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The Chargers practice report is out and Justin Herbert did not practice today. We looked into some of Herbert’s numbers and the passing display is incredibly low for a player of his stature. Does his injury status all of the sudden become the biggest story of the week? Would you rather have the test or an easy QB matchup and a win? Poni thinks this game will dictate if the Steelers will make the playoffs or not. ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi gave some insight on what happened Sunday with the Steelers right tackle position, which saw a rotation between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu until Jones had a drive-killing performance early in the game. She doesn’t think it’s doom and gloom time for Jones and it was just a bad day. She didn’t notice any sort of blowup on the part of Jones during the game, which is a good sign. Aditi thinks Pat Freiermuth will emerge as the Steelers second best target week-by-week. Aditi has been quite impressed by Justin Fields and thinks he is doing the job the Steelers want him to d

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi gave some insight on what happened Sunday with the Steelers right tackle position, which saw a rotation between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu until Jones had a drive-killing performance early in the game. She doesn’t think it’s doom and gloom time for Jones and it was just a bad day. She didn’t notice any sort of blowup on the part of Jones during the game, which is a good sign. Aditi thinks Pat Freiermuth will emerge as the Steelers second best target week-by-week. Aditi has been quite impressed by Justin Fields and thinks he is doing the job the Steelers want him to do.

The Chargers practice report is out and Justin Herbert did not practice today. We looked into some of Herbert’s numbers and the passing display is incredibly low for a player of his stature. Does his injury status all of the sudden become the biggest story of the week? Would you rather have the test or an easy QB matchup and a win? Poni thinks this game will dictate if the Steelers will make the playoffs or not.

We have footage of the Steelers QBs working at practice and it appears that, yet again, Russell Wilson is not doing very much at all. Justin Fields taking first team reps and Kyle Allen looks like the backup today. What could the Steelers be doing with Wilson and will he get another shot with this team once healthy? Poni thinks flag football could be the way the sport is played by the time he’s dead. The PIAA has made girls flag football a varsity sport. We took some calls on the Steelers QB play. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. The guys asked Mike if Russell Wilson steps right in once healthy or if he has to wait for Justin Fields to screw up. Mike doesn’t think they should pull the plug on Fields unless things really look like they crater – and it could come later in the year than we think. If Wilson has to keep waiting on playing a prominent role, could the Steelers explore a trade? Will Wilson happily wait his turn? Mike thinks the Steelers should stick with Fields as long as they ke

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. The guys asked Mike if Russell Wilson steps right in once healthy or if he has to wait for Justin Fields to screw up. Mike doesn’t think they should pull the plug on Fields unless things really look like they crater – and it could come later in the year than we think. If Wilson has to keep waiting on playing a prominent role, could the Steelers explore a trade? Will Wilson happily wait his turn? Mike thinks the Steelers should stick with Fields as long as they keep winning.

We have footage of the Steelers QBs working at practice and it appears that, yet again, Russell Wilson is not doing very much at all. Justin Fields taking first team reps and Kyle Allen looks like the backup today. What could the Steelers be doing with Wilson and will he get another shot with this team once healthy?

Should the Steelers keep Broderick Jones on the bench heading into Week 3? Does the best combination of linemen on the field have Jones in it? Are Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore playing too well to take a sit in his spot? Calls on the case of Broderick Jones. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK talked about the longevity of Sidney Crosby and that his thickness and “fat ass” can help him grind out more years. Tyler thinks Sid would stick around once he does take a step or two back from being among the best in the game and playing well into his 40’s. TK talked about the attitude guys need to have to help build teams and build a championship worthy one.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK talked about the longevity of Sidney Crosby and that his thickness and “fat ass” can help him grind out more years. Tyler thinks Sid would stick around once he does take a step or two back from being among the best in the game and playing well into his 40’s. TK talked about the attitude guys need to have to help build teams and build a championship worthy one.

Should the Steelers keep Broderick Jones on the bench heading into Week 3? Does the best combination of linemen on the field have Jones in it? Are Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore playing too well to take a sit in his spot?

PM Team FULL Show 9/17/24

Mike Tomlin is tired of answering questions about quarterbacks, but he’s a reason why they keep coming. We have found that Ben Roethlisberger is a supporter of Justin Fields as the Steelers QB1. Calls on QBs. Tomlin Takes – What else did Mike Tomlin say today at his weekly press conference?

Mike Tomlin is tired of answering questions about quarterbacks, but he’s a reason why they keep coming. We have found that Ben Roethlisberger is a supporter of Justin Fields as the Steelers QB1.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg how the Pirates can get better going into next season and what their targets should be in free agency. Is Oneil Cruz the centerfielder of the future? What is the future like for their trade deadline acquisitions? Ke’Bryan Hayes is owed a good bit of cash from the Buccos, but is that relationship coming to an end? BREAKING NEWS: Tua Tagovailoa will be out until at least Week 8. Should the Steelers dangle Russell Wilson to Miami? Should the Titans move Mason Rudolph down there? What would you be willing to trade Wilson for? Donny Football Debrief – Donny is pleading with the NFL Fantasy app to let him back in.

BREAKING NEWS: Tua Tagovailoa will be out until at least Week 8. Should the Steelers dangle Russell Wilson to Miami? Should the Titans move Mason Rudolph down there? What would you be willing to trade Wilson for?

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg how the Pirates can get better going into next season and what their targets should be in free agency. Is Oneil Cruz the centerfielder of the future? What is the future like for their trade deadline acquisitions? Ke’Bryan Hayes is owed a good bit of cash from the Buccos, but is that relationship coming to an end?

Broderick Jones has been officially benched and will now take on the role as swing tackle. Troy Fautanu did his work while playing right tackle on Sunday and will keep the job for good. Dan Moore hasn’t played a bad enough game yet to get benched either. Do we like how Jones is handling this? It seems like the plan regardless of what happened, Jones would be cross-trained between right and left tackle. What is the end game when Moore leaves in free agency? And what happened after last season when Jones filled in at left tackle in a big win? Calls on what is happening with the Steelers offensive line. Tomlin Tidbits – Mike Tomlin said he is not concerned about their receivers.

Tomlin Tidbits – Mike Tomlin said he is not concerned about their receivers.

Broderick Jones has been officially benched and will now take on the role as swing tackle. Troy Fautanu did his work while playing right tackle on Sunday and will keep the job for good. Dan Moore hasn’t played a bad enough game yet to get benched either. Do we like how Jones is handling this? It seems like the plan regardless of what happened, Jones would be cross-trained between right and left tackle. What is the end game when Moore leaves in free agency? And what happened after last season when Jones filled in at left tackle in a big win?

Mike Tomlin said he is readying himself and the team for Justin Fields to start against the Chargers on Sunday. Is it time to rip the Band-Aid off and make Fields the guy? Or is Russell Wilson still in the mix to be this team’s QB1 later in the season? Are fans ready for more Justin Fields? Tomlin-ism of the Week.

Tomlin-ism of the Week.