Vegas oddsmakers have made moves – Mitch Trubisky is no longer available to bet on as the first QB benched this season. The guys agreed that another ugly game paired with a loss will result in Kenny Pickett making his debut at home against the Jets. The guys think it’s clear Trubisky was coached up on what to say in today’s meeting with the media. What will it take for Mike Tomlin to make the switch? Trubisky appears to be more comfortable when the team goes tempo/hurry up on offense – so why not let him do it a little bit more? The guys want to see the offense open up a little bit more because we’ll be able to tell if Trubisky can truly lead this offense or he can’t. The Browns’ pass rush looks to be beat up going into Thursday night and the Steelers have to take advantage of that.
Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the Post-Gazette joined the show. Ray said the Steelers offense is a problem in a bad sense heading into week three. He doesn’t expect a coaching change because it’s not the Steelers style. Ray doesn’t think Mitch Trubisky is as big of a reason for the failures as Matt Canada, but there’s a reason why the team drafted Kenny Pickett. Ray talked about the long streak of games the Steelers have gone through since scoring a first drive touchdown. Ray got into the difficulties of winning without TJ Watt and competent play on offense. Ray doesn’t think one game will throw Mike Tomlin off his game plan following the loss to New England. Ray said the players are calling for more up-tempo stuff because that’s what helps the offense get going, but he said it’s not a good look for the offensive coordinator. Ray isn’t sold that a QB change will happen following this game, but he said if there’s ever a time to do it, it would be then.