Ranking last 20 drafts: Steelers No. 1, Eagles 8th, Ravens 4th

[Oviedo]

Most draft pundits have Eli Apple and William Jackson III ranked ahead of Vernon Butler, though. Apple and Jackson seem to have solid first round grades by the vast majority, while Butler is a borderline late-first, early second type of prospect by most. Doesn't seem like a CB pick would be a reach in this case.

I'd still go with the Def Line. Higher success rate than we have seen from CBs lately. Remember the fawning over guys like Dennard and Justin Gilbert? How's that working out. The rules in the NFL just are anti-DB and the chances guys struggle to adjust are high. IMO Def Line and Off Line are more sure things...although nothing is.

[phillyesq]

I wouldn't have complained with taking OT John Tait there either. That year, I wanted one of the top 2 wideouts early, but then I saw a dropoff at the WR position...I liked Torry Holt (Woo Hoo!) and David Boston (D'Oh!) that year, but Edwards wasn't on my radar that high. He was only an option for us in a trade back scenario. Huge reach for need. Oh well...

I remember that draft, and like you, really wanted one of Holt or Boston, but doubted that either would make it to the Steelers. Of all the Steelers draft misses, Edwards may well be the one that hurt the most.