Steelers shut out. Pirates collapsing. Paul Skenes under the microscope. Penguins hockey approaching. And somehow, an NFL owner ended up in an Ohio trailer-park story.
This week on The Sports Porch, TD, the Grand Schwalbini and Hockey Jesus tackle the biggest stories in Pittsburgh sports:
• The Steelers’ ugly 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets—and whether the offensive line and quarterback play are legitimate concerns.
• Mike McCarthy calling the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. contract situation an “impasse.” Should Pittsburgh pay JPJ, let him play out his deal or consider a trade?
• The Pirates falling from 52-51 to 63-69 and getting swept by the Dodgers. Is this officially the same old Pirates—and who owns the collapse?
• Questions surrounding Paul Skenes’ velocity, command and mechanics. Is it fatigue, a correctable adjustment, an injury concern or hitters catching up?
• The Penguins’ approaching season, Sam Girard’s fit, secondary scoring and which young players could help Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
• The bizarre Jed York case in Ohio—and whether NFL owners should be held to the same conduct standards as players.
The show closes with What We’re Watching, as each host offers a recommendation—or a warning.
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