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Kyler Murray is in Minnesota today meeting with the Vikings, but before that, Murray met virtually with ‘multiple QB-needy’ teams, including the Steelers. Steelers reporters are quickly putting the kibosh on the team signing Murray even if it’s for the veteran minimum. Why are people so disgusted with the thought of Murray playing QB for the Steelers? Is Murray an option for more than 2026? The guys couldn’t remember if there was this much backlash when the Steelers showed interest in Russell Wilson. A former Steelers QB3 just signed a deal worth $4M and Murray can be had for $1.3M.

PM Team FULL Show 3-11-26

What has happened in the last hour as the new league year is here in the NFL? The Bills got Bradley Chubb, the consolation prize for them losing out on Trey Hendrickson. The Ravens front office will speak in moments about their interesting start to the offseason. Javon Hargrave isn’t coming back to Pittsburgh – he’s headed to Green Bay. The Steelers made a few moves official, including the Cam Heyward extension and re-signing of Cole Holcomb. Are the Patrick Queen trade rumors slowing down? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi believes the words of Eric DeCosta that the Ravens were fully preparing to have both Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson as their edge rushers next season. Aditi dove into some of the medical concerns that allowed the Ravens to back out of the deal with the Raiders. She said it was always going to be contingent on what the Ravens’ doctors took away from the physical on Crosby. Aditi has it on good authority that the Ravens were ‘excited’ as of yesterday to bring Crosby in. Aditi told the guys the

The new league year for the NFL is officially underway, meaning free agents can officially sign contracts now. The Steelers extended Cam Heyward for another year last night, and Poni is surprised that nobody is upset. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff breaks down all of the moves the Steelers made, and tells the guys what he thinks the Steelers should do. Donny Football Debrief – Moves around the NFL so far today. The NFL is “mulling” a Thanksgiving Eve game.

The Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade, and then almost immediately signed Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year deal. Is this shady from the Ravens, or did Crosby actually fail his physical? Poni thinks that the Ravens would absolutely rather have Hendrickson and both first round picks than Crosby, and that they obviously weaseled out of the deal. Poni gets into it with a caller over the Ravens’ Maxx Crosby situation. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that the Ravens had every right to back out of the Maxx Crosby trade, and Poni is out of line. He also says that this kind of thing also happens from time to time, it has just never happened with a player the stature of Crosby. This was also the first time the Ravens had ever given up a first-round pick for a player. Crosby’s knee could also end up preventing another trade. Mike said that it feels below the Steelers to sit around and wait for Aaron Rodgers, who nobody else wants.

Pitt hoops goes down in the ACC Tournament in a 98-88 loss against NC State. Is this the final game for Jeff Capel? The Panthers finished 13-20 and have just 1 NCAA bid in Capel’s entire tenure. If Pitt moves on from Capel, who could be some of the replacements? There will reportedly be a discussion involving Capel’s future in the next few days.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi believes the words of Eric DeCosta that the Ravens were fully preparing to have both Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson as their edge rushers next season. Aditi dove into some of the medical concerns that allowed the Ravens to back out of the deal with the Raiders. She said it was always going to be contingent on what the Ravens’ doctors took away from the physical on Crosby. Aditi has it on good authority that the Ravens were ‘excited’ as of yesterday to bring Crosby in. Aditi told the guys the Ravens didn’t do anything fishy here and DeCosta would never be one to go the shady route. Aditi doesn’t think any team will be afraid to do a deal with the Ravens because of this. Aditi disagrees that the Ravens are ‘better off’ with how this worked out, even after keeping the pair of 1st round picks. Aditi said Hendrickson is not a game-wrecker the way Crosby is.

Donny Football Debrief – Moves around the NFL so far today. The NFL is “mulling” a Thanksgiving Eve game.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff breaks down all of the moves the Steelers made, and tells the guys what he thinks the Steelers should do.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that the Ravens had every right to back out of the Maxx Crosby trade, and Poni is out of line. He also says that this kind of thing also happens from time to time, it has just never happened with a player the stature of Crosby. This was also the first time the Ravens had ever given up a first-round pick for a player. Crosby’s knee could also end up preventing another trade. Mike said that it feels below the Steelers to sit around and wait for Aaron Rodgers, who nobody else wants.

The Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade, and then almost immediately signed Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year deal. Is this shady from the Ravens, or did Crosby actually fail his physical? Poni thinks that the Ravens would absolutely rather have Hendrickson and both first round picks than Crosby, and that they obviously weaseled out of the deal.

Pitt hoops goes down in the ACC Tournament in a 98-88 loss against NC State. Is this the final game for Jeff Capel? The Panthers finished 13-20 and have just 1 NCAA bid in Capel’s entire tenure. If Pitt moves on from Capel, who could be some of the replacements? There will reportedly be a discussion involving Capel’s future in the next few days.

PM Team FULL Show 3-10-26

NFL insiders are reporting that the Steelers are ‘nosing around’ the QB market as the Aaron Rodgers saga rolls along. In that same conversation, those guys think Kirk Cousins is a real option for the Steelers if Rodgers decides to retire or play elsewhere. Cousins hardly feels like a consolation prize and the guys wondered what the organization would be thinking with a move like that. The fans are too wise to fall for this. It feels like it would be a failing grade from most of the fan base if it gets made. Carolina sports radio host Chris McClain from WFNZ joined the show. Chris said the Rico Dowdle experience with the Panthers was interesting. He brought up the mix of games that saw Dowdle shine and the others when Dowdle saw his carries go down. Chris said Dowdle runs hard and if he’s on a roll, he’s hard to stop. Chris said Rico got ‘a little salty’ near the end of the season by reposting some things on social media. He believes Dowdle will create a good 1-2 punch with Jaylen Warren. Chris said there we

Following a riveting Pitt basketball win, Poni started by praising Mullsy for his Patrick Queen scoop yesterday. Now we are hearing more and more scuttlebutt about the Steelers trying to trade their big-money inside linebacker. BREAKING: The Steelers have signed Cameron Johnston, the punter that signed with the team a few years ago and got cut going into last season. Back to Queen – was he a Mike Tomlin guy? Mike McCarthy isn’t under the pressure to keep Queen around and the Steelers could free up some cap space to be used elsewhere. Has Queen ever been a good player without a player like Roquan Smith next to him? The guys want the potential draft compensation to be in 2027 and not 2026. Donny Football Debrief – Moves around the NFL so far today.

Carolina sports radio host Chris McClain from WFNZ joined the show. Chris said the Rico Dowdle experience with the Panthers was interesting. He brought up the mix of games that saw Dowdle shine and the others when Dowdle saw his carries go down. Chris said Dowdle runs hard and if he’s on a roll, he’s hard to stop. Chris said Rico got ‘a little salty’ near the end of the season by reposting some things on social media. He believes Dowdle will create a good 1-2 punch with Jaylen Warren. Chris said there were some miscommunication issues. Chris wanted to ask the guys about new Panthers backup QB Kenny Pickett before the call was over.

Following a riveting Pitt basketball win, Poni started by praising Mullsy for his Patrick Queen scoop yesterday. Now we are hearing more and more scuttlebutt about the Steelers trying to trade their big-money inside linebacker. BREAKING: The Steelers have signed Cameron Johnston, the punter that signed with the team a few years ago and got cut going into last season. Back to Queen – was he a Mike Tomlin guy? Mike McCarthy isn’t under the pressure to keep Queen around and the Steelers could free up some cap space to be used elsewhere. Has Queen ever been a good player without a player like Roquan Smith next to him? The guys want the potential draft compensation to be in 2027 and not 2026.

PM Team FULL Show 3-9-26

Poni labeled this as a ‘good’ day for the Steelers and they got better with their 2 acquisitions. The first move of the day was a trade for Michael Pittman that involved late-round picks, although we have yet to get that official compensation with the Colts. Their next was signing Jamel Dean, who had some very favorable metrics in his final of 7 seasons with the Buccaneers. If Aaron Rodgers goes somewhere else, is Kyler Murray the last remaining option for the Steelers? A great stretch of calls ended the segment. Who else is left 5+ hours into the NFL’s legal tampering period

What will be the Steelers next move? The current QB room is just Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Are we all under the assumption that Aaron Rodgers is back in 2026? Malik Willis is going to Miami for 3 years and $67.5M in a move that broke a few hours ago. Did the Dolphins over pay or get a bargain? We also reacted to Minkah Fitzpatrick going to the Jets in a trade with the Dolphins that was only worth a 7th round pick. After Kenneth Gainwell went to the Bucs, could the Steelers be looking at a RB? Who is out there for the Steelers along the offensive line? Is Kenny Pickett going to find a home in this cycle? We now know the additional draft compensation each team will receive. The Steelers officially have 4 additional selections – 3-99, 4-135, 6-214, 6-216. Charlie Borges reminded us what he hates Jamel Dean, the Steelers newest member of the secondary. Donny Football Debrief – Tua Tagovailoa has found a new team and don’t worry, it’s not Pittsburgh.