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According to the Sporting News ... [URL]http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-09-25/nfl-mock-draft-2014-bridgewater-clowney-mariota-hundley/slide/10[/URL]
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We might be picking higher than nine.... like #2.Tomlin: Let's unleash hell and "mop the floor" with the competition. -
Yeah, I think we have a shot at one of the two top LTs in this draft. And I'm thinking as a LT, the guy in my sig from Alabama may have more upside than anyone in the draft.Trolls are people too.Comment
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Lewan sounds good to me.
Shawn--I think the kid from Alabama is being projected more as a Right Tackle at the next level."My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"Comment
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If the Steelers end up with a top 5 or top 10 pick, which is looking likely, I would love to see them grab an elite LT and lock down the position for the next decade.
This team has needs everywhere, but you can rarely grab an elite LT outside of the top 10.Comment
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If the Steelers got a Joe Thomas-type to protect Ben's blind side, that would definitely offer some comfort if the season continues to circle the drain...Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.Comment
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I don't care if it is Lewan, or Roby (CB), or Barr (OLB) or whoever. I don't want to reach though, for a need... even one as glaring as LT for us. I hope we are out of range of drafting a franchise QB though, cuz I would have to pause for thought.
If we do get a LT, would you guys prefer we re-sign Pouncey to his 2nd deal too?I wasn't hired for my disposition.Comment
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The fact that Steelers fans are talking about the draft before our 5th game of the year is more depressing to me than the teams performance thus far.Comment
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I'm on board with Bruce Matthews' kid at this early juncture.
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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When I get a few more posts you'll find that I'm a draft nerd. That being said, I've never played/coached/been involved with football outside of being a fan. My observations are based off watching some games but mostly evaluating what other more qualified people have to say about prospects. For me, I'm a Steelers fan who loves the draft so there's never a bad time to talk about it.
So, Lewan vs. Matthews.
If we have the luxury of choosing between the two, this season has not gotten any better. Matthews is a plus technician with awesome feet and movement skills. Can handle speed rushers and will be good in the run game. Lewan is a mountain of a man who will dominate in the run game, toss aside bull-rushes, and hold his own against speed. Here's an excellent write-up comparing the two: [url]http://firstroundgrade.com/2013/07/18/tale-of-the-tape-taylor-lewan-vs-jake-matthews/[/url]
For me, it comes down for what you want. Matthews is a guy who is going to excell at his job, knock you down, get back to the huddle and do his job again. Lewan is going to do his job, knock you down, push your face in the dirt, whisper a few sweet nothings in your ear, then go back to the huddle to get ready to knock you down again. He's a bad man. To me, Matthews is DeCastro as a tackle. Awesome technique, a bit lacking in the nasty. Lewan is all nasty.
With a 240lb RB, a call from the top for a better run game, and a quarterback who thrives on play-action an is able to step up and away when those speed-rushers beat the OT wide, I will take Lewan and his nasty all day long.Comment
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Lewan, Pouncey and Decastro would be a great 3/5 of an offensive line
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picking 32nd, baby!!2013 MNF Executive Champion!Comment
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