The Pomp And Joe Show

Kliff Kingsbury to the Raiders, was he a better option than Arthur Smith? Taylor Lewan and Willie Colon had much different opinions. Is Brock Purdy the real deal?

Tyler Kennedy on the outlook for Jake Guentzel, the Pens chances for the playoffs, fighting in the NHL and Tyler's fight record, Sean Avery, free association. 

It's groundhog day, and it feels like the same things over and over in Pittsburgh sports. Who will snap out of it first? A Starkey 6 (or 12) Pack: Pirates linked to Gary Sanchez. Harbaugh is promising multiple titles with the Chargers. Will Baker Mayfield hit free agency. A new NFL kickoff rule. Early returns for DPOY. Mike MacDonald in Seattle. Mark Andrews to the rescue. Rumors on Kirk Cousins, AJ Brown. Jake Guentzel's future.

Hour 1 with Ron Cook and Joe Starkey: Today is the anniversary of the Steelers winning Super Bowl XLIII. Joe is writing about Arthur Smith in the Post-Gazette and learned how Kurt Warner called out the Falcons offense. Warner said the Falcons ran a bland offense and Smith responded by attacking Warner. It feels like he has thin skin, which could be good to put a foot down with George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, and others. Should the Penguins trade Jake Guentzel? He's a free agent at the end of the season. Why did Jim Rutherford leave? He might have wanted to trade one of the big three or get a new contract. Audacy NFL Insider Peter King joined the show. Peter likes the Arthur Smith hire and thinks he will play guys all over the place. Backs as receivers and so forth. He's also a "tight ends best friend" and could be great for Pat Freiermuth. Smith believes in "doing what works" and not forcing it. Art Rooney II and Mike Tomlin wanted someone to develop Kenny Pickett, is Arthur Smith that type of coach? It didn't work out in Atlanta but did make Ryan Tannehill a good player. Peter would be surprised if the Steelers wouldn't go get another impactful quarterback. It's only February 1st, we don't know what this team's going to be on August 1st and they need time. Peter thinks they MUST get a quarterback. 

Hour 3 with Ron Cook and Joe Starkey: Falcons reporter Mike Rothstein of ESPN joined the show. What are the Steelers getting in Arthur Smith? Mike thinks it's overblown that Smith didn't use their playmakers the right way. The Falcons were fined with some injury report questions with Bijan Robinson, but he did lead the team in touches. Smith made Ryan Tannehill a good quarterback in Tennessee. Marcus Mariota had accuracy issues in Atlanta. If Desmond Ridder cut down on turnovers, the narrative would be different on his play as a QB. After Kenny Pickett, there was no one you felt good about in the 2022 draft. The Falcons never said Ridder was the franchise guy. If the Falcons had average QB play, they probably make the playoffs and Smith stays. Smith can't control bad turnovers. Mark Kaboly thinks Mitch Trubisky will be back next season. WHAT?! We don't think there's any chance. We hear Kaboly's answers to word association from Wednesday's show. Chris Oladokun is once again going to the Super Bowl with the Chiefs. The quarterback market in free agency is thin. 

Hour 4 with Ron Cook and Joe Starkey: ESPN's Jeff Saturday and Dominique Foxworth think the Steelers should bring in Russell Wilson and would be a great fit for Arthur Smith. Peter King thinks the Arthur Smith addition is good for Pat Freiermuth and the running game. The Steelers have a lot of time to make moves and do something at quarterback and other areas. King said they're committed to Pickett, but should get a QB. You can't do both. What's Cookin' with the 15th anniversary of Super Bowl XLIII. this day in history. 

What's Cookin' with the 15th anniversary of Super Bowl XLIII. this day in history. 

ESPN's Jeff Saturday and Dominique Foxworth think the Steelers should bring in Russell Wilson and would be a great fit for Arthur Smith. Peter King thinks the Arthur Smith addition is good for Pat Freiermuth and the running game. The Steelers have a lot of time to make moves and do something at quarterback and other areas. King said they're committed to Pickett, but should get a QB. You can't do both. 

Mark Kaboly thinks Mitch Trubisky will be back next season. WHAT?! We don't think there's any chance. We hear Kaboly's answers to word association from Wednesday's show. Chris Oladokun is once again going to the Super Bowl with the Chiefs. The quarterback market in free agency is thin. 

Falcons reporter Mike Rothstein of ESPN joined the show. What are the Steelers getting in Arthur Smith? Mike thinks it's overblown that Smith didn't use their playmakers the right way. The Falcons were fined with some injury report questions with Bijan Robinson, but he did lead the team in touches. Smith made Ryan Tannehill a good quarterback in Tennessee. Marcus Mariota had accuracy issues in Atlanta. If Desmond Ridder cut down on turnovers, the narrative would be different on his play as a QB. After Kenny Pickett, there was no one you felt good about in the 2022 draft. The Falcons never said Ridder was the franchise guy. If the Falcons had average QB play, they probably make the playoffs and Smith stays. Smith can't control bad turnovers.