HOUR 4 - Nick Farabaugh

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick said his money is on the Steelers taking Shedeur Sanders 21st overall in a few nights. Nick said he heard his meeting with the Steelers went well. Nick’s belief is that the Steelers did not expect Sanders to fall to them, but now that it’s more realistic, it’s becoming very clear how much they like his bravado and confidence. Nick said QB mobility is not a big thing to them since they are clearly pursuing Aaron Rodgers. How much can Sanders move? Nick the mechanics are the things to work on with Sanders – he has it figured out above the shoulders. Nick thinks the plan for Sanders would be to start the guy in 2025 at some point. But how much changes if Rodgers is here? How much do the Steelers like Jaxson Dart? What has changed with the Steelers brass since the Senior Bowl and combine? Out of middle round QBs, Nick likes the idea of Will Howard being the Steelers selection at 83rd overall. Nick doesn’t see Tyler Shough happening. Nick confirmed what he has heard about Derrick Harmon, who has some medical red flags going into the draft, which could result in him falling a bit in the 1st round. Poni went through some of the defensive line class and Nick explained why the Steelers should double-dip. More w/ Nick – Nick said the 2026 QB class will be better than what we see this year and that he personally wouldn’t draft Shedeur Sanders on Thursday night. Nick said the Steelers clearly value the ‘high-floor’ that Sanders has, but questioned how much better that makes them in the AFC. Nick doesn’t think there is a ton of blue chippers in this draft, so trading back will all depend on who is on the board. Nick is pretty adamant that the Steelers are not going to trade George Pickens and they will wait until after the draft to talk contract. Nick thinks 3rd round or later is the spot for WR, but doesn’t think there’s a guarantee that one gets picked early. Where does Roman Wilson fall into things on offense? Poni asked Nick about some guys that could fall to them on Thursday. More w/ Nick – The guys talked about the concerning idea of the Steelers drafting Shemar Stewart on Thursday night, who Nick compared to DeMarvin Leal. Nick doesn’t like the idea of the team taking a big safety in the 1st round either. Nick expects the 3rd or 4th round pick to be a runner. Nick isn’t sold on the Steelers signing a veteran RB unless they come away without one this weekend. Nick said the Steelers really like Kenneth Gainwell in that backfield as the third man. How could it work if the Steelers have a trade back scenario?