Former Steeler Brett Keisel joined the show. Brett let us know that he is very passionate about music and loves Pearl Jam. Poni got Brett’s thoughts on Taylor Lewan getting cut and having interest in the Steelers, but isn’t sure if his beef with TJ Watt will hold it back. Brett talked about some angry moments on the field. Brett said the Bengals of his era always chirped and wanted to be the Steelers so badly. Brett said he preferred playing against pocket passers instead of a runner like Lamar Jackson and talked about the first time he ever faced Mike Vick. Poni asked Brett about the Steelers big picture. Brett gave a huge shout out to how well Cam Heyward is playing at this stage of his career and said he has “no doubt” Heyward is a Hall of Famer. Brett talked about the difference in the Steelers defense and how the front got some more freedom after Dick LeBeau left. 

Poni wants the Steelers to move on from Mitch Trubisky and if you can trade him, what are they waiting for? The Titans cut some dead weight today, why can’t the Steelers? Poni likes a handful of free agent options at backup QB more than what the Steelers have right now. Poni said his personal favorite for that spot right now is Andy Dalton. 

Former Steeler Brett Keisel joined the show. Brett let us know that he is very passionate about music and loves Pearl Jam. Poni got Brett’s thoughts on Taylor Lewan getting cut and having interest in the Steelers, but isn’t sure if his beef with TJ Watt will hold it back. Brett talked about some angry moments on the field. Brett said the Bengals of his era always chirped and wanted to be the Steelers so badly. Brett said he preferred playing against pocket passers instead of a runner like Lamar Jackson and talked about the first time he ever faced Mike Vick. Poni asked Brett about the Steelers big picture. Brett gave a huge shout out to how well Cam Heyward is playing at this stage of his career and said he has “no doubt” Heyward is a Hall of Famer. Brett talked about the difference in the Steelers defense and how the front got some more freedom after Dick LeBeau left. 

Will Aaron Rodgers end up in the AFC? And if it’s not him, it seems like Derek Carr will be their man. If one of them goes to NYJ, will the Jets become a playoff team? 

Aditi Kinkhabwala from CBS Sports joined the show. A big topic was the toupee that Dom Capers was sporting earlier today. Poni asked Aditi about some of the free agent QBs that could easily fill the void of Mitch Trubisky. She doesn’t think backup QB should be looked at so lightly because you never know when you will need that guy to step up in a big spot. Aditi commented on what she thinks will happen with Lamar Jackson and said it is very hard to say because he’s a player without an agent. 

Poni said Richie Walsh screwed him out of seats for Pitt-Syracuse. 

Aditi Kinkhabwala from CBS Sports joined the show. A big topic was the toupee that Dom Capers was sporting earlier today. Poni asked Aditi about some of the free agent QBs that could easily fill the void of Mitch Trubisky. She doesn’t think backup QB should be looked at so lightly because you never know when you will need that guy to step up in a big spot. Aditi commented on what she thinks will happen with Lamar Jackson and said it is very hard to say because he’s a player without an agent. 

Is Pittsburgh a Bruce Springsteen town? 

The Titans cut Taylor Lewan earlier today. Should the Steelers pursue the 3X Pro Bowl offensive tackle? Dan Moore Jr. is OK, but the worry is that his ceiling is OK. Lewan could be a trash becomes treasure situation. The Steelers could also miss out on the top three tackle prospects in the 1st round. With what else is out there on the market, is it worth taking the shot on Lewan? 

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike commented on a Netflix series that followed three different QBs over the course of the NFL season. Mike doesn’t think a long-term deal happens right now with Lamar Jackson, but expects the Ravens to place the franchise tag on him. He isn’t ruling out the possibility of a trade involving Jackson. Mike talked about how it would go if the Ravens wait around until the July 15th deadline to make something happen with Jackson long-term. He talked about the likelihood that Jackson sits out if he gets hit with the franchise tag. Mike thinks the Derek Carr head start on free agency is meaningless until Aaron Rodgers arises from his pit of darkness. Mike said Rodgers wasn’t fully committed and that was a big reason why the Packers were too little too late to the playoffs. Mike isn’t sold the Dolphins are in on Tua Tagovailoa long-term because of his injury history last season. Mike thinks LeSean McCoy has sour grapes toward Eric Bieniemy and that’s why no other players have really backed up Shady’s comments. 

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike commented on a Netflix series that followed three different QBs over the course of the NFL season. Mike doesn’t think a long-term deal happens right now with Lamar Jackson, but expects the Ravens to place the franchise tag on him. He isn’t ruling out the possibility of a trade involving Jackson. Mike talked about how it would go if the Ravens wait around until the July 15th deadline to make something happen with Jackson long-term. He talked about the likelihood that Jackson sits out if he gets hit with the franchise tag. Mike thinks the Derek Carr head start on free agency is meaningless until Aaron Rodgers arises from his pit of darkness. Mike said Rodgers wasn’t fully committed and that was a big reason why the Packers were too little too late to the playoffs. Mike isn’t sold the Dolphins are in on Tua Tagovailoa long-term because of his injury history last season. Mike thinks LeSean McCoy has sour grapes toward Eric Bieniemy and that’s why no other players have really backed up Shady’s comments. 

What sense does it make to hold on to Mitch Trubisky? A longtime Steelers insider believes the team could net a mid-round pick for the backup QB. If that’s the case, what are you waiting for? Poni listed off a number of QBs that would make more sense in that spot and for a cheaper price tag. 

Calls.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler talked about the job Ron Hextall is doing as the Penguins GM and if he will make any moves ahead of the trade deadline. Poni asked about the contract that Kasperi Kapanen got this past off-season and how that could possibly be justified. Tyler thinks they need to make a trade or some sort of move to spice things up and bring more energy. He said they are very vanilla and they need some sprinkles. He thinks Mike Sullivan is doing enough and doesn’t see him as the problem. Tyler said the bottom six doesn’t provide much of anything. Tyler predicts a trade in the next week. 

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler talked about the job Ron Hextall is doing as the Penguins GM and if he will make any moves ahead of the trade deadline. Poni asked about the contract that Kasperi Kapanen got this past off-season and how that could possibly be justified. Tyler thinks they need to make a trade or some sort of move to spice things up and bring more energy. He said they are very vanilla and they need some sprinkles. He thinks Mike Sullivan is doing enough and doesn’t see him as the problem. Tyler said the bottom six doesn’t provide much of anything. Tyler predicts a trade in the next week. 

One of the Steelers writers in the city believes re-signing Cam Sutton would mean no cornerback in the 1st round, but it’s one or the other. With so many mock drafts having the Steelers select Joey Porter Jr., does that mean most believe they won’t bring back Sutton? Should we still have the fear of the Steelers drafting a CB early in the draft because of recent history? Someone suggested applying the transition tag to Sutton – which gives him X amount of dollars that another team can top that and take him, leaving the Steelers with no compensation. Poni said the Steelers should cut Mitch Trubisky and use that money to work something out with Sutton.

CBS NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson joined the show. Ryan said the draft is stacked with defensive backs and that he has 10 DBs going in the first 65 picks of his most recent mock draft. Ryan talked about Kelee Ringo as an option, but said he’s not really in the conversation of the top crop of prospects at the position. He highlighted Darnell Wright out of Tennessee that has jumped from a mid-late round pick up to a potential 1st round pick. Ryan said Anton Harrison is another tackle that will garner attention as we get closer to the draft. He talked about a few other big guys that will be looked at in the opening round or the second night. Poni asked Ryan about a few Pitt prospects coming out this year. Ryan talked about Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State and if he is a possibility at pick 32 to start the second night.

Madden is allegedly getting a much-needed rehaul next season because, well, it stinks. 

CBS NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson joined the show. Ryan said the draft is stacked with defensive backs and that he has 10 DBs going in the first 65 picks of his most recent mock draft. Ryan talked about Kelee Ringo as an option, but said he’s not really in the conversation of the top crop of prospects at the position. He highlighted Darnell Wright out of Tennessee that has jumped from a mid-late round pick up to a potential 1st round pick. Ryan said Anton Harrison is another tackle that will garner attention as we get closer to the draft. He talked about a few other big guys that will be looked at in the opening round or the second night. Poni asked Ryan about a few Pitt prospects coming out this year. Ryan talked about Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State and if he is a possibility at pick 32 to start the second night.