Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joined the show. Mark thinks the numbers on Russell Wilson lie to you and he wasn’t nearly as good as his 26/8 TD/INT ratio showed last season. Mark said Wilson’s style of play is hard to watch and he was not good last season. Mark thinks there are key negatives to his game that he has not been good at his entire career. Mark expects Wilson to take 3-4 sacks a game that can be detrimental to an offense. The guys asked Mark how Wilson can fit into the Arthur Smith offense. Mark credited the work ethic of Wilson, but said he does some very cringey things. He painted a picture of why things didn’t work out late in Seattle or in Denver. What are the options for the Steelers if they don’t sign Wilson? The guys wanted to compare the options on the table to Justin Fields and if that is feasible on the Steelers’ end. Mark really questioned if Kenny Pickett is the answer long-term.

BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers have released Allen Robinson to save another nice chunk against the cap. Russell Wilson is also officially in Pittsburgh visiting the Steelers. If the price is looking like barely over $1M, is it worth the risk? The guys see it as a very tempting buy low option. Are the Steelers still interested in bringing back Mason Rudolph? Could the Steelers have Wilson putting pen to paper before the show is over today?

Hour 3: A read & react to Kyle Dubas following the trade deadline and what he said to the media earlier today. 

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly from The Athletic joined the show. Mark described the Russell Wilson stuff as a strange situation and he thinks Wilson is trying to play people in this process. If they do sign Wilson, would it be to push and help Kenny Pickett? Mark would not sign Wilson and still has some faith in Pickett. Mark expects the team to be behind Pickett as the guy going forward. The guys asked Mark what the Steelers plan would be going forward if Pickett fails in his third season. Mark thinks the future of Mason Rudolph is in the hands of Wilson. He said signing Mitch Morse would be among the best free agent moves they can make. Do the Steelers have something up their sleeve? Mark said he would take Allen Robinson back, but at a reduced price. 

Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers are bringing in Mitch Morse for a visit.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly from The Athletic joined the show. Mark described the Russell Wilson stuff as a strange situation and he thinks Wilson is trying to play people in this process. If they do sign Wilson, would it be to push and help Kenny Pickett? Mark would not sign Wilson and still has some faith in Pickett. Mark expects the team to be behind Pickett as the guy going forward. The guys asked Mark what the Steelers plan would be going forward if Pickett fails in his third season. Mark thinks the future of Mason Rudolph is in the hands of Wilson. He said signing Mitch Morse would be among the best free agent moves they can make. Do the Steelers have something up their sleeve? Mark said he would take Allen Robinson back, but at a reduced price.

The Steelers have cut Patrick Peterson. What do you make of his time in Pittsburgh? The Steelers secondary is looking very light, so keep that group in mind on Monday. Poni said he has 3 names to watch for in free agency.

Hour 2: Is Russell Wilson good anymore? Well let’s compare his numbers to what Steelers quarterbacks have done in the last few years. If Wilson is so bad, what does that make Kenny Pickett? We took more calls on the Penguins trading Jake Guentzel and Wilson meeting with the Steelers. 

Could Pittsburgh be the best spot for Russell Wilson? He has dominated the Steelers in his career – that should have the attention of Mike Tomlin. How do fans feel about the chances of the Steelers signing Wilson?

The Steelers have cut Patrick Peterson. What do you make of his time in Pittsburgh? The Steelers secondary is looking very light, so keep that group in mind on Monday. Poni said he has 3 names to watch for in free agency.

Could Pittsburgh be the best spot for Russell Wilson? He has dominated the Steelers in his career – that should have the attention of Mike Tomlin.

Is Russell Wilson good anymore? Well let’s compare his numbers to what Steelers quarterbacks have done in the last few years. If Wilson is so bad, what does that make Kenny Pickett?

Hour 1: The two big stories from yesterday have carried over into today. Jake Guentzel was traded last night to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a couple of draft picks, a couple of prospects and one NHL ready player. If the Canes go to the Stanley Cup Final, the Pens will receive a 1st round pick – it’s a 2nd round pick otherwise. The Steelers are also meeting with Russell Wilson. And we found out the other team interested is the New York Giants. 

Did the Penguins get fleeced on the Jake Guentzel deal? It looks that way, at least right now. What do callers think? How do callers feel about the Russell Wilson idea? 

A former NHLer and hockey analyst thinks there is some “frostbite” in Pittsburgh following the Jake Guentzel trade – it doesn’t sound like Sidney Crosby is happy following the trade of his line-mate. How does this deal look today in Pittsburgh? Are we ready to ride with Russell Wilson?

A former NHLer and hockey analyst thinks there is some “frostbite” in Pittsburgh following the Jake Guentzel trade – it doesn’t sound like Sidney Crosby is happy following the trade of his line-mate. How does this deal look today in Pittsburgh?