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I've seen Mike Adams listed for us in some mock drafts. I've even read that we are "high" on him. So, I ask Planet Steelers....
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Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same. -
He reminds me of another Max Starks type. I don't have a problem taking a Max Starks type where we got Max Starks himself, in the late third round. Don't like him in the first round, though. He's got the size, but not the strength or top-notch movement skills (plus he's had his share of off-the-field issues as well...while not major red flags necessarily, they don't help either).Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
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If we pick Adams, I shall gut thyself with a rusty spoon. All the talent in the world with NO motivation to be great, to dominate, or to work. No thank you.Trolls are people too.Comment
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Not an Adams fan, not at 24. See a lot of people mocking him to us because "The Steelers' o-line sucks". No other reason. If you continue to the second round of the draft, people having us take him have us taking a CB, then a RB in the third round. No concern about true needs or value, just their perceptions of what they think we need. Most of those people also have Adams over Martin, something you never see from the people who are paid to put drafts together.Comment
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It isn't just projection. There are real stories that we like him. For instance, ... 'Sports Illustrated's Tony Pauline wrote, "Sources tell me Mike Adams was the apple of [the Steelers'] eye" during the Ohio State Pro Day. Adams isn't tough, so it's a bit surprising that Pittsburgh would be interested.' (commentary from Walter Football)
smoke screen? I hope so.
Last edited by steelblood; 03-23-2012, 11:46 AM.Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.Comment
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Eddie, you don't even know how many times I yelled at the TV...usually throwing something because Adams got used like a turnstyle and the D blew up a play on his side. This is a guy who was proclaimed to have all world talent. He half azzed his way through everything and underachieved his entire time at OSU. Last season he was a 4th rounder at best, and that was based on raw potential. After his suspension, he played well mainly because he knew this was his money year. Now he has creeped his way into the first round. I am convinced that once this kid gets paid, he will disappear. We will ache for the days of Stephens. So yeah, I really like this kid.
Trolls are people too.Comment
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I hope he isn't our pick at 24....or at all.@_HellgrammiteComment
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He's was maddenly inconsistent at OSU but he's been impressive past few months. Great Senior Bowl practice, Senior Bowl itself, combine and pro day two weeks ago. He's definitely putting in the work...amazing what a paycheck can do to motivate. With all that said though, I don't see the Steelers selecting him at 24. If they go OL, Guard is more of a need than Tackle.
However, if the Steelers end up with two first round picks.....
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Not tough is an understatment. I would use the word soft. I am really hoping that the Steelers watch film instead of a pro day. The film won't lie. Yes, the guy is uber talented, with the physical skills to be elite. But, his two cent head and his work ethic nullify all of that.
IF and that is a HUGE IF...the Steelers could somehow light this kid's fire, he could be very special. But, I just don't see it.Trolls are people too.Comment
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And I agree, when it's money time the guy can play. I just don't think he likes the game, and I think he is allergic to work. So what happens after he gets his paycheck? I suspect he will be a guy who has a good year every 4 years when contract time comes around.He's was maddenly inconsistent at OSU but he's been impressive past few months. Great Senior Bowl practice, Senior Bowl itself, combine and pro day two weeks ago. He's definitely putting in the work...amazing what a paycheck can do to motivate. With all that said though, I don't see the Steelers selecting him at 24. If they go OL, Guard is more of a need than Tackle.
However, if the Steelers end up with two first round picks.....Trolls are people too.Comment
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Everything I've read about Adams is consistent with Shawn's comments -- tons of natural talent, but no results. Those are the boom or bust type guys you take in the mid rounds, not as a first rounder.
No thank you.Comment
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Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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I would be surprised if they took a OT with any of their 1st 3 picks. We have 2 starting OT's and a Maxie waiting in the wings if need be..
Hightower- Round 1.....
Heck, they could surprise us all and take a RB. Maybe the one from Va Tech...Last edited by pfelix73; 03-23-2012, 12:39 PM.6- Time Super Bowl Champions......
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2012 MNF Executive Champion
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