The Pomp And Joe Show

Friday Starkey Six Pack. Najee Harris didn't receive his fifth-year option. We were surprised, but Zeise and Starkey called for this to be the case. We have to think with a new mindset with Omar Khan in charge and we should have been suspicious the Steelers waited and didn't pick up the option. Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK thinks if Mike Sullivan is  so adamant his assistant coaches have to stay, there should be real conversations about Sullivan. Would this be an easier way for Sullivan to get out of Pittsburgh? What's the difference between the Penguins and Washington right now? Not much. Free association. TK thinks Joel Blomqvist will be the main goalie at some point next season. 

The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise from Thursday May 2nd, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Decision day with Najee Harris' 5th-year option. Paul and Starkey don't think Najee's option should be picked up. Steelers players on Cam Heyward's podcast said the team had discussions about Justin Fields returning kicks. We hear arguments to give Najee Harris his fifth-year option and why he shouldn't receive the $6.79 million. Trouble brewing with the Penguins? Frank Seravalli heard there is a bit of a power struggle between Mike Sullivan and Kyle Dubas with Dubas wanting to change parts of Sullivan's coaching staff.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Jonathan Bombulie of the TRIB joined the show. What is going on regarding the reported power struggle between Kyle Dubas and Mike Sullivan over Sullivan's coaching staff? Dubas said before when Mike Sullivan is gone, you're always looking for the next Mike Sullivan. "Free agency isn't how this team gets fixed." Jonathan thinks it's with young players. Would Erik Karlsson ever think of going back to Ottawa?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Brian pointed to WVU corner Beanie Bishop and UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee as undrafted signings to watch. He thinks there's a 7% chance Dan Moore gets traded. He thinks Najee Harris will receive his fifth-year option. Jaylen Warren said it's a night and day difference with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback from a leadership standpoint. 

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Paul Skenes needs to debut at PNC Park and would be odd if he doesn't. At this point, why not try guys like Nick Gonzales and Liover Peguero in the majors? Jeff thinks it's a good price for Najee Harris to return on his fifth-year option and would pick it up. Texts in the city.

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93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Paul Skenes needs to debut at PNC Park and would be odd if he doesn't. At this point, why not try guys like Nick Gonzales and Liover Peguero in the majors? Jeff thinks it's a good price for Najee Harris to return on his fifth-year option and would pick it up.

Jaylen Warren said it's a night and day difference with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback from a leadership standpoint. 

Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Brian pointed to WVU corner Beanie Bishop and UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee as undrafted signings to watch. He thinks there's a 7% chance Dan Moore gets traded. He thinks Najee Harris will receive his fifth-year option.