Ehemaliger Verwaltungsbeamter enthüllt: NFL wollte Pittsburgh fast als Draft-Gastgeber streichen

Der ehemalige Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald enthüllte, dass die NFL bei einem Besuch vor einigen Jahren nach schweren Überschwemmungen fast darauf verzichtet hätte, den Draft 2026 in Pittsburgh auszutragen.

Fitzgerald teilte diese Geschichte im Podcast „Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie“. Er erinnerte sich, dass während eines NFL-Besuchs zum Saisonauftakt der Pittsburgh Pirates Anfang April der Point State Park und die Uferpromenade aufgrund eines sogenannten Jahrhunderthochwassers unter Wasser standen. Vertreter der Liga äußerten daraufhin Zweifel und erklärten, sie könnten sich nicht vorstellen, die Veranstaltung dort durchzuführen.

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NFL insider Albert Breer anticipates the Pittsburgh Steelers will target immediate contributors with their 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, confident in Aaron Rodgers' return. ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak urges the team to add youth to the secondary and defensive line while drafting a developmental quarterback. The Steelers hold a league-high 12 picks and are hosting the event.

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Pro Football Focus has flagged four NFL draft prospects connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers as 'buyer beware' players ahead of the 2026 draft. The list includes Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, Georgia inside linebacker CJ Allen, and Washington cornerback Tacario Davis. Steelers officials have met with each during the pre-draft process.

 

 

 

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