Is Konnor Griffin going to be on the Major League roster? Griffin mashed two home runs against the Red Sox in spring training. The Penguins placed Sidney Crosby on injured reserve with a lower body injury and is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. The NHL trade deadline is March 6th and Joe thinks the Pens may stand pat.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Omar Khan spoke to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine today. Do you trust Omar Khan to take significant control of the Steelers roster without Mike Tomlin having a very large say? Joe is open minded to the Khan era. Omar Khan said there is no deadline on Aaron Rodgers, but that he doesn't expect things to go like they did last year.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Omar Khan spoke to the media today. He doesn't expect a repeat of last year and the Steelers could know Aaron Rodgers' decision before free agency. Nick thinks Dylan Cook is the frontrunner to be the starting left tackle in camp. This is a deeper guard class. Mel Kiper has the Steelers picking Ty Simpson.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: What Pittsburgh sports documentary do want to see created? Troy Polamalu, Jack Lambert, Three Rivers Stadium, the 2013 Pirates, and many more. Texans GM Nick Caserio said is it moronic to talk about trading CJ Stroud and Stroud isn't going anywhere. Are you open to significant changes to the core of certain sports?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Konnor Griffin is starting at shortstop and batting seventh today. Jared Jones' IL stint doesn't start until the first day of the season for him to be back. Kevin thinks Jones will be back in mid-to-late June. Broderick Jones may not be ready for training camp with a serious neck injury. The Steelers need to figure out their deal with Cam Heyward.

Omar Khan talked about the Steelers future. Broderick Jones may not be ready for training camp with a serious neck injury. Jeff thinks it brings tackle into play and also added interest in Dylan Cook. The Steelers need to figure out their deal with Cam Heyward.

Konnor Griffin is starting at shortstop and batting seventh today. Kevin thinks Griffin needs to leave no doubt. He is a 1-of-1 prospect, but will be ready sooner than we all expect. Kevin thinks Jones will be back in mid-to-late June. Kevin does not think MLB will have a salary cap in 2027.

Texans GM Nick Caserio said is it moronic to talk about trading CJ Stroud and Stroud isn't going anywhere.  The Falcons are releasing Kirk Cousins. He has made over $321 million in his NFL career. Are you open to significant changes to the core of certain sports?

What Pittsburgh sports documentary do want to see created? We hear from Pittsburgh sports fans. We think some of the best opportunities are Troy Polamalu, Jack Lambert, Three Rivers Stadium, the 2013 Pirates, and many many more.