Don't like to see this type of rumors for draft guys connected to Steelers.

[K Train]

This shouldn't be a surprise. And just as big an issue with him is he isn't ready to be an NFL WR. And this just in....

you can get one who is NFL ready in round two. Like Jordan Matthews or Donte Moncrief.

Im a huge fan of both, but imo Matthews is way more ready to play than moncrief who has a much higher ceiling

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

If the Steelers like what they saw & heard out of KB...I believe KB is on the board in the 1st. However, I don't think it is at #15. The Steelers are doing a lot of work in what appears "trade down" options & hopefully he fits there.

Agent denied the report. When the team associated with the rumor comes out...We may all be able to do the math. Like someone said...A Dennard/Gilbert in the 1st & KB in the 2nd could be a sign from above.

[RuthlessBurgher]

There is no possible scenario in which this guy was ever a top 15 prospect in a loaded draft (especially at WR) anyway. Steeler fans seem to drool over the size, but Watkins, Evans, Lee, Beckham, and Cooks all seem to be CLEARLY better overall wideout prospects than him. If you aren't top 5 at your own position, there is no way you get consideration at 15 overall.

[K Train]

I have him 4th behind the first 3 you mentioned....i get the risk though. He has out of this world potential

[Dee Dub]

Im a huge fan of both, but imo Matthews is way more ready to play than moncrief who has a much higher ceiling

Two things, Ole Miss doesnt throw the ball as much as Vandy. In fact Ole Miss ran on average 40 times a game last year and 42 times a game in 2012. And two, Moncrief has something that Matthews doesn't that the Steelers love. He will break your face in run blocking. Dare I say it, but with his blocking ability, and willingness to go over the middle, he could be the next Hines Ward in regards to be an all around WR/toughness.

[K Train]

Two things, Ole Miss doesnt throw the ball as much as Vandy. In fact Ole Miss ran on average 40 times a game last year and 42 times a game in 2012. And two, Moncrief has something that Matthews doesn't that the Steelers love. He will break your face in run blocking. Dare I say it, but with his blocking ability, and willingness to go over the middle, he could be the next Hines Ward in regards to be an all around WR/toughness.

You wont find anyone higher on Moncrief than me (have been for 2 years now). I have him solidly with a first round grade. He never played to his 4.3 speed, but how could he with Bo Wallace under throwing him constantly. Thats something that will come with time in the offense. Gun to my head Id probably take him over Matthews, but id tamper expectations year one.

He can be a bit of a body catcher....but again, bo wallace is nothing short of erratic

[steelz09]

Maybe it was a team he didn't want to get drafted by or play for? Did Benjamin commit to the workout or did the scout assume that if he showed up Benjamin was obligated to work out?

Does that make it any better? It doesn't IMO. That would be zero professionalism.

Perhaps he was sick and hadn't slept?

Don't you think if he was sick the article would have said that?

[K Train]

Does that make it any better? It doesn't IMO. That would be zero professionalism.



Don't you think if he was sick the article would have said that?

Ive canceled interviews before because I had no intention of working there

Gil Brandt tweeting about how he heard from someone isnt exactly an article btw...sources on that actually happening are shaky at best

[steelz09]

Ive canceled interviews before because I had no intention of working there

Thats not even remotely the same scenario.

[K Train]

Thats not even remotely the same scenario.

Regardless I have a hard time picturing him saying "nah, im too tired today maybe another time"

We dont know what went down or how these guys act....everything said after the college football season ends seems to be a lie or some variation of the truth

[steelz09]

I agree... I don't trust most media outlets. They have a history of trying to make a non-story, a story.

With that being said, I don't see KB as a 1.15 option. I think its going to be between: Anthony Barr, Ebron, Gilbert, Dennard, Mosley

[feltdizz]

I agree... I don't trust most media outlets. They have a history of trying to make a non-story, a story.

With that being said, I don't see KB as a 1.15 option. I think its going to be between: Anthony Barr, Ebron, Gilbert, Dennard, Mosley

I think most don't see see him as a top 20 and this story is probably put out by a team in the high 20's or maybe someone hopes he falls to the 2nd rd.

[K Train]

imo hes better than Jon Baldwin and Demaryius Thomas were at this stage.

Hes more comparable to Baldwin i think, but still....i dont see him falling out of the first

[CoachCuck]

Just remember that it's Gil Brandt. Who sometimes tweets "interesting things" for the sake of web hits and trying to remain relevant.