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Chris Mueller

Chris Mueller has been plying his trade as a sports radio host - or hot-take artist, if you prefer - since 2008. He's called 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh home since its inception in 2010, and currently co-hosts the award-winning (no, really) PM Team from 2-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. When he's not fielding complaints about Mike Tomlin, he can occasionally be heard hosting some weekend shows on the Infinity Sports Network, or read in Yardbarker, and the Beaver County Times. He once posted a picture of homemade gumbo that enraged the entire state of Louisiana, as well as multiple professional chefs. He apologizes for this, as well as for any future opinions that you might disagree with. On Twitter @ChrisMuellerPGH. 

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NHL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pitt Football and Men's Basketball

Baker who? Jets' Sam Darnold has massive opportunity to win

The Jets have surrounded Sam Darnold with talent, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes. Now he must deliver the goods.

One-on-One: Why Browns, Cardinals are under white-hot spotlight

As training camps begin, two teams stand out for Yardbarker NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller. Both face the burden of heavy expectations with a rookie NFL head coach.

Rams' Aaron Donald well on his way to NFL's best-ever defender

The only way to slow future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes, is to structure an entire game plan around avoiding him. 

The 25 greatest teen phenoms in all sports

Let's take a look at those who defied odds and age to capture the imaginations of sports fans everywhere. 

One-on-One: Our never-too-early look at intriguing 2019 NFL games

Saints at Rams in Week 2 looks compelling in July. So does the Week 16 Bears-Chiefs game. Yardbarker writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller look ahead -- way ahead -- to 2019 NFL games that intrigue them. 

Five ways to make the MLB All-Star Game more interesting

In case Rob Manfred happens to be reading, I’ve got a few suggestions as to how MLB can tweak its showcase midseason event to be more enticing to prospective viewers.

One-on-One: Why we like these WRs (and RB) as fantasy football sleepers

Wide receivers Chris Godwin (Bucs), Dante Pettis (Niners) and Donte Moncrief (Steelers) could be primed for breakout seasons. Yardbarker NFL writers Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison discuss the players' fantasy possibilities and more.

Why Packers' Aaron Rodgers has so much to prove in 2019

Aaron Rodgers is too good, Chris Mueller writes, to have only one championship on his resume.

One-On-One: Pressure ratcheted up most for these NFL rookie head coaches

Zac Taylor (Bengals), Vic Fangio (Broncos), Kliff Kingsbury (Cardinals), Matt LaFleur (Packers), Brian Flores (Dolphins) and Freddie Kitchens (Browns) will make their NFL head coaching debuts in 2019. Yardarker's Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison weigh in on which one faces the most pressure.

Ranking all 32 NFL fan bases

Being an NFL fan is a tough, often thankless endeavor. You pour your heart and soul into your team's fortunes, and unless you're the lucky group whose team is holding the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year, you dealt with some level of disappointment along the way.

One-on-One: Which NFL teams are most likely to go from lousy to playoffs?

NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller make a case for the Jaguars and Niners to turn things around in 2019. 

The 50 most hyped rookies in sports history

Players in any sport get into their respective Halls of Fame because of their accomplishments in the pros. It's their numbers, the titles they may have won and the dominance they exerted over their peers.

Los Angeles' Todd Gurley got paid. Here's why other top RBs may not.

How can notoriously risk-averse GMs look at the Rams' situation, Chris Mueller writes, and still commit significant money for a running back? 

One-on-One: Which QB is in better situation, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson?

As expectations rise in Cleveland, will Baker Mayfield's game rise, too? Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller weigh in on second-year QBs. 

The 26 greatest Game 7s ever

Let's take a look at some Game 7s that delivered drama, thrills and indelible memories — good and bad — for fans everywhere.

Why NFL commissioner really floated idea of cutting preseason

An 18-game NFL regular season is a winner for owners and fans. Who loses? The players, Chris Mueller writes. 

One-on-One: Who has more to prove, Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell?

Le'Veon Bell (Jets) and Antonio Brown (Raiders) are standout cases of players using what limited power they have to dictate their circumstances and maximize their earnings. In One-on-One, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Michael Tunison weigh in on the players' situations with new teams.

Why Incognito, Brown, Burfict are Raiders' coach Jon Gruden's greatest challenge

The addition of character risks and potential major distractions only makes sense as a roster-building strategy if there are strong leaders in the locker room, Chris Mueller writes.

One-on-One: If Troy Aikman's in HOF, Donovan McNabb should be, too. Right?

Yardbarker NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller address some of the hottest issues in the league. Today's topic: Does Donovan McNabb have a compelling case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Stop shaming NFL players for missing 'voluntary' OTAs

You can’t go a day this time of year without reading a story about a star NFL player skipping OTAs, followed by a sort of soft-shaming from various corners of the football world. That's just wrong, Chris Mueller writes.

One-on-One: Which NFL team deserves 'Hard Knocks' in 2019?

Oddsmakers have installed the Redskins as the favorite to be on this year's "Hard Knocks." In One-on-One, NFL writers Michael Tunison and Chris Mueller debate that choice. Should the Raiders or Giants be considered, too?

The best athletes-turned-broadcasters

Many athletes whose on-field careers were middling or worse turned out to be fantastic behind the mic, and many who were All-Stars playing the sport couldn't talk about it professionally to save their lives.

Wake me when NBA playoffs are over. Here's why KD must leave Warriors.

Without Kevin Durant, the Warriors are interesting again, and the NBA is better for it. Let's hope KD's absence from Golden State becomes permanent, Chris Mueller writes. The Warriors took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Thursday.

Surprised by silence on Tyreek Hill? Don't be

Think about the way the Tyreek Hill situation is playing out, with the NFL staying on the sidelines, doing nothing. Fans should be outraged, Chris Mueller writes.

The most fun destinations for Zion, ranked

Zion Williamson’s year at Duke lived up to the hype and then some, as he gave college hoops fans a glimpse of the impossible on a nightly basis. Whether it was a ferocious dunk, an astonishing block, a balletic traipse through the defense or just his shoe exploding on national television, Williamson was appointment viewing.