Taking a QB early

[lloydroid]

I never thought I'd be saying this, but I wouldn't mind them taking a QB by the 3rd round, even though we have so many needs. Why?

1. We have no depth after 7.
2. I'd like to see a QB good enough behind Ben who would actually push and threaten BB.

Let's face it: Fans and coaches are not going to consider benching Ben with a Batch or Lefty. But a young QB with legit hope of developing could create a little fire in the belly of the bonehead, who thinks game and season-losing interceptions are funny. Not to mention, BB may only have a few years left regardless, and his contract is up in 3 years. It might be time to start planning for Steeler football post BB. And maybe a decent prospect, that the fans start wanting to see play instead of Mr. Bonehead, what-me-worry, lost-his-clutch-gene BB.

Throw out some QBs who'd be worth looking at in the 3rd-round or later.

[supersteeler]

I never thought I'd be saying this, but I wouldn't mind them taking a QB by the 3rd round, even though we have so many needs. Why?

1. We have no depth after 7.
2. I'd like to see a QB good enough behind Ben who would actually push and threaten BB.

Let's face it: Fans and coaches are not going to consider benching Ben with a Batch or Lefty. But a young QB with legit hope of developing could create a little fire in the belly of the bonehead, who thinks game and season-losing interceptions are funny. Not to mention, BB may only have a few years left regardless, and his contract is up in 3 years. It might be time to start planning for Steeler football post BB. And maybe a decent prospect, that the fans start wanting to see play instead of Mr. Bonehead, what-me-worry, lost-his-clutch-gene BB.

Throw out some QBs who'd be worth looking at in the 3rd-round or later.

I could see taking one early in future drafts, we have too many needs besides a QB with a clip board at this time. When you need an OLB,TE,WR,S,ILB,RB, those positions become priority and QB becomes an after thought.

[lloydroid]

I could see taking one early in future drafts, we have too many needs besides a QB with a clip board at this time. When you need an OLB,TE,WR,S,ILB,RB, those positions become priority and QB becomes an after thought.

QB is NEVER an afterthought, no matter what. BB gets hurt every year; we need someone who can PLAY the position for when that happens. Having only Batch AND Lefty is almost as bad as having NO ONE. Many of the positions you listed are not in the red - meaning we could get by for another year with Woodley and Harrison at OLB, Troy and Clark at S, Foote and Timmons at ILB. Also, it is time to put someone on the roster who push the sloppy and lazy Bonehead Ben.

[SidSmythe]

That's why they scout. You don't just put down on a peice of paper "Draft QB in 3rd Round"
You rate guys on HOW they can help your team in the future.

Take Kirk Cousins ... he was there in the 4th round last year and the Redskins saw value in HIM (not the QB position).

[lloydroid]

That's why they scout. You don't just put down on a peice of paper "Draft QB in 3rd Round"
You rate guys on HOW they can help your team in the future.

Take Kirk Cousins ... he was there in the 4th round last year and the Redskins saw value in HIM (not the QB position).

And they got ripped for it but they turned out to be right. Cousins won a game in CLE for them and played well.

[Sugar]

I could see them taking a QB early IF they plan on trading Ben. However, I don't think they need anyone to "push" him for a starting job. He's already one of the best in the NFL and his competitive nature is unquestioned by all but the willfully blind. I do agree, however, that they do need to get some competent younger backups in by the time camp starts so that they can have a full offseasons activities under their belt for the inevitable stretch where Ben is out.

[Chadman]

They won't be adding any QB to 'push or threaten' their $100m+ Franchise QB.

[flippy]

They used a 4th on Sepulveda. So the Steelers must view their 4-7 round picks as gambles/throw aways. I wouldn't expect a QB before round 4 unless they know Ben is done in the next couple years.

[lloydroid]

They won't be adding any QB to 'push or threaten' their $100m+ Franchise QB.

However you want to perceive it: whether it is designed to push him, or just to put a competent QB who can play at a fairly high level because BB will get hurt - they need to improve the back up QB spot, as right now, it is the worst in the NFL. Having someone who fans might start calling for when Ben returns to Bonehead Ben is just a plus.

[phillyesq]

They won't be adding any QB to 'push or threaten' their $100m+ Franchise QB.

Agreed.

There is certainly an argument to be made for adding a strong backup QB, but it is not to push Ben.

The QB is the most important player on the field. Ben has missed a few games over the past few seasons, and having a solid backup behind him is important. The quality of the backup QB can be the difference of a few wins or losses very easily.