Starkey & Mueller

With the guys stuck in traffic heading to Studio B, Donny had to start the show. He reacted to the words from Mike Tomlin on his philosophy of playing guys, or not doing so, in the preseason. Donny made the argument that Tomlin should play most of the starters, if healthy. Several big-name QBs play around the league and multiple teams in better spots than the Steelers play their starters at least a little bit. The guys have arrived. They gave thoughts on Mike Tomlin not playing most starters in the second preseason game. Is it the right play? Bucco Minute – We reacted to Greg Brown predicting the Pirates to make a move ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ in free agency.

Bucco Minute – We reacted to Greg Brown predicting the Pirates to make a move ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ in free agency.

With the guys stuck in traffic heading to Studio B, Donny had to start the show. He reacted to the words from Mike Tomlin on his philosophy of playing guys, or not doing so, in the preseason. Donny made the argument that Tomlin should play most of the starters, if healthy. Several big-name QBs play around the league and multiple teams in better spots than the Steelers play their starters at least a little bit.

PM Team FULL Show 8-13-25

ESPN has taken an interesting route to the Cam Heyward discussion. Why didn’t Heyward take a ‘prove it’ deal last year? Poni doesn’t think anything is solved soon and thinks the crowd reaction on Saturday night will be interesting. We also had a gripe with the Steelers countdown, sighting Artie Burns as a ‘fan favorite.’ Is Kraig at fault? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break. Bucco Minute – The Pirates were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break.

Apparently, Calvin Austin has some sort of injury and it is not good. Should the Steelers go out and get another wide receiver? Odell Beckham Jr was on a podcast recently and talked about how much he loved Aaron Rodgers, and did not rule out signing with the Steelers. Poni said that DJ Turner is a name that has been mentioned as a potential future Steeler. Jeff Hathhorn named Aaron Rodgers the Steelers’ offensive MVP of training camp. He also said that Scottie Miller was very consistent. Donny Football Debrief – Donny said that he has 0 interest in Hard Knocks. Mullsy agrees with this, and Poni says that they have ruined the show recently.

Donny Football Debrief – Donny said that he has 0 interest in Hard Knocks. Mullsy agrees with this, and Poni says that they have ruined the show recently.

Apparently, Calvin Austin has some sort of injury and it is not good. Should the Steelers go out and get another wide receiver? Odell Beckham Jr was on a podcast recently and talked about how much he loved Aaron Rodgers, and did not rule out signing with the Steelers. Poni said that DJ Turner is a name that has been mentioned as a potential future Steeler.

Poni says that Chris Boswell and Cam Heyward are both the best of the best at their position. Mullsy thinks that Chris Boswell is more likely to continue his elite performance than Cam Heyward is. Poni mentions that kickers are far less important than defensive linemen. Poni says he’ll donate $5 to charity every time someone catches him chewing on his pen. A caller thinks there’s no way Chris Boswell will get any more money this year. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that Heyward shouldn’t have signed the contract last year if he wanted to renegotiate his deal after a good season. He also says that Cam would get fined if he were to sit out games this year. Mike says that the Steelers can definitely afford to give Heyward a raise. If Heyward were to retire, the Steelers would be able to get the roster bonus back from him. Mike also says that he has never seen a kicker hold out. Florio says that the Steelers made up rules on contracts are dumb.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that Heyward shouldn’t have signed the contract last year if he wanted to renegotiate his deal after a good season. He also says that Cam would get fined if he were to sit out games this year. Mike says that the Steelers can definitely afford to give Heyward a raise. If Heyward were to retire, the Steelers would be able to get the roster bonus back from him. Mike also says that he has never seen a kicker hold out. Florio says that the Steelers made up rules on contracts are dumb.

Poni says that Chris Boswell and Cam Heyward are both the best of the best at their position. Mullsy thinks that Chris Boswell is more likely to continue his elite performance than Cam Heyward is. Poni mentions that kickers are far less important than defensive linemen.

A new wrinkle to the ongoing Cam Heyward contract saga involves the possibility of him missing regular season games. Poni, warning folks to take his words with a grain of salt, said he’s heard from more than one person that Cam is really considering sitting out meaningful football. In the court of public opinion, fans have already turned on Cam, for the most part. It’s getting hard to blame the fans for how they are feeling right now. Are the Steelers the ones dropping the ball here? Church festivals and fairs become a big topic of conversation. Judge Donny – Did Cam Heyward tarnish his legacy?

Church festivals and fairs become a big topic of conversation.

A new wrinkle to the ongoing Cam Heyward contract saga involves the possibility of him missing regular season games. Poni, warning folks to take his words with a grain of salt, said he’s heard from more than one person that Cam is really considering sitting out meaningful football. In the court of public opinion, fans have already turned on Cam, for the most part. It’s getting hard to blame the fans for how they are feeling right now.

PM Team FULL Show 8-12-25

The latest on the Cam Heyward front makes it sound like the Steelers are not in the mood to pay him, per Adam Schefter. It sounds like he wants more than just a little sweetener on the top of his deal. Is there some animosity because the Steelers paid multiple guys on the defense this offseason, but not Heyward? The guys think the team was the side leaking things to ESPN. Do the Steelers have the ability to roll over some money from next year or would Heyward also turn that down? We also listened to the final Mike Tomlin chat with the media at Saint Vincent College. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said the arrow is pointing up on Broderick Jones after a strong finish to training camp. Jeff thinks Troy Fautanu is finding where he was at the end of camp last year before the injury sidelined him for the whole year. The guys asked Jeff about Kaleb Johnson and his finish to camp after an underwhelming performance on Saturday. How much work will these guys see in the second presea

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said the arrow is pointing up on Broderick Jones after a strong finish to training camp. Jeff thinks Troy Fautanu is finding where he was at the end of camp last year before the injury sidelined him for the whole year. The guys asked Jeff about Kaleb Johnson and his finish to camp after an underwhelming performance on Saturday. How much work will these guys see in the second preseason game with a joint practice being held tomorrow? Jeff said Jalen Ramsey has been the most impactful player on the field over the course of camp. Jeff voted Aaron Rodgers as the offensive MVP of camp, at least for the last week of work. Jeff noted that Scotty Miller has been the most consistent player on the offense through camp.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that it’s impressive that the Brewers had no problems after moving on from Craig Counsell, and he is overall very complimentary of the Brewers organization. Greg says that a lot of people thought the Astros would be in trouble after losing Bregman and Tucker, yet they’re at the top of their division. Greg can’t argue with the fact that teams with the same issues as the Pirates are always more successful. Greg says that it is possible that the Pirates will go after a top of the line free agent in 2026. There is a rumor that the Steelers are going to add another wide receiver. Allen Lazard? Odell Beckham Jr? Donny Football Debrief – NFL on CBS is going to do a throwback edition this season. The guys are excited about this development. Poni gets grilled for a certain take of his.

Donny Football Debrief – NFL on CBS is going to do a throwback edition this season. The guys are excited about this development. Poni gets grilled for a certain take of his.