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Steelers getting caught in sad lie makes them biggest losers of 2026 NFL Draft

Nypost · · 966 words · By Ryan Dunleavy
NFL Draft Performance Analysis Critique of Steelers Management
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25 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Eagles traded up from No. 23 to No. 20 to pick Lemon and make the Steelers pay for a cardinal sin: Calling before you are on the clock.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Eagles traded up to select Makai Lemon with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The claim's specific detail about the trade involving picks No. 23, 114, and 137 is detailed in the web search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft is the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is being held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. As a change, the time…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming 94th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their sixth under head coach Nick Sirianni. They will attempt to improve on their 11–6 r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Philadelphia_Eagles_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Makai Lemon (born June 2, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Lemon played college football for the USC Trojans,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makai_Lemon
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“The Steelers, who were hosting the draft for a record crowd of 320,000 fans, pivoted to reach for offensive tackle Max Iheanachor and then Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy tried to feign like that was the plan the whole time.”
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The evidence provided only contains general links related to the Steelers' official site and Wikipedia entries about the team. None of the sources corroborate the specific claim regarding a record crowd of 320,000 fans or the specific drafting strategy involving Max Iheanachor and Khan/McCarthy.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pohang Steelers (Hangul: 포항 스틸러스) are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province that compete in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pohang_Steelers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that demonstrates improved mechanical properties compared to the pure form of iron. Due to its high elastic modulus, yield strength, fracture strength and low raw …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel
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“The draft blunder comes as the Steelers are being held captive by free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ retirement consideration for the second consecutive offseason, with seemingly no viable Plan B.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that the Steelers have been dealing with Aaron Rodgers' retirement consideration for consecutive offseasons, suggesting an ongoing quarterback uncertainty.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Pittsburgh Steelers' 93rd in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under general manager Omar Khan, their 25th playing their home games at Acrisure Stadium and their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Pittsburgh_Steelers_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, setting the school's record for lowest singl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers
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“And after steady hand Mike Tomlin surprisingly resigned in January, leaving the Steelers to conduct a coaching search for just the fourth time since 1969 and break their mold of young defensive-minded assistants to hire the 62-year-old third-timer and Pittsburgh native McCarthy.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons, leading to a coaching search. One source notes this is for the fourth time since 1969, and another mentions the hiring of Mike McCarthy, corroborating the core elements of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise has had 17 head coaches throughout its history. Founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933, the name was changed to the Steelers prior to the 1940 season to celebrate …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pittsburgh_Steelers_he…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Pettaway Tomlin (born March 15, 1972) is an American professional football coach who most recently served as the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tomlin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers
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“Winner: QB Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals”
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One cross-reference source mentions Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals in relation to drafting Ty Simpson, but none of the web search results or Wikipedia entries confirm that Jacoby Brissett was drafted by the Cardinals. The web search results for 'Jacoby Brissett' are about contract negotiations, not drafting.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacoby Custom Cues Inc is recognized for producing the finest quality custom as well as production pool cues on the planet. Keeping with the nature of the Jacoby brand, we offer you the finest quality…
https://jacobycustomcues.com/JacobyCMS/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacoby & Meyers is America’s leading full service consumer law firm with offices throughout the U.S. It’s our goal to make the legal system more accessible and more affordable for everyone, and we’ll …
https://jacobymeyers.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacoby (English: / ˈdʒækəbi /, German pronunciation: [jakˈoːbi]) is a surname. James Alfred Jacoby (1852–1909), British businessman and Liberal politician.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacoby_(surname)
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“Brissett would have lost some leverage in his contract holdout from voluntary workouts if the Cardinals wound up drafting quarterback Ty Simpson.”
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Multiple web search results connect the topics of Jacoby Brissett, Ty Simpson, and the impact on Brissett's contract leverage, indicating that drafting Simpson would affect Brissett's negotiating position.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Bruce Christensen (born January 8, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Christensen
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Johnathan Paul Manziel ( man-ZEL; born December 6, 1992), nicknamed "Johnny Football", is an American former football quarterback. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and was the first…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Manziel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ty Hubert Detmer (born October 30, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and D…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Detmer
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“Brissett’s job security increasing after the Rams took Simpson, he should get his raise from $9.19 million, including only $1.5 million guaranteed.”
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Two independent web search results provide specific financial details regarding Jacoby Brissett's contract, stating a cap hit of $9.19 million and only $1.5 million in guaranteed money, supporting the claim's figures.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brissett is set to make $4.88 million in base salary in 2026, with a $9.19 million cap hit. He has just $1.5 million in guaranteed money this season and would like more security.
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-network-jacoby-brissett-wants-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — For 2026, Brissett is slated to have a cap hit of $9.19 million, a base salary of $4.88 million, and just $1.5 million in guaranteed salary, according to Over the Cap.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jacoby-brissett-cardinals…
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web search NEUTRAL — Brissett isn't attending Phase 1 of Arizona's offseason program and is seeking an extension that will pay him commensurate with being a starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Briss…
https://www.rotowire.com/football/headlines/jacoby-brissett-…
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“Loser: Sean McVay, Rams”
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Multiple sources confirm Sean McVay was hired as the head coach for the Rams and that he has been associated with the Rams since 2017. The cross-reference source also mentions the offseason hiring context.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sean Patrick McVay[1] (born January 24, 1986) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He became the youngest NF…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_McVay
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web search NEUTRAL — On January 12, 2017, Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke named Sean McVay the 23rd full-time head coach in franchise history. McVay became the youngest coach in modern NFL history at 30…
https://www.therams.com/team/coaches-roster/sean-mcvay
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web search NEUTRAL — Sean McVay is an American football head coach who, since 2017, has coached the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. McVay has set several age-related records, most notably becoming the youngest head coach in …
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sean-McVay
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“What a strange choice by general manager Les Snead to not have one of the NFL’s top quarterback gurus – and an annual threat to retire early – even meet MVP Matthew Stafford’s successor before choosing him at No. 13.”
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“The two worst records in the NFL since 2017 belong to the Jets (44-105) and Giants (44-104-1).”
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“Well, the Giants landed two of their top-five players in linebacker Arvell Reese and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and the Jets improved their pass rush with David Bailey while getting two dynamic pass-catchers to take some of the pressure off of Garrett Wilson (Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr.).”
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“Both teams had two top-10 picks in 2022 and didn’t turn around their miserable fortunes.”
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“Loser: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Buccaneers”
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“In the conversation to be picked as early as No. 4, Bain slipped to No. 15 to the Buccaneers.”
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“There’s a $27 million difference in being pick No. 4 and No. 15.”
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“Winner: Cowboys”
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“They managed to do it, drafting maybe the class’ best overall defensive prospect (Caleb Downs) at No. 12 because of safety devaluation and trade two fifth-rounders to move up one spot while getting two fourth-rounders to move back three spots.”
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“Oh, and receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag to end a holdout threat.”
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“One of those deals was with the rival Patriots, who selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 28.”
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“Winner: Browns”
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“Mission accomplished with right tackle Spencer Fano (No. 9) and receiver KC Concepcion (No. 24).”
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“And the Browns added a third-rounder and a fifth-rounder in the process by trading down from No. 6.”
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“Not only did the Vikings make the biggest reach to take defensive tackle Caleb Banks at No. 18 (he was No. 56 on The Post’s Big Board), but they drafted someone who said the quarterback that he wants to hit the most is J.J. McCarthy.”
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“For the first time in NFL history, the only two first-round running backs (Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price) played for the same school.”
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“The last time running-back teammates were first-round picks (with other backs) was in 2008 (Arkansas’ Darren McFadden and Felix Jones).”
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