The episode is a daily segment called The Terrible Take, hosted by Alex Kozora. It focuses on the Pittsburgh Steelers' pre-draft activities, specifically their visits with college prospects. Kozora starts by referencing his previous take where he hoped for headline names in the visits, and he confirms the team did not disappoint by hosting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, both likely first-round picks. He explains that this allows fans to start building a list of potential first-round candidates for the 2026 NFL Draft. Kozora then provides historical context, noting that in GM Omar Khan's three years of drafting, all three first-round selections—Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanou, and Derek Harmon—came in for pre-draft visits. He mentions that the Steelers' decision-makers opted against attending the pro days for Fautanou and Harmon, and with head coach Mike McCarthy and Khan only attending Georgia's pro day this year, it increases the odds that the 2026 first-round pick will come from a school the team did not visit. Kozora highlights that Jones, Fautanou, and Harmon all visited after April 1st as late entrants, which heightens the importance of these visits. He argues that while Pittsburgh may hold Zoom meetings with prospects, nothing beats face-to-face interactions, and it's logical for the team to want in-person time with their eventual first-round pick, though this isn't guaranteed under the new head coach. Kozora records the episode before Friday's visits are announced, so the list could expand, and he notes that visits can happen up until April 15th, giving the Steelers more time to add big names. The episode concludes with promotional content, directing listeners to SteelersDepot.com and reminding them to check out The Terrible Take daily at 5pm Eastern Time, as well as The Terrible Podcast with Dave Bryan on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The format is a solo monologue, providing analysis and updates for Steelers fans ahead of the draft.
