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Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said he doesn’t really feel like there is an end coming soon to the Joey Porter Jr. story. Ray believes at some point the Steelers will need to put their foot down on the entire situation. It’s pretty clear that the players still support Porter in the midst of a contract dispute that is keeping him off the field. Ray backed up what we saw in the clips this week – we will likely see a different pairing on the right side of the Steelers offensive line. Spencer Anderson suffered an injury in the Patriots game, but has been toughing through practice this week. Ray thinks it could get ugly from the crowd on Sunday if the Steelers go 3 & out on offense to start the game. Ray told the guys the backfield situation will be just fine, but Rico Dowdle could miss the game Sunday. Are we jumping on DK Metcalf too early after a rocky start to 2026? Ray was impressed by Germie Bernard in the loss at New England and hopes we see more of him as the season moves on. How scary are the Bengals if Joe Burrow can stay healthy? KDKA TV’s Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to Joey Porter Jr. speaking today and the latest with the situation. Are the Bengals a bad opponent for Porter to make his return against? Bob said the Browns may not be as easy an opponent as we think for Porter, either. The Pirates have won at PNC Park to clinch a .500 or better season, but Bob isn’t ready to say it was a good season. Pomp would understand if the Pirates move on from Ben Cherington, but acknowledged that they won’t. Bob said 2027 MUST be the year they return to the postseason. Bob said he would offer Brandon Lowe a 3-year, $75M contract, but isn’t sure if that’s enough. Bob liked what he saw from Oneil Cruz this season and has high hopes going to next season. Bob said Paul Skenes gets a D grade on the season given the absurd expectations coming into the season. Bucco Postgame – The Pirates beat the Cardinals, 2-1, this afternoon at PNC Park. They will be .500 or better since today was their 81st win. They have also clinched 3rd place in the NL Central, but will not make the playoffs. How do we feel about the 2026 Pirates?