Starkey & Mueller

PM Team NFL picks week 17

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave us a recap of the first period in the Penguins-Leafs game which started at 4 pm. The Pens trail 2-1 after 1. Are we already seeing a presence from the new ownership group? Is it likely the Penguins’ best goalie is in the minors? The guys also wanted to get Jason’s thoughts on the Pirates signing Ryan O’Hearn. Jason was adamant that the team is ‘not done’ making offseason moves. Jason doesn’t feel strongly that Andrew McCutchen will be back after some of these off-season acquisitions. Jason said Paul Skenes has to be feeling pretty good about what has happened so far and thinks a player like O’Hearn also takes some leadership lifting off Skenes’ shoulders. Jason thinks Jared Triolo will stick around the Pirates lineup because of what he can provide on defense.

Donny Football Debrief – Are Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park both top tier venues?

Mike Tomlin said that he is excited to see what Roman Wilson can do after the suspension of DK Metcalf. When Shaq Lawson did something similar to DK Metcalf, there was no discipline from the NFL. Poni says that he would not be surprised if the Steelers think the punishment would have been less harsh if nobody was watching the game.

Tomlin Tidbit – Mike Tomlin addressed what the plan could be if the Ravens lose to the Packers on Saturday. Should the Steelers rest their starters against the Browns if this is the case?

Mike Tomlin said that he’ll keep his reaction to the DK video to himself. He also said that “volatile rhetoric” is a part of the NFL at this point. DK Metcalf has a good behavior clause in his contract, in a way. The Steelers now have a lot of flexibility with DK’s contract.

BREAKING: The Pirates have signed Ryan O’Hearn to a 2-year deal. Ben Cherington is starting to make things happen. Can you believe it? How are we feeling?

A Tomlin Tuesday has us continuing to follow the DK Metcalf situation today. Mike Tomlin wasn’t allowed to dive too deep into the entire thing because he eluded to legal actions being taken outside of football. We wondered how all of this escalated and what is going on with the fan, Ryan Kennedy, who targeted Metcalf in the heckling incident that resulted in Metcalf throwing a punch. How messy is this going to get?

Hour 1: Are the Steelers now Super Bowl contenders. The guys break down the DK Metcalf fan incident at the game yesterday. And did Dom throw up at the station Christmas party? Hour 2: How much credit should Mike Tomlin get for yesterday’s game? The Steelers backups played very well against the Lions. And did Dom mess up Donny Football’s “Game Balls” segment? Hour 3: Should Mike Tomlin have benched DK Metcalf yesterday? Intern Jack says Kenneth Gainwell’s catch against the Lions was more impressive than the Immaculate Reception. And Dom wants John Harbaugh to go to Michigan. Hour 4: Could the Steelers rest starters if they clinch the division this weekend? BREAKING NEWS as DK Metcalf gets suspended for the rest of the regular season. And did Jim Nantz and Tony Romo have a rough game yesterday?

Hour 4: Could the Steelers rest starters if they clinch the division this weekend? BREAKING NEWS as DK Metcalf gets suspended for the rest of the regular season. And did Jim Nantz and Tony Romo have a rough game yesterday?

BREAKING NEWS: the NFL has suspended Metcalf for the remainder of the regular season. Did the NFL overstep with the decision? Poni wonders why security didn’t step in to the altercation.

Hour 3: Should Mike Tomlin have benched DK Metcalf yesterday? Intern Jack says Kenneth Gainwell’s catch against the Lions was more impressive than the Immaculate Reception. And Dom wants John Harbaugh to go to Michigan.

Donny Football Debrief. Intern Jack said that Kenneth Gainwell’s catch was more impressive than the Immaculate Reception, which sparks a big debate. Dom takes over for today’s debrief. He says that John Harbaugh should coach Michigan.

Hour 2: How much credit should Mike Tomlin get for yesterday’s game? The Steelers backups played very well against the Lions. And did Dom mess up Donny Football’s “Game Balls” segment?

Donny’s Game Balls. A Lion received votes, and the guys try to guess who it was. Apparently Dom messed up the segment by not doing the game balls in order. There’s a lot of Aaron Rodgers hate still going around.

Hour 1: Are the Steelers now Super Bowl contenders. The guys break down the DK Metcalf fan incident at the game yesterday. And did Dom throw up at the station Christmas party?

Donny’s Game Balls. A Lion received votes, and the guys try to guess who it was. Apparently I messed up the segment by not doing the game balls in order. There’s a lot of Aaron Rodgers hate still going around.

The Steelers beat the Lions yesterday and Poni said a lot of people are starting to flip-flop their opinions on the team. The guys are impressed, but don’t see them as Super Bowl contenders yet. Chris said his opinion on their fortunes has somewhat changed. Poni says yesterday was one of the greatest rushing performances in Steelers history. Is Mullsy being a coward this afternoon?

Steelers go for season-defining win in Detroit without Watt, FSG sells the Penguins and the Pirates trade for a big bat in the lineup.

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