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DeVille's Early April Mock (In Progress)
1.20 - Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
2.51 - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
3.84 -Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, C, Georgia
3.98 -<tbd>
4.117 - Maason Smith, DT, LSU
6.178 - Travis Glover, OT, Ga State
6.195 - Dillon Johnson, RB, Washington
Excuse you? What is wrong with this thread? My point was in saying that the signs point to decline. I hate to admit it; I still think we can change it. But you can't deny the signs. Those Steeler fans who jumped on the bandwagon circa 1992, may see their first period of non-greatness. We have a 30+ year old QB who we can't protect (and doesn't protect himself). We have a running game powered by two guys with no desire. We have an old defense (it has been called old for two seasons now)... and two years later, there is no more GOOD youth than was there to speak of. I never said anything about having late round starters or anything... I just pointed to a void of good young talent in general.
Patriots
2012- two firsts, a second, and a third - 4 picks
2011- one First, two seconds, two thirds - 5 picks
2010- one first, three seconds, one third - 5 picks
2009 - four seconds, two thirds - 6 picks
2008- one first, one second, two thirds - 4 picks
@_Hellgrammite
SF has had 11 first round picks out of he past 7 drafts. Plus they were picking way ahead of us so bad example.
@_Hellgrammite
Way too many Chicken Little's come out after a bad year.
Chadman thinks we've been witnessing a very purposeful plan put in place over the last few years designed to replace aging stars with high calibre youth. That the young guys are not starting yet is not a problem. If the Steelers had drafted these guys, then had to sign multiple FA's to fill the holes because these draft picks didn't pan out- then you'd have a problem.
Within the next 2-3 years, guys like Polamalu, Clark, Taylor, Miller, Keisel & Foote will be gone to join names like Ward, Harrison, Farrior, Hampton, Smith etc.
For the most part, ready made replacements are on the roster already for these guys- and while doing that, the Steelers upgraded the OL with high picks in the process.
this years draft class will be no different- preparation to move on from guys that will be leaving the team in a couple of years time.
The people that are trying to make the world worse never take a day off, why should I?
Light up the darkness.
2024 Draft
1. Cooper DeJean CB
2. Devontez Walker WR
3. Blake Fisher OT
3. Mason McCormick OC
4. Cedric Gray ILB
6. Jaden Crumedy DT
6. Tahj Washington WR
Whats wrong with that? Both have worked well so far. Allen was needed if/when Troy was hurt because Mundy a 6th rd draft pick in 08 could not do it well enough. And Allen helped on special teams. Troy and Clark were seen as starters for years. Can't take a higher rd FS/SS that leave as soon as there rookie contract is up because there still is a starting player in there spot! Or pick a bust like Anthony Smith in the 3rd rd of 06.
I do think a better question about the drafts is why haven't we gotten many impact players in the first round like we have in past drafts?
How much did Cowher have to do with our drafts in the past? Maybe Colbert got a little too much credit?
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