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BigRob
02-01-2010, 04:47 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

Jom112
02-01-2010, 04:54 PM
I'd keep everyone on your list and add Maurkice Pouncey, Sean Weatherspoon, Donovan Warren and Anthony Davis to the list...

Mister Pittsburgh
02-01-2010, 04:54 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

Mike Iupati looked like a ginormous pile of dung at the Senior Bowl. At the snap he stood straight up and latched onto the defenders, clearly holding them. I counted at least 3 times he did this clear as day but called only once. The announcers were ragging on him for it and saying that he did that all the time the entire week in practice. No thanks on that dude.

I would love that Brandon Graham dude in Black & Gold!

ikestops85
02-01-2010, 04:56 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

Mike Iupati looked like a ginormous pile of dung at the Senior Bowl. At the snap he stood straight up and latched onto the defenders, clearly holding them. I counted at least 3 times he did this clear as day but called only once. The announcers were ragging on him for it and saying that he did that all the time the entire week in practice. No thanks on that dude.

I would love that Brandon Graham dude in Black & Gold!

Hmmm, I thought Iupati was the "man among boys" in practice. At least that's what all the reports were saying.

Oviedo
02-01-2010, 04:58 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

Mike Iupati looked like a ginormous pile of dung at the Senior Bowl. At the snap he stood straight up and latched onto the defenders, clearly holding them. I counted at least 3 times he did this clear as day but called only once. The announcers were ragging on him for it and saying that he did that all the time the entire week in practice. No thanks on that dude.

I would love that Brandon Graham dude in Black & Gold!

I would love Graham if he can play inside and take over for Farrior. McClain would be a dream come true.

Kyle Wilson and Perrish Cox are way to high at #18 and could probably be had in Round 2.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 04:58 PM
Realisically

Trent Williams
Bryan Bulaga
Dan Williams
Patrick Robinson


Anyone else I would prefer to trade down.

BigRob
02-01-2010, 04:59 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

Mike Iupati looked like a ginormous pile of dung at the Senior Bowl. At the snap he stood straight up and latched onto the defenders, clearly holding them. I counted at least 3 times he did this clear as day but called only once. The announcers were ragging on him for it and saying that he did that all the time the entire week in practice. No thanks on that dude.

I would love that Brandon Graham dude in Black & Gold!

Well, I wouldn't base my evaluation of him on the game portion of the Senior Bowl. He stood out in practice all week and has seasons worth of real football on tape as well. I do know the Steelers seem very interested in him.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 05:00 PM
Yup Iupati was a holding machine.....his stock really dropped in my book.

Oviedo
02-01-2010, 05:01 PM
Realisically

Trent Williams
Bryan Bulaga
Dan Williams
Patrick Robinson


Anyone else I would prefer to trade down.

Robinson may not even go in Round 1. No way do I take him at #18. Not sure what you do with Trent Williams who has rep as poor pass blocker.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 05:06 PM
Realisically

Trent Williams
Bryan Bulaga
Dan Williams
Patrick Robinson


Anyone else I would prefer to trade down.

Robinson may not even go in Round 1. No way do I take him at #18. Not sure what you do with Trent Williams who has rep as poor pass blocker.


I have to disagree on both parts. Thought Robinson played great in the first half of the Senior Bowl and the dude can fly. Just because Williams strong suit is run blocking doesnt mean he is poor in pass protection.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 05:09 PM
Also thought Ciron Black had a very good game and week. I think he moved back into the second round and would be a great pick if we don't go OT in the first.

Mister Pittsburgh
02-01-2010, 05:29 PM
didn't like seeing that DB Aeranos or however you spell his name get burnt by that little WR for a TD.

RuthlessBurgher
02-01-2010, 05:41 PM
didn't like seeing that DB Aeranos or however you spell his name get burnt by that little WR for a TD.

Javier Arenas is no giant himself (he's listed at 5'9").

Shawn
02-01-2010, 05:57 PM
I'm going to say no to Graham. He doesn't really fit what we do. He isn't big enough for a 3-4 DE...could probably play OLB but we have to great starters. We would have to move him inside where he has zero experience. I'm not sure I want to wait 3 seasons for him to learn a new position.

Mister Pittsburgh
02-01-2010, 06:06 PM
I'm going to say no to Graham. He doesn't really fit what we do. He isn't big enough for a 3-4 DE...could probably play OLB but we have to great starters. We would have to move him inside where he has zero experience. I'm not sure I want to wait 3 seasons for him to learn a new position.

I have a feeling this dude could adjust to ILB. He flat out showed he can play football. If our defensive coaches, Lebeau, are so great, then coach him up.

Lebsteel
02-01-2010, 06:10 PM
At 18 I'd be OK with:

Earl Thomas

Jared Odrick

Mclain (Really not Likely)

Dan Williams

Sean Weatherspoon

with my top two being Williams and Odrick. If Hampton is signed then Odrick is my top choice.

Shawn
02-01-2010, 06:10 PM
I'm going to say no to Graham. He doesn't really fit what we do. He isn't big enough for a 3-4 DE...could probably play OLB but we have to great starters. We would have to move him inside where he has zero experience. I'm not sure I want to wait 3 seasons for him to learn a new position.

I have a feeling this dude could adjust to ILB. He flat out showed he can play football. If our defensive coaches, Lebeau, are so great, then coach him up.

I think he can as well...but look at Timmons. He is loaded with talent but it took him 3 seasons to adjust and you can tell he still isn't playing where he should be playing which is on the outside. I don't want another project.

Chadman
02-01-2010, 06:25 PM
Players Chadman would be 'OK' with at #18...

NT Terrence Cody
NT Dan Williams
CB Patrick Robinson
FS Taylor Mays
FS Earl Thomas
LB Sean Weatherspoon
RB C.J. Spiller
DE Carlos Dunlap
DE Jared Odrick

Chadman could live with an OT, so long as they are not a long-term project. Iupati is an OG. An OG! He's not worthy of #18. Besides, the Steelers OL is young enough- unless you are talking Center. No Center is 1st round worthy, so Chadman would look to avoid the OL in Round 1.

If Hampton is re-signed, the Steelers could let NT slip into the middle rounds. If Ryan Clark is re-signed, the Steelers could let FS slip into the middle rounds. If either are not re-signed, both positions become Chadman's #1 priority.

Farrior is getting old, so if NT & FS are filled with veterans, Weatherspoon becomes a high priority draft choice.

The Steelers committed to getting younger on the DL, if Weatherspoon has been drafted, then Dunlap or Odrick are viable options.

CB is a need for this team, and if Patrick Robinson is on the board at #18, there is little doubt he's an upgrade on what the Steelers are offering so far.

If the Steelers, however, feel they can fill all these needs without spending a #1 pick on them, CJ Spiller has 'instant impact' ability, and upgrades the Steelers offence & ST automatically.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 06:26 PM
I loved Levon Kirkland and Graham would certainly fit that mold. I just don't know that a man that size playing ILB will work in todays game.

NJ-STEELER
02-01-2010, 06:32 PM
i saw kyle wilson at 19 in SI Bank's latest mock.

the closer we get to the combine, i think we might see more corners sneak into the 1st round. with the way offenses are throwing the ball, there will always be need.


i dont know if we'll see 3 guys picked for the secondary, but tyco and townsnd shouldn't be back.
clark s a UFA and troy is coming off an injury. bunett and gay are 5th rd picks. not really the guys you count on to lock a position down. if they can help...great. muc more likely they accomplish zero in the pros,

i'll be disappointed if we dont at least take a CB and FS in the draft

Chadman
02-01-2010, 06:44 PM
i saw kyle wilson at 19 in SI Bank's latest mock.

the closer we get to the combine, i think we might see more corners sneak into the 1st round. with the way offenses are throwing the ball, there will always be need.


i dont know if we'll see 3 guys picked for the secondary, but tyco and townsnd shouldn't be back.
clark s a UFA and troy is coming off an injury. bunett and gay are 5th rd picks. not really the guys you count on to lock a position down. if they can help...great. muc more likely they accomplish zero in the pros,

i'll be disappointed if we dont at least take a CB and FS in the draft

You might just be right- and looking at the backgrounds of the Steelers CB's, the idea of drafting Patrick Robinson at #18 doesn't look so bad to Chadman...

Shawn
02-01-2010, 06:46 PM
Players Chadman would be 'OK' with at #18...

NT Terrence Cody
NT Dan Williams
CB Patrick Robinson
FS Taylor Mays
FS Earl Thomas
LB Sean Weatherspoon
RB C.J. Spiller
DE Carlos Dunlap
DE Jared Odrick

Chadman could live with an OT, so long as they are not a long-term project. Iupati is an OG. An OG! He's not worthy of #18. Besides, the Steelers OL is young enough- unless you are talking Center. No Center is 1st round worthy, so Chadman would look to avoid the OL in Round 1.

If Hampton is re-signed, the Steelers could let NT slip into the middle rounds. If Ryan Clark is re-signed, the Steelers could let FS slip into the middle rounds. If either are not re-signed, both positions become Chadman's #1 priority.

Farrior is getting old, so if NT & FS are filled with veterans, Weatherspoon becomes a high priority draft choice.

The Steelers committed to getting younger on the DL, if Weatherspoon has been drafted, then Dunlap or Odrick are viable options.

CB is a need for this team, and if Patrick Robinson is on the board at #18, there is little doubt he's an upgrade on what the Steelers are offering so far.

If the Steelers, however, feel they can fill all these needs without spending a #1 pick on them, CJ Spiller has 'instant impact' ability, and upgrades the Steelers offence & ST automatically.

I'm ok with that list except for Mays. You know the man can't play FS...where do you want him to play with his questionable coverage skills?

Chadman
02-01-2010, 07:00 PM
Players Chadman would be 'OK' with at #18...

NT Terrence Cody
NT Dan Williams
CB Patrick Robinson
FS Taylor Mays
FS Earl Thomas
LB Sean Weatherspoon
RB C.J. Spiller
DE Carlos Dunlap
DE Jared Odrick

Chadman could live with an OT, so long as they are not a long-term project. Iupati is an OG. An OG! He's not worthy of #18. Besides, the Steelers OL is young enough- unless you are talking Center. No Center is 1st round worthy, so Chadman would look to avoid the OL in Round 1.

If Hampton is re-signed, the Steelers could let NT slip into the middle rounds. If Ryan Clark is re-signed, the Steelers could let FS slip into the middle rounds. If either are not re-signed, both positions become Chadman's #1 priority.

Farrior is getting old, so if NT & FS are filled with veterans, Weatherspoon becomes a high priority draft choice.

The Steelers committed to getting younger on the DL, if Weatherspoon has been drafted, then Dunlap or Odrick are viable options.

CB is a need for this team, and if Patrick Robinson is on the board at #18, there is little doubt he's an upgrade on what the Steelers are offering so far.

If the Steelers, however, feel they can fill all these needs without spending a #1 pick on them, CJ Spiller has 'instant impact' ability, and upgrades the Steelers offence & ST automatically.

I'm ok with that list except for Mays. You know the man can't play FS...where do you want him to play with his questionable coverage skills?

Play him as the FS. His coverage skills are no worse than Ryan Clark's proved to be this year, but he's faster, bigger, stronger & far more intimidating.

Didn't Troy Polamalu have a knock on his coverage skills coming out of college?

Answer this question- with Mays & Polamalu at Safety, which WR is coming over the middle against the Steelers with any confidence?

NJ-STEELER
02-01-2010, 07:11 PM
what about playing mays at SS and put troy at FS

Shawn
02-01-2010, 07:18 PM
Players Chadman would be 'OK' with at #18...

NT Terrence Cody
NT Dan Williams
CB Patrick Robinson
FS Taylor Mays
FS Earl Thomas
LB Sean Weatherspoon
RB C.J. Spiller
DE Carlos Dunlap
DE Jared Odrick

Chadman could live with an OT, so long as they are not a long-term project. Iupati is an OG. An OG! He's not worthy of #18. Besides, the Steelers OL is young enough- unless you are talking Center. No Center is 1st round worthy, so Chadman would look to avoid the OL in Round 1.

If Hampton is re-signed, the Steelers could let NT slip into the middle rounds. If Ryan Clark is re-signed, the Steelers could let FS slip into the middle rounds. If either are not re-signed, both positions become Chadman's #1 priority.

Farrior is getting old, so if NT & FS are filled with veterans, Weatherspoon becomes a high priority draft choice.

The Steelers committed to getting younger on the DL, if Weatherspoon has been drafted, then Dunlap or Odrick are viable options.

CB is a need for this team, and if Patrick Robinson is on the board at #18, there is little doubt he's an upgrade on what the Steelers are offering so far.

If the Steelers, however, feel they can fill all these needs without spending a #1 pick on them, CJ Spiller has 'instant impact' ability, and upgrades the Steelers offence & ST automatically.

I'm ok with that list except for Mays. You know the man can't play FS...where do you want him to play with his questionable coverage skills?

Play him as the FS. His coverage skills are no worse than Ryan Clark's proved to be this year, but he's faster, bigger, stronger & far more intimidating.

Didn't Troy Polamalu have a knock on his coverage skills coming out of college?

Answer this question- with Mays & Polamalu at Safety, which WR is coming over the middle against the Steelers with any confidence?


I don't know Chadman...Mays was frequently out of position...doesn't turn well. He is the anthony smith of coverage not Clark. I will grant you the guy is a missle...very troy like around the LOS. But, I just couldn't pull the trigger on him...too many question marks in my book.

Chadman
02-01-2010, 07:37 PM
Players Chadman would be 'OK' with at #18...

NT Terrence Cody
NT Dan Williams
CB Patrick Robinson
FS Taylor Mays
FS Earl Thomas
LB Sean Weatherspoon
RB C.J. Spiller
DE Carlos Dunlap
DE Jared Odrick

Chadman could live with an OT, so long as they are not a long-term project. Iupati is an OG. An OG! He's not worthy of #18. Besides, the Steelers OL is young enough- unless you are talking Center. No Center is 1st round worthy, so Chadman would look to avoid the OL in Round 1.

If Hampton is re-signed, the Steelers could let NT slip into the middle rounds. If Ryan Clark is re-signed, the Steelers could let FS slip into the middle rounds. If either are not re-signed, both positions become Chadman's #1 priority.

Farrior is getting old, so if NT & FS are filled with veterans, Weatherspoon becomes a high priority draft choice.

The Steelers committed to getting younger on the DL, if Weatherspoon has been drafted, then Dunlap or Odrick are viable options.

CB is a need for this team, and if Patrick Robinson is on the board at #18, there is little doubt he's an upgrade on what the Steelers are offering so far.

If the Steelers, however, feel they can fill all these needs without spending a #1 pick on them, CJ Spiller has 'instant impact' ability, and upgrades the Steelers offence & ST automatically.

I'm ok with that list except for Mays. You know the man can't play FS...where do you want him to play with his questionable coverage skills?

Play him as the FS. His coverage skills are no worse than Ryan Clark's proved to be this year, but he's faster, bigger, stronger & far more intimidating.

Didn't Troy Polamalu have a knock on his coverage skills coming out of college?

Answer this question- with Mays & Polamalu at Safety, which WR is coming over the middle against the Steelers with any confidence?


I don't know Chadman...Mays was frequently out of position...doesn't turn well. He is the anthony smith of coverage not Clark. I will grant you the guy is a missle...very troy like around the LOS. But, I just couldn't pull the trigger on him...too many question marks in my book.

That's a fair call Shawn. As you can see from Chadman's sig, he's not the #1 choice for Chadman either..

RuthlessBurgher
02-01-2010, 08:05 PM
i saw kyle wilson at 19 in SI Bank's latest mock.

the closer we get to the combine, i think we might see more corners sneak into the 1st round. with the way offenses are throwing the ball, there will always be need.


i dont know if we'll see 3 guys picked for the secondary, but tyco and townsnd shouldn't be back.
clark s a UFA and troy is coming off an injury. bunett and gay are 5th rd picks. not really the guys you count on to lock a position down. if they can help...great. muc more likely they accomplish zero in the pros,

i'll be disappointed if we dont at least take a CB and FS in the draft

You might just be right- and looking at the backgrounds of the Steelers CB's, the idea of drafting Patrick Robinson at #18 doesn't look so bad to Chadman...

Don't like Patrick Robinson at #18 whatsoever. After Joe Haden there is a big gap (a lot of 2nd-3rd round guys, but no other true #1 prospects). And I like Donovan Warren, Brandon Ghee, Kyle Wilson, and Perrish Cox more than Robinson.

Mister Pittsburgh
02-01-2010, 08:14 PM
I'm going to say no to Graham. He doesn't really fit what we do. He isn't big enough for a 3-4 DE...could probably play OLB but we have to great starters. We would have to move him inside where he has zero experience. I'm not sure I want to wait 3 seasons for him to learn a new position.

I have a feeling this dude could adjust to ILB. He flat out showed he can play football. If our defensive coaches, Lebeau, are so great, then coach him up.

I think he can as well...but look at Timmons. He is loaded with talent but it took him 3 seasons to adjust and you can tell he still isn't playing where he should be playing which is on the outside. I don't want another project.

Would our defense be weaker overall or stronger if you moved Harrison to ILB and Graham would be outside? Tought to say move a pro bowl OLB inside but it just may make our entire defense stronger.

Lebsteel
02-01-2010, 09:49 PM
[quote=Shawn]I'm going to say no to Graham. He doesn't really fit what we do. He isn't big enough for a 3-4 DE...could probably play OLB but we have to great starters. We would have to move him inside where he has zero experience. I'm not sure I want to wait 3 seasons for him to learn a new position.

I have a feeling this dude could adjust to ILB. He flat out showed he can play football. If our defensive coaches, Lebeau, are so great, then coach him up.

I think he can as well...but look at Timmons. He is loaded with talent but it took him 3 seasons to adjust and you can tell he still isn't playing where he should be playing which is on the outside. I don't want another project.

Would our defense be weaker overall or stronger if you moved Harrison to ILB and Graham would be outside? Tought to say move a pro bowl OLB inside but it just may make our entire defense stronger.[/quote:2lfgnn38]
It may have been mentioned on the board before, but I was thinking the same thing. But, I don't think I would want to spend my first round choice on something that might work.

Dee Dub
02-01-2010, 09:57 PM
First of all doesnt it sound a little narrow-sided to base a like or dislike for a certain player based on what they did in the Senior Bowl game??

As far as thinking that Brandon Graham would play inside that really isnt the type of player that he is. He is a DE in 4-3 or maybe an OLB in a 3-4. Most of what he has done in college was playing with a hand down. He is an instinct speed rusher who I dont think would be able to make the transition to inside, standing up, and having to read and react. Can he stack and shed? Can he fill and take on a block? I think that would be asking him to play away from his strength.

Perrish Cox is one of my favorites however I do not believe he is worthy of the 18th pick..let alone a late first round. I see him as a second rounder.

I do not care what Iupati did in the Senior Bowl. He is the most dominatating O-lineman in this entire draft.

Shawn
02-01-2010, 10:00 PM
We won't move a pro bowl OLB to the inside to make room for a rookie. It won't happen. Now, moving Timmons to the outside is a remote possibility. Still creates a need on the inside.

Dee Dub
02-01-2010, 10:05 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

BTW...put me on the record as saying I am not on board with drafting an OLB (Graham, Kindle, or Weaetherspoon) with the 18th pick, when there are already two dominating OLB already in the Steelers starting line up. And also i'm not on board with drafting a player at a position that will result in minimal contribution for his rookie year and more than likely not having a chance of being the starter in his second year--C.J. Spiller. Makes no sense no matter how good that player is.

steelerkeylargo
02-01-2010, 10:07 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

BTW...put me on the record as saying I am not on board with drafting an OLB (Graham, Kindle, or Weaetherspoon) with the 18th pick, when there are already two dominating OLB already in the Steelers starting line up. And also i'm not on board with drafting a player at a position that will result in minimal contribution for his rookie year and more than likely not having a chance of being the starter in his second year--C.J. Spiller. Makes no sense no matter how good that player is.


I think Weatherspoon would kick inside for us....he has played both inside and outside.

Dee Dub
02-01-2010, 10:09 PM
These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

BTW...put me on the record as saying I am not on board with drafting an OLB (Graham, Kindle, or Weaetherspoon) with the 18th pick, when there are already two dominating OLB already in the Steelers starting line up. And also i'm not on board with drafting a player at a position that will result in minimal contribution for his rookie year and more than likely not having a chance of being the starter in his second year--C.J. Spiller. Makes no sense no matter how good that player is.


I think Weatherspoon would kick inside for us....he has played both inside and outside.


So you would want to have two guys inside (Weatherspoon and Timmons),who are both better suited for playing outside?? Not me!!!! :D

hawaiiansteel
02-01-2010, 10:14 PM
[quote=BigRob]These are a few of the players that I would be ok with at 18 at this point. Feel free to post yours, etc...

Earl Thomas
Taylor Mays
Bryan Bulaga
Mike Iupati
Jared Odrick
Brandon Graham
Mclain (Really not Likely)
Brandon Spikes
Trent Williams
C.J. Spiller
Dan Williams
Kyle Wilson
Perrish Cox

BTW...put me on the record as saying I am not on board with drafting an OLB (Graham, Kindle, or Weaetherspoon) with the 18th pick, when there are already two dominating OLB already in the Steelers starting line up. And also i'm not on board with drafting a player at a position that will result in minimal contribution for his rookie year and more than likely not having a chance of being the starter in his second year--C.J. Spiller. Makes no sense no matter how good that player is.


I think Weatherspoon would kick inside for us....he has played both inside and outside.


So you would want to have two guys inside (Weatherspoon and Timmons),who are both better suited for playing outside?? Not me!!!! :D[/quote:dk1ui2bh]



I saw an interview with Weatherspoon during the Senior Bowl game and he said scouts have told him that he projects as a weakside OLB in a 4-3 scheme and the Inside Mike LB in a 3-4.

Mel Blount's G
02-01-2010, 10:20 PM
i want no DB at 18 whatsoever unless it's Haden which is very very unlikely. If they have to get one other then Haden then make it Earl Thomas.

Do NOT want a DE with 18 either. Most DE's are rated on there pass rushing ability. This is next to useless for us since our de's are gap pluggers and blocker occupiers who make it possible for our LB's to make the plays. These can be had in later rounds imo. In fact Ziggy's talents may be wasted in our d schemes considering my opinion mentioned here, though I have faith that lebeau sees a players particular strengths and will work his schemes to highlight these. We could have taken mauluga with that pick and taken a big body later maybe? Though I'd be lieing if I didn't tell you I did not want rey at the time since I assumed all the other teams that passed on him saw something I didn't

I'm not a draftnik or college ball follower so little point in me dropping lots of names. Sooo, I would take:
:arrow: a top 2-3 OT (or maybe even 4 OT?)
:arrow: the top center (Pouncey sp?),
:arrow: the top guard (Iupati though what's this about being a holding machine?)
:arrow: a top 2 NT (Cody, Williams)

After that my wants drop way down to a
:arrow: top saftey (based on their descriptions, I'd want Earl Thomas over Mays since it sounds like he has more ball hawking/playmaking skills ala Ed Reed)
:arrow: top 3 ILB (no idea who that might be?)

papillon
02-01-2010, 11:37 PM
I'm fine with the Steelers drafting anyone that does not play offense or special teams in the first round.

Pappy