"Occupancy rates at both hotels and Airbnbs in the Steel City are falling woefully short of initial projections. Fans who live in other cities are uninterested in paying up to four figures for a single hotel room."
"The hype for this weekend is at such a low ebb that Fernando Mendoza, tonight's No. 1 overall pick, has decided not to attend. This draft is deader than your love life, and everyone knows it."
"Even with a draft class that's unremarkable by nearly everyone's standards, the streets of Pittsburgh should still be teeming with drunken yinzers and myriad Jets fans who made the drive just so that they could boo the selection of Arvell Reese in person."
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is facing significant apathy, with low hotel occupancy rates and a lack of interest from fans. The event has prompted local schools to switch to remote learning, causing dissatisfaction among residents. The anticipated excitement is notably absent, exemplified by the No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, choosing not to attend. Despite the historical significance of the draft, this year's event is perceived as lackluster, with a draft class that fails to generate enthusiasm among fans and attendees.
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