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2026 NFL Draft prep hits the final stage — so we built a team. Paul Adamaszek unveils his Madden 27 All-Rookie Team, highlighting the rookies he believes in most across the board. Go back and watch/listen to previous episodes for full breakdowns — and grab your TDP hoodie here: https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft...

2026 NFL Draft Big Board Update — Top 50 3.0, full Top 100 reveal, and Day 3 “Diamonds in the Rough.” This is where you find the players — not just the names. Risers, fallers, sleepers, and late-round bets that could hit. Full Top 100 in the comments — drop your questions for next week’s penultimate episode. Grab your TDP hoodie: https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft...

Silly Season is here. With less than a month until the 2026NFL Draft, the noise is loud and the takes are flying — so we flip the script and start with the right questions. This week on The Draft Podcast: AI’s biggest draft questions, a no-hiding “Stick or Flip” on my January takes, and a full RB Top 10 breakdown in a class that’s all about fit over flash.TDP Merch available here:https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft-Podcast-Hoodie-p818293333Follow along on X @RufusP88 and subscribe to the Gem CitySports Podcast Network on YouTube and Spotify.

Paul Adamaszek is joined by Joe Alward for a fullfirst-round mock draft — alternating picks, no trades, and real-time reactions as the board unfolds. With today’s Waddle-to-Denver move already impacting the order, this episode provides a clean snapshot of how the class stacks up rightnow.Full mock + updated Top 50 Big Board posted after the show.TDP Merch available here:https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft-Podcast-Hoodie-p818293333Follow along on X @RufusP88 and subscribe to the Gem CitySports Podcast Network on YouTube and Spotify.

Free agency is underway, the Combine is behind us, and the draft board is starting to take shape. This week on The Draft Podcast, we focus on two of the most important position groups in the modern NFL — cornerback and wide receiver. We break down my Top 10 CBs and Top 10 WRs for the 2026 draft class, organized into tiers and built around the traits that actually translate on Sundays. Then we zoom out and look at how early free agency moves are already reshaping the first round, and why the draft conversation starts changing the moment teams start spending money.TDP Merch available here:https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft-Podcast-Hoodie-p818293333Follow along on X @RufusP88 and subscribe to the Gem City Sports Podcast Network on YouTube and Spotify.

In this week’s episode of The Draft Podcast, Paul Adamaszek breaks down the biggest Winners and Losers from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Which prospects answered major athletic questions in Indianapolis, who helped solidify their draft stock, and which players left scouts wanting more? The show covers standout performances from across the class, key testing numbers, and how the Combine results reshape the board heading toward Draft Day.TDP Merch available here: https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft...Follow along on X @RufusP88 and subscribe to the Gem City Sports Podcast Network on YouTube and Spotify.

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The NFL Combine is here, and before the testing numbersstart flying, this week’s Combine Primer sets the baseline for how we’ll actually evaluate what happens in Indy. We break down what the Combine can change, Film vs. Event, over 65 players and the roles they’re trying to align with, the questions that actually matter this week, and a few sneaky Day 2 /early Day 3 “Boring Combine All-Stars.” This episode isn’t about who tests well — it’s about what the testing means.The TDP Combine Big Book — A Scouting HandbookCovering All 319 Participants is available FREE. DM me the phrase “Big Book” on X and I’ll send it your way.TDP Merch available here:https://faulkners-screenprinting.company.site/The-Draft-Podcast-Hoodie-p818293333Follow along on X @RufusP88 and subscribe to theGem City Sports Podcast Network on YouTube and Spotify.

Ep 134: Our D-10 Basketball Bracket Predictions

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Ep 133: The Makayla Presser-Palmer Interview

With the season complete and the draft order set, Paul Adamaszek unveils his Pre-Combine Top 50 Big Board — a film-driven snapshot of the 2026 class before Indianapolis reshapes perception. Built on projection, not workouts, this episode sets the baseline for draft season.

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EP 132: How Will HS Basketball Playoffs Shape Up? Tom Koval Joins!

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A breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from Senior Bowl week, examining which prospects elevated their draft stock — focusing on practice performance, translatable traits, and how this week reshaped early draft boards.

In this episode of The Draft Podcast, Paul Adamaszek breaks down how NFL teams actually use the Senior Bowl, previews the American & National teams, and highlights the players with the most to gain as the 2026 NFL Draft cycle officially begins.

Rustbelt Rundown: Mike McCarthy Hiring Reaction & More

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The 2026 quarterback class has already been labeled “weak,” “uninspiring,” and “one to avoid.” In Episode 2 of The Draft Podcast, we slow that narrative down and actually do the work.This episode digs into why the early consensus on the 2026 QB class may be misguided, how draft narratives form long before evaluations are complete, and which quarterbacks are being unfairly dismissed because they don’t fit the current hype cycle. We separate traits from production, projection from reality, and talk honestly about what NFL teams are actually looking for when they evaluate the position.Some quarterbacks are closer than people think. Others are being elevated for the wrong reasons. And a few names could dramatically reshape this class depending on how the next phase of the process unfolds.This isn’t a hot-take episode. It’s an evaluation episode — and it sets the foundation for how we’ll talk about quarterbacks all draft season long.

Rustbelt Rundown Divisional Reaction: Was Firing McDermott the Right Call?

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Rustbelt Rundown Wild Card Reaction: Steelers Done With Tomlin, Bills to Super Bowl?

Draft season starts here.With 100 days to go until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Paul Adamaszek opens Season 2 of The Draft Podcast by owning last year’s board, breaking down what mattered in the 2025 Draft, and previewing the players whose declaration decisions could reshape the 2026 class.This isn’t a mock draft. It’s the foundation for the evaluation cycle ahead.The Draft Podcast is a weekly NFL Draft show hosted by Paul Adamaszek and part of the Gem City Sports Podcast Network. Each episode focuses on player evaluation, projection, and how NFL teams actually build their boards — not consensus rankings or headline chasing.From position breakdowns and big boards to sleepers, market inefficiencies, and draft decision analysis, this show is about understanding the draft before it happens — and why teams get it right… or very wrong.

We're Back! Rustbelt Rundown Week 17: Steelers Toast? Bills Playoff Frauds?

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EP 129: High School Football Erie County Season Reaction

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Week 10 was a nightmare for the Rust Belt. The Steelers were throttled 25–10 by the Chargers as Aaron Rodgers had his worst game in black and gold, the Bills looked lost in a 30–13 meltdown against the Dolphins behind De’Von Achane’s breakout performance, and the Browns imploded in a 27–20 loss to the Jets thanks to two special teams touchdowns allowed in just 36 seconds. We’ll break down what went wrong for all three teams — from coaching lapses to offensive stagnation — and debate which AFC North squad has the biggest problems heading into Week 11.

EP 128: D10 Championship Game & Semis Preview, Can McDowell Beat State College?

Week 9 blew up the AFC picture — favorites fell, injuries stacked up, and trade buzz is heating up as we head into November. We break down the biggest storylines: Pittsburgh’s defensive revival and Buffalo’s statement win over Mahomes. Plus, which stars could be on the move before the deadline, and why the Browns might shift into seller mode. Tune in, argue with us in the comments, and follow @GemCitySN for more.

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Steelers roll, Browns stumble, and Penn State fires James Franklin. We hit the week’s biggest headlines, then break down Steelers–Browns, preview Bills–Falcons on MNF, and unpack Penn State’s Franklin firing with T-Frank Carr of Blue White Illustrated. Tap in, argue with us, and follow @GemCitySN for more.

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EP 123: Huge Region Matchups, Are Any Local NFL/College Teams Really That Good?

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From Dublin to Detroit and all the way to Happy Valley, the Rustbelt was in the spotlight this weekend. The Steelers held off the Vikings 24–21 in Ireland behind Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and a fierce pass rush, while the Bills stayed perfect at 4–0 with a 31–19 win over the Saints despite penalty and run defense concerns. The Browns, meanwhile, collapsed in a 34–10 loss to the Lions as Joe Flacco’s turnovers fueled another offensive disaster, raising calls for Dillon Gabriel and more touches for Quinshon Judkins. And in college football’s marquee White Out, Penn State stormed back late but fell 30–24 in double overtime to Oregon, reigniting questions about Drew Allar, James Franklin, and whether the Nittany Lions can ever get over the big-game hump.

Join us for the first podcast of the season as Trevor and Tim dive into their broadcasting backgrounds and what brought them to Erie for the year ahead. Be sure to listen to all of our podcasts on the Gem City Sports Podcast Network!

EP 122: SeaWolves Championship Series Reaction, HSFB Week 6 Preview

Week 3 in the AFC had it all — the Browns pulled off a stunning win on a last-second 55-yard field goal, the Bills stayed perfect behind Josh Allen and James Cook’s balance, and the Steelers finally snapped their Foxborough drought with Aaron Rodgers climbing the record books and Jabrill Peppers leading a defensive surge. We break down the key stats, storylines, and turning points from each game, and debate which of these Rust Belt squads showed the most staying power moving forward.

The Erie SeaWolves are playoff-bound, and we’re breaking down what to expect as the team makes its push for a championship run. Then, we shift gears to high school football—halfway through the season, which District 10 teams are separating themselves from the pack, and who still has something to prove?

Burrow’s out, the Eagles top the Chiefs, Detroit drops 52, and Russ turns back the clock. We break down Steelers, Bills, Browns, and Penn State—plus ask: QB changes in Cleveland, Steelers defense in trouble, and is PSU ready for Oregon?

High school football is heating up, and Week 4 could bring some surprises. In this episode, we break down the biggest matchups across District 10 and beyond, spotlighting the potential upsets that could shake up the standings. The marquee showdown? McDowell vs. Erie—a rivalry game with playoff implications and plenty of bragging rights on the line. We’ll dive into keys to the game, players to watch, and what each team needs to do to come out on top. Plus, we look at other games around the region that could flip the script and create early chaos in the season.

Week 1 always lies—but what if it told us a few truths? On today’s RR Rundown, we break down Rodgers’ electric Steelers debut, Josh Allen’s wild comeback for the Bills, the Browns’ latest collapse, and Penn State’s shutout over FIU. Plus, we hit the biggest headlines: Stafford hits 60K yards, spit-gate drama in Dallas, and Micah Parsons’ quiet Packers debut. Which Week 1 truths are worth believing? Comment or hit us up @GemCitySN.

It’s prediction time! In our 2025–26 NFL Mega Preview, we break down the Bills, Steelers, and Browns’ projected records and division finishes, debate who takes home the AFC and NFC crowns, and lock in our Super Bowl picks. We also hand out our preseason MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year. Plus, plenty of hot takes, overreactions, and spicy soundbites to kick off the season. Football is officially back!

It’s Week 1 of high school football, and we’re bringing you the ultimate mega preview! From marquee showdowns like Cathedral Prep vs. Erie High, McDowell vs. Highland (OH), and Fairview vs. Slippery Rock under the lights at SRU, we break down the biggest matchups, spotlight the players to watch, and share storylines that will shape the 2025 season kickoff.

It’s go time in District 10 football, and we’re breaking down the biggest Week 1 matchups, from Farrell vs. Hickory to Erie vs. Cathedral Prep. We’re also joined by Coach Zack Helsley, who shares his vision as the first-ever head coach of Mercyhurst’s new women’s flag football program, before wrapping up with a Rustbelt Rundown edition of Overreaction Monday featuring hot takes on the Steelers, Browns, and Bills.