Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Scott Tolzien could be an interesting offensive coordinator after helping to develop Tyler Shough. Would you trade Stuart Skinner at the deadline? He has been a huge success of the Penguins' success in 2026. Jeff would let it play out and not trade Skinner at this point.

McCarthy will be the play caller. Scott Tolzien is interviewing to be the Steelers offensive coordinator. Patrick Graham is likely going to be the defensive coordinator. Commanders defensive assistant Jason Simmons is expected to be hired as a prominent defensive coach with the Steelers. McCarthy underachieved with Aaron Rodgers.

Frank likes the Mike McCarthy hiring. He gives McCarthy credit for helping to change Rodgers' release and developing Rodgers into one of the best quarterbacks ever. Malik Willis has a high ceiling in Frank's mind and has put some things together. Joe pushes back on the McCarthy hire and a lot of people wanted to see a young offensive coach.

Who is going to be the Steelers quarterback next season? Garrett Nussmeier told Steelers Depot that he would love to play for Mike McCarthy. His dad Doug Nussmeier is good friends with McCarthy. What is going to happen with Mason Rudolph? Pitt is reducing capacity by 17,000 seats at Acrisure Stadium.

Ben Roethlisberger said that McCarthy understands the Steeler way and thinks it's a great hire. Ben is happy the Steelers finally have an offensive head coach. The Steelers are reportedly hiring James Campen as their new offensive line coach. He worked with McCarthy as Green Bay's o-line coach from 2007-2018.

Troy Polamalu said that the Steelers had the mentality in practice that week that they needed to block and be set for an interception and runback from Mike Tomlin. Bill Belichick is in a voting poll with three senior category players and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. A Hall of Fame voter in Kansas City voted for three senior players because he doesn't know if they will ever make the Hall and this might be their last chance.

We miss Penguins trade rumors and big-time deals when they were good. When the Penguins traded for Jarome Iginla, it created a spark for the team. Do the Penguins owe it to Sid and Malkin to make that trade and go for it? Jason Robertson already has 30 goals for the Dallas Stars.

Tyler Kennedy would 100% trade Sergei Murashov and a first-round pick for Jason Robertson. Stuart Skinner has a veteran presence in net TK doesn't think the Penguins have had since Fleury. It's an interesting question if the Penguins should significantly buy this year.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers officially introduced Mike McCarthy as the team's 17th head coach and 4th head coach in 57 years on Tuesday. McCarthy thought that Aaron Rodgers was a great asset to the Steelers and "definitely" wants Rodgers to be back. The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Ravens OC Todd Monken as their head coach.