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[SteelerOfDeVille]

I want a ILB with the weight and the speed. I'm being greedy but after Bush, I've lost my taste for " the little engine who thinks he can" type of ILB's. Give me a guy with the measurables.

Agreed. The thing is, they work in a 3-4 defense, if you pair them up. It takes a guy who tackles everything in the box next to them (like Vince Williams was).

I realized the trend in the NFL is the speed ILB, but Jack Campbell looks very "throwback" to me. I think he'd be such a good fit for this team.
Of all the positions of need, I'm ok with any of 3 OT. Content with others in later rounds. Even at CB, the same applies.

But, this ILB is the one. His height and effort make me think Brian Urlacher - and I'd take that all day long.

[Steel Maniac]

Agreed. The thing is, they work in a 3-4 defense, if you pair them up. It takes a guy who tackles everything in the box next to them (like Vince Williams was).

I realized the trend in the NFL is the speed ILB, but Jack Campbell looks very "throwback" to me. I think he'd be such a good fit for this team.
Of all the positions of need, I'm ok with any of 3 OT. Content with others in later rounds. Even at CB, the same applies.

But, this ILB is the one. His height and effort make me think Brian Urlacher - and I'd take that all day long.

Your teasing me now when you say Brian Urlacher. LOL. I don't want an ILB who gets overwhelmed in the wash trying to make a tackle because he's too little. No more of those guys please.

[hawaiiansteel]

But, this ILB is the one. His height and effort make me think Brian Urlacher - and I'd take that all day long.

unless Jerome Bettis is on the other team.

[Northern_Blitz]

Your teasing me now when you say Brian Urlacher. LOL. I don't want an ILB who gets overwhelmed in the wash trying to make a tackle because he's too little. No more of those guys please.

Wasn't Urlacher a safety in college? I thought that he was kind of the prototype of smaller faster guy excelling at ILB. I think Farrior was also a smaller faster guy...playing well under his listed weight IIRC.

Maybe I'm misremembering though.

[Northern_Blitz]

unless Jerome Bettis is on the other team.

Such a great photo.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Sadly, I have to agree with you; If those specific guys are not there, I'd prefer a trade down. But I did see on another Steelers website that Khan said he's prepared to trade up if a specific guy is there. Didn't say exactly who that player was thou.

I feel like trade up happens for one of the 5 that i mentioned, but within reason. I did the math and it's not that bad.

To move to say 1.14 (NE pick):

They'd have to give 1.17 and a 3rd, and receive 1.14 and a 4 (end of round comp pick)... Now I wouldn't be shocked if NE played hardball and gave back a 5th instead - but, if you're getting Paris, Skoronski or Broderick Jones, I say it's worth it. You just have to make the 2 seconds count.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Such a great photo.

truly is a great photo...

[Steel Maniac]

I feel like trade up happens for one of the 5 that i mentioned, but within reason. I did the math and it's not that bad.

To move to say 1.14 (NE pick):

They'd have to give 1.17 and a 3rd, and receive 1.14 and a 4 (end of round comp pick)... Now I wouldn't be shocked if NE played hardball and gave back a 5th instead - but, if you're getting Paris, Skoronski or Broderick Jones, I say it's worth it. You just have to make the 2 seconds count.

If that's all that it would cost, then I'm on board. But I have a feeling that the Pats would try and bend us over the headboard.

[Steel Maniac]

Such a great photo.

Clown got trucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bus coming through!!!

[hawaiiansteel]

Such a great photo.

I have it hanging on my wall.

[NJ-STEELER]

add CB Kelee Ringo to the list.

https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/20...visit-tracker/

keeping the 1st post on this thread updated

[pfelix73]

Yes, we sure do, unless you want to continue operating with a below average LT as we go. Brilliant plan, two years in. They will prove that 4th-round pick was a genius grab if it kills them (or our starting QB). How many whiffs is enough? 10? 20?

Moore is young. And I would consider him better than below avg. I think the FO does too. I mean, the guy has started for 2 years now.

[NorthCoast]

Keep seeing his name mocked to Steelers. Does this sound like Bush2.0??

Positives:

• Versatile and flexible enough to align and play multiple spots.
• Owns the processing ability and physical speed to tightly cover skill players.
• Gets home when rushing with long arms and heavy hands.
• Loose and nimble to elude or work around blockers and make a play.

Negatives:

• When engaging a block, lacks the play strength to get low or shed away with leverage.
• Can over commit and overrun ball carriers when chasing angle.

Bottom Line:
Simpson comes downhill in a hurry to strike and stun blockers he meets them in the alley. He lacks the upper body strength to consistently shed blockers and tends to slip off when trying to disengage. He owns very good speed to sift through traffic while in pursuit, flashing range and angles to track down carriers. Simpson’s awareness translates against the passing game to process in a hurry.

He is quick to cover when playing zones with more than enough speed to blanket skill players into the flats or up the seam. Simpson adds an element as a rusher, showing a knack to get home with his length and use of hands. Overall, Simpson’s a do-it-all linebacker with versatility to wear multiple hats on defense and wreak havoc.

[LAMBERT72]

Jack Campbell at 49 seems a very solid pick for me.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Moore is young. And I would consider him better than below avg. I think the FO does too. I mean, the guy has started for 2 years now.

I read somewhere that his final few games was among the top 10 in PFF...