The big news of the day – Bryan Reynolds and the Pirates have agreed to an 8-year deal worth $106.75M. It’s hard to find any issue with it and it shows that the Pirates’ current regime is serious about the on-field product. 

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger joined the show. Baldy loves Darnell Wright and thinks he can be a great pro. He likes the versatility and nastiness that Wright brings to his game and how useful it could be to an NFL offense. Baldy likes Broderick Jones over Paris Johnson Jr. because of his elite movement. Baldy has a little concern with the build of Johnson Jr. on the offensive line. Baldy seemed to be a bigger fan of Emmanuel Forbes than Joey Porter Jr. because of his ball-hawk ability, saying it travels to the next level. 

Prospect of the Day – Calijah Kancey from Pitt. Why haven’t we heard a lot about the Pitt DT heading into the draft in the Steelers backyard? But where would he fit with the Steelers? 

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger joined the show. Baldy loves Darnell Wright and thinks he can be a great pro. He likes the versatility and nastiness that Wright brings to his game and how useful it could be to an NFL offense. Baldy likes Broderick Jones over Paris Johnson Jr. because of his elite movement. Baldy has a little concern with the build of Johnson Jr. on the offensive line. Baldy seemed to be a bigger fan of Emmanuel Forbes than Joey Porter Jr. because of his ball-hawk ability, saying it travels to the next level. 

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler from ESPN joined the show. Jeremy had the latest notes ahead of the NFL Draft, including the idea of Will Levis being the #1 overall pick, but thinks it will still be Bryce Young going to Carolina. Jeremy said Chicago and Philly are open for business at picks 9 and 10, and how the Steelers factor into that needing a top tackle or corner. Jeremy wouldn’t rule out Paris Johnson Jr. going as high as 3rd overall. He implied that the Steelers would have interest in Nolan Smith if he gets to 17. Jeremy feels like the Steelers are a tad more aggressive with Omar Khan at the helm. He said the 32nd pick would get used to move back into the 1st round if things go a certain way on Thursday night. Jeremy knows the Steelers like Darnell Wright and aren’t worried about the character concerns, but thinks he could go in the top 10 on Thursday. Jeremy’s pick for the Steelers at 17 is Wright. 

Donny had a draft nugget for the guys ahead of the draft – the Steelers won’t draft Dawand Jones even if he’s available at 32 or 49 and they still haven’t drafted a tackle.  

Mock of the Day – We let the callers say who they think the Steelers to pick at 17. 

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler from ESPN joined the show. Jeremy had the latest notes ahead of the NFL Draft, including the idea of Will Levis being the #1 overall pick, but thinks it will still be Bryce Young going to Carolina. Jeremy said Chicago and Philly are open for business at picks 9 and 10, and how the Steelers factor into that needing a top tackle or corner. Jeremy wouldn’t rule out Paris Johnson Jr. going as high as 3rd overall. He implied that the Steelers would have interest in Nolan Smith if he gets to 17. Jeremy feels like the Steelers are a tad more aggressive with Omar Khan at the helm. He said the 32nd pick would get used to move back into the 1st round if things go a certain way on Thursday night. Jeremy knows the Steelers like Darnell Wright and aren’t worried about the character concerns, but thinks he could go in the top 10 on Thursday. Jeremy’s pick for the Steelers at 17 is Wright. 

The Pirates and Bryan Reynolds have a deal – 8 years, worth $106.75 million. The guys said there really isn’t a single negative here – there’s not an opt-out, which means Reynolds is a Pirate for a long time. What does this mean for the Pirates and this current regime? 

Giveaway.

NFL insider Brooke Pryor from ESPN joined the show. She recapped the Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan press conference ahead of the draft. Brooke has a feeling the Steelers might do some wheeling and dealing, and thinks the 32nd pick would be the one shopped around. Brooke said she would not be surprised if the Steelers trade up if they have their hands tied on Thursday night in need of a tackle. She threw around the names Darnell Wright and Joey Porter Jr. at 17th. Brooke thinks they like Wright and Paris Johnson Jr. the most of out of the top tackles, but also said to keep an eye on Broderick Jones. The guys asked Brooke about the Steelers taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba or another receiver in the 1st round. Brooke said Jordan Addison falling to 32 would be a “no-brainer” for the Steelers. Brooke’s official prediction for the Steelers at 17 is Porter Jr. 

NFL insider Brooke Pryor from ESPN joined the show. She recapped the Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan press conference ahead of the draft. Brooke has a feeling the Steelers might do some wheeling and dealing, and thinks the 32nd pick would be the one shopped around. Brooke said she would not be surprised if the Steelers trade up if they have their hands tied on Thursday night in need of a tackle. She threw around the names Darnell Wright and Joey Porter Jr. at 17th. Brooke thinks they like Wright and Paris Johnson Jr. the most of out of the top tackles, but also said to keep an eye on Broderick Jones. The guys asked Brooke about the Steelers taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba or another receiver in the 1st round. Brooke said Jordan Addison falling to 32 would be a “no-brainer” for the Steelers. Brooke’s official prediction for the Steelers at 17 is Porter Jr. 

We listened back to some nuggets of the Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan press conference today ahead of the draft. The guys have a feeling the #32 pick to start the 2nd round is open for business. Chris thinks the front office is overselling the amount of calls that have come in for that top pick in round two. How should the Steelers handle that 32nd overall pick if things don’t go their perfect way at 17? Poni said he’d be surprised if the Steelers didn’t just stay put in the 1st round. 

Calls.

We listened back to some nuggets of the Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan press conference today ahead of the draft. The guys have a feeling the #32 pick to start the 2nd round is open for business. Chris thinks the front office is overselling the amount of calls that have come in for that top pick in round two. How should the Steelers handle that 32nd overall pick if things don’t go their perfect way at 17? Poni said he’d be surprised if the Steelers didn’t just stay put in the 1st round. 

Mock of the Day – Peter King has the Steelers taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 17. 

What is the catalyst behind the Pirates hot start? They are on pace to win over 110 games. The guys talked about how awesome it is to see the Buccos exceed expectations. 

BREAKING NEWS: Aaron Rodgers to the Jets is official. Does this make them a favorite in the AFC East and the entire AFC? 

Mock of the Day – Peter King has the Steelers taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 17.