One of the only national voices willing to step up and call out Mike Tomlin is Colin Cowherd. The guys applauded Cowherd for the act of saying the non-losing season streak means zero in the NFL. Some of the numbers breaking down Tomlin’s shortcomings in years where they simply made the playoffs – only winning playoff games in 4 of those seasons. How many defenses are left for Tomlin? When will the majority of national voices turn the corner?

More players are being asked if the scheme is the biggest issue with the Steelers defensive woes.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK thinks the Penguins need to pay the hot-hand at goaltender until someone cools down. He said the rhythm is very important for the guy between the pipes as the Pens deal with 3 of them on their active roster. Could playing Tristan Jarry more and more be in an effort to trade him? Justin Brazeau is TK’s team MVP so far because he’s been so much better than anyone expected and his absence is noticeable. Is this the best we have seen Erik Karlsson play in a Penguins uniform? TK gives Dan Muse a B+ for his first quarter-season grade as Penguins coach. Tyler likes what he sees from Evgeni Malkin and is hoping he can keep building this momentum for the rest of the season.