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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

The 25 best athletes 25 and under

Youth is always served in sports. Players in their mid-to-late-twenties tend to dominate more often than not. However, it's always fun seeing younger players not bother to wait their turn, and excel right from the start.

NFL rankings: Teams best, worst equipped for challenging season

The altered offseason probably will disproportionately impact franchises that made big changes or ones set to rely on rookies in essential roles. With that in mind, Yardbarker ranks NFL teams on their ability to navigate a COVID-19-plagued season.

These Achilles' heels could hamstring Super Bowl contenders

NFL training camps are scheduled to open in two weeks. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Michael Nania and Chris Mueller identify the major flaw on six Super Bowl contenders.

The best-hitting MLB pitchers of all time

Most insiders think that the DH is here to stay in the National League, so with hitting pitchers about to go the way of the dinosaur, it's worth taking a look at those hurlers who raked (relatively speaking).

Mahomes is king of the hill, but Chiefs now have tougher mountain to climb

Patrick Mahomes will assume the mantle of the league's highest-paid and most-celebrated player, but recent history suggests the Chiefs' path to more titles has become more difficult.

Why Roger Goodell should kneel with players

The commissioner might anger his bosses, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes, but there is almost no chance he could actually make a significant dent in the sport’s popularity by clearly aligning himself with the players.

A lock for stardom? Denver QB, five other players who could boom or bust

With an offense beefed up in the draft and free agency, the Broncos are eager to see if second-year QB Drew Lock is the real deal. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Chris Mueller and Michael Nania weigh in on players who could either be stellar ... or stinkers in 2020.

Five best fits for Colin Kaepernick

As buzz surrounds Colin Kaepernick's potential return, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller explores five sensible destinations for the free-agent QB.

Fabulous (Bucs) to failure (Texans): Offseason grades for all NFL teams

The draft and free agency are in the rear-view mirror. It's time to grade the offseasons of all 32 teams. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Chris Mueller and Michael Nania weigh in.

Goodell, NFL fumble chance to lead yet again

The league is run by a group of weak-willed, tone-deaf cowards, and as Saturday’s statement by Roger Goodell  proved yet again, in the commissioner they’ve found the perfect spokesman, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller.

Why these NFL powers could sink in 2020

The Patriots, Packers and Rams could be in big trouble. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Sam Robinson and Michael Nania explain why.

Never tell me the odds: One-in-a-million sports moments

Sometimes what happens on the field defies description, belief or, in some cases, the laws of physics. Let's sit back and take a look at some of the most truly astonishing, one-in-a-million plays in sports history. 

110%: The greatest hustle plays in sports history

Some of the most iconic plays in sports history are examples of fantastic hustle, and a few of them weren't just examples of great effort but also were instrumental in helping deliver championships. Let's take a look at some of the greatest hustle plays in sports history.

Fact or fiction: Evaluating 10 major NFL plot lines

Jerry Jones could use the money he would have spent on a long-term deal for Dak Prescott to build a more complete roster, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes

Ideal landing spots for intriguing NFL free agents

Edge rusher Vinny Curry is a great fit for the Raiders, who need all the pass-rushing aid they can get, writes Yardbarker's Michael Nania. Sam Robinson and Chris Mueller also weigh in on free agents still available.

10 pivotal relationships for 2020 NFL season

Dak Prescott’s back-and-forth negotiation with Dallas has been endless, and franchise-tagging him for this season was the latest move in a game of chicken. Will he and owner Jerry Jones get along in 2020? Yardbarker's Chris Mueller weighs in. 

The 40 most infamous sports plays of all-time

Glory is overrated, and sometimes shame needs its day in the sun — or clouds, as it were. With that in mind, let's look at some of the most infamous plays in sports history. 

Pass/fail: Assessing NFL's best, worst quarterback situations

The Saints have the NFL's all-time leading passer as starting QB. His backup led the league in passing last season. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Chris Mueller and Michael Nania weigh in on the best and worst quarterback rooms in the NFL.

Reasons for optimism, pessimism for all 32 NFL teams

The Saints and Steelers return standout veteran QBs, fueling optimism for those franchises in 2020. But the Bears could be in for more misery if Mitch Trubisky doesn't improve this season. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller gives a reason for optimism and pessimism for every team.

Rule changes that leagues should try out when sports resume

This unique situation is the perfect excuse for leagues to try out experimental rule changes; if they aren't good, they can be swiftly discarded after one season. If they work, they could provide permanent, major improvements.

Don Shula was more than just NFL's winningest coach

While most NFL fans know Don Shula as the winningest coach in league history, younger ones might not have a true sense of just how great and influential he was, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller.

An empty feeling: Three NFL teams with major holes to fill

After Ben Roethlisberger's 2019 season ended with an elbow injury, Steelers backup QB were underwhelming. But Pittsburgh has done nothing in the offseason to address the position. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Sam Robinson and Michael Nania examines teams with greatest voids.

12 NFL teams that deserve 'The Last Dance' treatment

Just about any Cowboys team from the early-to-mid-'90s would be worthy of the all-access documentary treatment, but the 1993 version was particularly fascinating, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller.