The Donut Bag

In this episode, I recap the Steelers draft with Steelers beat reporter Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com. We discuss if Ben will play after this season, if the theme of this draft was to fix the running game, if Najee Harris was their main target, if they should've taken a running back in the first round, how Pat Freiermuth will be used this year, if Kendrick Green will start right away at center, how much the rest of the draft picks will play this year, if they'll sign any more free agents, what not picking up the 5th year option on Terrell Edmunds means, and much more! 

In this episode, I discuss all things Steelers Draft with Jacob Harrison(@JHarrisonOTE) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We talk about what is the biggest position of need, if Mac Jones is worth the hype, all the smokescreens we're hearing this week, what the Falcons & Bengals will do, who might fall because of medical issues, now injured Landon Dickerson is, how good Najee Harris is, all the draft scenarios, and much more!
 

In this episode, I talk all things NFL Draft with Nick Farabaugh (Pittsburgh Sports Now, @FarabaughFB). We discuss if we learned anything from the pre-draft press conference by Tomlin and Colbert, if it's obvious they'll take a running back in the first round, how this year will be different because of lack of medical information, who they might get if they don't select a running back in the first round, who they'd draft at running back if they draft one in the 2nd or 3rd round, if they'll take Zaven Collins in the 1st round, if they should take Justin Fields if he's available, if all the quarterbacks will be picked early in the draft, if all the hype around Mac Jones is justified, What the Falcons & Bengals will do, who might fall, how players that opted out of last season will be evaluated, and more! 

In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We discuss whether they can be a Cup contender, how they've been able to keep a defensive mindset and how it has led to wins, how well Jeff Carter has done since he's joined the team, the great season Kasperi Kapanen is having, the fear of Evgeni Malkin not doing well when he comes back, how Sceviour, Ceci and Matheson have been pleasant surprises, who we don't want to see in the first round of the playoffs, the faith Mike Sullivan has in Tristan Jarry, and much more! 

In this episode,  I welcome back Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh hockey Now.  The regular season is winding down and the Penguins are heating up!  Are they ready for the playoffs?  Has this season been a giant roller coaster ride?When did it all start to click for them and why?How smart does Jim Rutherford look now?What happens to the defensive pairings when Olli Määttä comes back?Where does Bluegger and Zach Aston-Reese end up when everyone is healthy?What is wrong with Phil Kessel? How about Patric Hörnqvist?Which teams would the Penguins match up well against in the playoffs?

In this episode,  I do a season preview of the Pirates with Noah Hiles of the River Blast Radio podcast and producer for 93.7 The Fan.  The Pirates have many questions going into the season and we tackle all of them!    

In this episode, I welcome back Donnie Druin from steelersnow.com and we catch up on the Steelers.  The NFL Owners meetings are going on and Donnie is on the scene!   We talk about how Coach Tomlin addressed all the drama, we review the free agent acquisitions and look forward to the draft. 
 

In this episode,  I conclude my series of previewing the teams in the NL Central, and in this episode I preview the St. Louis Cardinals with Zak White of The-Barnburner.com. The Cardinals had a down year in 2018; will they rebound in 2019? But first, I open the mailbag to see what questions you have. How does a fly land on a ceiling? How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?  These questions are answered, plus many more! 

I continue a series of previewing the teams in the NL Central, and in this episode I preview the Cincinnati Reds with Aaron Slone.  The Reds made a lot of moves this offseason; will they all pay off? He's also the guy I discuss Bengals with so we talk a little football too! 

In this episode,  I welcome back Nick Vucic from Pens Labrynth and we talk about everything going on with the Penguins. They've lost 3 in a row – is it time to panic? Will this team go far in the playoffs?