Cook And Poni

There is no update on a potential Sidney Crosby extension. Dan reacts to the trade the Penguins made with Winnipeg acquiring Rutger McGroarty. It was a strange trade for the Penguins dealing their top prospect and Paul thinks it means they don't believe Yager is that great of a player.

Karlo shares some of his best Pitt stories from working on the staff and what Pat Narduzzi is working with this season. Karlo shares his top two high school football teams to watch in each conference.

There's never been a question that Russell Wilson is going to start. Ray thinks the vernacular Tomlin uses like "poll position" makes the national media believe Justin Fields can be the starter.

Are Skenes Days still as exciting as they were at the start of the season? The Pirates uniforms are some of the best in sports.

The Pirates are committed to letting Paul Skenes continue to pitch and build up innings, at least publicly. Good starting pitching is the backbone to the team, but he needs more consistent run support.

The full Joe Starkey Show with Paul Zeise from Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Hour 1 with Paul Zeise: How many starting quarterbacks would you take over Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? Paul and Austin look at the first four games of the season and the most likely matchups the Steelers could win. Denver and the Chargers significantly stand out as difficult games.

Hour 2 with Paul Zeise: The Steelers feel ok about the wide receiver position but won't be "held hostage" by San Francisco. Russell Wilson isn't as mobile and explosive as he used to be and is one reason why he's not the same player. Washington has traded former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Eagles for a third round pick and two sevenths. Would you have made that deal?

Hour 3 with Paul Zeise: John thinks David Bednar is still being hampered by an injury and might benefit from a move out of the closer's role for a bit. It doesn't make sense why Billy McKinney receives the call to Pittsburgh over Nick Yorke or Billy Cook. John thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes' back injury might be chronic and needing surgery. The Penguins made a prospect-for-prospect trade.

Hour 4 with Paul Zeise: Thoughts on the Cowboys, Ja'Marr Chase, and NFL coaches on the hot seat. Mike Tomlin confirmed Russell Wilson will start but the starters need to earn their way off the field. Beanie Bishop will play and Payton Wilson is good to go. If the Steelers have a good first drive, that could be their only drive.

Mike Tomlin confirmed Russell Wilson will start but the starters need to earn their way off the field. Beanie Bishop will play and Payton Wilson is good to go. If the Steelers have a good first drive, that could be their only drive.

A look around the NFL at the Cowboys, Ja'Marr Chase, contract situations in San Francisco, and more.

The Penguins have reportedly traded top prospect Brayden Yager to the Winnipeg Jets for top prospect Rutger McGroarty.

John thinks David Bednar is still being hampered by an injury and might benefit from a move out of the closer's role for a bit. It doesn't make sense why Billy McKinney receives the call to Pittsburgh over Nick Yorke or Billy Cook. John thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes' back injury might be chronic and needing surgery.

Washington has traded former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Eagles for a third round pick and two sevenths. Would you have made that deal?

The Steelers feel ok about the wide receiver position but won't be "held hostage" by San Francisco. Brian thinks slot corner is a position the Steelers are thin and a main reason is because of injury.

Paul and Austin look at the first four games of the season and the most likely matchups the Steelers could win. Denver and the Chargers significantly stand out as difficult games.

After going through the starters, we place the Steelers in the bottom third of the league.

The full Joe Starkey Show from Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Wednesday morning six pack. Seven years is a long time in the NFL. Mitch Keller pitched a gem yesterday with seven scoreless innings and nine strikeouts. Would you trade Keller for a very good young hitter? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.