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Welcome to another edition of Joe’s Pet Peeves!

Offseason talk is heating up, and no topic is hotter than who will be a quarterback where, including the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I understand that some fans aren’t a “fan” of Landry Jones. I get it. I was once one of “those fans”.

I am no longer.

Landry is who he is: a capable backup, because, no one can or will be Ben Roethlisberger. Period.

Brian and I discussed potential free agent fits on Monday, but today I want to address my pet peeve about “getting a QB in the draft” but dispelling some myths about who was available, when, and what it would cost: both in the picks the Steelers would’ve had to forgo taking, as well as actual collateral to move up for a “surefire can’t miss QB”. (Hint: those don’t exist!)

Brian Roach joins Joe Kuzma on today’s show to discuss the Steelers options at backup quarterback.

Should we be that surprised with Steelers GM Kevin Colbert’s comments about wanting to keep current backup (and impending free agent) QB Landry Jones “in the mix”?

If Landry leaves, what other options do the Steelers have? Is Zach Mettenberger the answer, or should they seek someone else?

Joe and Brian pretty much feel that no all but maybe one or two soon-to-be free agent quarterbacks, “could” be a fit for Pittsburgh.

The others, well, they talk about them too!

Welcome to the very first edition of a new subset genre of episodes within the Steel City Underground Podcast platform: the “JPP”.

What is the JPP you might ask?

It stands for Joe’s Pet Peeves, named after SCU’s host (and founder). We’re basically trying a new concept here at SCU, akin to the WTF series, but with a different twist: these are the things that makes Joe tick!

The original JPP list started awhile ago on social media, and is discussed on this episode. The remainder of this inaugural episode focuses on Joe’s “pet peeve” of politics mixing into sports… in short, he doesn’t like it, and he’ll tell you why, without actually bringing politics into the program (because of course, that would violate his own personal pet peeve!)

Guess who’s back?

Associate Editor Eric Herrmann joins the program, as he and Joe go over predictions they made for the Steelers offense… all the way back in June!

What did they get right? Well, that might surprise you!

(But rest assured, they got some things wrong too!)

Today’s episode is a bit of potpourri. The Steelers have made some roster moves already, prepping their 2017 plans before free agency is in full swing next month.

Joe’s flying solo today to discuss some of those changes, plus reflect on some different parts of the 2016 season. He also mentions that every other team’s trash isn’t going to be Pittsburgh’s treasure.

All of this ties together for what the Steelers could look like when the 2017 season kicks off.

Yes folks Super Bowl LI was a roller coaster ride with several twists and turns, but overall?

I’m disappointed.

Yes, a record by Chuck Noll and Terry Bradshaw fell, but I’m as disappointed in some members of Steelers Nation who can’t “let it go” while simultaneously recognizing the “mistakes” on their TV screen during Super Bowl Sunday; the same ones that many feel should cost several Steelers coaches their jobs.

I’ll talk about that some, as well as where the game went South for Atlanta, and perhaps the biggest decision by the referees which could’ve changed the outcome.

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us Steelers Nation, and I’d be willing to be I know who everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) is rooting for!

I have some interesting notes on the Atlanta Falcons; why they’re similar to the Steelers in many ways, and how those similarities don’t necessarily mean they’ll suffer the same fate.

Terry Fletcher is back this week, as she joins Joe to talk about some of the stuff that was glossed over with Joe’s epic solo rant about Big Ben retiring and AB’s “antics” last week… Alright, so we still talk about that too, because WTF, seriously people, do we think two of the G.O.A.T.’s are going to leave Pittsburgh?

Well, we’ll talk about that, some of the strange things from Sunday’s Pro Bowl, and a few opinions leading into Super Bowl Sunday as well.

And of course, plenty of unscripted, off-the-cuff commentary, but we try to keep it to football!

It’s another one of those days Steelers Nation! No, we’re not talking about the Pro Bowl anymore, but folks are STILL fired up over losing a week ago to the New England Patriots, going as far as to call for Mike Tomlin’s job, among others.

But are they justified in their inquisition?

Maybe… we talk about why fans are super-passionate about their team, and how that may not translate into success on the football field.

There’s two games left in the NFL season, and truthfully only one of them counts… because the other game barely resembles that.

With all of the declines in invites, is it still an honor for players to participate in football’s version of an “all-star” game?

And what of the five Steelers who were selected, but aren’t going? Only one of the originals is still in Orlando to play, while one more Steeler has been chosen as an alternate. Is it still a big deal for the alternate to get chosen?

Most of all, will this game, or any of the things surrounding it, be worth watching?

What can be done to fix what’s broken with the Pro Bowl?