Jack reacts to the Steelers' schedule officially being released last night. He notes that the team, despite the roster looking gloomy, still has a very good chance of nine or more wins, because it's always been Mike Tomlin's thing.

-Pirates fire Derek Shelton

-Assessing the Steelers after trading George Pickens

-Guests include: Rich Donnelly, Noah Hiles, and Nick Farabaugh

-Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! The guys first discuss George Pickens heading to Dallas, before they discuss their takeaways from the draft. Jack and Nick also discuss what they can expect to see from rookie mini camp, which begins Friday.

-Sure, the Steelers are back to square one at the receiver position, but trading George Pickens was the move to make, right? Jack also takes a look at the futures of notable former Steelers receivers, where a lot of them, outside of Emmanuel Sanders, had their career's pretty much decline after being with the black & gold.

-What more can the Steelers do to address their wide receiver room?

Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! The guys first discuss George Pickens heading to Dallas, before they discuss their takeaways from the draft. Jack and Nick also discuss what they can expect to see from rookie mini camp, which begins Friday.

-It's obvious the Pirates have a brutal roster. Jack thinks the team could use some swagger like the 2013 squad!

-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss the firing of Derek Shelton, as well as what Don Kelly will bring to the table. Noah believes Kelly will eventually be a full-time big-league manager, but isn't sure if it will be in Pittsburgh in 2026. The guys also discuss how much longer Ben Cherington could be with the club.

-"Joel's pick" ... Pretty fascinating how Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens were part of separate teams in the 2010 Final Four, and now, 15 years later, are main pieces in the Boston Celtics powerhouse? And, yes, I know the Celtics trail the Knicks 2-0 in their current series.

Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss the firing of Derek Shelton, as well as what Don Kelly will bring to the table. Noah believes Kelly will eventually be a full-time big-league manager, but isn't sure if it will be in Pittsburgh in 2026. The guys also discuss how much longer Ben Cherington could be with the club.

-Former Pirates assistant coach and World Series champion Rich Donnelly joins! Rich discusses what it was like being an assistant coach, and knowing Don Kelly very well. Rich thinks Kelly will incorporate a lot from what Kelly learned while playing for Jim Leyland. 

-Many more callers on the Buccos, with one caller worried about the Pirates intentionally losing because they're looking ahead to relocating to Nashville? What?!

-Even if Don Kelly manages really well the rest of the season, do you still want a new voice as Pirates manager next season? Jack also thoroughly reviews Ben Cherington's work as Bucco GM, and more callers also chime in.

Former Pirates assistant coach and World Series champion Rich Donnelly joins! Rich discusses what it was like being an assistant coach, and knowing Don Kelly very well. Rich thinks Kelly will incorporate a lot from what Kelly learned while playing for Jim Leyland.

-The big news of the day, Derek Shelton is out as Pirates' manager. Jack would rather have seen Ben Cherington shown the door instead, though. Jack thoroughly discusses the overall roster construction of the 2025 Buccos, and how unacceptable it is, considering how long Cherington has been at the helm. NUMEROUS callers chime in, as well.

-Many more callers chime in on the Buccos. Who would you hire as the next full-time manager? One caller says run it back with Lloyd McClendon!

The big news of the day, Derek Shelton is out as Pirates' manager. Jack would rather have seen Ben Cherington shown the door instead, though. Jack thoroughly discusses the overall roster construction of the 2025 Buccos, and how unacceptable it is, considering how long Cherington has been at the helm. NUMEROUS callers chime in, as well.