Cook And Poni

Brooke thinks the Steelers did right by Cam Heyward, but is 50/50 on if a Pat Freiermuth extension gets done.

How much would you pay Pat Freiermuth? Joe doesn't see a pressing need to sign Freiermuth.

Joe has over 70,000 unread emails. Is this healthy? Who are the oldest and youngest teams in the NFL? What's great sports memorabilia do you have in your house? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. A 2012 Russell Wilson Rookie Card is Starkey's Card of the Week. 

Paul and Joe talk about their relationships and Joe's love for golf. Joe thinks the fantasy team Austin drafted isn't good, but feedback from texters says otherwise. Cam Heyward and the Steelers agreed to a three-year extension. It's a good deal on both sides.

The full Joe Starkey Show, with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise, from Tuesday, September 3rd.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Show opening six pack. Zeise goes off on the ACC and Starkey and creates one of the most high-stress moments in the Starkey Show. Is Derek Shelton on a significant hot seat? Leon Draisaitl has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Could this be what's holding up Sidney Crosby's extension and he wants to sign for the most money in potentially his final contract?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates manager Derek Shelton joined the show. Andrew McCutchen had another good game and hit the game-winning home run last night for his 18th of the year. Shelton said David Bednar was healthy coming into the season and not hurt coming out of spring training. Andrew Destin thinks everything is still on the table for if Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton are back next season, but Andrew hasn't heard much in regards to them being let go.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: The Mike Tomlin Press Conference. Joe thinks Steelers-Falcons is one of the most fascinating games to start the season. Will Roman Wilson dress? Tomlin sounded optimistic he will play. Do the Steelers have a good quarterback? Joe wants to see Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren share the same backfield and use two-back sets.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Over/unders in the AFC East, South, and West 1:40 - AFC North over/unders. Do the Steelers win more than eight games?

Do we think the Steelers finish over 8.5 wins?

Which teams do we think will finish over or under their FanDuel projected win total?

Joe thinks Steelers-Falcons is one of the most fascinating games to start the season. Will Roman Wilson dress? Tomlin sounded optimistic he will play. Do the Steelers have a good quarterback?

Mike Tomlin's press conference and our reaction in preparation for week 1 in Atlanta.

Andrew thinks everything is still on the table for if Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton are back next season, but Andrew hasn't heard much in regards to them being let go. The next few weeks could determine if they are brought back. Andrew thinks Andrew McCutchen will be back next season and sees Endy Rodriguez at first.

Pirates manager Derek Shelton joined the show. Andrew McCutchen had another good game and hit the game-winning home run last night for his 18th of the year. Shelton said David Bednar was healthy coming into the season and not hurt coming out of spring training.

Leon Draisaitl has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. It's an eight-year deal worth $14 million per season. Could this be what's holding up Sidney Crosby's extension and he wants to sign for the most money in potentially his final contract? It's unlikely, but a possibility.

Show opening six pack. Zeise goes off on the ACC and Starkey and creates one of the most high-stress moments in the Starkey Show. Is Derek Shelton on a significant hot seat?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Show starting football roundtable. Pitt and Penn State both won their matchups by large margins. Eli Holstein and Drew Allar played very well for Pitt and Penn State, respectively. Can Penn State go to the College Football Playoff? Do you believe in Kade Bell's offense? The Steelers rank 21st in one outlet's latest power rankings.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Brian thinks Jaylen Warren will play against Atlanta but Troy Fautanu will be a reserve and not start. Zach Frazier is his pick for Steelers Rookie of the Year. RMU DB Rob Carter Jr. is going viral for making an incredible, one-handed interception this weekend.