“Dirty Birds and Brews” podcast host Kevin Knight joined the show as a guest to discuss Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons. It marks the start of the 2024 regular season.

New Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith goes up against his former team. Smith had three consecutive seasons with a 7-10 record as head coach of the Falcons.

Offensively, the Steelers have a new quarterback in Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins is due to get his first start as quarterback of the Falcons. Both teams have second-string quarterbacks waiting for the opportunity to play in the 2024 season: Justin Fields and Michael Penix. The guys discussed how soon both teams could play Fields and Penix this season.

On the Steelers' side, the guys examined the significance of Cameron Heyward's recent contract extension.

They also discussed how the Falcons' offensive line is expected to hold up against the Steelers' talented defense.

The guys also talked about the friendship of Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

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