The Pomp And Joe Show

Calls on the Steelers. How do you feel about the team? One noted season ticket holder weighed in. Ron talks to people who are frustrated with Mike Tomlin and want to see playoff wins again. The standard in Pittsburgh is different, or at least used to be. What's Cookin'.

Hour 3 with Ron Cook: Ron thinks Mike Tomlin will go back to Kenny Pickett next season. Why didn't Pickett speak to the media yesterday? It doesn't look good as the starting QB (on the depth chart) as an end-of-season type discussion. Pickett is a captain, too. Calls on the Steelers and their struggles in the playoffs. Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joined the show. Mark thinks we need some reality that championships aren't going to happen every year. He thinks it's been underachieving, but he should still return because the Steelers are always in the hunt and some years break you can win a Super Bowl. He doesn't think Art Rooney will get rid of Tomlin unless he wants to leave. You don't hear players say negative things about Tomlin and it's better than resetting. Mark doesn't want to defend Tomlin as much as he has to, but the grass isn't greener on the other side. The Steelers need a good offensive coordinator. Ron is adamant the Steelers must win a playoff game soon. Mark wouldn't be shocked if the Steelers go get another quarterback, but not another Mitch Trubisky. If another QB comes in, he has to be the No. 1. Neither Ron or Mark believes in Pickett, but thinks the Steelers will bring him back. Cam Heyward would like to be back next season but has to see how his body feels. 

Hour 4 with Ron Cook: We hear what Najee Harris, Cam Heyward, and Jaylen Warren had to say about Mike Tomlin and in house rules. What needs to change for the Steelers to take the next step? Calls on the Steelers. How do you feel about the team? What's Cookin'.

We hear what Najee Harris, Cam Heyward, and Jaylen Warren had to say about Mike Tomlin and in house rules. What needs to change for the Steelers to take the next step? 

 Why didn't Kenny Pickett speak to the media yesterday? It doesn't look good as the starting QB (on the depth chart) as an end-of-season type discussion. Pickett is a captain, too. Calls on the Steelers and their struggles in the playoffs. Ron thinks Mike Tomlin will go back to Pickett next season.

Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joined the show. Mark thinks we need some reality that championships aren't going to happen every year. He thinks it's been underachieving, but he should still return because the Steelers are always in the hunt and some years break you can win a Super Bowl. He doesn't think Art Rooney will get rid of Tomlin unless he wants to leave. You don't hear players say negative things about Tomlin and it's better than resetting. Mark doesn't want to defend Tomlin as much as he has to, but the grass isn't greener on the other side. "I'd rather be 9-8, 10-7 than The Steelers need a good offensive coordinator. Ron is adamant the Steelers must win a playoff game soon. Mark wouldn't be shocked if the Steelers go get another quarterback, but not another Mitch Trubisky. If another QB comes in, he has to be the No. 1. Neither Ron or Mark believes in Pickett, but thinks the Steelers will bring him back. Cam Heyward would like to be back next season but has to see how his body feels. 

Ron takes a look around the NFL at the coaching openings including what might happen with Bill Belichick. Who wants to go to Carolina? Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Falcons. Dallas DC Dan Quinn is being interviewed by a ton of teams. 

Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. Sidney Crosby is on pace for over 50 goals at age 36. He is guiding the Penguins towards the playoffs and continues to be a star. Ron thinks Jake Guentzel is the best finisher Crosby has ever played with, and Jay agrees. Jay thinks Alex Nedjelkovic has been given the opportunity to be in net during big games, despite Tristan Jarry still being the No. 1. Jarry stepped in and has been very good since he replaced Ned in the Vancouver game. It didn't go the way the Penguins would have hoped, but climbing up the standings. Marc-Andre Fleury is now second in NHL history in wins for a goalie. A look around the NHL. 

One of Tomlin's shortcomings is hiring coaches. In 17 seasons, things might have gotten stale. Ron thinks things like messaging is getting stale and not fully getting through to the players. A caller argues the Steelers don't have the quarterback and that's the worst issue. Audacy betting insider Chelsa Messinger joined the show. Chelsa thought former Titans coach Mike Vrabel was probably going to New England. She thinks the Chargers are a good option. She likes the Texans +9.5 points in Baltimore after Houston crushed the Browns. She likes to take passing offenses when the line is large because they can score points when trailing. 

According to multiple reports, Mike Tomlin told his team he will return to coach the Steelers in 2024. T.J. Watt said having Mike Tomlin was a big part of his contract extension talks. Did Watt want a guarantee Tomlin would still be coaching? Jaylen Warren also supported Tomlin. We hear what Najee Harris had to say about in house rules and the need for change. Cam Heyward said he doesn't really know what Najee is referring to in regards to in-house rules.