Trade Down!!

[Dee Dub]

If the Rams hold off the Seahawks looks as if the Steelers will be drafting 16th overall. If not, 17th. From what I see at or around that spot there isn't a player who can come in in 2013 and play all that much right off the bat. Eric Reid? Would be a solid pick but with Clark and Polamalu returning, Reid doesn't see much action in year one. Jesse Williams? Another solid pick but does he really see all that much action in year one?

The good news is with the Saints and Browns not having second round picks the Steelers move up two spots. Should be the 46th overall pick. I think this would be a great year to have multiple second round picks. Just gotta find a dance partner.

[flippy]

Every time we pick, I always think there's a couple guys that we could choose. So I always think we should trade down and then take whoever is left. You could talk me into trading down almost every time we pick. There's a few exceptions, but I never feel like going down 5-10 picks really makes that big a difference once you get out of the first 5-10 picks.

[Slapstick]

When the Steelers drafted in the teens lately, we've scored Timmons and Pouncey...

I'm not worried about an immediate contributor...just get the best player...

[NorthCoast]

If the Rams hold off the Seahawks looks as if the Steelers will be drafting 16th overall. If not, 17th. From what I see at or around that spot there isn't a player who can come in in 2013 and play all that much right off the bat. Eric Reid? Would be a solid pick but with Clark and Polamalu returning, Reid doesn't see much action in year one. Jesse Williams? Another solid pick but does he really see all that much action in year one?

The good news is with the Saints and Browns not having second round picks the Steelers move up two spots. Should be the 46th overall pick. I think this would be a great year to have multiple second round picks. Just gotta find a dance partner.

Based on recent Troy injury history, a new safety may get plenty of opportunity to play next season....

[Mister Pittsburgh]

When the Steelers drafted in the teens lately, we've scored Timmons and Pouncey...

I'm not worried about an immediate contributor...just get the best player...

This ^^^^......although I find it real real hard to believe it should take more than Mimi camps and a training camp to get a NT like Jesse Williams starting.

[SS Laser]

I think we need a NT. He could be on the team. Also can't see the Steelers having 3 first rounds on the D-line. But if a NT is BPA that is who you pick. I do not think you need a rookie starter. I hope he can contribute but not needing him to be the guy. Pick BPA.

[Dee Dub]

This ^^^^......although I find it real real hard to believe it should take more than Mimi camps and a training camp to get a NT like Jesse Williams starting.

Well with him having an injured knee right now that may be a problem.

[Oviedo]

I think we need a NT. He could be on the team. Also can't see the Steelers having 3 first rounds on the D-line. But if a NT is BPA that is who you pick. I do not think you need a rookie starter. I hope he can contribute but not needing him to be the guy. Pick BPA.

Will a Nose Tackle, or any other defensive player, play as a rookie? Unlikely.

Fix the OL with an OG or OT and they will actually be on the field as a rookie learning and contributing. Until we fix the OL we will not be the type of offense we are capable of being.

[NJ-STEELER]

is the draft tomorrow?

[skyhawk]

Will a Nose Tackle, or any other defensive player, play as a rookie? Unlikely.

Fix the OL with an OG or OT and they will actually be on the field as a rookie learning and contributing. Until we fix the OL we will not be the type of offense we are capable of being.

Chance Warmack, G, Ala.

[RuthlessBurgher]

If Dallas loses tonight and falls to 8-8, does that impact our draft slot or doesn't it matter? I'm leaving Pittsburgh now and will be listening to SNF during the ride home and want to know if I should be doing the unthinkable and rooting for Dallas (I sure hope not).

[squidkid]

chance warmack, g, ala.

exactly....

[phillyesq]

Will a Nose Tackle, or any other defensive player, play as a rookie? Unlikely.

Fix the OL with an OG or OT and they will actually be on the field as a rookie learning and contributing. Until we fix the OL we will not be the type of offense we are capable of being.

Depends who returns and how quickly the player selected develops. Hampton started as a rookie.

[NJ-STEELER]

If Dallas loses tonight and falls to 8-8, does that impact our draft slot or doesn't it matter? I'm leaving Pittsburgh now and will be listening to SNF during the ride home and want to know if I should be doing the unthinkable and rooting for Dallas (I sure hope not).

i've read(message board) it doesnt matter. strentgh of scedule gives us the 17th pick

[feltdizz]

is the draft tomorrow?

It started after week 1.