Aaron Donald...

[Chadman]

Steelers have had him in (doesn't count as a visit, so maybe it means nothing). His size (6' 288lbs) makes him an unlikely fit as a NT (although he's very strong), but what if he's more a Bruce Smith style 3-4 DE?

Is he a better fit at #15 than say, Nix?

Tomlin took a long look at former Michigan NT Mike Martin, and he was of similar stature.

Thoughts?

[BradshawsHairdresser]

I like Donald...a lot. Don't see him going at #15. But, if they were to somehow work a trade-down...Unlikely, I think, but maybe.

[Oviedo]

I like Donald...a lot. Don't see him going at #15. But, if they were to somehow work a trade-down...Unlikely, I think, but maybe.

Actually, quite a few moch drafts have him going before #15. He was probably the best performing DL at the combine. I often wondered if he could be a Levon Kirkland like ILB?????

It's a shame we pass on talent like him because we are wedded to a system versus getting the best players.

[Sugar]

It's a shame we pass on talent like him because we are wedded to a system versus getting the best players.

There will be plenty of players around the will be a fit for us that might not be a good fit for others.

[K Train]

Actually, quite a few moch drafts have him going before #15. He was probably the best performing DL at the combine. I often wondered if he could be a Levon Kirkland like ILB?????

It's a shame we pass on talent like him because we are wedded to a system versus getting the best players.

Yet we took Evander Hood....a bad player and a poor fit

[phillyesq]

Actually, quite a few moch drafts have him going before #15. He was probably the best performing DL at the combine. I often wondered if he could be a Levon Kirkland like ILB?????

It's a shame we pass on talent like him because we are wedded to a system versus getting the best players.

And how many players have thrived in Pittsburgh that wouldn't have been a good fit in other systems. For DPOY James Harrison is a perfect example. He is not a good fit in a 4-3, where he wouldn't have nearly the opportunity to rush the passer that he did in Pittsburgh.

I know you love the 4-3, but the Steelers or any other franchise would be absolutely foolish to change their system to accommodate a potential draftee.

[feltdizz]

And how many players have thrived in Pittsburgh that wouldn't have been a good fit in other systems. For DPOY James Harrison is a perfect example. He is not a good fit in a 4-3, where he wouldn't have nearly the opportunity to rush the passer that he did in Pittsburgh.

I know you love the 4-3, but the Steelers or any other franchise would be absolutely foolish to change their system to accommodate a potential draftee.

I don't disagree but JH isn't a good example... he's old.

[phillyesq]

I don't disagree but JH isn't a good example... he's old.

Even when he was younger, he'd be miscast as a 4-3 DE or OLB.

[Oviedo]

And how many players have thrived in Pittsburgh that wouldn't have been a good fit in other systems. For DPOY James Harrison is a perfect example. He is not a good fit in a 4-3, where he wouldn't have nearly the opportunity to rush the passer that he did in Pittsburgh.

I know you love the 4-3, but the Steelers or any other franchise would be absolutely foolish to change their system to accommodate a potential draftee.

It's not about Donald, its about the many players we don't consider becauise of scheme and those who we do who can't "convert."

The 4-3 is a more flexible and forgiving scheme in terms of incorporating new talent. That's always been my issue.

[Slapstick]

It's not about Donald, its about the many players we don't consider becauise of scheme and those who we do who can't "convert."

The 4-3 is a more flexible and forgiving scheme in terms of incorporating new talent. That's always been my issue.

And if there were any evidence of the 4-3 being more flexible and forgiving, I would agree...