Smoke screen or not? Tony Pauline is reporting that the Steelers are considering G Amini Silatolu at pick 24. He is a fast riser that has a shot to slip into round one according to Pauline.
Smoke screen or not? Tony Pauline is reporting that the Steelers are considering G Amini Silatolu at pick 24. He is a fast riser that has a shot to slip into round one according to Pauline.
I'd be shocked. Right position but wrong guy. If the FO likes him that much he must really have something.
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I wrote in my If Tannehill falls thread I wouldn't be surprised if he was the choice at 24. He compares very favorably to Mike Iupati coming out of Idaho.
I've heard a lot of first round buzz on him. Seems like an interesting prospect, but again, more risk than I generally prefer in round 1.
Based on what I've (only) read, I'd consider this something of a reach and here's why...
I've said for years, that our O-line's biggest failing is the lack of leaders on our line. What I mean by leaders is to have self-starters, guys who are intelligent and quick-minded. This guy sounds like Kemoeatu (not racially) in that he's supposed as a big talented mauler. I don't think we need that specifically right now.
I'd much prefer a workmanlike (though physically able... I don't consider Legs for example, as physically suited to NFL football) player to a physical speciman. We need an infusion of leadership on our line.
I hope it is.
much prefer brooks in the 2nd.
Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.
Everything that I have seen about this guy makes me want him.....in the second.
Peter Konz will be the best value interior OL at around #24.
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"ceiling", "potential", etc ... not words that I typically favor in 1st round selections. For Example:
He made 50 tackles last year but he has potential for 100. And what happens if he never reaches that potential? Better yet, why didn't he make the 100 tackles if that is his potential?
I would stay away from that type of 1st round prospect.
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