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Jason La Canfora of NFL Network apparently has a source who has told him that the "Steelers will exhaust all realistic possible scenarios to trade up for Florida's Mike Pouncey." "Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has given an edict to his personnel department to explore all realistic trade options for Pouncey, a guard/center, to be prepared to acquire him should he 'start to slip,' ... The exercise could prove futile, but the Steelers will certainly be willing to make the bold move should an opportunity exist within reason, according to the source." Should Mike Pouncey get past the Dolphins (15th pick) and Giants (19th pick), Steelers officials apparently think one of their best trade opportunities could be with the Buccaneers at the 20th pick.