I think it’s only stupid if 1 of the 3 top OTs are available. OT will be the pick if one of those 3 are available in the 1st. If not, we’re likely talking some developmental OT which will come after the 2nd round. 1st 2-3 picks then likely used for DB, WR and/or DL.
Should be interesting how it falls. I love the Xtra pick, I hope they don't blow it
It depends how close you have the players rated and the quality of draft eligible players at that specific position. CB is pretty well loaded. If there is a quality LT at pick 17, then you have to take him imo. You can get a good CB at 32.
Probably won't be a first round LT at 17 so they would have to move up to get one. Personally, I don't think they'll go looking for an OL-man in the draft that can play right now after these signings unless they think they can get a top center late in the 2nd or third. Starting to think they'll trade back for value but I don't have any better insight than anyone else.
Why in the world would they go after a Center? Cole did a pretty good job and Daniels has played Center in the pros as well.
Some, I’m sure, but Burrow also had his worst game of the season last year in game 1 against a Steelers defense at full strength. Allen killed them this year but, last year, the Steelers shut him down while at full strength.
Daniels will have a cap hit north of $11 million next year and Cole will be over $6 million. Neither is the long term answer at Center. If they can get a good one on a rookie deal to work in this year, that gives them room to maneuver. It isn’t their highest priority, but they met with Tippman from Wisconsin and Stromberg from Arkansas at the combine and might be able to get one of them in later rounds.
Will Mallory? He’d be a nice pickup late, especially if they can’t get a WR they like. Brenton Strange from PSU is another, and I think a little better in the run game, which is what I’d like to compliment Muth.
Center is probably the most important position on the OL. Cole is okay but he's not what they need.
Must be a supply and demand thing then because $$$ put OTs way in front of centers.
Left tackles get big bucks because they protect the QB's blind spot but going through the center is the most direct path to the QB and anything going on with the running game. Kendrick Green showed us all we need to know about crummy play at that position and how badly it hurts you.
This line of thinking is how the Steelers ended up with Dan Moore in a deep tackle class rather than a potentially talented starter. They don't need to force a cornerback in the first round, but there are 4-5 guys worth the 17th pick. The top goal is always to beat teams in your own division and right now that's finding a way to stop Cincinnati's high-powered passing offense.
At this point there's no option but to draft a tackle with one of the first 3. And should be with the one of the first two. We have 2 tackles only and they're both not good. Why would Weidl go so hard on the interior only to neglect the ends. He's not stupid.
Dotson got replaced .....I don't see your point. Dotson sucking doesn't make the other two better or good
I'd seriously take one on each side if they're there. It's such an important position and especially important to get on a rookie contract.
The schedule played a big part of it. But, without considering how teams have changed during this FA period and the upcoming draft, this year’s schedule looked just as bad when it was announced. It’s very manageable for this team and our 2nd year QB.
That’s the thing with me. This franchise has been mediocre for a decade. And they’ve ignored the OL in the draft for that whole period. Coincidence? I think not. Glad Weidl is here. Never thought the Steelers of all organizations would need someone from a better run organization to come in and fix things. We are going to get a tackle early in this draft. I have no doubts.
I'll be very interested how the board falls this year. I've never known more going into a draft. So it should be interesting.
There was an online poll where the draft outranked something ridiculously popular that is a game
I guess part of being mediocre is never drafting high enough to get the elite tackles in the draft. And then when we do decide to trade up, it’s for ILB’s. That’s faulty priorities.
