HR 2 - Mock Draft Roundup 3.0, Draft Goals

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Tom Offerman and Chris Adamski react to mock drafts predicting the Steelers' first-round pick, starting with safety Emmanuel Neil Warren.

The episode begins with hosts Tom Offerman and Chris Adamski introducing a mock draft roundup segment, using a cowboy-themed analogy for their analysis. They start with Garrett Podell of CBS Sports, who mocks safety Emmanuel Neil Warren from Toledo to the Steelers, leading to a debate on whether the team needs a safety given recent additions like Brisker. The hosts then discuss the challenges of evaluating players from MAC schools like Toledo in the transfer portal era, noting Warren's loyalty but questioning his competition level. Moving to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, they react to his mock of offensive tackle Blake Miller from Clemson, criticizing the idea of drafting a third tackle in four years. They compare Miller to other tackles like Proctor and debate moving Fautanu to left tackle. Next, they cover Mel Kiper's ESPN mock, which has guard Vega going to the Steelers at 21, with the hosts weighing Vega against wide receiver options like Jordan Tyson. They note Vega's rising momentum but question guard value in the first round. Peter Schrager's mock draft picks edge rusher TJ Parker from Clemson, which the hosts dismiss as a luxury pick given the team's depth at the position. Later, the hosts shift to discussing the Steelers' wide receiver needs, referencing an NFL Network list that excludes Pittsburgh from teams most needing a receiver, a point of relief. They speculate on drafting receivers like Omar Cooper Jr. or Denzel Boston, with Tyson highlighted as a high-ceiling option. The episode concludes with a segment on each AFC North team's biggest draft goal, where the hosts argue quarterback should be Pittsburgh's priority over left tackle, despite the article's focus on tackle options.

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A Clemson edge projection becomes a measured debate about value, depth, and draft opportunity cost.

Steelers Blitz steps back into mock-draft season with Tom Offerman and Chris Adamski moving through recent projections, first from Garrett Podell of CBS Sports and then Peter Schrager's Pittsburgh pick.

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