Cook And Poni

Our Steelers grades for each positional group. Big day from the linebackers, secondary, and special teams.

Tom Brady had an average debut in the booth. The officiating was horrible and ruined two T.J. Watt sacks.

Pitt was behind in embracing NIL and the plan to take care of revenue sharing wasn't really in place. Pitt has a very expensive bill with Victory Heights and there's questions if Pitt was going to raise $200 million to pay for the project.

Chris Boswell had a historic day with six field goals and a punt while filling in for Cameron Johnston.

BREAKING: Pitt moves on from Athletic Director Heather Lyke. Where does Pitt go from here? It's a surprising move but one that has a lot to do with finances. The Steelers defeated Atlanta thanks to Chris Boswell and the defense. Justin Fields played ok, but not good enough to replace Russell Wilson without any controversy. 

The full Joe Starkey Show from Friday, September 6th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: It's officially over. Joe thinks after 1 game the Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl. The rest of the season doesn't matter. Austin vehemently disagrees and doesn't see a third Super Bowl win coming. Fans try to cheer up Starkey about the idea the Chiefs will dominate and win the Super Bowl again.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Ray thinks the Steelers would be fine with Justin Fields as the starting quarterback this week if Russell Wilson can't play. Wilson is still dealing with his calf injury and Ray thinks it might affect him all season. What game would you want a ticket for this weekend?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Audacy betting insider Nick Kostos joined the show. Nick's picks for the week, including that he thinks Kansas City will once again win the Super Bowl... Nick has the Steelers as an under .500 team but takes them against the Falcons. The Bechtold Breakdown.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob can't deny there's been a lack of hustle but tries to point out where guys are giving the extra effort. Jim Leyland would chew players out but did it behind closed doors. Bob thinks Paul Skenes is the finest young pitcher he's ever seen on the mound. BREAKING NEWS: Steelers extend Pat Freiermuth with a four-year, $48 million deal.

Steelers extend Pat Freiermuth with a four-year, $48 million deal.

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joins. Bob can't deny there's been a lack of hustle but tries to point out where guys are giving the extra effort. Jim Leyland would chew players out but did it behind closed doors. Bob thinks Paul Skenes is the finest young pitcher he's ever seen on the mound.

A trip around the NFL for this week's breakdown, including a potential Pat Freiermuth extension

Nick's picks for the week, including that he thinks Kansas City will once again win the Super Bowl... What's his Steelers pick?

Where would you go to watch week 1 of the NFL season?

Ray thinks the Steelers would be fine with Justin Fields as the starting quarterback this week if Russell Wilson can't play. Russell Wilson is still dealing with his calf injury and Ray thinks it might affect him all season. Ray has the Steelers 9-8 and sneaking into the playoffs, but not winning a playoff game.

Callers try to cheer up Starkey about the idea the Chiefs will dominate and win the Super Bowl again.

Joe thinks after 1 game the Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl. The rest of the season doesn't matter. Austin vehemently disagrees and doesn't see a third Super Bowl win coming.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani: The Pirates were no-hit but the Cubs 12-0 in a disastrous loss. Derek Shelton snapped at Noah Hiles for asking a question about Rowdy Tellez pitching for the third time. We hear Shelton's comments and the reaction of Greg Brown, Joe Block, and John Wehner frustrated with Oneil Cruz jogging down the line to clinch the no-hitter.