2010 Official Visit Thread.

[Lebsteel]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

There is no better OLB prospect in this draft (outside of obvious 1st round choices) than O'Brien Schofield out of Wisconsin.

If he hadn't got hurt at the Senior Bowl, he'd be a 3rd round pick- and a good one.

After getting hurt, he could drop into the 5th.

At 221 lbs. he is definitely not 3-4 OLB size, but what do you see in him for our defense? I guess I should go check your mock draft....

Run defense: Takes good angles to the ball and is a reliable tackler in the open. Stands his ground very well against tackles on either side of the line considering he is undersized. Explodes into double teams. Able to punch and disengage to chase down run plays run to his side, but will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles. Beats cut blocks with his hands, recovers quickly to chase down the ball.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

the Steelers were reportedly very impressed with Jason Worilds' workout - they seem to be interested in drafting a 3-4 OLB in this draft.


from the gbn report -

The workout at Virginia Tech is finished and junior defender Jason Worilds impressed the scouts on hand. He improved his 40 time from the combine, running twice in the low 4.5-second area. His short shuttle time of 4.08 seconds was terrific. Worilds, who measured just over 6-foot-1 and 254 pounds at the combine, was put through defensive line drills by the Carolina Panthers and linebacker drills by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Today's performance could help him sneak into the final stages of round two.

Yea, but would be ever rotate Worilds with Harrison and Woodley? I think we need to wait until at least Rd. 5 for a backup OLB prospect.

the Steelers seem to be looking at 3-4 OLB prospects that would have to be drafted higher than Round 5. Harrison can't play forever, gotta start grooming his replacement soon because we all know how complicated our defensive scheme is.

unless that player is already on our roster in Lawrence Timmons.

[Chadman]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

There is no better OLB prospect in this draft (outside of obvious 1st round choices) than O'Brien Schofield out of Wisconsin.

If he hadn't got hurt at the Senior Bowl, he'd be a 3rd round pick- and a good one.

After getting hurt, he could drop into the 5th.

At 221 lbs. he is definitely not 3-4 OLB size, but what do you see in him for our defense? I guess I should go check your mock draft....

Run defense: Takes good angles to the ball and is a reliable tackler in the open. Stands his ground very well against tackles on either side of the line considering he is undersized. Explodes into double teams. Able to punch and disengage to chase down run plays run to his side, but will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles. Beats cut blocks with his hands, recovers quickly to chase down the ball.

Schofield is a great pass rusher. Not good- great. He can stand to add 10 lbs or so, and still be a great pass rusher. The comment you posted contradicts itself- "Stands his ground very well against Tackles" & "will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles" is like saying he's a great pass rusher, but pass rushing is his liability- contradiction. Chadman KNOWS someone will say 'but he was against college OT's, not NFL OT's- but where do these NFL OT's come from? Oh- that's right, college. And the benefit of grabbing an OLB this year is this- that rookie won't need to play for a few years yet- enough time to develop the body & technique.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

There is no better OLB prospect in this draft (outside of obvious 1st round choices) than O'Brien Schofield out of Wisconsin.

If he hadn't got hurt at the Senior Bowl, he'd be a 3rd round pick- and a good one.

After getting hurt, he could drop into the 5th.

At 221 lbs. he is definitely not 3-4 OLB size, but what do you see in him for our defense? I guess I should go check your mock draft....

Run defense: Takes good angles to the ball and is a reliable tackler in the open. Stands his ground very well against tackles on either side of the line considering he is undersized. Explodes into double teams. Able to punch and disengage to chase down run plays run to his side, but will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles. Beats cut blocks with his hands, recovers quickly to chase down the ball.

Schofield is a great pass rusher. Not good- great. He can stand to add 10 lbs or so, and still be a great pass rusher. The comment you posted contradicts itself- "Stands his ground very well against Tackles" & "will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles" is like saying he's a great pass rusher, but pass rushing is his liability- contradiction. Chadman KNOWS someone will say 'but he was against college OT's, not NFL OT's- but where do these NFL OT's come from? Oh- that's right, college. And the benefit of grabbing an OLB this year is this- that rookie won't need to play for a few years yet- enough time to develop the body & technique.

Rodger Saffold from Indiana is expected to be a 2nd round draft choice this year and he only gave up one sack all year long...to O'Brien Schofield.

[Lebsteel]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

There is no better OLB prospect in this draft (outside of obvious 1st round choices) than O'Brien Schofield out of Wisconsin.

If he hadn't got hurt at the Senior Bowl, he'd be a 3rd round pick- and a good one.

After getting hurt, he could drop into the 5th.

At 221 lbs. he is definitely not 3-4 OLB size, but what do you see in him for our defense? I guess I should go check your mock draft....

Run defense: Takes good angles to the ball and is a reliable tackler in the open. Stands his ground very well against tackles on either side of the line considering he is undersized. Explodes into double teams. Able to punch and disengage to chase down run plays run to his side, but will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles. Beats cut blocks with his hands, recovers quickly to chase down the ball.

Schofield is a great pass rusher. Not good- great. He can stand to add 10 lbs or so, and still be a great pass rusher. The comment you posted contradicts itself- "Stands his ground very well against Tackles" & "will be engulfed regularly by NFL offensive tackles" is like saying he's a great pass rusher, but pass rushing is his liability- contradiction. Chadman KNOWS someone will say 'but he was against college OT's, not NFL OT's- but where do these NFL OT's come from? Oh- that's right, college. And the benefit of grabbing an OLB this year is this- that rookie won't need to play for a few years yet- enough time to develop the body & technique.

Chadman knows I copied that "contradiction" from his post, right?

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelers | Scheduled to meet with McClellan

Thu, 25 Mar 2010

Justin VanFulpen, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to meet with Marshall DE Albert McClellan Wednesday, March 31.



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[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelers | Scheduled to meet with McClellan

Thu, 25 Mar 2010

Justin VanFulpen, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to meet with Marshall DE Albert McClellan Wednesday, March 31.



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Late round 3-4 OLB candidate.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 247
40-Time: 4.74

Year GP TKL TFL SACK
2005 11 40 7.0 3.0
2006 12 77 18.5 11.5
2007 RS - - -
2008 12 58 4.5 2.5
2009 13 54 9.0 3.0
Totals 48 229 39.0 20.0

Looked promising as a sophomore with 11.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for losses, but does not appear to be the same guy after an ACL tear ruined his 2007 season.

[calmkiller]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelersdepot

Steelers have scheduled a pre draft visit with University of Maryland cornerback Nolan Carroll for next week. #steelers

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelersdepot

Steelers have scheduled a pre draft visit with University of Maryland cornerback Nolan Carroll for next week. #steelers

A cornerback with no interceptions in 37 games played? He'll fit in perfectly!!!

Cornerback | Maryland | SR Nolan Carroll
Height: 5-11½ | Weight: 204 | 40-Time: 4.45

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2005 RS - - - -
2006 13 0 0 0 0
2007 12 14 0 0 0
2008 10 37 8 0 0
2009 2 10 1 0 0
Totals 37 61 9 0 0

[steelz09]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

the Steelers were reportedly very impressed with Jason Worilds' workout - they seem to be interested in drafting a 3-4 OLB in this draft.


from the gbn report -

The workout at Virginia Tech is finished and junior defender Jason Worilds impressed the scouts on hand. He improved his 40 time from the combine, running twice in the low 4.5-second area. His short shuttle time of 4.08 seconds was terrific. Worilds, who measured just over 6-foot-1 and 254 pounds at the combine, was put through defensive line drills by the Carolina Panthers and linebacker drills by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Today's performance could help him sneak into the final stages of round two.

Yea, but would be ever rotate Worilds with Harrison and Woodley? I think we need to wait until at least Rd. 5 for a backup OLB prospect.

the Steelers seem to be looking at 3-4 OLB prospects that would have to be drafted higher than Round 5. Harrison can't play forever, gotta start grooming his replacement soon because we all know how complicated our defensive scheme is.

unless that player is already on our roster in Lawrence Timmons.

It probably is Timmons.... but then again, I don't think our head coach really knows where Timmons should play... may we should try FS next.

[stlrz d]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

the Steelers were reportedly very impressed with Jason Worilds' workout - they seem to be interested in drafting a 3-4 OLB in this draft.


from the gbn report -

The workout at Virginia Tech is finished and junior defender Jason Worilds impressed the scouts on hand. He improved his 40 time from the combine, running twice in the low 4.5-second area. His short shuttle time of 4.08 seconds was terrific. Worilds, who measured just over 6-foot-1 and 254 pounds at the combine, was put through defensive line drills by the Carolina Panthers and linebacker drills by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Today's performance could help him sneak into the final stages of round two.

Yea, but would be ever rotate Worilds with Harrison and Woodley? I think we need to wait until at least Rd. 5 for a backup OLB prospect.

the Steelers seem to be looking at 3-4 OLB prospects that would have to be drafted higher than Round 5. Harrison can't play forever, gotta start grooming his replacement soon because we all know how complicated our defensive scheme is.

unless that player is already on our roster in Lawrence Timmons.

It probably is Timmons.... but then again, I don't think our head coach really knows where Timmons should play... may we should try FS next.

Psst...the HC doesn't decide where he plays.

We get it...you don't like the Timmons pick. Message received.

Sheesh....

[ramblinjim]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelersdepot

Steelers have scheduled a pre draft visit with University of Maryland cornerback Nolan Carroll for next week. #steelers

I like this kid a lot. He tore it up on Maryland's pro-day.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Steelersdepot

Steelers have scheduled a pre draft visit with University of Maryland cornerback Nolan Carroll for next week. #steelers

I like this kid a lot. He tore it up on Maryland's pro-day.

Maryland kids always tear it up. Vernon Davis, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Bruce Campbell. All freaks of nature at the combine. Their strength and conditioning coach should get more accolades than their head coach.

[PSU_dropout43]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Wexell twitter -

W&M pass-rusher among three new visits scheduled by the #Steelers. (Pay site: [url="http://pit.scout.com/2/913884.html"]http://pit.scout.com/2/913884.html[/url])

Adrian Tracy or Sean Lissemore?

William & Mary’s pro day on March 17

Representatives from 22 teams were in attendance for William & Mary’s pro day on March 17. The biggest name in the group? San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary.

The Hall of Famer likely had his eyes on DE Adrian Tracy (6-3, 247), who went through defensive line drills, as well as inside and outside linebacker drills. Tracy stood on his numbers from the combine.

Other players with good numbers:

QB, R.J. Archer (6-2, 219) ran the 40 in 4.80 4.84, had a 34-inch vertical jump, 9-4 broad jump, 4.27 short shuttle and1 7.10 three-cone drill.

DT, Sean Lissemore (6-3 1/2, 29 ran the 40 in 4.61 and 4.64, had a 30-inch vertical jump, 9-3 broad jump, 4.52 short shuttle, 7.57 three-cone drill and did 26 bench presses.

–Gil Brandt

[calmkiller]

Re: 2010 Official Visit Thread.

Kareem Jackson to Visit Steelers on 3/30, per eastcoastsports.com.