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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

With boatload of good picks, yachtsman Jerry Jones makes splash for Cowboys

Jerry Jones got the best value of the first round when he nabbed Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb with the 17th overall selection, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes.

Teams that crushed it (Cowboys!) or blew it (Patriots) in draft

Besides Dallas, who else had a great draft? Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Chris Mueller and Michael Nania weigh in.

Winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft

Jalen Hurts gets to develop as Carson Wentz's backup, but Howie Roseman's selection drew the ire of Eagles fans everywhere, while former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor will feel right at home running behind one of the NFL's best run-blocking offensive lines, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller.

Boom or bust? Why first-round picks will/won't succeed

The 2020 first round is in the books, from No. 1 Joe Burrow (Bengals) to No. 32 Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Chiefs). It may be years before we get a true indication of each player's NFL value. But here's a super-early assessment of why each may excel ... or each could flop.

Three teams that must excel in NFL Draft

New Bucs QB Tom Brady has outstanding skill-position receivers, but Tampa Bay must improve its offensive line. Yardbarker's Michael Nania, Sam Robinson and Chris Mueller weigh in on teams that must excel in this week's NFL Draft.

What an A+ draft looks like for every NFC team

For a perfect draft, the Redskins must steal a page from the Arizona Cardinals, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, who has superb advice for all 32 NFL teams.

What an A+ draft looks like for every AFC team

The Patriots must select Utah State QB Jordan Love to replace Tom Brady. And the Titans need to get Tannehill some help...on defense. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller dials up a perfect draft for all AFC teams.

Why Raiders, Cardinals, Colts are in prime position to rise

With major upgrades on defense, the Raiders appear ready to make a leap in Las Vegas. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Sam Robinson and Michael Nania spotlight the teams that have had outstanding offseasons.

Trade Christian McCaffrey? One bold move for every NFL team

Yardbarker's Chris Mueller offers unsolicited advice to all 32 teams. (Hey, Rams, sign Dez Bryant!)

Why offseasons for Bears, Giants, Texans are NFL's most baffling

The Bears' acquistion of quarterback Nick Foles could be more trouble than it's worth. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Sam Robinson and Michael Nania examine three nonsensical offseasons.

Meet the man who really owns NFL Draft

Starting with the 2010 NFL Draft, Alabama has produced 28 first-round picks, more than any other school. It a remarkable achievement by Alabama coach Nick Saban, writes Yardbarker's Chris Mueller.

How athletes are helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic

Despite not being able to play, athletes here and abroad have been pitching in to help out. Let's take a look at what some of the biggest stars in sports have been doing in response.

And the winner of NFL offseason so far is ...

The Browns, Dolphins and Broncos made significant offseason additions. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Michael Nania and Sam Robinson highlight the best move and an under-the-radar move for each team.

Top 25 potential NFL free agents for 2021, possible landing spots

The 2020 free-agency period continues, but it's never too early to look at who could be among next year's free-agent class. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller highlights players who could be available. 

Which athletes are the ultimate sports pests?

It's one of the oldest player descriptions in the book: "You love him if he's on your team but hate him if he plays for the other guys." If you hear that about athletes, that means they are a classic pest.

Tank for Trevor? Advice for Belichick, rebuilding Patriots

New England is being written off as a serious 2020 contender not only because Tom Brady is gone, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes. 

Three superb value signings in NFL free agency

Cornerbacks Chris Harris (Chargers) and Bryan Poole (Jets) and linebacker Cory Littleton (Raiders) are free-agency bargains. Yardbarker's Sam Robinson, Michael Nania and Chris Mueller explain why.

Turnover-prone Winston, Steelers are perfect for each other

The Steelers are clearly in win-now mode. What they don't have, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes, is a backup quarterback.

The most significant moment from each of Tom Brady's 20 seasons in New England

From a garbage-time effort in 2000 to a playoff loss against the Titans, here are games that defined the six-time Super Bowl champion in a Patriots uniform.

Brady, Patriots have split. Here's why most of us will celebrate.

With an early-morning farewell on social media, Tom Brady announced he was done with the Patriots. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller explains why this is good news for most football fans.

New CBA a major win for NFL players. Here are 10 reasons why.

Given the uncertainty of the next few months, the owners would have come up with a much less player-friendly CBA proposal had this one been rejected, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes.

Ideal landing spot for free agents Bridgewater, Rivers, Winston

Tom Brady is the biggest name in free agency, but quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater, Philip Rivers and Jameis Wisnton also could jump-start a new team. Yardbarker's Chris Mueller, Sam Robinson and Michael Nania offer possible landing spots.

A long-term deal for Dak Prescott? Forget it. He hasn't earned one.

When the Cowboys needed Dak Prescott to be at his best, they got the opposite. That's one of many reasons it makes sense to hold off on a long-term deal with the quarterback, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes.