The Pirates are back home for six games after getting swept for the first time this season. They got beat up a little bit in Tampa Bay, but are we worried about where the team goes from here? Chris and Donny are optimistic because there are so many games left, but Poni said the Rays series reminded him a lot of the Jerry Meals game against the Braves over 10 years ago. Chris thinks this Blue Jays series is a huge one.

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Bucco F/M/K. F: Jason Delay M: Carlos Santana K: The bat of Ke’Bryan Hayes 

The Pirates are back home for six games after getting swept for the first time this season. They got beat up a little bit in Tampa Bay, but are we worried about where the team goes from here? Chris and Donny are optimistic because there are so many games left, but Poni said the Rays series reminded him a lot of the Jerry Meals game against the Braves over 10 years ago. Chris thinks this Blue Jays series is a huge one.

How would you grade the Steelers off-season to this point? The guys struggled to find another AFC team, besides the Jets, that have had a better off-season all around. Andy Weidl said the team will be big and physical, it’s no secret. 

How much do we like the off-season under the power of Omar Khan and Andy Weidl? People love it. Donny had a caller ask if Weidl could be the GM of the Penguins after vowing about size and physicality. / Calls. 

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff was at the Andy Weidl press conference and said he preached “toughness” multiple times in the chat. Jeff said Omar Khan has obviously had a huge role in the change, but the Weidl influence can be seen immediately by how they attacked this off-season.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff was at the Andy Weidl press conference and said he preached “toughness” multiple times in the chat. Jeff said Omar Khan has obviously had a huge role in the change, but the Weidl influence can be seen immediately by how they attacked this off-season. 

The Steelers added an XFL target today in the form of Hakeem Butler. He’s a big target, but will he turn into a useful piece in the offense and a great NFL story? Poni said the Steelers only have better weapons than the Ravens in the AFC North. Do the Steelers have any top tier targets or something with that potential? The guys want George Pickens to become a true WR1 this year with Pat Freiermuth emerging as a top tier tight end. 

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said Hakeem Butler was relatively highly thought of coming out of college, but didn’t catch on in the pros. Ray went through the WRs that will make the team and if Butler will have a slot by the time it gets down to it. Ray think Gunner Olszewski could be the odd man out in that group. The guys asked Ray about Tanner Morgan and if he can be a real QB3 for the Steelers next year. What type of role will Connor Heyward play – Ray expects him to be an H-back type with a lot of fullback tendencies. Will Chandon Sullivan be the Steelers slot corner next season? Ray expects Nick Herbig to get a lot of opportunity to be the team’s third edge rusher, but does see the versatility factor. Ray thinks DeMarvin Leal will see an increased role on the defensive front with the infiltration of Keeanu Benton, highlighting his run defense. 

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said Hakeem Butler was relatively highly thought of coming out of college, but didn’t catch on in the pros. Ray went through the WRs that will make the team and if Butler will have a slot by the time it gets down to it. Ray think Gunner Olszewski could be the odd man out in that group. The guys asked Ray about Tanner Morgan and if he can be a real QB3 for the Steelers next year. What type of role will Connor Heyward play – Ray expects him to be an H-back type with a lot of fullback tendencies. Will Chandon Sullivan be the Steelers slot corner next season? Ray expects Nick Herbig to get a lot of opportunity to be the team’s third edge rusher, but does see the versatility factor. Ray thinks DeMarvin Leal will see an increased role on the defensive front with the infiltration of Keeanu Benton, highlighting his run defense. 

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Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve talked about the Steelers A+ draft grade and said, to put it simply, they did a great job. He raved about the small trade up for Broderick Jones and still getting Joey Porter Jr. at 32 and a player like Darnell Washington at pick 93. Steve thinks Nick Herbig has the makings of a pro edge rusher, but also has the versatility that could even play in the middle if he’s one of the best 11 on the field. Steve broke down Washington and what kind of weapon he can be for the Steelers. Steve said it’s always a good play to add more weapons and to add multiple corners this day in age. Steve loves the size of Porter and how he performs in press coverage. Steve said Tanner Morgan is one of the many QBs that were either picked late or not at all that are worth taking a flier on. The guys asked Steve how many rookies can make an impact for the Steelers next season and how they stack up now with the AFC. Steve likes the Steelers taking a shot on Hakeem Butler from the XFL.  

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve talked about the Steelers A+ draft grade and said, to put it simply, they did a great job. He raved about the small trade up for Broderick Jones and still getting Joey Porter Jr. at 32 and a player like Darnell Washington at pick 93. Steve thinks Nick Herbig has the makings of a pro edge rusher, but also has the versatility that could even play in the middle if he’s one of the best 11 on the field. Steve broke down Washington and what kind of weapon he can be for the Steelers. Steve said it’s always a good play to add more weapons and to add multiple corners this day in age. Steve loves the size of Porter and how he performs in press coverage. Steve said Tanner Morgan is one of the many QBs that were either picked late or not at all that are worth taking a flier on. The guys asked Steve how many rookies can make an impact for the Steelers next season and how they stack up now with the AFC. Steve likes the Steelers taking a shot on Hakeem Butler from the XFL.  

The Pirates are trying to avoid the sweep in Tampa Bay. Colin Holderman did toss an immaculate inning in the bottom of the 7th, which has been the highlight of the series. We checked back into the game for the final outs. 

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What do we make of Mike Tomlin speaking on his relationship with Joey Porter Jr.? Should we be worried that it’s Tomlin mixing family with business because of the past relationships with Joey’s dad and Tomlin’s son? The guys think Porter Jr. will be looked at through microscope in his first season, even more than Broderick Jones, who was the 1st round pick. 

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Pirates-Rays live look-in.