Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve said Mitch Trubisky isn’t ranked that low according to PFF, in fact he’s higher than guys like Justin Herbert and Russell Wilson. He went through where some of the other position groups are grading out. He said George Pickens has been a true boom or bust player so far. Steve said the offensive line has held up pretty well and certainly better than expected. Steve said Najee Harris is just slightly higher than Jaylen Warren and it could all be because of the fumble in last week’s game. Steve said the QB for the Jets is a toss up, but he’d say Zach Wilson is the more dangerous player at this point to an opposing defense. 

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve said Mitch Trubisky isn’t ranked that low according to PFF, in fact he’s higher than guys like Justin Herbert and Russell Wilson. He went through where some of the other position groups are grading out. He said George Pickens has been a true boom or bust player so far. Steve said the offensive line has held up pretty well and certainly better than expected. Steve said Najee Harris is just slightly higher than Jaylen Warren and it could all be because of the fumble in last week’s game. Steve said the QB for the Jets is a toss up, but he’d say Zach Wilson is the more dangerous player at this point to an opposing defense. 

MIN -2.5 vs NO; CLE -1.5 @ ATL

Canada Calls – The guys broke down Matt Canada talking to the media earlier today ahead of the game vs. NYJ.

Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart joined the show. Kordell never met Coolio. With football, Kordell said the Steelers offense has to ignore the noise and start playing ball. Kordell said for the Jets, it doesn’t matter who starts at QB, but the Steelers need to come out and get a fast start. He said the key for the Steelers offense is to make third down plays easier to manage. He wants to see Mitch Trubisky use his legs more often – “if you see some light, run where that light is taking you.” He said it comes down to the players making the plays because the offensive coordinator will never call a perfect game. Kordell said players have to go take opportunities when they are there. He doesn’t have an answer for the Steelers’ offensive identity, it just looks like guys trying to make random plays. Kordell said he never got caught up with a favorite target that he always tried to force the ball too and that’s a strategy Trubisky should follow – he should just find the guy that is open. Kordell is excited to be in town this weekend to watch the Steelers play live for the first time in almost 5 years. 

MIN -2.5 vs NO; CLE -1.5 @ ATL

Canada Calls – The guys broke down Matt Canada talking to the media earlier today ahead of the game vs. NYJ.

Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart joined the show. Kordell never met Coolio. With football, Kordell said the Steelers offense has to ignore the noise and start playing ball. Kordell said for the Jets, it doesn’t matter who starts at QB, but the Steelers need to come out and get a fast start. He said the key for the Steelers offense is to make third down plays easier to manage. He wants to see Mitch Trubisky use his legs more often – “if you see some light, run where that light is taking you.” He said it comes down to the players making the plays because the offensive coordinator will never call a perfect game. Kordell said players have to go take opportunities when they are there. He doesn’t have an answer for the Steelers’ offensive identity, it just looks like guys trying to make random plays. Kordell said he never got caught up with a favorite target that he always tried to force the ball too and that’s a strategy Trubisky should follow – he should just find the guy that is open. Kordell is excited to be in town this weekend to watch the Steelers play live for the first time in almost 5 years. 

Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart joined the show. Kordell never met Coolio. With football, Kordell said the Steelers offense has to ignore the noise and start playing ball. Kordell said for the Jets, it doesn’t matter who starts at QB, but the Steelers need to come out and get a fast start. He said the key for the Steelers offense is to make third down plays easier to manage. He wants to see Mitch Trubisky use his legs more often – “if you see some light, run where that light is taking you.” He said it comes down to the players making the plays because the offensive coordinator will never call a perfect game. Kordell said players have to go take opportunities when they are there. He doesn’t have an answer for the Steelers’ offensive identity, it just looks like guys trying to make random plays. Kordell said he never got caught up with a favorite target that he always tried to force the ball too and that’s a strategy Trubisky should follow – he should just find the guy that is open. Kordell is excited to be in town this weekend to watch the Steelers play live for the first time in almost 5 years. 

Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart joined the show. Kordell never met Coolio. With football, Kordell said the Steelers offense has to ignore the noise and start playing ball. Kordell said for the Jets, it doesn’t matter who starts at QB, but the Steelers need to come out and get a fast start. He said the key for the Steelers offense is to make third down plays easier to manage. He wants to see Mitch Trubisky use his legs more often – “if you see some light, run where that light is taking you.” He said it comes down to the players making the plays because the offensive coordinator will never call a perfect game. Kordell said players have to go take opportunities when they are there. He doesn’t have an answer for the Steelers’ offensive identity, it just looks like guys trying to make random plays. Kordell said he never got caught up with a favorite target that he always tried to force the ball too and that’s a strategy Trubisky should follow – he should just find the guy that is open. Kordell is excited to be in town this weekend to watch the Steelers play live for the first time in almost 5 years. 

The Steelers are three days away from the must-win against the Jets. Matt Canada talked today and said the team has made the right changes for the offense. Does that make you feel any better? The excuses are growing thin for Mitch Trubisky and Canada. Also – RIP Coolio. And Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run last night – tying the all-time American League single season HR record, while Roger Maris Jr. thinks it should be THE record once he hits 62. 

Former NFLer and Pittsburgh native AQ Shipley joined the show. AQ talked about the battle he had with Pat McAfee yesterday about legendary WTAE meteorologist Joe DeNardo. AQ said he loved living in Pittsburgh, but he doesn’t mind the consistent weather living in Phoenix. Poni asked AQ about the Steelers offensive line and he talked about how they have been a pleasant surprise so far. AQ highlighted a lot of stuff that goes into playing offensive line that not many people realize, especially when it is a group that is still in the early stages of working together. He thinks the Steelers offensive line will continue to get better. AQ said Mitch Trubisky has played plenty of football, but the Steelers are calling plays as if they’re protecting him, but it’s most important in the NFL to push the football down the field. He said it’s very hard in this era to run the ball and rely on your defense and preached the importance of chunk plays. AQ said the Chuks Okorafor splash on a Browns defender was not a dirty play, but players have to be smart about where the game has gone in terms of safety and why it would be viewed that way. Poni asked AQ about being drafted by the Steelers and how much he learned in his short time in Pittsburgh that led to a successful NFL career, with a lot of credit to Casey Hampton. He said Haloti Ngata was probably the toughest guy he faced in a game. He also gave a shout out to some WPIAL guys that were in high school the same time AQ was at Moon.  

The Steelers are three days away from the must-win against the Jets. Matt Canada talked today and said the team has made the right changes for the offense. Does that make you feel any better? The excuses are growing thin for Mitch Trubisky and Canada. Also – RIP Coolio. And Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run last night – tying the all-time American League single season HR record, while Roger Maris Jr. thinks it should be THE record once he hits 62. 

Former NFLer and Pittsburgh native AQ Shipley joined the show. AQ talked about the battle he had with Pat McAfee yesterday about legendary WTAE meteorologist Joe DeNardo. AQ said he loved living in Pittsburgh, but he doesn’t mind the consistent weather living in Phoenix. Poni asked AQ about the Steelers offensive line and he talked about how they have been a pleasant surprise so far. AQ highlighted a lot of stuff that goes into playing offensive line that not many people realize, especially when it is a group that is still in the early stages of working together. He thinks the Steelers offensive line will continue to get better. AQ said Mitch Trubisky has played plenty of football, but the Steelers are calling plays as if they’re protecting him, but it’s most important in the NFL to push the football down the field. He said it’s very hard in this era to run the ball and rely on your defense and preached the importance of chunk plays. AQ said the Chuks Okorafor splash on a Browns defender was not a dirty play, but players have to be smart about where the game has gone in terms of safety and why it would be viewed that way. Poni asked AQ about being drafted by the Steelers and how much he learned in his short time in Pittsburgh that led to a successful NFL career, with a lot of credit to Casey Hampton. He said Haloti Ngata was probably the toughest guy he faced in a game. He also gave a shout out to some WPIAL guys that were in high school the same time AQ was at Moon.  

Former NFLer and Pittsburgh native AQ Shipley joined the show. AQ talked about the battle he had with Pat McAfee yesterday about legendary WTAE meteorologist Joe DeNardo. AQ said he loved living in Pittsburgh, but he doesn’t mind the consistent weather living in Phoenix. Poni asked AQ about the Steelers offensive line and he talked about how they have been a pleasant surprise so far. AQ highlighted a lot of stuff that goes into playing offensive line that not many people realize, especially when it is a group that is still in the early stages of working together. He thinks the Steelers offensive line will continue to get better. AQ said Mitch Trubisky has played plenty of football, but the Steelers are calling plays as if they’re protecting him, but it’s most important in the NFL to push the football down the field. He said it’s very hard in this era to run the ball and rely on your defense and preached the importance of chunk plays. AQ said the Chuks Okorafor splash on a Browns defender was not a dirty play, but players have to be smart about where the game has gone in terms of safety and why it would be viewed that way. Poni asked AQ about being drafted by the Steelers and how much he learned in his short time in Pittsburgh that led to a successful NFL career, with a lot of credit to Casey Hampton. He said Haloti Ngata was probably the toughest guy he faced in a game. He also gave a shout out to some WPIAL guys that were in high school the same time AQ was at Moon.  

Former NFLer and Pittsburgh native AQ Shipley joined the show. AQ talked about the battle he had with Pat McAfee yesterday about legendary WTAE meteorologist Joe DeNardo. AQ said he loved living in Pittsburgh, but he doesn’t mind the consistent weather living in Phoenix. Poni asked AQ about the Steelers offensive line and he talked about how they have been a pleasant surprise so far. AQ highlighted a lot of stuff that goes into playing offensive line that not many people realize, especially when it is a group that is still in the early stages of working together. He thinks the Steelers offensive line will continue to get better. AQ said Mitch Trubisky has played plenty of football, but the Steelers are calling plays as if they’re protecting him, but it’s most important in the NFL to push the football down the field. He said it’s very hard in this era to run the ball and rely on your defense and preached the importance of chunk plays. AQ said the Chuks Okorafor splash on a Browns defender was not a dirty play, but players have to be smart about where the game has gone in terms of safety and why it would be viewed that way. Poni asked AQ about being drafted by the Steelers and how much he learned in his short time in Pittsburgh that led to a successful NFL career, with a lot of credit to Casey Hampton. He said Haloti Ngata was probably the toughest guy he faced in a game. He also gave a shout out to some WPIAL guys that were in high school the same time AQ was at Moon.