Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

[hawaiiansteel]

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

[Flasteel]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

It's all about roster spots for each position...how do you not see that? The writer wasn't trying to imply that a 6th or 7th round TE was going to take Spaeth or even DJ's roster spot...necessarily. The lack of a top-flight corner without a doubt puts more pressure on the organization to sign Ike and the two offensive linemen (especially Gilbert, not Williams as much) mean that a current big ugly will be hitting the bricks...ahem...Tony Hills...ahem.

The only point of contention I would make is that the Batch kid would be a 3rd down receiving back, much in the same mold as Moore; not Dwyer.

You really need to slow your roll dude. You have a real asshole feel to nearly all of your posts (not all...just most) and you constantly call out others who disagree with your take on things. You seem to be somewhat knowledgeable and willing to do the research to back a lot of your stuff up, but don't let that fool you into believing that you are some kind of expert.

You're simply not.

Dale Lolley on the other hand, has a long history of bringing us solid information and is a beat reporter for the organization. You calling him clueless is...well, clueless.

[D Rock]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

It's all about roster spots for each position...how do you not see that? The writer wasn't trying to imply that a 6th or 7th round TE was going to take Spaeth or even DJ's roster spot...necessarily. The lack of a top-flight corner without a doubt puts more pressure on the organization to sign Ike and the two offensive linemen (especially Gilbert, not Williams as much) mean that a current big ugly will be hitting the bricks...ahem...Tony Hills...ahem.

The only point of contention I would make is that the Batch kid would be a 3rd down receiving back, much in the same mold as Moore; not Dwyer.

You really need to slow your roll dude. You have a real asshole feel to nearly all of your posts (not all...just most) and you constantly call out others who disagree with your take on things. You seem to be somewhat knowledgeable and willing to do the research to back a lot of your stuff up, but don't let that fool you into believing that you are some kind of expert.

You're simply not.

Dale Lolley on the other hand, has a long history of bringing us solid information and is a beat reporter for the organization. You calling him clueless is...well, clueless.

[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

It's all about roster spots for each position...how do you not see that? The writer wasn't trying to imply that a 6th or 7th round TE was going to take Spaeth or even DJ's roster spot...necessarily. The lack of a top-flight corner without a doubt puts more pressure on the organization to sign Ike and the two offensive linemen (especially Gilbert, not Williams as much) mean that a current big ugly will be hitting the bricks...ahem...Tony Hills...ahem.

The only point of contention I would make is that the Batch kid would be a 3rd down receiving back, much in the same mold as Moore; not Dwyer.

You really need to slow your roll dude. You have a real asshole feel to nearly all of your posts (not all...just most) and you constantly call out others who disagree with your take on things. You seem to be somewhat knowledgeable and willing to do the research to back a lot of your stuff up, but don't let that fool you into believing that you are some kind of expert.

You're simply not.

Dale Lolley on the other hand, has a long history of bringing us solid information and is a beat reporter for the organization. You calling him clueless is...well, clueless.

Ah no actually I am not. There is NO top flight CB in any draft.....ONLY Opinions of who the mel Kipers of the world SAY are top flight. So, bringing in Patrick Peterson carries NO MORE weight, or leverage then bringing in ANY other CB! Ike is a UFA,,,who we draft is NOT gonna matter to any other team that needs a CB. If a CB needy team like say Houston likes, and wants Ike Taylor.....what CB we drafted will make ZERO change in what the steelers will offer him. And won't in any way matter to Houston what they offer him.


So yeah son, I think I am right. And I KNOW I know more then that clueless idiotic writer,,,okay ?

[Flasteel]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

It's all about roster spots for each position...how do you not see that? The writer wasn't trying to imply that a 6th or 7th round TE was going to take Spaeth or even DJ's roster spot...necessarily. The lack of a top-flight corner without a doubt puts more pressure on the organization to sign Ike and the two offensive linemen (especially Gilbert, not Williams as much) mean that a current big ugly will be hitting the bricks...ahem...Tony Hills...ahem.

The only point of contention I would make is that the Batch kid would be a 3rd down receiving back, much in the same mold as Moore; not Dwyer.

You really need to slow your roll dude. You have a real asshole feel to nearly all of your posts (not all...just most) and you constantly call out others who disagree with your take on things. You seem to be somewhat knowledgeable and willing to do the research to back a lot of your stuff up, but don't let that fool you into believing that you are some kind of expert.

You're simply not.

Dale Lolley on the other hand, has a long history of bringing us solid information and is a beat reporter for the organization. You calling him clueless is...well, clueless.

Ah no actually I am not. There is NO top flight CB in any draft.....ONLY Opinions of who the mel Kipers of the world SAY are top flight. So, bringing in Patrick Peterson carries NO MORE weight, or leverage then bringing in ANY other CB! Ike is a UFA,,,who we draft is NOT gonna matter to any other team that needs a CB. If a CB needy team like say Houston likes, and wants Ike Taylor.....what CB we drafted will make ZERO change in what the steelers will offer him. And won't in any way matter to Houston what they offer him.

So yeah son, I think I am right. And I KNOW I know more then that clueless idiotic writer,,,okay ?

Son?

Now you're an internet tough guy eh? I can promise that you wouldn't dream of taking that tone if we were in the same room, so why try to flex on this forum. It only makes you appear like more of a douche than you are already seem.

What makes you more qualified than an NFL beat writer?

Did you play?

Coach?

Are you currently employed by an NFL team or to cover a team?

Do you get paid to analyze talent or break down film?

Would you know what to look for on film?

Like I said, you come off as somewhat knowledgeable, but your attitude clouds nearly every syllable you type. Try a little humility on for size, or at least ditch the delusions of grandeur you keep spewing on the forum.

[pfelix73]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers



You are new here..We've seen this kind of bunk from many people over the years. It's just an article that someone wrote, so just calm down and take a deep breath-relax.

[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

SUNDAY, MAY 01, 2011

posted by Dale Lolley

Steelers draft winners, losers


The smoke has cleared and the dust has settled on the 2011 NFL draft. Here's a look at some of the Steelers' winners and losers coming out of the draft:

Winners

Ike Taylor - Cha-ching. A first-round cornerback would have at least tempered Pittsburgh's need to bring back their top corner at all costs. As it stands - with just third- and fourth-round prospects added – the Steelers must assure that Taylor comes back at all costs.

Limas Sweed - With no young receiver added, Sweed will be given every chance to prove that he's finally got his act together after missing last season with an Achilles' tendon injury. The talent is there for the former second-round pick.

Matt Spaeth - The Steelers would have liked to have added another tight end in the draft, but the opportunity never presented itself. Spaeth likely gets at least one more year.

Shaun Suisham - The Steelers could have selected a young placekicker to challenge Suisham, but did not.


Losers

Chris Kemoeatu, Ramon Foster, Tony Hills - Two young offensive linemen, Marcus Gilbert and Keith Williams, will push for starting jobs and roster spots.

William Gay, Keenan Lewis – The addition of two young corners means Gay, a free agent, likely won't be back. Lewis has really fallen out of favor and might be on his last legs.

Jonathan Dwyer - The one thing seveth-round running back Baron Batch does really, really well is catch the ball out of the backfield. Dwyer does not. With Isaac Redman establishing himself as Rashard Mendenhall's top backup, the Steelers will be looking to keep a back who does something the other two do not.

Nick Eason - Eason has been a solid, steady reserve for some time now, but with two first-round defensive ends added in the past three years, finding a roster spot for Eason might be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

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I don't know where to start this article is so stupid. And the writer so clueless. Those points of view are way off. No matter who, or when we select a player is not going to effect what Ike will want, or what the steelers will offer. Worse comes to worse, there are plenty of other NFL Free agent DB's out there not named Nnamdi. Same too for Sweed and Spaeth. Oh okay, so if we would have tagged a WR and TE in rounds 6 or 7, THOSE guys would have meant the end for Spaeth and Sweed ? But signing two or three undrafted free agent WR's and TE's,,,that makes them completely safe and untouchable ?




Like I said, that writer is clueless!!

It's all about roster spots for each position...how do you not see that? The writer wasn't trying to imply that a 6th or 7th round TE was going to take Spaeth or even DJ's roster spot...necessarily. The lack of a top-flight corner without a doubt puts more pressure on the organization to sign Ike and the two offensive linemen (especially Gilbert, not Williams as much) mean that a current big ugly will be hitting the bricks...ahem...Tony Hills...ahem.

The only point of contention I would make is that the Batch kid would be a 3rd down receiving back, much in the same mold as Moore; not Dwyer.

You really need to slow your roll dude. You have a real asshole feel to nearly all of your posts (not all...just most) and you constantly call out others who disagree with your take on things. You seem to be somewhat knowledgeable and willing to do the research to back a lot of your stuff up, but don't let that fool you into believing that you are some kind of expert.

You're simply not.

Dale Lolley on the other hand, has a long history of bringing us solid information and is a beat reporter for the organization. You calling him clueless is...well, clueless.

Ah no actually I am not. There is NO top flight CB in any draft.....ONLY Opinions of who the mel Kipers of the world SAY are top flight. So, bringing in Patrick Peterson carries NO MORE weight, or leverage then bringing in ANY other CB! Ike is a UFA,,,who we draft is NOT gonna matter to any other team that needs a CB. If a CB needy team like say Houston likes, and wants Ike Taylor.....what CB we drafted will make ZERO change in what the steelers will offer him. And won't in any way matter to Houston what they offer him.

So yeah son, I think I am right. And I KNOW I know more then that clueless idiotic writer,,,okay ?

Son?

Now you're an internet tough guy eh? I can promise that you wouldn't dream of taking that tone if we were in the same room, so why try to flex on this forum. It only makes you appear like more of a douche than you are already seem.

What makes you more qualified than an NFL beat writer?

Did you play?

Coach?

Are you currently employed by an NFL team or to cover a team?

Do you get paid to analyze talent or break down film?

Would you know what to look for on film?

Like I said, you come off as somewhat knowledgeable, but your attitude clouds nearly every syllable you type. Try a little humility on for size, or at least ditch the delusions of grandeur you keep spewing on the forum.

No.........But I DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express ........Does that count ?

[Slapstick]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

Wow. What's up with inanesteelerfan?

[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

Wow. What's up with inanesteelerfan?

Nothing. I am just stating my opinion, like he is, and you are I just think the writer is assuming alot by what positions we drafted. Bottom line no matter what, no current steeler has anything to worry about until these newbies, drafted high or not...PROVE themselves..." Worthy to remain among Us " ...as Mr.Han,,,from Enter the Dragon would have said.

[Flasteel]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

Wow. What's up with inanesteelerfan?

Nothing. I am just stating my opinion, like he is, and you are I just think the writer is assuming alot by what positions we drafted. Bottom line no matter what, no current steeler has anything to worry about until these newbies, drafted high or not...PROVE themselves..." Worthy to remain among Us " ...as Mr.Han,,,from Enter the Dragon would have said.

I'm glad you can be light-hearted about this, and I've noticed this same pattern in your other posts. You go on the warpath, then back down once it starts to get ugly with another poster. I'm not about to suggest how another person goes about conducting their business (until ingrines upon my business or violates acceptable decorum), but maybe you should consider mellowing out a little. We're a civil bunch here and don't have much tolerance for unprovoked attacks.

As far as what Lolley was stating, it's pretty simple. No matter how poorly a first or second round pick performs, they are guaranteed a roster spot. As a matter of fact, I can't recall us ever cutting a 3rd round-rounder before they made the final roster.

Every year we have to look at how many roster spots we are going to dedicate to certain positions. We will rarely carry more than 3 quarterbacks or 4 running backs for example. Only if a player shows tremendous potential would we overstock at one position at the risk of thinning another. Ask Thad Gibson about that.

If we're at our standard limit for offensive lineman or running back and we draft that position in one of the first 3 rounds, you can pretty much guarantee that the low man on the totem pole is getting a visit from the Turk. Likewise, if a guy is already on the bubble (like Sweed) and we don't bring in anyone else at that position via the draft or free agency, then they may very well get a chance to stick.

For someone who seems to know a little bit about the game, this shouldn't have to be explained. To attack a well-respected beat writer for stating it, is just plain ridiculous. Hopefully this ends the negativity and we can all bask in the last bit of NFL action we're going to have until August...hopefully.

[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

Wow. What's up with inanesteelerfan?

Nothing. I am just stating my opinion, like he is, and you are I just think the writer is assuming alot by what positions we drafted. Bottom line no matter what, no current steeler has anything to worry about until these newbies, drafted high or not...PROVE themselves..." Worthy to remain among Us " ...as Mr.Han,,,from Enter the Dragon would have said.

I'm glad you can be light-hearted about this, and I've noticed this same pattern in your other posts. You go on the warpath, then back down once it starts to get ugly with another poster. I'm not about to suggest how another person goes about conducting their business (until ingrines upon my business or violates acceptable decorum), but maybe you should consider mellowing out a little. We're a civil bunch here and don't have much tolerance for unprovoked attacks.

As far as what Lolley was stating, it's pretty simple. No matter how poorly a first or second round pick performs, they are guaranteed a roster spot. As a matter of fact, I can't recall us ever cutting a 3rd round-rounder before they made the final roster.

Every year we have to look at how many roster spots we are going to dedicate to certain positions. We will rarely carry more than 3 quarterbacks or 4 running backs for example. Only if a player shows tremendous potential would we overstock at one position at the risk of thinning another. Ask Thad Gibson about that.

If we're at our standard limit for offensive lineman or running back and we draft that position in one of the first 3 rounds, you can pretty much guarantee that the low man on the totem pole is getting a visit from the Turk. Likewise, if a guy is already on the bubble (like Sweed) and we don't bring in anyone else at that position via the draft or free agency, then they may very well get a chance to stick.

For someone who seems to know a little bit about the game, this shouldn't have to be explained. To attack a well-respected beat writer for stating it, is just plain ridiculous. Hopefully this ends the negativity and we can all bask in the last bit of NFL action we're going to have until August...hopefully.

Sorry you think that. I can be strong when I state an opinion, but I DO resect you, and ALL my steeler Brothers On a side note, today IS my Birthday,,,and maybe I'm a liitle adjetated that I am closer to Death

[Sugar]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

I am curious as to how Sweed does in camp (assuming there is one). He seems to have some real upside if he can put things together. Of course, we've been saying that for a few years now...

[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

I am curious as to how Sweed does in camp (assuming there is one). He seems to have some real upside if he can put things together. Of course, we've been saying that for a few years now...

I hope so to. But for any Athlete, I hear a Achillies injury is the hardest to come back from. This is especially true for those with really thin ankles. And Sweed looks to have pretty thin ankles. But I certainly hope he can.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Steelers Draft: Winners and Losers

On a side note, today IS my Birthday,,,and maybe I'm a liitle adjetated that I am closer to Death

Happy Birthday my fellow Steelers brother....