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What is going on with Pat Freiermuth? The Steelers paid the TE last offseason and now he is being phased out of the team’s offense. He’s roughly an $11M cap hit, but is on-pace to catch 0 TD this season and catch about 30 passes. Should they use Pat in a trade? Will we see him in the offense more going forward? The guys pointed out the usage of the other TEs in the offense and wondered where Pat really fits in right now.

PM Team FULL Show 10-8-25

CBS Sports’ latest mock draft has the Steelers taking Drew Allar 14th overall. It’s hard to get behind that idea the way the seasons have gone for the ‘big-name’ QBs so far. Is it still worth taking one of those guys in the 1st round? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave the latest injury updates on a few guys that won’t play on Sunday. What vibes did Jeff get from Aaron Rodgers today in his chat with the media? The guys asked Jeff about Pat Freiermuth and what his current role is in the offense. What is the breakdown at edge rusher on Sunday? Jeff expects Jaylen Warren to see more snaps than Kenneth Gainwell, even after the big game from Kenny G in Dublin. Steelers 16-7 is Jeff’s prediction for Sunday. Judge Donny – Will the Ravens make the playoffs?

Rodgers’ Rebuttals – What did Aaron Rodgers say to the media earlier today? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi believes, like a few others, that Bailey Zappe will serve as the backup QB for the Browns on Sunday, not Shedeur Sanders. Aditi does think there is a chance Sanders starts a game down the road, either due to poor play from Dillon Gabriel or the team’s overall record. The guys asked Aditi why the Browns traded Joe Flacco inside their own division. The guys had to ask Aditi about the game she covered Sunday, which featured an all-time meltdown by the Cardinals against the Titans. Donny Football Debrief – A juicy rumor regarding the future of Acrisure Stadium. Will it see a major upgrade or could there be an entirely new venue?

10 years (and a day) since the Pirates were last in a playoff game – the 2015 Wild Card loss to the Cubs. Those teams from the three year stretch between 2013 and 2015 are remembered fondly – as they should be by some fans of a younger age. Should we subscribe more to the Paul Skenes mindset though? He wants to bring more than just a Wild Card win and a Divisional Series loss in 5 games to this city. The guys mentioned the double standard we have with the Steelers, who lose in the Wild Card round almost annually. There is no blaming of the fans because we should remember those teams well, but not THIS well, due to the ineptitude of the front office since then. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted Matt’s reaction to the pitching matchup tonight in Milwaukee, which features 2 former Pirates – Jameson Taillon and Quinn Priester. Matt said you can compare those guys to other former Buccos that have found greener pastures elsewhere on the mound. The guys asked Matt about different phi

The Penguins won their season opener in New York last night – a shining debut for Dan Muse and Arturs Silovs. Poni is upset about fans telling him how to fan. He wants the Penguins to be as bad as possible to help their chances of drafting Gavin McKenna. Should we be rooting for the Pens to lose games? Are you a bad fan if you want the Penguins to lose and ensure the top draft pick? The Fan vs The Fans.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave the latest injury updates on a few guys that won’t play on Sunday. What vibes did Jeff get from Aaron Rodgers today in his chat with the media? The guys asked Jeff about Pat Freiermuth and what his current role is in the offense. What is the breakdown at edge rusher on Sunday? Jeff expects Jaylen Warren to see more snaps than Kenneth Gainwell, even after the big game from Kenny G in Dublin. Steelers 16-7 is Jeff’s prediction for Sunday.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi believes, like a few others, that Bailey Zappe will serve as the backup QB for the Browns on Sunday, not Shedeur Sanders. Aditi does think there is a chance Sanders starts a game down the road, either due to poor play from Dillon Gabriel or the team’s overall record. The guys asked Aditi why the Browns traded Joe Flacco inside their own division. The guys had to ask Aditi about the game she covered Sunday, which featured an all-time meltdown by the Cardinals against the Titans.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike talked about the Joe Flacco trade, sending the QB from Cleveland to Cincinnati and in line to start this weekend. Mike was surprised the Bengals didn’t call the Giants about either of their veteran backups when things were going south with Jake Browning. Can Flacco succeed in Cincy with the talent they have at receiver? Mike said the Browns getting something back for Flacco was the reason they made the move. The Ravens also made a trade yesterday, moving one of their few healthy defenders to the Chargers. Mike is a bit surprised that Baltimore is still the favorite in the AFC North. Mike speculated that Lamar Jackson could miss more time than we originally thought.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted Matt’s reaction to the pitching matchup tonight in Milwaukee, which features 2 former Pirates – Jameson Taillon and Quinn Priester. Matt said you can compare those guys to other former Buccos that have found greener pastures elsewhere on the mound. The guys asked Matt about different philosophies in small markets that help those franchises make the playoffs. Matt doesn’t see why the Pirates would part with Andrew McCutchen even though he’s not the same player he once was.

10 years (and a day) since the Pirates were last in a playoff game – the 2015 Wild Card loss to the Cubs. Those teams from the three year stretch between 2013 and 2015 are remembered fondly – as they should be by some fans of a younger age. Should we subscribe more to the Paul Skenes mindset though? He wants to bring more than just a Wild Card win and a Divisional Series loss in 5 games to this city. The guys mentioned the double standard we have with the Steelers, who lose in the Wild Card round almost annually. There is no blaming of the fans because we should remember those teams well, but not THIS well, due to the ineptitude of the front office since then.

The Penguins won their season opener in New York last night – a shining debut for Dan Muse and Arturs Silovs. Poni is upset about fans telling him how to fan. He wants the Penguins to be as bad as possible to help their chances of drafting Gavin McKenna. Should we be rooting for the Pens to lose games?

PM Team FULL Show 10-7-25

Tomlin Takes – What else did Mike Tomlin say to the Steelers media yesterday? HOCKEY TALK! The Penguins season begins tonight. How do people think the year will go? Name Game.

Poni thinks the Steelers made a mistake getting rid of George Pickens, who has 5 TD already with the Cowboys. He is second in the league in touchdowns and among the league leaders in ‘first downs made.’ Through 5 weeks, he has been a Top 10 WR in the NFL. Should the Steelers be upset that they got a 3rd round pick in return that they couldn’t even use in last year’s draft? Are we all just counting on the honeymoon phase ending in Dallas sooner rather than later? Should the Steelers have seller’s remorse for dealing George Pickens for the 3rd round pick? Donny Football Debrief – BREAKING NEWS: The Ravens are trading Odafe Oweh to the Chargers. Does this mean the Lamar Jackson injury is worse than originally anticipated?

Poni said he would give Mike Tomlin his AFC Coach of the Year for the first quarter of the season, if the award existed. There are also two coaches in the AFC South that are doing a helluva job. What about Mike Vrabel in New England after a big win on Sunday night? Poni said you can’t deny that Tomlin has done a ‘good’ job this season – you can’t deny it. The one loss came to a team that looks to be pretty good. How do fans think Mike Tomlin has done so far this season? Tomlin Tidbits – A massive test for Broderick Jones this weekend against that Browns pass rush.

Mike Tomlin painted a pretty picture for the Steelers going forward after a bye week in which they received a lot of help. The Bengals also made a move and acquired Joe Flacco with the game in Cincy looming next Thursday. Is it safe to put this hay in the barn for the next 2 games? Chris was close to saying the Browns will come in here and beat the Steelers, sighting the close game they played against the Vikings. Should the Steelers be on upset alert? Tomlin-ism of the Week – Why did we see so little of Pat Freiermuth (and Jonnu Smith) against the Vikings? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK said he would sign up for the Penguins being the worst team in hockey if it meant Gavin McKenna was on the roster this time next year. Is it more beneficial for McKenna to play in college, like he’s doing at Penn State, or junior hockey? Tyler thinks we will be pleasantly surprised by how this team performs this season, giving credit to Dan Muse for a different voice in charge. TK believes multiple stars

Donny Football Debrief – BREAKING NEWS: The Ravens are trading Odafe Oweh to the Chargers. Does this mean the Lamar Jackson injury is worse than originally anticipated?

Poni thinks the Steelers made a mistake getting rid of George Pickens, who has 5 TD already with the Cowboys. He is second in the league in touchdowns and among the league leaders in ‘first downs made.’ Through 5 weeks, he has been a Top 10 WR in the NFL. Should the Steelers be upset that they got a 3rd round pick in return that they couldn’t even use in last year’s draft? Are we all just counting on the honeymoon phase ending in Dallas sooner rather than later?

Tomlin Tidbits – A massive test for Broderick Jones this weekend against that Browns pass rush