Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

[Oviedo]

Anyone else notice that Pouncey is just 20 years old and this is the 3rd year out of the last 4 that we have drafted a 20 year old?

Not sure if they want younger to develop them and have younger player going into their second contract or what the deal is.

[NW Steeler]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

I think it is entirely coincidental.

[Shawn]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

I suspect LT is behind this youth movement.

[SidSmythe]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

From what I understand, Ben is very fond of the 20 yr olds and can't wait to get under CENTER now w a young co-ed like Pouncey

[birtikidis]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

From what I understand, Ben is very fond of the 20 yr olds and can't wait to get under CENTER now w a young co-ed like Pouncey

oh shyt that was funny! don't make me laugh, I had back surgery yesterday! lol

[flippy]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

Didn't we draft 4 20 year olds?

I think what happens is these younger guys have higher character being ready for the NFL so young and that's why we pick them.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

From what I understand, Ben is very fond of the 20 yr olds and can't wait to get under CENTER now w a young co-ed like Pouncey

oh shyt that was funny! don't make me laugh, I had back surgery yesterday! lol

sorry to hear that you had to have back surgery, how did you hurt it?

hope you got some good pain pills...

[Steelgal]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

From what I understand, Ben is very fond of the 20 yr olds and can't wait to get under CENTER now w a young co-ed like Pouncey

oh shyt that was funny! don't make me laugh, I had back surgery yesterday! lol

Hope all went well with your surgery!!!! My half marathon is tomorrow morning. Getting ready to head to Indy as soon as I get off of here.

I think a lot of the younger guys coming out has to do with a potential new rookie salary cap that might start next year, assuming they can get a deal done between the player's union and owners.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

From what I understand, Ben is very fond of the 20 yr olds and can't wait to get under CENTER now w a young co-ed like Pouncey

oh shyt that was funny! don't make me laugh, I had back surgery yesterday! lol

Hope all went well with your surgery!!!! My half marathon is tomorrow morning. Getting ready to head to Indy as soon as I get off of here.

I think a lot of the younger guys coming out has to do with a potential new rookie salary cap that might start next year, assuming they can get a deal done between the player's union and owners.

Run, Steelgal, run!

[Steel Life]

Re: Anyone lese notice? Age of Round 1 draftees

I do think that it's part of a plan & it's smart. When a younger player is up for his second contract, the team should be in a position to lock them up for longer during their prime years. Look for Timmons to have a monster year & sign a below-market long-term contract.