Mitch Keller was stellar again. Is it time for the Pirates to make a deal happen? Are you sold on Keller being an ace? The guys ran through the national perception that most people don’t believe in the Pirates having Keller here long-term and those same people predicting he will be a member of the Yankees or Dodgers soon enough. 

Calls.

Donny Football Debrief – Could we see a Le’Veon Bell vs Vontaze Burfict fight?

Mitch Keller was stellar again. Is it time for the Pirates to make a deal happen? Are you sold on Keller being an ace? The guys ran through the national perception that most people don’t believe in the Pirates having Keller here long-term and those same people predicting he will be a member of the Yankees or Dodgers soon enough. 

The guys reacted to Day 1 of rookie minicamp.

Steelers schedule win/loss game.

Hodgepodge of Nothingness.

Steelers schedule win/loss game.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly from The Athletic joined the show. Mark talked about how pointless rookie minicamp is and told his favorite Chris Rainey story. Mark said there isn’t much there in terms of undrafted rookies that could make an impact this season. He said the only impressive looking players were the ones the Steelers actually drafted. Chris asked if there has been another recent year where it feels like the draft class will have a more immediate impact than this one. Mark commented on Dan Moore moving to the right side or playing guard this season to make way for Broderick Jones. Mark gave his thoughts on the schedule release and the best/worst parts of it. He described this season as the “last chance” for Matt Canada and said there aren’t any excuses left. He thinks Kenny Pickett is on the cusp of being a good QB. Mark has the Steelers finishing 8-9.

Poni thinks Darnell Washington is the steal of the draft, but he is concerned by his lack of production at Georgia. Is it fair to criticize Joey Porter Jr. for his lack of takeaways, but not criticize Washington for his lack of catches, yards and touchdowns in college? 

PM Team Power Rankings.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly from The Athletic joined the show. Mark talked about how pointless rookie minicamp is and told his favorite Chris Rainey story. Mark said there isn’t much there in terms of undrafted rookies that could make an impact this season. He said the only impressive looking players were the ones the Steelers actually drafted. Chris asked if there has been another recent year where it feels like the draft class will have a more immediate impact than this one. Mark commented on Dan Moore moving to the right side or playing guard this season to make way for Broderick Jones. Mark gave his thoughts on the schedule release and the best/worst parts of it. He described this season as the “last chance” for Matt Canada and said there aren’t any excuses left. He thinks Kenny Pickett is on the cusp of being a good QB. Mark has the Steelers finishing 8-9.

We dove into the Steelers schedule – TWO Thursday Night home games this season. Do we like that or hate it? The guys listed the positives, but that only comes around if the Steelers win those games. Donny pointed out why it isn’t great for fans going to the games. The guys also didn’t like the bye week. And if Brock Purdy (Mullsy’s boy) meets Kenny Pickett (Poni’s boy) in week 1, what will the show be like?  

Fans predict Steelers record – they predicted 10-6-1.

Donny Football Debrief. 

Fans predict Steelers record – they predicted 10-6-1. 

Rookie minicamp has begun. Can Joey Porter Jr. buck the negative trend at cornerback for the Steelers? Donny and Chris are bullish on the legacy pick. Poni is worried Porter will fall into the pile of busts at the position over the last 10-15 years. 

Calls.

The Pirates have lost 9 of their last 10 games and it seems like people will continue to see Austin Hedges at catcher because he does the “little things” according to Pirates brass. How much longer can the Buccos hold on to first place in the NL Central? 

The Pirates have lost 9 of their last 10 games and it seems like people will continue to see Austin Hedges at catcher because he does the “little things” according to Pirates brass. How much longer can the Buccos hold on to first place in the NL Central?