Matt Millers 7rd mock

[Oviedo]

Did everyone forget about Legursky?
With Malecki playing backup at guard, they also would have Legursky if he signs to play guard and center.
Maybe the Steelers are thinking if one of their tackles go down they could use Beachum as backup to tackle and let either Legursky or Malecki take beachum's place if injury occurs.

They also have Joe Long a Tackle on either the future reserves or practice squad and guard Justin Cheadle. They may go with what they have if Foster,Colon, and Starks leaves, and not even draft a o-lineman.

We haven't forgotten about Legursky, unfortunately it is all too fresh a memory how bad he was at Guard this past season

[phillyesq]

It's less than a month old and was written after the season in 2013. It's about as up to date as it can be right now. And he didn't say (nor did I) that no draft picks could be used on o-lineman, but if the Steelers think they have a starting line, then logic dictates they are most likely not spending an early round pick (1 or 2, possibly even 3) on one as there is not a need for a starter while there are some serious needs at other positons. Certainly they will look for additional back-ups in later rounds.

I didn't mean to be critical, but I'm pretty sure that the article does predate the hiring of the new offensive line coach. I'd imagine that he would have some input on the players.

There is some split of opinion between the writers. I'm pretty sure that I've seen some speculation that Colon will return because cutting him saves little.

In any event, I agree with you that I do not think the Steelers will use an early pick on the offensive line.

[Oviedo]

Hunt and Jones would certainly help our pass rush.

Isn't Hunt like 26?

[phillyesq]

We haven't forgotten about Legursky, unfortunately it is all too fresh a memory how bad he was at Guard this past season

I hope that we'll be able to forget about Legursky. He is adequate at center but awful at OG. From what I saw of Malecki in the preseason, he is very mobile but not great at the point of attack, and by not great, I mean awful.

I'm hopeful that the Steelers find a new backup OG/OC, either a low level veteran signing or a late draft pick/UDFA.

[Oviedo]

I hope that we'll be able to forget about Legursky. He is adequate at center but awful at OG. From what I saw of Malecki in the preseason, he is very mobile but not great at the point of attack, and by not great, I mean awful.

I'm hopeful that the Steelers find a new backup OG/OC, either a low level veteran signing or a late draft pick/UDFA.

Or draft Barrett Jones from Alabama in Round 2 who can play OT, G and C

[supersteeler]

We haven't forgotten about Legursky, unfortunately it is all too fresh a memory how bad he was at Guard this past season

I understand he's just average at Guard, but he does play the center position decent. Remember the SB against the Packers?
Pouncey was out and Legursky played very good. Remember were talking backup here where he has value, not as a starter.

[lloydroid]

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1)17.The Pick: DE Sheldon Richardson, Missouri WTF?
2)18. Pittsburgh Steelers—Chase Thomas OLB Stanford
3)17. Pittsburgh Steelers—Da'Rick Rogers WR Tenn. Tech
4)18. Pittsburgh Steelers—Le'Veon Bell RB Michigan State
5)17. Pittsburgh Steelers—Nico Johnson ILB Alabama
6)18. Pittsburgh Steelers—Jeff Tuel QB Washington State
7)17. Pittsburgh Steelers—Terry Hawthorne CB Illinois

I might jump off a bridge if a DE was picked in the first!

I would NOT be crazy about another 1st round DE pick, but I would love picks 2-4 if they happened.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Isn't Hunt like 26?

He's 25 now, but his first ever exposure to American football was in 2009, so there is not a lot of tread on his tires. Prior to that, he was an elite level shot put/discus/hammer thrower. His rare combination of size, speed, strength, and athleticism should make him a sight to behold at the combine (I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in the latter half of round one when all is said and done, in spite of his age and relative inexperience).