The Pomp And Joe Show

Folsey joins for a special wheel of ball to discuss Tomlin, Michael Penix Jr, the Bills Super Bowl odds, David Tepper's antics.

The Pickett story is making big headlines. Pomp showdown - Bradley Chubb's injury, John Harbaugh's dilemma, NFL officiating, NFL comeback player of the year. Ron says scared money don't make money. Pitt MBB vs UNC preview as the Pomp showdown gets derailed, will Ovechkin catch Gretzky, Jarry vs Ned. 

Reacting to the rest of Pickett's comments, including his health and why he wasn't in uniform in Seattle. All of the guys are surprised he wasn't the backup. Does Kenny think he lost his job? Head and shoulders ads are at stake. 

Very interesting comments by Kenny Pickett about his absence in Seattle and how he would've started if healthy. Continuing the discussion and debate about Pickett/Rudolph. How much difference is the outlook after Rudolph's second good game in a row? Are the Steelers the best spot for Rudolph next season?

Peter Kings joins to discuss Mason Rudolph, the matchup against the Ravens and Harbaugh's thought process, Pickett not dressing, the other AFC games with implications for the Steelers, the struggles of the Chiefs and Eagles. What will happen to Joe Flacco after the year? What are the options at QB for the Steelers next year, and is Mason a viable choice? Free word association with Peter. 

Ron tells a story about his flights back to Pittsburgh and Joe details his specific flight needs. Pickett-gate has become the biggest story. Bob thinks it was the lack of reps for Pickett. Joe seems very skeptical. Ron doesn't think Pickett will talk today. Tomlin had staked his future to Pickett. Will Faulkner/Sullivan return to their roles next year if this run continues?

(Hour 1 with Cook and Joe)

The Steelers shockingly defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle leaving their playoff hopes alive. However there are a lot of shenanigans that need to take place for them to get in. Cook and Joe, who we did not know would be in, discuss the possibility of the Steelers actually getting in. Will the Ravens rest their starters against the Steelers? Did Kenny Pickett asked to not be dressed? Mark Kaboly says it may have not been Tomlin's full decision about not playing Pickett.

Mason Rudolph has taken the Steelers world by surprise and kept them alive. Did anyone but Chris Hoke see this coming? We hear from Big Ben on how his backups "helped him" in his career after saying Mason Rudolph wanted nothing to do with him. Who do you believe?

(Hour 2 with Cook and Joe)

We open up the phone lines to hear from listeners about the Mason Rudolph situation. One caller says the media is "gullible" for believing that Rudolph will come back to Pittsburgh. Cook and Joe dive into the effort of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Both had great games yesterday. Also has the play of Rudolph elevated George Pickens to a new level? The guys say yes. Joe missed the ball drop last night because he had paused the TV staring the potential clinching scenarios for the Steelers.

Will Mason Rudolph come back next season to be a number 2? Or will the Steelers have an open competition for the starting job which leaves Kenny Pickett's future in doubt in Pittsburgh. Ron says if Mason takes the Steelers to the playoffs and they win a game, Pickett's starting job is not a foregone conclusion. We took one more phone call before hearing from Mike Tomlin. 

(Hour 3 with Cook and Joe)

We hear from Steelers' Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Quick reaction from Cook and Joe, apparently Kenny Pickett has been benched. It seems that Tomlin is more in favor of Mason Rudolph than Pickett at this moment. 

Joe thinks we are living in an alternate reality because of Mason Rudolph's success and the benching of Kenny Pickett. Ben Roethlisberger says that "you have to go back" to Pickett next year no matter what. Ron disagrees with Big Ben. 

(Hour 4 with Cook and Joe)

It seems to be every year at the end of the season quarterback stories take the NFL world by storm. This year is no different with Mason Rudolph vs Kenny Pickett. We open the phone lines again to get listener reactions to the benching of Kenny Pickett. 

What's Cookin'. What to expect with the Ravens this weekend? Do they start or sit their starters? Also Kyler Murray wore a Sidney Crosby jersey before the Cardinals game against the Eagles.