Hour 4- Steelers in TROUBLE + Bengals and Burrow
Summary
Ben Maller opens the show by discussing Aaron Rodgers’ claim that the NFL is not a meritocracy, arguing that draft status and contract protections heavily influence roster decisions. The conversation shifts to the Steelers’ contract standoff with Joey Porter Jr., where Maller jokes about the player’s potential use of soft-tissue injuries to leverage a deal. Maller also analyzes Joe Burrow’s denial of wanting to leave the Bengals, dismissing it as standard franchise quarterback boilerplate. The episode concludes with a chaotic game of Password featuring listeners and a brief mention of rumor…
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show intro
Welcome to Hour 4 and listener check-in
Overnight tennis and NFL travel logistics
Aaron Rodgers on NFL meritocracy and contracts
Joey Porter Jr. contract and injury tactics
Joe Burrow's future with the Bengals
Sponsorships and show promotion
Mike Bable and Diana Rusini rumors
Late-night tennis and trade deadline history
Listener call: Michael in Dallas
Listener call: Marcel in Brooklyn
TV Picks and listener banter
DraftKings and sponsor reads
State Farm ad and show availability
Password game with Chris
Sponsorships and sign-off
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