Solid list and Spikes is a monster. I personally feel like we HAVE to go with a position in the secondary and simply re-sign Casey. Although I wouldn't complain if any of the listed players were drafted.
Solid list and Spikes is a monster. I personally feel like we HAVE to go with a position in the secondary and simply re-sign Casey. Although I wouldn't complain if any of the listed players were drafted.
O, this will be one of the rare occasions I disagree with you. Mays is a horrid SS. Yes, he is a freak athlete...yes he has size and speed...and yes he can be a play maker. But, his skill set is better suited for a LB than SS. He would be a piss poor FS. He has very poor coverage skills.Originally Posted by Oviedo
I will agree Spikes needs to be thrown in that list. I also agree that we will not pick an OLman with our #1 unless a freak falls.
As for Cody...why is everyone so concerned about his weight? Williams is also a big man.
Williams is listed at 6 foot 3 316 pounds which put his BMI at 39.5 and Cody is listed at 6 foot 6 365 pounds which puts his BMI at 42.2. Haynesworth BMI is 40.4. That's not a huge difference medically speaking. Both Williams and Cody have been knocked for their conditioning and weight. What guy that plays NT hasn't been knocked for that? It's not like Hampton or Haynesworth are the epitome of fitness. It's a big man's position...and big men need to work harder at conditioning. Cody is a rare talent...with a rare combination of size, strength and quickness. If he is there...it's a no brainer pick.
If I were betting money I would think our reasonable list in order will look like this...
1) Cody
2) Thomas
3) Spikes
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McClain is superior to Spikes because of his instincts and tenacity.Originally Posted by RuthlessBurgher
But, I really don't see Spikes slipping to the second round, and I feel comparing him to Laurinaitis (a far inferior athlete) is very unfair. Spikes is also a much more fluid athlete than Malauluga who many worried was too stiff for coverage. Finally, I feel like Malaualuga's success will help Spikes draft stock. At this point, I think Spikes will be drafted between 12 and 25.
Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.
Spikes is also very good at gouging out people's eyes, giving his team a much better chance to win.Originally Posted by steelblood
Oh...wise guy...Originally Posted by SteelAbility
Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.
I think our defensive needs are too glaring to avoid. The offensive line showed improvement this year in protecting Ben and showed that a good portion or our franchise QBs sacks were of his own making. Plus with installing a new OL coach, I don't think the input will be there to take an O-lineman in the first. Cody could fill the void nicely that Snack will ultimately leave open with his FA departure. Though I would love to see Earl Thomas in a Steeler uniform.
My issue with Cody is that in his final 2 years at Alabama he could never make the mandated weight target that Saban set for him to be more than a 2 down player. What does anyone think will actually change in the NFL when he has lots more money (and possibly less motivation) once he gets that big Round 1 payday.Originally Posted by Shawn
I'd rather get a NT in Round 2-4 and let him OJT behind Hampton who we tag for a year.
"My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"
Same can be said about Hampton. Hampton had been warned and warned...finally Tomlin was forced to embarass him. Was Hampton lazy? No way...Hampton isn't lazy...he is a big man who likes to eat. And when guys get that big...it's usually more a compulsion to eat. I don't believe that reflects on his work ethic. Will this keep him from being a 3 down DT in the NFL? Maybe...it's hard to say but what I know is this kind of talent at the NT position only comes around so often...and when it does...on the year that your all pro NT is likely to leave or need to be transitioned...you don't pass.Originally Posted by Oviedo
I believe the NT position to be the most dire for us. We have three young guys who will get better at DB. Clark could be signed reasonably...so FS isn't dire. ILB...I'm in favor of Fox getting some serious PT...the guy can play. Our OL has significantly improved. The only place we are close to desperate is NT and an argument can be made at DB.
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I'm with Ovi on this one. Cody has not been impressive in the games I have watched. Dan Williams seems to have much better lateral speed and seems to be able to provide a decent pass rush. Cody struggled to find playing time against Texas. He has a lot of potential, but our first round pick needs more than potential.Originally Posted by Shawn
Neither guy is a stat monster. Cody demands double teams and that's his job...to eat up two linemen. He does that as good as any I have seen.Originally Posted by Lebsteel
I think it's a moot point though...I see Cody going higher...Texans?
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