blown out in the first round…?

Mike Tomlin had no clue Philip Rivers was coming back to the NFL. He has not played since 2020 and is currently a semifinalist for the Hall of Fame. If he is signed to the active roster, that HOF clock resets. Is Rivers better than any other starting QB in the league?

The big slugger on the MLB free agent market signed with the Phillies. Were the Pirates actually in on Kyle Schwarber, who signed back in Philly for 5 years, $150M today. Do the Pirates get any benefit of the doubt from you since they were, allegedly, ‘in’ on Schwarber? The guys don’t think so. Until they make a move of any magnitude, there is nothing to base on them being in on big-name players.

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Were the Steelers the big beneficiaries of bad officiating yesterday? A TD catch was called off since we still don’t know what a reception is. An unnecessary roughness penalty on a field goal allowed the Steelers to score a touchdown instead of getting just 3 points. The Ravens were 5.5-point favorites in this game – like they were on Thanksgiving night – they lost both games. The guys think Isaiah Likely should be getting ridiculed in Baltimore today after missed TDs in the last 2 games. We happily credited Mike Tomlin for the win, but why does it have to take this team being against the wall for a performance like this? Are you having a hard time giving the Steelers credit for yesterday’s win? PM Team Professors.

Aaron Rodgers said that this win meant that the media would shut up for a week. Poni discusses a book that he is quite fond of. He also says it is not a bad season if the Steelers win the division and lose a playoff game. How has the Aaron Rodgers signing worked out? More on yesterday’s win. Donny Football Debrief – The College Football Playoff field is set. Notre Dame was snubbed then decided to back out of a bowl game. Where did Pitt and Penn State land for bowl season?

It is currently possible for the Steelers to win the AFC North at 8-9. Is it a good season if the Steelers go 8-9 and win a playoff game? Poni thinks that Mike Tomlin has guaranteed himself another year as the Steelers’ head coach with yesterday’s win. Mullsy still thinks it is possible that Mike Tomlin will not coach the Steelers beyond 2026. Another wave of callers shared their thoughts on yesterday’s big win. PIT-BAL Game Balls.

Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in. The Steelers have Poni back on the wagon after a 27-22 win in Baltimore yesterday. How does it have you feeling about them? Are people believing again? Chris doesn’t like that they still barely held on against an injured Lamar Jackson and a very flawed Ravens team. Can this team finish the job and win the AFC North? Is it fair to be downplaying the Steelers win because the Ravens are banged up? PIT-BAL Plays of the Game.

Were the Steelers the big beneficiaries of bad officiating yesterday? A TD catch was called off since we still don’t know what a reception is. An unnecessary roughness penalty on a field goal allowed the Steelers to score a touchdown instead of getting just 3 points. The Ravens were 5.5-point favorites in this game – like they were on Thanksgiving night – they lost both games. The guys think Isaiah Likely should be getting ridiculed in Baltimore today after missed TDs in the last 2 games. We happily credited Mike Tomlin for the win, but why does it have to take this team being against the wall for a performance like this?

Aaron Rodgers said that this win meant that the media would shut up for a week. Poni discusses a book that he is quite fond of. He also says it is not a bad season if the Steelers win the division and lose a playoff game. How has the Aaron Rodgers signing worked out?

PIT-BAL Game Balls.

It is currently possible for the Steelers to win the AFC North at 8-9. Is it a good season if the Steelers go 8-9 and win a playoff game? Poni thinks that Mike Tomlin has guaranteed himself another year as the Steelers’ head coach with yesterday’s win. Mullsy still thinks it is possible that Mike Tomlin will not coach the Steelers beyond 2026.

PIT-BAL Plays of the Game.

Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in. The Steelers have Poni back on the wagon after a 27-22 win in Baltimore yesterday. How does it have you feeling about them? Are people believing again? Chris doesn’t like that they still barely held on against an injured Lamar Jackson and a very flawed Ravens team. Can this team finish the job and win the AFC North?

The Steelers have a critical game in Baltimore to decide the AFC North lead on Sunday. But some fans would rather see them lose out. Also, A new WR weapon for Rodgers and what’s wrong with this team?

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The Other Side: Jeremy Conn joins to talk the Ravens side of the ball ahead of the Steelers-Ravens matchup this Sunday.

Open Phone Friday

Steelers fans call in to talk about Steelers potentially losing to the Ravens and if they should be rooting for that.