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  • Wednesday · 15 min

    Florio on Kordell, NFL flexing and international games

    Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike is still close to Pittsburgh and has been for a long time, so he recalled the treatment of Kordell Stewart in the 90’s from a fan and football perspective. Mike compared Kordell to Major Harris as players well ahead of their time. The league wasn’t ready for Harris, but it may have paved the way for someone like Kordell to reach the heights he did. Mike thinks the Browns may keep Deshaun Watson if they make the playoffs after multiple horrific seasons in Cleveland. The Colts made a pair of trades yesterday and clearly are not done. Mike pondered if the Colts will sit Jonathan Taylor as his name pops up around trade rumors. Mike said it’s an interesting choice by the Jaguars to not showcase Brian Thomas Jr. when it’s clear he’s not in their plans. Mike explained why there was not a flex to get Eagles-Commanders off Sunday Night Football with multiple better games in the early windows for Week 8. Mike was under the impression that if a matchup was already played in prime time (or scheduled for prime time) at some point in the season, it can’t be again. Lions-Vikings, Bills-Ravens and Chiefs-Broncos are 3 other games that made a lot of sense to move into the SNF spot. Mike reacted to the comments from Aaron Rodgers after the game in Paris and what it means for the future of NFL international play. Mike sees 16 international games in the next CBA, but they will never be on the same weekend.

  • Wednesday · 5 min

    Rodgers vs Watson

    Is this the biggest meeting between the Steelers and Browns since the 2020 playoff game? It’s the first regular season game between the teams in Pittsburgh in which both teams are over .500 since 2007. Is this QB matchup even? NFL dot com thinks Aaron Rodgers is the 17th best QB in the league and Deshaun Watson is just one spot behind him. Where are the Browns better than the Steelers? We noticed how rough Watson has been on the road this season in hopes the trend continues.

  • Wednesday · 7 min

    Former Penguin says Sid should move to wing

    Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK loves the new, blue alternate jerseys. Tyler had a zinger – he wants Sidney Crosby to move to the wing, after the faceoff, of every shift. He thinks Sid’s IQ will create more offense from that spot and either Nick Robertson or Bryan Rust, upon his return, should center the line. Tyler isn’t worried about Sid meeting Father Time and this is just typical Sid out of the gate. TK thinks the old guys are still enjoying the game. Tyler believes it will be very difficult to move on from Evgeni Malkin as he’s on-pace for his first 30-goal season in nearly a decade. TK talked about the Penguins team Halloween party and his best & worst costumes.

  • Wednesday · 14 min

    Will Steelers wheel & deal for a WR?

    Are the Steelers going to wheel & deal for a WR? Josh Downs has requested a trade out of Indy and we are yet again seeing Brian Thomas Jr. linked to the Steelers. Is Thomas worth a 2nd round pick in return? Is he going to get that much? The Jags’ asking price is high, but that’s the usual tactic for a team in their situation. Chris would happily trade a 2nd rounder with the ultimate belief he will end up with an NFC team. Insiders left and right are linking the player to the team, so it’s not out of nowhere.

  • Tuesday · 20 min

    HOUR 4 - CBS Sports puts Browns over Steelers, Trai Essex, Name Game

    CBS Sports thinks the Browns are better than the Steelers. What they have done so far is surprising, but it feels flukier than what the Steelers have done. The Browns haven’t swept the Steelers since 1988 – only a few people at the station can even recall that year. The Browns have some nice pieces, but are they the better team? Former Steelers OL Trai Essex joined the show. Poni said he had a former player tell him Zach Frazier is playing better right now than Maurkice Pouncey in his prime. Trai isn’t so sure about that, but acknowledged that Frazier is playing at a very high level right now. Trai thinks Pouncey is a Hall of Fame player and his athleticism for the position was almost second-to-none. Trai explained what Frazier is doing so well right now to help mold that offensive line around him. Trai got into some of the struggles coming from Troy Fautanu, but thinks everything is very fixable and he is still excelling in certain areas of the game. Trai said the only mistakes he is seeing from Max Iheanachor is ‘rookie stuff’ and is mostly winning his reps. Trai said he would have celebrated if the Steelers acquired Quenton Nelson for a 3rd & 5th round pick. Name Game.

  • Tuesday · 37 min

    HOUR 3 - Trench investment, Todd Haley, Debrief

    Have the Steelers finally gotten the return on investment they were looking for in the trenches? Since Omar Khan and Andy Weidl took over in the front office, the team spent multiple 1st round or other high picks on big boys on both sides. The Steelers run defense has been great in the absence of Derrick Harmon, who was the lynchpin to that operation last season. Zach Frazier has also emerged as an elite center in the game. Former Steelers OC Todd Haley joined the show. Todd said despite only 16 points, the Steelers did all they needed to win in Paris. He liked the team handing the football off 30 times and setting the tone in the turnover battle. Todd feels like the offensive line found a rhythm. Todd said consistent conversions on 3rd & short is a back-breaker to an opposing defense. Todd talked about directing players to certain sides of the formation and how Antonio Brown would react if he wasn’t on the weak side of a defense. Todd reiterated that you have to get the football in the hands of your best players. Todd, again, pushed for the Steelers to trade for Brian Thomas Jr. before a team like the Chiefs does it. Todd credited Mike Munchak for the creation of Al Villanueva and thinks there is no way his career is as successful without the great OL coach. A funny story about Lev Bell and Munchak. Todd reacted to a comment made about his relationship with Kurt Warner on Sunday morning and he backed it up with how much he hung out with Kurt outside of the stadium and facility. Todd talked about coaching Warner in the twilight of his career. We finally got the answer to Todd saying ‘I have an opinion on that,’ which has been a soundbite we have played on the show for years. Todd said he ‘begged’ for the Browns to take Saquon Barkley 1st overall back in 2018 and Josh Allen 4th. Almost a decade later, they probably should have listened. Donny Football Debrief – Jay Z was named the Super Bowl halftime show about a week after he nominated himself to do it. Thoughts?

  • Tuesday · 43 min

    HOUR 2 - Report Steelers eyeing college QB, DiNucci loves watching Chambliss play, PM Team Draft

    Which college QB should we circle if the Steelers are in the market for one? Mike DeFabo said the answer is Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. Chambliss has some notable warts – he would be 25 by the start of next season and is only listed at 6’0. Chambliss has a cool story – a former DII transfer to P4 stardom with the Rebels that led the team to the CFB semifinal last season. Would the Steelers (or the fans) be able to get over the size of the player? The Steelers have had more of their history tied to ‘big’ QBs, including Will Howard and Drew Allar. An issue for Chambliss is how 2026 has gone for him – after fighting to have the extra year in the first place. Can he be the next Russell Wilson? Former NFL QB Ben DiNucci from CBS Sports joined the show. Ben reacted to the clip of Dan Orlovsky not knowing that percentages were based off 100. Ben shared that he was actually smart enough to get into Penn. Ben said he ‘loves’ Trinidad Chambliss and watching him play. Ben doesn’t think size is as important at QB as it once was in the NFL. Ben said teams will consider the QB’s height when it comes to plays over the middle of the field, but scheme will create that difference. Ben pointed to players like Brock Purdy and Bryce Young that are getting it done in the league right now. Ben believes there is still so much potential around Arch Manning and he should be viewed as a top tier QB entering the draft. Drew Mestemaker is a player Ben labeled as a slam-dunk 1st round quarterback, but are the comparisons getting a bit too strong? Does Ben see the Steelers as a contender or is there still reason to doubt at 5-2? He reacted to what he saw from the team in Paris? Ben shared that Rico Dowdle was in the same draft class as him and they came into the league together in Dallas. Ben likes the honesty and transparency from Mike McCarthy in some of his press conferences or messages to the team. Tuesday Draft – Best ‘Potato’ foods/snacks.

  • Tuesday · 38 min

    HOUR 1 - Nat'l publications doubting Steelers, Quenton Nelson traded to Seahawks, Black & Gold Auction House

    The Steelers have won 3 straight games, but many in the national media are hesitant to give them any sort of praise. Some are including lines like ‘they have fooled me like this before.’ Even though that is true, does it have to do with their change at head coach? Everyone in the national media loved Mike Tomlin while most in that realm view Mike McCarthy as a total punching bag. The teams they have beaten on their 3-game streak aren’t the best in football, but the team is 5-2 overall with a win over the Bengals at full-strength. Why else is there so much doubt? Quenton Nelson was traded from Indy to Seattle in exchange for a 3rd & 5th round pick. Reports suggested that the Steelers weren’t in on this at all. Are we happy with the Steelers offensive line as is? Now that the Colts are in ‘fire sale’ mode, is there anyone else on their roster the Steelers should inquire about? Black & Gold Auction House – Round 7.

  • Tuesday · 8 min

    Former Steelers OL raves about Zach Frazier's performance

    Former Steelers OL Trai Essex joined the show. Poni said he had a former player tell him Zach Frazier is playing better right now than Maurkice Pouncey in his prime. Trai isn’t so sure about that, but acknowledged that Frazier is playing at a very high level right now. Trai thinks Pouncey is a Hall of Fame player and his athleticism for the position was almost second-to-none. Trai explained what Frazier is doing so well right now to help mold that offensive line around him. Trai got into some of the struggles coming from Troy Fautanu, but thinks everything is very fixable and he is still excelling in certain areas of the game. Trai said the only mistakes he is seeing from Max Iheanachor is ‘rookie stuff’ and is mostly winning his reps. Trai said he would have celebrated if the Steelers acquired Quenton Nelson for a 3rd & 5th round pick.

  • Tuesday · 21 min

    Todd Haley pounded table for 2 stars going into '18 Draft

    Former Steelers OC Todd Haley joined the show. Todd said despite only 16 points, the Steelers did all they needed to win in Paris. He liked the team handing the football off 30 times and setting the tone in the turnover battle. Todd feels like the offensive line found a rhythm. Todd said consistent conversions on 3rd & short is a back-breaker to an opposing defense. Todd talked about directing players to certain sides of the formation and how Antonio Brown would react if he wasn’t on the weak side of a defense. Todd reiterated that you have to get the football in the hands of your best players. Todd, again, pushed for the Steelers to trade for Brian Thomas Jr. before a team like the Chiefs does it. Todd credited Mike Munchak for the creation of Al Villanueva and thinks there is no way his career is as successful without the great OL coach. A funny story about Lev Bell and Munchak. Todd reacted to a comment made about his relationship with Kurt Warner on Sunday morning and he backed it up with how much he hung out with Kurt outside of the stadium and facility. Todd talked about coaching Warner in the twilight of his career. We finally got the answer to Todd saying ‘I have an opinion on that,’ which has been a soundbite we have played on the show for years. Todd said he ‘begged’ for the Browns to take Saquon Barkley 1st overall back in 2018 and Josh Allen 4th. Almost a decade later, they probably should have listened.

  • Tuesday · 4 min

    Steelers trenches finally paying off

    Have the Steelers finally gotten the return on investment they were looking for in the trenches? Since Omar Khan and Andy Weidl took over in the front office, the team spent multiple 1st round or other high picks on big boys on both sides. The Steelers run defense has been great in the absence of Derrick Harmon, who was the lynchpin to that operation last season. Zach Frazier has also emerged as an elite center in the game.

  • Tuesday · 17 min

    DiNucci: I love watching Chambliss play

    Former NFL QB Ben DiNucci from CBS Sports joined the show. Ben reacted to the clip of Dan Orlovsky not knowing that percentages were based off 100. Ben shared that he was actually smart enough to get into Penn. Ben said he ‘loves’ Trinidad Chambliss and watching him play. Ben doesn’t think size is as important at QB as it once was in the NFL. Ben said teams will consider the QB’s height when it comes to plays over the middle of the field, but scheme will create that difference. Ben pointed to players like Brock Purdy and Bryce Young that are getting it done in the league right now. Ben believes there is still so much potential around Arch Manning and he should be viewed as a top tier QB entering the draft. Drew Mestemaker is a player Ben labeled as a slam-dunk 1st round quarterback, but are the comparisons getting a bit too strong? Does Ben see the Steelers as a contender or is there still reason to doubt at 5-2? He reacted to what he saw from the team in Paris? Ben shared that Rico Dowdle was in the same draft class as him and they came into the league together in Dallas. Ben likes the honesty and transparency from Mike McCarthy in some of his press conferences or messages to the team.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    Report: Steelers 'like' Trinidad Chambliss

    Which college QB should we circle if the Steelers are in the market for one? Mike DeFabo said the answer is Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. Chambliss has some notable warts – he would be 25 by the start of next season and is only listed at 6’0. Chambliss has a cool story – a former DII transfer to P4 stardom with the Rebels that led the team to the CFB semifinal last season. Would the Steelers (or the fans) be able to get over the size of the player? The Steelers have had more of their history tied to ‘big’ QBs, including Will Howard and Drew Allar. An issue for Chambliss is how 2026 has gone for him – after fighting to have the extra year in the first place. Can he be the next Russell Wilson?

  • Tuesday · 8 min

    Quenton Nelson traded to Seahawks

    Quenton Nelson was traded from Indy to Seattle in exchange for a 3rd & 5th round pick. Reports suggested that the Steelers weren’t in on this at all. Are we happy with the Steelers offensive line as is? Now that the Colts are in ‘fire sale’ mode, is there anyone else on their roster the Steelers should inquire about?

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    National publications continue to diminish Steelers

    The Steelers have won 3 straight games, but many in the national media are hesitant to give them any sort of praise. Some are including lines like ‘they have fooled me like this before.’ Even though that is true, does it have to do with their change at head coach? Everyone in the national media loved Mike Tomlin while most in that realm view Mike McCarthy as a total punching bag. The teams they have beaten on their 3-game streak aren’t the best in football, but the team is 5-2 overall with a win over the Bengals at full-strength. Why else is there so much doubt?

  • Tuesday · 43 min

    Best Of Steelers on 93.7 The Fan: Giving McCarthy Credit + How Do They Stack Up Against the AFC Elite?

    93.7 The Fan delivers the best reactions following Pittsburgh’s international victory across The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp & Joe Show, and The PM Team with Poni and Mueller. The guys compare the 5-2 Steelers to the Chiefs, Bills, and Browns, debate if Mike McCarthy managed the trip to perfection, and evaluate Patrick Graham dropping defensive linemen into coverage. That and more on Best Of Steelers on 93.7 The Fan!

  • Monday · 21 min

    HOUR 4 - Why W wasn't Tomlin-style, Future of International Games, Professors

    Are the Steelers winning games in a ‘Tomlin-y’ style too often? The score of yesterday’s game would have you think it resembled a Mike Tomlin type victory. We don’t think it did. The Steelers were pretty clearly the better football team. They ran the football well and they made timely big plays. Could they have won by more points? Sure – on that note, let’s point out that they virtually won 19-10 and a special team’s penalty on New Orleans allowed Pittsburgh to kneel it out. Aaron Rodgers spoke more about the NFL plans when teams play internationally and why he wants the league to spend more money and allow players to actually enjoy the cities they are sent to play. What kind of changes could come to the NFL schedule as the league continues to push more international and/or gimmick games? PM Team Professors.

  • Monday · 31 min

    HOUR 3 - Rodgers fan club grows, Rodgers passes Peyton, Debrief

    Poni is happy with this version of Aaron Rodgers. Is he riding high on the 3-game winning streak? He said he loves the attitude and performance from the 42-year-old QB to this point in the season. We haven’t seen a blow up between Rodgers and Mike McCarthy since the loss in Cleveland from the beginning of the month. Was it still a mistake to bring him back? Are the Steelers a team that can actually stand up for themselves if they make the playoffs? The counting stats look good, but does it match the eye test for Rodgers? Where should Rodgers rank this season? The argument can be made that he’s been better than Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott. How much do you dock Rodgers for not wanting to take a lot of hits? Aaron Rodgers made a little bit of history yesterday, passing Peyton Manning on the all-time TD passes list. How many QBs, ever, are definitively better than Rodgers? Donny Football Debrief – DeShon Elliott had a quiet return to the lineup and we noticed his snap count matched that. When should we expect him back to form? Are we back to being worried about the Bengals after yesterday’s blowout of the Ravens?

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