Asked Mike McCarthy at what point in the offseason program he would need Aaron Rodgers to be here. The coach didn't give a firm timeframe but said:
"I have confidence in where he would be the day he would arrive, if that's his decision."
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My final mock draft includes a double-dip at WR, a versatile DB in Round 2, a mid-round QB and a guard who would win a "Royal Rumble."
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The Steelers are also hosting:
Beau Stephens, G, Iowa
Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
The Steelers are hosting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane, a potential first-round pick, for a pre-draft visit today.
Here’s his profile in The Beast: www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
How Omar Khan’s first draft-day job more than two decades ago could pay major dividends for the Steelers this year: www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
The Steelers are hosting some big name pre-draft visitors today:
- USC WR Makai Lemon
- Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- Michigan TE Marlin Klein
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Mike McCarthy said he hopes to draft a QB:
• At the “right time”
• Long arms & big hands
• “More excited about the floor” than the ceiling sometimes
There’s one that seems to check all of those boxes, and the Steelers already met with him twice …
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Mike McCarthy said he hopes to draft a QB. He gave a number of clues about what he could be looking for — and when.
Plus, the coach detailed his plan to develop Will Howard into a starter, including two specific areas.
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Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said he anticipates a decision from Aaron Rodgers will come before the draft.
Three weeks into free agency, the Steelers are still waiting on Aaron Rodgers.
But that’s nothing new for a team that’s been searching for an answer at QB for about half a decade.
What the indecision says about the current state of the Steelers (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
An early-round OL has gone from a luxury to a need as the draft approaches.
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The Steelers other pre-draft visitors today are:
Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez
Washington CB Tacario Davis
Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge
The Steelers are hosting ND State QB Cole Payton today for a pre-draft visit.
A 6-3, 232 lefty, Payton has drawn comparisons to Taysom Hill due to his size and rushing ability.
The beat writers from The Athletic got together for a mock draft. I like this exercise to see how other writers are thinking.
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Washington WR Denzel Boston is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers for one of his many pre-draft visits, per a league source.
Currently, Boston is rated as the 25th overall prospect (5th WR) on The Athletic’s big board.
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What we learned about the recent additions in their press conferences (including Sebastian Joseph-Day’s love of T-Pain and Michael Pittman’s farm animals).
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Last call
Miami QB Carson Beck is in Pittsburgh for a Top 30 visit with the Steelers.
Beck led Miami to the national championship game and had a strong on-field workout at the combine. With 43 starts (37-6 record), he has nearly three times as much experience as Ty Simpson (15 starts).
What does the Steelers depth chart look like now that the dust is settling on free agency and where else could they still add?
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The Steelers have agreed to terms with former Titans DT Sebastian Joseph-Day on a two-year, $11 million deal, source confirms.
Here’s the full scouting report from our Top 150 free agent rankings
The Steelers TE needs have changed dramatically in a week. After Jonnu Smith got cut and Connor Heyward went to Vegas, they went from an overstocked 4-TE room to just 2. Probably need to add one (and/or FB-capable) at some point
Dinkins is likely in the late Day 3 or UDFA range.
The Steelers hosted Penn State TE Khalil Dinkins for a pre-draft visit last week, per source.
At 6-4, 251, he's known more as a blocking TE. Was one of just 6 players (of 319) to participate in every drill at the combine.
North Allegheny grad doesn't count against the 30 total since he’s local.
Prysock is the second known Top 30 visitor. The Steelers also hosted Miami OT Markel Bell last week, as previously reported.
Bell is likely to fall in the late Day 2/ early Day 3 range. Prysock probably early Day 3.
The Steelers have 12 picks include: three 3rds, two 4ths, a 5th and two 6ths.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Washington CB Ephesians Prysock last week for a Top 30 visit, per source.
At 6-3, 196 and with 33 1/8” arms, he’s a super long corner. He played more than 2,600 defensive snaps over 49 college games and had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.