Mike Florio joins Poni to talk about Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh, if Russell Wilson could be the Steelers’ QB next year, and more!

Hour 2: What are some of Poni’s worst takes over the years? What does Rudolph need to do to earn the permanent starting job in Pittsburgh? A caller recognized a nice gesture from Poni at the Pirates’ home opener last year. Another caller has a wild reason for Kenny Pickett’s shortcomings this year. Poni is colorblind. Mike Florio joins the show to talk about Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh and if a star QB could be on the way to Pittsburgh.

Tyler Kennedy joins Poni to talk about Sidney Crosby’s hot start to the season, what Jake Guentzel’s future holds, what Pens players do for the holidays, and more!

Hour 1: What happens if Mason Rudolph plays well on Sunday? Is there a chance he could be the Steelers’ starting QB in 2024? Callers sound off on what this Sunday could mean for the future of Rudolph and Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh. Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk all things Penguins!

Mason Rudolph is in line to start in Seattle. Tomlin didn't say it outright, but he basically benched Pickett, citing his health. Mason put up points, a season high, and he threw downfield. Mason is the best choice to win the next game. This is a good surprise, even for Poni. Big Ben called for Mason to start. Calls on Tomlin's QB decision, Mason's behind the scenes work. Mason Rudolph nailed his opportunity, and "A" performance. You can't go away from him now, even if Tomlin doesn't say it explicitly. More calls on Rudolph/Pickett, with a caller saying he couldn't enjoy it because of the prior losses. Poni doesn't think the Steelers would get blown out in the playoffs opener. Peter King thought Tomlin would go back to Pickett. Poni has new evidence to form a new opinion about Rudolph vs Pickett. Another Judge Judy calls to give her life story and to support Mason. Rudolph would have to start in the playoffs if the team qualifies. A caller thinks Tomlin is unnecessarily straddling the fence.

George Pickens is at a fork in the road. A caller believes he still doesn't get it. Tomlin tidbits: a lot of unheralded guys stepped on the Steelers D. Mason got his first win since 2019. Pickens was the first Steelers WR with a pair of 65+ yard TDs since Louis Lipps. Calls on Pickens and the QB situation. Tomlin seemed to indicate that Rudolph is the choice over Pickett, Why risk it with Pickett possibly less than 100 percent? Jay Glazer reported on Sunday that Tomlin could be available after the season. Will the Steelers give Tomlin what he wants, or will he have a lesser role in roster and coaching staff decisions? 

Mason made a few huge plays against the Bengals. He has more pressure this week. The team seems to respect Rudolph for his efforts. Mike Tomlin isn't into hypotheticals with Pickett this week. A caller notes that Pickens should have the work ethic of Poni. A caller thinks fans are going overboard with Rudolph. Hodgepodge of Nothingness - NFL odds for comeback player of the year award , as well as DPOY and MVP. 

Mike Tomlin isn't into hypotheticals with Pickett this week. A caller notes that Pickens should have the work ethic of Poni. A caller thinks fans are going overboard with Rudolph. 

Mason made a few huge plays against the Bengals. He has more pressure this week. A caller stated that the team seems to respect Rudolph for his efforts. 

Tomlin tidbits: a lot of unheralded guys stepped on the Steelers D. Mason got his first win since 2019. Pickens was the first Steelers WR with a pair of 65+ yard TDs since Louis Lipps. Calls on Pickens and the QB situation.