OT: NFL Draft

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I would totally not mind picking up that center from Michigan in like the third round. I guess he would have gone against Kancey a time or two, but I can't say I remember how that went.

Probably too much of a luxury pick considering our IOL acquisitions in the offseason and other needs, though. Like, we need a CB, S, and MLB in this draft who all end up solidly on the "two deep," at least.

 

[Burgh15]

I'll be contradicting myself (I'm typically against drafting a MLB in the first round), but if they think he is elite and all the big-time tackles and cornerbacks are off the board, I'd say go for it. There's just something about Wright at 17 that doesn't sit well with me. But of course I'd rather see a nice T or CB fall to us.

ILB is just a terrible value in the first round. Not exactly the same, but comparable to drafting a RB in the first round for the offense.

 

[lilspainishflea]

ILB is just a terrible value in the first round. Not exactly the same, but comparable to drafting a RB in the first round for the offense.

Agree. I would basically never draft any off-ball LB, RB, or TE in the 1st. Probably also true of a box-safety. Don't care how good of a prospect you are.

My priority would be QB, pass protection, wide receivers, pass rush, and pass coverage. I'd be neutral toward IOL.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

If I am the Steelers I am not trading up. But if one of these 3 OT's aren't there: Johnson, Jones, Wright or 2 CB's Witherspoon and Gonzalez I look to trade down in the mid late 20's. Hope for DB's Branch or Banks, or edge rushers Smith or Van Ness....pick up another 3rd and 4th. Look to target guys like OT Bergeron and Brents or Cam Smith or the Miami CB in the 2nd.

 

[BreakingPitt]

If I am the Steelers I am not trading up. But if one of these 3 OT's aren't there: Johnson, Jones, Wright or 2 CB's Witherspoon and Gonzalez I look to trade down in the mid late 20's. Hope for DB's Branch or Banks, or edge rushers Smith or Van Ness....pick up another 3rd and 4th. Look to target guys like OT Bergeron and Brents or Cam Smith or the Miami CB in the 2nd.

That would make sense to trade down if those players were gone and pickup another 3rd. Still want OL then CB. Dont understand EDGE that early unless you dont resign Highsmith.

 

[kyfra]

Addison in the Pinky Johnson suit

 

[HailtoPitt]

Just pick already.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Addison in the Pinky Johnson suit

I hope your kidding.

Never want him back in Pittsburgh , regardless.

 

[HailtoPitt]

Addison in the Pinky Johnson suit

Maybe he will get to wear that suit tomorrow everning, too.

 

[kyfra]

Maybe he will get to wear that suit tomorrow everning, too.

Ballsy move by the dude from Georgia Tech to show up. He’s 50/50 to go tonight

 

[BreakingPitt]

KC is not a hip town i see.

 

[mlvnsmly]

Did anyone tell Chris Mortensen that he died?

 

[BreakingPitt]

Both of those top 2 qbs suck...
short and thin

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

This draft class is pretty ass. At least the first round.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Did anyone tell Chris Mortensen that he died?

In fairness, he did just beat stage four throat cancer.

 

[HailtoPitt]

Stupid trade for Houston.

 

[The Ole Six-Fiver]

Both of those top 2 qbs suck...

short and thin

I can’t see Stroud doing well without an entirely perfect OL and WR situation like he had at OSU.

Young, I think has a better chance but the body just doesn’t seem robust enough for the long haul…

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Hahahahahahahaha. Da Colts is da Colts.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Stupid trade for Houston.

They've made a huge splash in this draft. But that's just it: It's relative to THIS draft. Feels like you should be taking generational players if you're making moves like that. Maybe Anderson will be, but I dunno.

 

[HailtoPitt]

They've made a huge splash in this draft. But that's just it: It's relative to THIS draft. Feels like you should be taking generational players if you're making moves like that. Maybe Anderson will be, but I dunno.

They drafted a young QB and then made it harder to get protection and weapons for him.

 

[BreakingPitt]

I can’t see Stroud doing well without an entirely perfect OL and WR situation like he had at OSU.

Young, I think has a better chance but the body just doesn’t seem robust enough for the long haul…

Stroud is as dumb as rocks.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Stupid trade for Houston.

They've made a huge splash in this draft. But that's just it: It's relative to THIS draft. Feels like you should be taking generational players if you're making moves like that. Maybe Anderson will be, but I dunno.

Honestly, I don’t mind the trade. All they really gave up was a second round pick. Having two first round picks this year makes up for next year’s draft and they essentially traded back a round by giving up a third for a fourth.

Edit: and unless Johnson Jr or Carter fell to 12, Anderson is likely a better pick than anyone they’d pick there.

 

[HailtoPitt]

Honestly, I don’t mind the trade. All they really gave up was a second round pick. Having two first round picks this year makes up for next year’s draft and they essentially traded back a round by giving up a third for a fourth.

Edit: and unless Johnson Jr or Carter fell to 12, Anderson is likely a better pick than anyone they’d pick there.

They essentially paid a first round and a (early) second round pick to move up 9 spots. Terrible.

Byt they looked good shaking hands in the war room! That should count for something!

 

[BreakingPitt]

They essentially paid a first round and a (early) second round pick to move up 9 spots. Terrible.

Byt they looked good shaking hands in the war room! That should count for something!

they should be called the Oilers then it would have been a good trade..
Texans ........what a turrible move.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

They essentially paid a first round and a (early) second round pick to move up 9 spots. Terrible.

Byt they looked good shaking hands in the war room! That should count for something!

Yeah, the Cardinals won this series of maneuvering.

Gonna get the first LT in the draft and added a first round pick in the process.

 

[HailtoPitt]

Yeah, the Cardinals won this series of maneuvering.

They destroyed it. Essentially moved down three spots for a first round pick and probably drafted the guy they wanted anyway. Still time for the Raiders and Bears to do something stupid.

 

[BreakingPitt]

some teams like to go for it once every 10 years, thank God the Steelers are smart and stay even and give us a chance every year.
I would not like being a fan of a 3-14 team three times a decade.

 

[HailtoPitt]

And it will be hilarious when Houston stinks and the first found pick the Cards get next years is another top 3.

 

[BreakingPitt]

this is turning into the NBA... lame.

 

[HailToPitt725]

some teams like to go for it once every 10 years, thank God the Steelers are smart and stay even and give us a chance every year.
I would not like being a fan of a 3-14 team three times a decade.

I’ve thought about this recently. Is it better to be a fan of the Steelers or a team like the Eagles or 49ers? I’d still take us.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

So glad I didn't go to this draft. I was gonna wear the exact same suit that Tyree Wilson is wearing. We'd have looked quite silly.

 

[mlvnsmly]

In fairness, he did just beat stage four throat cancer.

I know you're trying to make me sound insensitive, but that was 7 years ago. He looks like he doesn't even know where he is tonight.

 

[HailtoPitt]

We are seeing why some of these teams pick in the Top 10 a lot.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

We are seeing why some of these teams pick in the Top 10 a lot.

Unfortunately, the Eagles are about to show why they don't usually pick that high anymore.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Steelers will get a great player at 17 now that a RB has been taken.
Eagles trying to get a curtain.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

The team that should have won the Super Bowl just got, arguably, the best player in the draft.

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

I'm not trying to be insensitive, but that was 7 years ago. He looks like he doesn't even know where he is tonight.

I’d hate to see what it would look like if you were trying.

 

[BreakingPitt]

The team that should have won the Super Bowl just got, arguably, the best player in the draft.

nah.

 

[HailtoPitt]

Here come the OT picks.

 

[mlvnsmly]

Unfortunately, the Eagles are about to show why they don't usually pick that high anymore.

They made a killer pick. Perfect city for him.