Best Chris O’Connell Podcasts (2025)

Hour 1 with Donny Football and Tyler Kennedy: Marc-Andre Fleury will play one period for the Penguins on Saturday. Tyler will be at PPG Paints Arena for Fleury's return. The NHL is expanding to 84 games. Kennedy thinks this will be one of the most competitive camps in years. There are jobs up for grabs.…

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11AM - Chris Hoke believes Derrick Harmon is going to be a star in Pittsburgh; Chris Hoke grades Rodgers with a B+ and a big reason the Steelers are 2-1 41:08

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Hour 2 with Donny Football and Chris Hoke: Hokie thought that Derrick Harmon was relentless and had a great debut. "This guy is going to be a star in Pittsburgh." Hokie said his teams played good technique instead of trying to make big plays, because technique will put you in position. Chris thinks the Steelers will lose in Ireland in a close game …

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12PM - Noah Hiles thinks Skenes owns the best individual start to a career in PGH; Do you like the amount of NFL international games 42:52

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Hour 3 with Donny Football: Noah Hiles thinks that Paul Skenes is the best pitcher on the planet and had the best season of any Pirates pitcher to win the Cy Young. Noah thinks if the Pirates make the playoffs with Paul Skenes, he could win MVP. We have a little bit of FOMO about the Steelers playing in Ireland. Do you like international games? Don…

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1PM - This is a great sports weekend we are very excited for; Jeff Hathhorn thinks the Vikings have a strong roster, will win on Sunday 25:58

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Hour 4 with Donny Football: This is a great weekend in sports. On Saturday night, Marc-Andre Fleury makes his return! Jeff picked the Vikings to win in Ireland and thinks they have a great roster. Brian Flores is a great defensive mind and has a great scheme. The Steelers have a ton of respect for Flores and Arthur Smith has to be on his game.…

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Jeff Hathhorn thinks the Vikings have a strong roster, will win on Sunday 12:01

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Jeff picked the Vikings to win in Ireland and thinks they have a great roster. Brian Flores is a great defensive mind and has a great scheme. The Steelers have a ton of respect for Flores and Arthur Smith has to be on his game.

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This is a great sports weekend we are very excited for 13:56

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There will be a lot of hate-watching in Pittsburgh for the Ravens-Chiefs game. This is a great weekend in sports. The Steelers are in Ireland against Minnesota. The Mariners have won the AL West for the first time since 2001. Do you have optimism the Pirates can turn this around and be like the Reds? The Ryder Cup is this weekend. Marc-Andre Fleury…

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Do you like the amount of NFL international games? 16:04

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We have a little bit of FOMO about the Steelers playing in Ireland. Do you like international games? Donny thinks we could get to 16 international games. Austin doesn't like this and doesn't like teams losing a home game. The west coast has to get up at 6:30am!

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Noah Hiles thinks Skenes owns the best individual start to a career in Pittsburgh sports history 26:48

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Noah Hiles thinks that Paul Skenes is the best pitcher on the planet and had the best season of any Pirates pitcher to win the Cy Young. Noah would rather have an ERA under 2.00 than Skenes win his 11th game. Noah thinks this is the best individual start to a career we have seen in Pittsburgh sports history.…

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Chris Hoke grades Rodgers with a B+ and a big reason the Steelers are 2-1 18:19

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Hokie grades Aaron Rodgers with a B+ and a big reason the Steelers are 2-1. Success in the red zone has been critical. Should Roman Wilson play more? Chris thinks the Steelers will lose in Ireland in a close game. He's worried about Carson Wentz at quarterback.

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Chris Hoke believes Derrick Harmon is going to be a star in Pittsburgh 22:48

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The Vikings are 4-0 in international games and beat the Steelers in 2013. Hokie thought that Derrick Harmon was relentless and had a great debut. Hokie said his teams played good technique instead of trying to make big plays, because technique will put you in position. That's his concern and issue with Keeanu Benton.…

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Tyler Kennedy thinks this will be one of the most competitive Penguins camps in years 13:40

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Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy thinks this will be one of the most competitive camps in years. There are jobs up for grabs. Arturs Silovs has a chance to grab hold of the net at some point. The Penguins will play in Sweden this year and TK thinks it's great to grow the game.

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Tyler Kennedy will be in attendance for Marc-Andre Fleury's return 26:36

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Tyler Kennedy will be at PPG Paints Arena for Fleury's return. The NHL is expanding to 84 games. TK said he felt so good in camp with the Penguins because they played so late into the season that he didn't have a lot of rust. Now at 84 games, TK said he wouldn't be surprised at all to see players out with load management. Is this Evgeni Malkin's la…

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# 695 - Lukas Nelson Isn’t Just Willie's Son 1:28:17

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I sit down with Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, Lukas Nelson. We talk about having Willie Nelson as a Dad, getting sober, working on “A Star is Born”, great songwriters, and Lukas plays “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” & “Pretty Much”. Follow Lukas IG: https://www.instagram.com/lukasnelsonofficial The Permission to Party World Tour st…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 9-24-2025 2:38:32

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (10-12pm), Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

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10AM - Starkey Six Pack: Fleury is back, Skenes starts, Tomlin's coaching record; Mike Tomlin spoke on how important the Ireland trip is to the Rooney family 59:22

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Marc-Andre Fleury is coming back and will play for the Penguins Saturday against Columbus. Paul Skenes pitches vs. Hunter Greene tonight. Mullsy won a big golf tournament!! Mike Tomlin spoke on how important the Ireland trip is to the Rooney family and honoring Ambassador Dan Rooney. Bob and Starkey share s…

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11AM - Big Ben takes a shot at Broderick Jones, Steelers should have kept Flores; Big Ben wonders if the Steelers might get out-coached against the Vikings 37:30

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ben Roethlisberger said on his Footbahlin podcast that Jones is too upright and crushed Jones, saying James Harrison would have 15 sacks a game. The Steelers didn't allow a sack, but Arthur Smith's game plan was to get the ball out quick. Big Ben wonders if the Steelers might get out-coached against the Vik…

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12PM - Mark Kaboly cautions... it's only been three weeks for our Steelers concerns; Identifying first ballot, and eventual Hall of Famers on the NFL ballot 29:46

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Jonnu Smith has totaled more snaps than Pat Feiermuth and the Steelers need to figure out how to best use their tight ends. Mark thinks we need to keep telling ourselves it's only three weeks and thinks the offense can change with using the middle of the field. Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 includ…

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1PM - Dan Zangrilli thinks there's a 65% Ben Cherington returns, Don Kelly 40%; Who do you trust more: Wentz with Kevin O'Connell or Steelers defense? 31:51

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Dan would pull Paul Skenes after four innings if Skenes lowers his ERA to 1.99. Ben Cherington said he's not surprised by the job Don Kelly has done. Zangrilli thinks there is a 65% chance Ben Cherington returns and a 40% chance that Don Kelly is back in 2026. Who do you trust more - Carson Wentz with Kevin O'Connell or the…

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Who do you trust more: Wentz with Kevin O'Connell or Steelers defense? 13:01

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Who do you trust more - Carson Wentz with Kevin O'Connell or the Steelers defense? The emotional factor of the Rooney family going to Ireland is immense Sunday. Sister Jean is retiring at Loyola Chicago. Maurkice Pouncey and David DeCastro are modern era candidates for the Hall of Fame.

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Dan Zangrilli thinks there's a 65% Ben Cherington returns, Don Kelly 40% 18:49

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Dan would pull Paul Skenes after four innings if Skenes lowers his ERA to 1.99. Ben Cherington said he's not surprised by the job Don Kelly has done. Kelly has a lot of strong qualities. Zangrilli thinks there is a 65% chance Ben Cherington returns and a 40% chance that Don Kelly is back in 2026.

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Mark Kaboly cautions... it's only been three weeks for our Steelers concerns 15:44

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The Steelers can't sustain the line issues and be able to win. Jonnu Smith has totaled more snaps than Pat Feiermuth and the Steelers need to figure out how to best use their tight ends. Mark thinks we need to keep telling ourselves it's only three weeks and thinks the offense can change with using the middle of the field.…

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Big Ben wonders if the Steelers might get out-coached against the Vikings 12:14

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Ben thinks highly of Vikings coaches Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores. Joe thinks Minnesota has the coaching advantage. The Vikings are 2.5-point favorites. Carson Wentz is a solid veteran, but he turns the ball over.

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Big Ben takes a shot at Broderick Jones, Steelers should have kept Brian Flores 25:15

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Ben Roethlisberger said on his Footbahlin podcast that Jones is too upright and crushed Jones, saying James Harrison would have 15 sacks a game. The Steelers didn't allow a sack, but Arthur Smith's game plan was to get the ball out quick. Rodgers still took multiple shots. Ben thinks the Steelers should have never let Brian Flores go and should run…

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Mike Tomlin spoke on how important the Ireland trip is to the Rooney family 13:47

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The Ireland trip is so important to the Rooney family and honoring Ambassador Dan Rooney. Bob and Starkey share stories of Dan. Mike Tomlin doesn't think it's a negative Carson Wentz is starting and threw some shade on Indy's Anthony Richardson. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joins us for Starkey's Card of the Week!…

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Starkey Six Pack - Fleury is back, Skenes starts, Tomlin's coaching record 34:11

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Marc-Andre Fleury is coming back and will play for the Penguins Saturday against Columbus. Joe and Bob think the Penguins should retire Fleury's No. 29. Paul Skenes pitches vs. Hunter Greene tonight. Mullsy won a big golf tournament!!

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Something's Burning: Rob Lowe, Adam Ray And Me = Three Heartthrobs | S6 E06 1:26:58

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Rob Lowe and Adam Ray swing by the kitchen and it’s as good as you’re hoping it is. Between the low country she-crab soup, the pork crackling, and the stories that Rob shares – it’s a dream come true. It doesn’t hurt that Adam pulls out some of his best impressions and Rob offers marital advice. Follow Rob: https://www.instagram.com/roblowe Adam: h…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 9-23-2025 2:30:08

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

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10AM - Steelers fans' plans and growing excitement to celebrate the Ireland game! Pat Freiermuth needs to be more involved in the Steelers offense 43:14

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers will play in Ireland this week. The party is on! What are you doing for the game? We hear from Steelers fans what they're doing to celebrate the game. Where is Pat Feriermuth in the Steelers offense? Freiermuth only had one catch against New England and him and Rodgers are not on the right page.…

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11AM - Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live reflects on how and what to fix in this offense; Paul Steigerwald is intrigued by Penguins preseason, Sergei Murashov 33:17

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Nick Farabaugh thinks 11-6 might win the AFC North. Would you rather face JJ McCarthy or Carson Wentz? Nick questions what's going on with the tight end room. It seems Aaron Rodgers and Pat Freiermuth aren't on the same page. Sergei Murashov played well for the Penguins in their preseason game against Montreal. Steigy is en…

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12PM - The Mike Tomlin Press Conference 9-23-2025; Brian Batko caught off guard by Tomlin taking a shot at Anthony Richardson 42:40

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Mike Tomlin Press Conference before the Steelers play Minnesota. Derrick Harmon played a ton against New England, and was effective. Brian thought it was interesting Mike Tomlin took a shot at Anthony Richardson. We wonder if Mike Tomlin regrets letting Brian Flores leave. Joe doesn't think the turnover culture is susta…

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1PM - Tomlin said he's not holding anything back on offense because of their line; Oklahoma State has fired head coach Mike Gundy after 21 years 30:54

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Tomlin said he is not holding anything back on offense because of their line. Brian Batko thinks Tomlin didn't compare the secondary to the line because the secondary is injured but the offensive line isn't. Mike Tomlin said Aaron Rodgers has been what the Steelers expected him to be. Oklahoma State has fired head coach Mik…

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Oklahoma State has fired head coach Mike Gundy after 21 years 11:40

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Oklahoma State has fired head coach Mike Gundy after 21 years. We listen to his epic "I'm a man, I'm 40" rant. Jaxson Dart will start for New York.

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Mike Tomlin said he's not holding anything back on offense because of their line 19:12

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Brian Batko thinks Tomlin didn't compare the secondary to the line because the secondary is injured but the offensive line isn't. Aaron Rodgers' air yards have gone down as he has aged. Mike Tomlin said Aaron Rodgers has been what the Steelers expected him to be.

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Brian Batko was caught off guard by Tomlin taking a shot at Anthony Richardson 10:10

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The Giants are going to Jaxson Dart as their starting quarterback. Derrick Harmon played a ton against New England, and was effective. Brian thought it was interesting Mike Tomlin took a shot at Anthony Richardson. We wonder if Mike Tomlin regrets letting Brian Flores leave.

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The Mike Tomlin Press Conference 9-23-2025 32:28

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Mike Tomlin addresses the media before the Steelers play the Vikings in Dublin.

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Paul Steigerwald is intrigued by Penguins preseason, Sergei Murashov 14:05

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Sergei Murashov played well for the Penguins in their preseason game against Montreal. Steigy is encouraged by Murashov and he made 6-7 great saves in the prospect game in Buffalo to help them win. Steigy thinks if the Hoffmann group takes over, they should reach out to Mario Lemieux to still be involved again and Mario needs to be involved.…

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Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live reflects on how and what to fix in this offense 19:11

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The Steelers are going to play a lot of bad quarterbacks coming up. Nick thinks 11-6 might win the AFC North. Nick questions what's going on with the tight end room. It seems Aaron Rodgers and Pat Freiermuth aren't on the same page. Nick said the Steelers are playing the most two and three TE sets. Steelers are averaging 2.8 yards per carry this ye…

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Pat Freiermuth needs to be more involved in the Steelers offense 17:09

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We hear from Steelers fans about the Ireland game. Ryan in Elizabeth invites Joe to his watch party! Where is Pat Feriermuth in the Steelers offense? Freiermuth only had one catch against New England. Aaron Rodgers and Freiermuth haven't been on the right page.

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Steelers fans' plans and growing excitement to celebrate the Ireland game! 26:04

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The Steelers will play in Ireland this week. The party is on! What are you doing for the game? Even though we know what will likely happen in the playoffs, we can enjoy a game as exciting as this one. We hear from Steelers fans what they're doing to celebrate the game.

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The Pomp and Joe Show 9-22-2025 2:29:49

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, September 22nd, 2025

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10AM - Would you rather be in the Patriots situation or the Steelers? The Steelers deserve credit for forcing five turnovers, but have work to do 43:17

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly said this was a promising win for the Steelers. Do you agree with that? Joe said he would rather be the Patriots today than the Steelers because New England has Drake Maye. The Steelers deserve credit for forcing five turnovers and five sacks. Trai Essex said the Steelers need to watch tape like…

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11AM - Aaron Rodgers has played like Starkey expected, better than Pomp expected; Derrick Harmon earned a sack in his NFL debut 43:43

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: This game somewhat felt like a loss. Aaron Rodgers wasn't sacked, but was constantly under pressure. Joe thinks Aaron Rodgers has been what he expected. Rodgers is still an elite passer of the ball, when he has time to throw. Derrick Harmon made his Steelers debut and played very well. The Steelers still ne…

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12PM - Decisions, decisions in the Steelers 21-14 victory against New England; Grading the Steelers performance in all three phases of the game 35:30

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Decisions, decisions: Payton Wilson and Cole Holcomb played about half the snaps for the Steelers and Bob likes the decision. The Steelers punted from the Patriots 43 yard line, and Joe wonders why the Steelers didn't allow Chris Boswell to kick a 60-yard field goal. The Steelers are not throwing much to DK…

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1PM - Around the NFL after Week 3! Pitt football is retiring Aaron Donald's No. 97, Steelers Stars and Stiffs 27:16

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Around the NFL after Week 3! The Browns stunned the Browns with a blocked field goal, and a made field goal in the final minute of the matchup! Stars and Stiffs in the Steelers win. Stars: Derrick Harmon, T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Corliss Waitman. Pitt is retiring Aaron Donald's No. 97.…

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Pitt football is retiring Aaron Donald's No. 97, Steelers Stars and Stiffs 7:07

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Stars and Stiffs in the Steelers win. Stars: Derrick Harmon, T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Corliss Waitman. Stiffs: Rhamondre Stevenson, Clete Blakeman. Pitt is retiring Aaron Donald's No. 97.

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Around the NFL after Week 3! 20:09

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The Browns stunned the Browns with a blocked field goal, and a made field goal in the final minute of the matchup. Cam Ward hasn't played well. The Vikings beat the Bengals 48-10. The Rams were up 26-7 against Philly and lost. Baker Mayfield had a third game winning drive to win a game!

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Grading the Steelers performance against the Patriots 13:56

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Grading the Steelers performance against the Patriots. Ray Fittipaldo's report card. How do the offense, defense, special teams, and the coaching grade in the game??

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Decisions, decisions in the Steelers 21-14 victory against the New England Patriots 21:33

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The most key and critical decision in the Steelers win in Foxboro to move to 2-1.

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Derrick Harmon earned a sack in his NFL debut 11:38

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Derrick Harmon made his Steelers debut and played very well. Joe is high on the Broncos and lost two games on two last-second field goals. Justin Herbert is playing like an MVP. The Steelers still need their quarterback, but Aaron Rodgers has done well and played well.