Audibles & Analytics podcast host Jon Ledyard joined the show. The guys had a few Shedeur Sanders questions off the bat and if he is as good or as bad as some draft experts see him. Jon said Sanders will only be as good as the structure around him, like a Brock Purdy in San Francisco at his best. Jon doesn’t think Sanders has a special arm. Jon would not take a QB in the 1st round of this draft, citing the bad track record of that position in that spot of the draft along with the Steelers recent history there. Jon likes Will Howard in the middle rounds as someone to take a chance on. Jon thinks Jahdae Barron should be on the Steelers radar in the 1st round – a player that provides defensive versatility.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Brownie why Enmanuel Valdez is getting so much run in prominent roles in the lineup every night. Greg said the necklaces could become the Pirates rally cry if they get going. Why is Tommy Pham still getting so much run? Greg touted the work of the bullpen as of late and said the problems will be solved if they simply score some runs. What can Jack Suwinski do to fix his issues and stay on the big-league roster?

We are still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, but there could be some sort of deadline coming up when the Steelers have organized team workouts on the horizon. He probably doesn’t care about that, but where do the Steelers stand? Could the Saints be a new option for Rodgers because the NFC South is a more appealing division? The guys wondered if the voodoo in New Orleans would be attractive to Rodgers. Adam Schefter feels for Arthur Smith and other offensive coaches on the Steelers staff that are waiting around for this to end. The guys said Art Rooney can shut this down at any point, but it appears he’s on board with everything.

We looked back at that Steelers-Jets game from last season that saw Russell Wilson greatly outplay Aaron Rodgers on a national stage. Rodgers also had everything handpicked for him last season and went 5-12 with the Jets. So, are we really feeling like this is the guy to get them over the hump? The guys think there is ‘stench of desperation’ surrounding the Steelers. It’s pretty clear Rodgers doesn’t want to be here.

Bucco Auction House – Round 4.

We looked back at that Steelers-Jets game from last season that saw Russell Wilson greatly outplay Aaron Rodgers on a national stage. Rodgers also had everything handpicked for him last season and went 5-12 with the Jets. So, are we really feeling like this is the guy to get them over the hump? The guys think there is ‘stench of desperation’ surrounding the Steelers. It’s pretty clear Rodgers doesn’t want to be here.

We are still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, but there could be some sort of deadline coming up when the Steelers have organized team workouts on the horizon. He probably doesn’t care about that, but where do the Steelers stand? Could the Saints be a new option for Rodgers because the NFC South is a more appealing division? The guys wondered if the voodoo in New Orleans would be attractive to Rodgers. Adam Schefter feels for Arthur Smith and other offensive coaches on the Steelers staff that are waiting around for this to end. The guys said Art Rooney can shut this down at any point, but it appears he’s on board with everything.

One of the top draft pundits out there says the Steelers, mostly Mike Tomlin, loves Shedeur Sanders, and would be in the camp to draft him if he makes it to 21st overall. Would that be the right move? Poni is worried that having a similar viewpoint on a QB that Tomlin does, given how everything with Kenny Pickett went a few years ago. Poni was also surprised by the results of a Twitter poll about Sanders.

Callers shared opinions on Shedeur Sanders and if the Steelers should take him in the 1st round. The guys debated about how to win in 2025 and if we will trust Mike Tomlin in the ’26 draft. The debate then continued to other position groups.

Bucco Minute – 10 runs on 14 hits for the Pirates last night in a win over the Nationals. The Pirates actually lead the league in batting average w/ runners in scoring position. The problem is that they don’t have those opportunities much. Only a little over 10k in the house last night for a Paul Skenes start. There are just 2 teams in baseball with less attendance than the Buccos in the early going. The guys also dove into the steak dinner Donny has with Joe and Austin tonight.

Bucco Minute – 10 runs on 14 hits for the Pirates last night in a win over the Nationals. The Pirates actually lead the league in batting average w/ runners in scoring position. The problem is that they don’t have those opportunities much. Only a little over 10k in the house last night for a Paul Skenes start. There are just 2 teams in baseball with less attendance than the Buccos in the early going.

One of the top draft pundits out there says the Steelers, mostly Mike Tomlin, loves Shedeur Sanders, and would be in the camp to draft him if he makes it to 21st overall. Would that be the right move? Poni is worried that having a similar viewpoint on a QB that Tomlin does, given how everything with Kenny Pickett went a few years ago. Poni was also surprised by the results of a Twitter poll about Sanders.

PM Team FULL Show 4-14-25

Another forgetful Pirates series where they put up nearly no resistance in a 3-game sweep against the Reds. How much time is left for Derek Shelton? Is it fair that he’s the man on the chopping block? Does the game move too fast for him? It seems like there are a lot of people making excuses for Shelton.