Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg talked about the upcoming Pirates team Hall of Fame and who should be in the inaugural class – he highlighted Steve Blass due to his career as a player, broadcaster and an ambassador. Greg is completely up in the air on if Jose Quintana will make another start with the Pirates as the trade deadline is just days away. Greg shared the comparison between Quintana this year and Tyler Anderson last year. Even as sellers, the Pirates may not do a complete dump of their roster. 

Former Steelers offensive coordinator Chan Gailey joined the show. Chan talked about the challenges that come with trying to work a 3-man race for starting quarterback. Chan got into how many reps each QB gets in a true competition and how difficult that is to pull off. He likes the strategy of splitting the day up for the three guys, instead of giving each QB his individual day. Chris asked Chan if the veterans on offense should have input on which QB they like the most. He said depending on the veteran, it definitely carries weight into the discussion. Chan talked about late-night discussions he had with Bill Cowher regarding the starting quarterback position. He said there’s not a cookie cutter way to treat rookie QBs because everyone is different, but if a guy can sit for a year that is best for their future. On being a QB today, Chan said it’s easier today in regards to taking hits in the pocket thanks to player safety, but everything else is harder. Chris asked about how Kordell Stewart would fit into today’s NFL.

Mike Tomlin talked to the media as everyone entered training camp. He gave out the initial QB depth chart, listing Mitch Trubisky first and Kenny Pickett third. Mason Rudolph is currently listed as the second string QB – the guys wondered why they continue to hold out hope on his NFL career. Tyson Alualu and Minkah Fitzpatrick will not be active at the start of training camp due to small injuries – what are the concerns there?  

Former Steelers offensive coordinator Chan Gailey joined the show. Chan talked about the challenges that come with trying to work a 3-man race for starting quarterback. Chan got into how many reps each QB gets in a true competition and how difficult that is to pull off. He likes the strategy of splitting the day up for the three guys, instead of giving each QB his individual day. Chris asked Chan if the veterans on offense should have input on which QB they like the most. He said depending on the veteran, it definitely carries weight into the discussion. Chan talked about late-night discussions he had with Bill Cowher regarding the starting quarterback position. 

Among the Steelers heard from entering camp was Larry Ogunjobi. He got asked about the encounter with Mason Rudolph a few seasons ago. Poni sensed Ogunjobi is still a little down because he had so much money lined up before a failed physical. Poni hopes it’s not a Ladarius Green situation. Najee Harris took a shot at the living conditions at St. Vincent and Poni thinks the Steelers front office could be upset by that.  

Among the Steelers heard from entering camp was Larry Ogunjobi. He got asked about the encounter with Mason Rudolph a few seasons ago. Poni sensed Ogunjobi is still a little down because he had so much money lined up before a failed physical. Poni hopes it’s not a Ladarius Green situation. Najee Harris took a shot at the living conditions at St. Vincent and Poni thinks the Steelers front office could be upset by that.  

Rob Zombie giveaway.

What will it take for Kenny Pickett to win the Steelers QB job? There is some concern of Pickett being the number three QB on the team’s depth chart. Chris thinks Kenny will quickly move up the depth chart ahead of Mason Rudolph. Poni believes Kevin Colbert would still be pushing for Rudolph to be the man if he was the active GM. Pickett talked to the media as he showed up to camp and the guys broke down what they heard from the first round pick. The guys discussed where Rudolph’s head is at coming into a season without Ben Roethlisberger in his way. 

Award-winning reporter Josh Rowntree joined the show. Josh was live at St. Vincent as players arrived at training camp. Josh expects the first practice tomorrow to shadow what he saw during mini camp in the spring when it comes to the QB competition. Josh doesn’t see Mason Rudolph being a serious contender as the Steelers QB1 by the regular season. He gave his thoughts on the Steelers signing Jeremy McNichols, who may put Benny Snell or Anthony McFarland on the hot seat.   

Cam Heyward took a bunch of board games to training camp with his big one being Scrabble. 

Award-winning reporter Josh Rowntree joined the show. Josh was live at St. Vincent as players arrived at training camp. Josh expects the first practice tomorrow to shadow what he saw during mini camp in the spring when it comes to the QB competition. Josh doesn’t see Mason Rudolph being a serious contender as the Steelers QB1 by the regular season. He gave his thoughts on the Steelers signing Jeremy McNichols, who may put Benny Snell or Anthony McFarland on the hot seat.   

The Steelers have arrived to St. Vincent as they prepare for training camp. What are the expectations for this group? The team has the highest paid defense in the league, featuring Cam Heyward, TJ Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, etc. The guys worry how far this defense can take them if Devin Bush has a season like last year. Another RB got added to the roster – Jeremy McNichols, who ran for 156 yards for the Titans last season. Does he provide something more than Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell? 

Former Steeler Ramon Foster joined the show. Ramon told the guys what the Steelers are getting in Jeremy McNichols, but says he’s still a Benny Snell fan in the team’s backfield. He said the Steelers need a player to give Najee Harris a breather and McNichols can be that player. The guys asked Ramon what might go into the guard battle happening between Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green. Within that, Ramon commented on Green changing from center to guard this season and some challenges he may see. He said both guys will get plenty of tests in Latrobe because they’ll both see Cam Heyward across from them. Ramon gave his insight on the Steelers QB battle with the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. He says it’s a toss up between Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky – he doesn’t want to see Kenny Pickett week one. 

Former Steeler Ramon Foster joined the show. Ramon told the guys what the Steelers are getting in Jeremy McNichols, but says he’s still a Benny Snell fan in the team’s backfield. He said the Steelers need a player to give Najee Harris a breather and McNichols can be that player. The guys asked Ramon what might go into the guard battle happening between Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green. Within that, Ramon commented on Green changing from center to guard this season and some challenges he may see. He said both guys will get plenty of tests in Latrobe because they’ll both see Cam Heyward across from them. Ramon gave his insight on the Steelers QB battle with the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. He says it’s a toss up between Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky – he doesn’t want to see Kenny Pickett week one. 

Final thoughts with Aditi. She loves the idea of the Steelers going back to St. Vincent College.

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