Is it time to really question where things are with Kenny Pickett as the Steelers QB1? The guys think Mike Tomlin could be smitten by some of the college prospects or free agents that hit the market, or still have curiosity in Mason Rudolph. Are we one more good performance away from Rudolph taking control on this job heading into the off-season? 

Are callers ready to dive into Steelers QB scenarios going forward? 

More fans gave their input on what the Steelers QB situation is going forward and if this team can make the playoffs? 

Hour 2: Poni reminded himself the high hopes he had for Kenny Pickett coming into the season, but he thinks there is a real possibility that Pickett will lose his job forever to Mason Rudolph or another option in the off-season. Is Rudolph the potential answer? Is there a way Kenny can get his job back outside of Rudolph struggling? 

KDKA TV legend Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob speculated that Kenny Pickett will be back in the fold next season and in the midst of a QB competition. He thinks Mike Tomlin will have a lot of say in the Steelers next OC, but there will be a wide net cast. Bob talked about the motivation in the entire offense right now with Mason Rudolph at the helm. Will the Steelers bench Rudolph in this game on Saturday if they face a big deficit at halftime? Pomp thinks the Ravens will be focused on knocking the Steelers out of the playoffs and not about some of the other teams, like the Bills, that could be in because of it. 

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Hour 3: Has Poni’s opinion on Lamar Jackson changed this season as he’s about to win his second MVP award? He said no and it’s still because of how he plays against the Steelers. Poni said he needs to see Lamar win multiple playoff games and get it done when it matters most. Are you afraid of Lamar being in Baltimore for a long time? We took some calls on Lamar and the Steelers’ own QB situation. 

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve thinks Mike Tomlin is absolutely making the right call with Mason Rudolph heading into Week 18. Steve doesn’t think it is necessarily over for Kenny Pickett in a Steelers uniform, but it is simple to roll with Rudolph this week. Steve thought Rudolph was awesome against Seattle. He thinks there are comparisons to what Rudolph did in college. Steve said the numbers for Rudolph and Joe Flacco are comparable and their scores reflect that. Steve really credited Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris for the job done on Sunday and didn’t think the offensive line was all that great against the Seahawks. Steve said he would not take Rudolph over Pickett to begin next season, but also said he has to weigh a few other options. 

Donny Football Debrief – Aliquippa football getting screwed again, but they will probably still kick ass. 

Hour 4: The hot topic of Aliquippa football had listeners calling in on both sides of the argument. 

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said Mason Rudolph won’t get relieved by Kenny Pickett on Saturday unless things get really ugly in the first half. Ray doesn’t think this will spell the end for Pickett as a Steeler. Ray thinks Rudolph believes he is playing with house money for this entire run and it could pay off for the Steelers. Ray still thinks it is a scheme issue more so than the quarterback play and the Steelers still need to make a move in that spot in the off-season. The guys asked Ray about the relationship Rudolph has with the rest of the offense. 

More listeners chimed in on the Aliquippa football news that the team would be forced to play in 5A. 

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said Mason Rudolph won’t get relieved by Kenny Pickett on Saturday unless things get really ugly in the first half. Ray doesn’t think this will spell the end for Pickett as a Steeler. Ray thinks Rudolph believes he is playing with house money for this entire run and it could pay off for the Steelers. Ray still thinks it is a scheme issue more so than the quarterback play and the Steelers still need to make a move in that spot in the off-season. The guys asked Ray about the relationship Rudolph has with the rest of the offense. 

Donny Football Debrief – Aliquippa football getting screwed again, but they will probably still kick ass. 

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve thinks Mike Tomlin is absolutely making the right call with Mason Rudolph heading into Week 18. Steve doesn’t think it is necessarily over for Kenny Pickett in a Steelers uniform, but it is simple to roll with Rudolph this week. Steve thought Rudolph was awesome against Seattle. He thinks there are comparisons to what Rudolph did in college. Steve said the numbers for Rudolph and Joe Flacco are comparable and their scores reflect that. Steve really credited Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris for the job done on Sunday and didn’t think the offensive line was all that great against the Seahawks. Steve said he would not take Rudolph over Pickett to begin next season, but also said he has to weigh a few other options. 

KDKA TV legend Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob speculated that Kenny Pickett will be back in the fold next season and in the midst of a QB competition. He thinks Mike Tomlin will have a lot of say in the Steelers next OC, but there will be a wide net cast. Bob talked about the motivation in the entire offense right now with Mason Rudolph at the helm. Will the Steelers bench Rudolph in this game on Saturday if they face a big deficit at halftime? Pomp thinks the Ravens will be focused on knocking the Steelers out of the playoffs and not about some of the other teams, like the Bills, that could be in because of it. 

Poni reminded himself the high hopes he had for Kenny Pickett coming into the season, but he thinks there is a real possibility that Pickett will lose his job forever to Mason Rudolph or another option in the off-season. Is Rudolph the potential answer? Is there a way Kenny can get his job back outside of Rudolph struggling? 

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