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Cincinnati CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner confirmed with me he had a formal meeting with the Steelers with Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert in attendance.
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Penn State CB Kalen King said he met with the
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last night and texts CB Joey Porter Jr. regularly. Said he would love to play opposite of his former teammate in Pittsburgh.
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QB Matt Corral says he met with Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert his first night here in a formal meeting. Says "I would love to be a part of a great organization."
After watching
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DL DeMarvin Leal again on the All-22, i don't think it's a stretch to say he's the team's best option on the EDGE until Watt returns. Man-handles TEs in the run game and is flashing as a pass rusher. Really like what he's shown this far.
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Tomlin just finished a conversation with my boi LB Darrian Beavers on the side while he got a drink. Been watching the defense closely thus far.
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posted this on his IG story just yesterday. Gotta believe that TD meant a lot to him in the same place where his father Craig "Ironhead" Heyward made his NFL career as a Falcon. That's football justice, folks🙏
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Cory Trice at this point of the draft is a great value for the
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. Getting two 6'2+ CBs in Trice and Porter Jr. that have great length to minimize passing lanes.
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Dude was the easiest guy to peg to the Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft outside of CB Joey Porter Jr. Checked so many boxes and made me grin when a Steelers scout asked what one player I think they will take and I responded with Benton's name.
Scout:
"All I'll say is your dead-on"
Keeanu Benton is a Steelers' lineman. Doesn't just want to make the big plays. Sacks, TFL, etc. Dude runs hard after the ball. Hard to throw RB screens when he's tracking them down like this. Tackles in back-to-back weeks.
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A LB room with Myles Jack, Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts, Mark Robinson, and Tae Crowder before the draft isn't bad considering where this team was just two days ago. A net positive going from Bush and Spillane to Holcomb and Roberts
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Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton said he spoke with Mike Tomlin in the field during practice and mentioned that Tomlin liked his effort and ability to finish blocks. Talented right tackle prospect to keep an eye on.
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With the way that Tomlin has talked about Cole and the trust Pittsburgh has continued to show in Dan Moore Jr, I'm fairly positive the
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will prioritize OG in the draft, specifically LG to replace Dotson. O'Cyrus Torrence is the premier player at G, could be in play RD 1
Zion Johnson hasn't had a formal interview with Pittsburgh at the Combine, but mentioned he talked to them FIVE times at the Senior Bowl: both formal and informal.
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That's all, folks! Just wrapped up the last day of coverage at the 2022 NFL Combine. This has been the experience of a lifetime covering the event for
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As
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has said many times, the
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like their guards big.
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OG O'Cyrus Torrence is listed at 6'5, 347lb and moves like a sub-300lb player. Last time Pittsburgh drafted a UF OL in the first two rounds of the draft, I reckon it worked out just ok🤷♂️
Breaking: FA guard Isaac Seumalo has agreed to a 3-year deal with the
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, source tells
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. One of the best guards in free agency, revered as a smart and tough player.
Dove deeper into Maryland CB Deonte Banks' film this weekend. Although I would expect the
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to target Jory Porter Jr. first if there, I would prefer Banks over Porter if both were on the board at
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. Throw out the name, I truly believe Banks is the better prospect.
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Call me crazy, but I'd rather have Baylor NT Siaki Ika over Clemson DL Bryan Bresee after finishing both their film breakdowns.🤷♂️
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QB Sam Howell confirms he met with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a formal meeting and said "I greatly respect Coach Tomlin and think the world of that organization."
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You can change out the names, but based on how the offseason has gone and if CB Joey Porter Jr. is off the board before
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overall, I could really see the
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having a draft that looks like this regarding positions and rounds selected.
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Me personally... I'd pass on CBs like Joey Porter Jr, Cam Smith, or Kelee Ringo at
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to take Darius Rush, Julius Brents, Clark Phillips, etc two rounds later. This CB class is deep and would be better value to wait and still get a good guy you like.
TE Charlie Kolar on winning the Campbell Trophy: "It was an extreme honor and incredibly humbling, but I have to say it was a byproduct of everyone that has invested in my over the years."
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were to take an ILB in the first round, my money would be on Clemson's Trenton Simpson. So many qualities Pittsburgh has an affinity for at the positon as well as the background you want in a leader in the defense. Pre-draft profile coming soon
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One name Steelers fans should keep an eye on in the secondary wave of FA is LB Lorenzo Carter. Carter posted that the Giants don't intend to resign him and he's a young, athletic, and long defender who can play inside and outside. A little blurb on Carter by
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Sam Howell confirms his visit with GM Kevin Colbert during the season on campus and has spoken to the Steelers this week. Will have a formal sit-down meeting with their full brass Thursday.
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If Willis and Pickett flying off the board in Round causes Kyle Hamilton, Derek Stingley Jr, and/or Jordan Davis to fall to
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, you won't hear me complain lol
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The best way to help support your young franchise quarterback? Drafting a receiver that catches literally everything.
George Pickens had a 2.2% drop rate on 92 targets in his career, one of the lowest in this draft class. His tape is FULL of contested & diving catches.
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Important late Steelers' Pro Day note. Thanks to reader who mentioned this to me. Pittsburgh assistant GM Andy Weidl was at Tennessee's Pro Day along with OL Coach Pat Meyer. Tomlin/Khan were stuck at league meetings.
That'll boost Darnell Wright's odds.
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Clemson DL Bryan Bresee has met formally with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He said he's known Tomlin since his freshman year and that they have a great relationship.
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1. Sign Flores
2. Hire Louis Riddick at GM
3. Sign Dont'a Hightower in FA
4. Trade for Deshaun Watson (once cleared of course)
Steelers would be embodying the Rooney Rule concept, would attract FAs/assistant coaches that promote that diversity, and would be able to contend🔥💯🤘
Just finishing DB Mike Sainristil's draft profile.
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fans should be locking in on this guy. Plenty of similarities to former Steeler Mike Hilton
One takeaway from the early offensive line session: The Steelers have met with a lot of guys who primarily play center and not as many guards/tackles. Could potentially draft a center and kick Mason Cole to guard
Clemson RB Will Shipley had an informal meeting with the
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. Said he had a great conversation with RB Coach Eddie Faulkner, who was one of the first people to offer him a scholarship when he was at NC State. Said the two have a great relationship.
Cutting Trubisky, WJIII, Witherspoon, and Gunner could save Pittsburgh roughly $27 million in cap scape. Gotta think they use a chuck of that to bring back Sutton, Edmunds, etc, but I'd love to see them go after a quality ILB or DL starter in free agency to shore up the front 7.
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OT Broderick Jones brings a level of physicality, athleticism, and nastiness the team hasn't had at offensive tackle in some time.
Check out my film room on Jones and what he specifically brings to Pittsburgh as a run blocker.
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Arkansas DL John Ridgeway told me he met with the Steelers "4-5 times with one formal meeting. Said they really like his skillset and his ability to be a big nose that can move laterally.
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The
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have to win on Saturday now. No excuses. Have to honor Franco Harris the best they can after his tragic passing days before celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
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Outside of drafting a center like Jackson Powers-Johnson or Zach Frazier, this would be a good year for the
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to run it back and take an OT and CB with their first two picks. Great depth at both spots and likely can land a starter to pair with Broderick and JPJ.
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Have a real strong feeling Khan and Weidl are going great yo put a HEAVY emphasis on adding to the trenches the next few offseasons. 👀💪💯
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Let's gooooo! Markus Golden was a name I highlighted a week ago as a veteran pass rusher the
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should sign. Big get and a nice OLB3 in Pittsburgh
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Karl Dunbar taking DL prospects through drills yesterday, and now Grady Brown doing the same with the DBs. Needless to say, Pittsburgh getting up close and personal with these defensive prospects.
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