http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CheerleadersBurfictReinstate225.mp3 Vontaze Burfict has been reinstated by the NFL. That decision will turn out badly.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/metzpostdeadline.mp3 Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer joins me to look at what the Penguins got at the trade deadline, what they failed to get, and where others within the Metro Division got stronger.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSsteeelrsPlayoffs7th.mp3 If the NFL had expanded to seven playoff teams last year, or the year before, the Steelers would’ve made the postseason. So….Does that mean they’ll finish eighth this year?

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/MAdden226final.mp3 This week’s Cheerleaders “Madden Monday’ features talk about the Penguins’ struggles, potential trades, the Steelers offseason, Pitt violations, Pirates spring training, NFL CBA negotiations.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERShappyHRjjWATT.mp3 Some NFL players seem to hate the proposed collective bargaining agreement. Can you blame ’em?

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/JerryDipaola.mp3 TribLive Pitt beat writer Jerry DiPaola joins me to talk about Pitt’s NCAA violations.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/EricksonFeb20.mp3 Fulfill your Fantasy at Cheerleaders! It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We discuss the impact of a longer NFL season on the fantasy front, how the NL Central s shaping up, and if Drew Brees’ decision will impact the quarterback carousel.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/CHEERxFLratings.mp3 The XFL ratings have dipped. But they didn’t crash. Yet.