Former Steeler Kordell Stewart joined the show. Kordell talked about what the atmosphere is like playing in Cleveland during primetime. He’s riding with the Steelers tonight even though the offense has not looked good. He said it’s still a good situation with Mitch Trubisky and not to panic just yet. He said it’s apparent Trubisky is afraid to make the bad mistake and that could tie into his overall confidence. He said the Steelers aren’t historically a franchise that “starts fast” except for two outliers in 2004 and 2020. Poni asked why it’s so hard for the Steelers to score a first drive touchdown when the offense is scripted out. Adam asked if the Steelers players looked into the Browns players-only meeting or if they’re just focused on themselves. Kordell said he always felt more comfortable in the hurry-up offense and most players do. Chris asked Kordell about why Trubisky doesn’t have the ability to call an audible. Kordell got into situational football and how it might impact Steelers play calling tonight along with what he would do in some instances. Kordell’s game prediction: 2 passing touchdowns from Trubisky, Steelers win a low-scoring game. 

Steelers and Browns set for Thursday Night Football in Cleveland. What’s at stake tonight for the Steelers? Poni breaks out a good luck charm which leads Chris and Donny to agree they’ll join in if the Steelers win tonight.

Anthony Lima from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show. Anthony was a Browns voice of reason. He said tonight is already a scary game in just the third game of the season. Anthony said he has changed his pick on this game solely because TJ Watt is not playing in the game. He expects the run game to see success unlike last season and it is what the Browns have ridden on so far this season. Anthony said there are Browns fans who already believe a loss tonight will end their season. He said the absence of Jadeveon Clowney is a huge loss because he’s off to a great start. He worries that Myles Garrett will be on the sideline for some big moments even though he has the ability to be a one-man wrecking crew. 

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Steelers and Browns set for Thursday Night Football in Cleveland. What’s at stake tonight for the Steelers? Poni breaks out a good luck charm which leads Chris and Donny to agree they’ll join in if the Steelers win tonight.

Anthony Lima from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show. Anthony was a Browns voice of reason. He said tonight is already a scary game in just the third game of the season. Anthony said he has changed his pick on this game solely because TJ Watt is not playing in the game. He expects the run game to see success unlike last season and it is what the Browns have ridden on so far this season. Anthony said there are Browns fans who already believe a loss tonight will end their season. He said the absence of Jadeveon Clowney is a huge loss because he’s off to a great start. He worries that Myles Garrett will be on the sideline for some big moments even though he has the ability to be a one-man wrecking crew. 

NFL Picks.

Anthony Lima from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show. Anthony was a Browns voice of reason. He said tonight is already a scary game in just the third game of the season. Anthony said he has changed his pick on this game solely because TJ Watt is not playing in the game. He expects the run game to see success unlike last season and it is what the Browns have ridden on so far this season. Anthony said there are Browns fans who already believe a loss tonight will end their season. He said the absence of Jadeveon Clowney is a huge loss because he’s off to a great start. He worries that Myles Garrett will be on the sideline for some big moments even though he has the ability to be a one-man wrecking crew. 

Anthony Lima from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joined the show. Anthony was a Browns voice of reason. He said tonight is already a scary game in just the third game of the season. Anthony said he has changed his pick on this game solely because TJ Watt is not playing in the game. He expects the run game to see success unlike last season and it is what the Browns have ridden on so far this season. Anthony said there are Browns fans who already believe a loss tonight will end their season. He said the absence of Jadeveon Clowney is a huge loss because he’s off to a great start. He worries that Myles Garrett will be on the sideline for some big moments even though he has the ability to be a one-man wrecking crew. 

Steelers legend Rod Woodson thinks it’s time to make the change to Kenny Pickett and let him begin to gel with the rest of a young offense. Joe Haden announced his NFL retirement today and he will do so as a member of the Browns.

Steelers legend Rod Woodson thinks it’s time to make the change to Kenny Pickett and let him begin to gel with the rest of a young offense. Joe Haden announced his NFL retirement today and he will do so as a member of the Browns.

If Albert Pujols hits his 700th home run in Pittsburgh in a few weeks and you catch the ball, what would you do with it? 

Former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley joined Cook & Joe earlier today. Todd had his fair share of thoughts on the Steelers offense under Matt Canada. Todd wondered why Mike Tomlin and Canada aren’t using Mitch Trubisky in the run game at all. Chris thinks it is Tomlin’s fear of Mitch turning the ball over. Todd didn’t buy into Mitch complaining about receivers not being sent downfield – the guys don’t buy it either. The guys are very curious as to why Trubisky does not have the freedom to audible at the line of scrimmage when he is a 6-year NFL veteran, not a rookie. A big question answered by Todd was how much Tomlin inputs into the offensive game plan. 

NFL insider Brooke Pryor from ESPN joined the show. Brooke talked about what the feel is at Steelers headquarters with the offense and Matt Canada. She said Mitch Trubisky is in a tough position for how little the offensive coordinator seems to be doing for him to succeed. She doesn’t expect many significant changes tomorrow night, but thinks the offense could get something going with a weakened Cleveland defense. The guys asked Brooke if Najee Harris seems healthy and why the run game is struggling. She isn’t sure that it is Kenny Pickett time just yet even with an ugly loss tomorrow night. She sees the play calling being adjusted before the rookie QB gets inserted into the game. Brooke hopes to see the offense go up-tempo earlier in the game to catch the Browns off guard. 

If Albert Pujols hits his 700th home run in Pittsburgh in a few weeks and you catch the ball, what would you do with it? 

Former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley joined Cook & Joe earlier today. Todd had his fair share of thoughts on the Steelers offense under Matt Canada. Todd wondered why Mike Tomlin and Canada aren’t using Mitch Trubisky in the run game at all. Chris thinks it is Tomlin’s fear of Mitch turning the ball over. Todd didn’t buy into Mitch complaining about receivers not being sent downfield – the guys don’t buy it either. The guys are very curious as to why Trubisky does not have the freedom to audible at the line of scrimmage when he is a 6-year NFL veteran, not a rookie. A big question answered by Todd was how much Tomlin inputs into the offensive game plan. 

NFL insider Brooke Pryor from ESPN joined the show. Brooke talked about what the feel is at Steelers headquarters with the offense and Matt Canada. She said Mitch Trubisky is in a tough position for how little the offensive coordinator seems to be doing for him to succeed. She doesn’t expect many significant changes tomorrow night, but thinks the offense could get something going with a weakened Cleveland defense. The guys asked Brooke if Najee Harris seems healthy and why the run game is struggling. She isn’t sure that it is Kenny Pickett time just yet even with an ugly loss tomorrow night. She sees the play calling being adjusted before the rookie QB gets inserted into the game. Brooke hopes to see the offense go up-tempo earlier in the game to catch the Browns off guard. 

NFL insider Brooke Pryor from ESPN joined the show. Brooke talked about what the feel is at Steelers headquarters with the offense and Matt Canada. She said Mitch Trubisky is in a tough position for how little the offensive coordinator seems to be doing for him to succeed. She doesn’t expect many significant changes tomorrow night, but thinks the offense could get something going with a weakened Cleveland defense. The guys asked Brooke if Najee Harris seems healthy and why the run game is struggling. She isn’t sure that it is Kenny Pickett time just yet even with an ugly loss tomorrow night. She sees the play calling being adjusted before the rookie QB gets inserted into the game. Brooke hopes to see the offense go up-tempo earlier in the game to catch the Browns off guard.