prospect meets

[steeler_george]

I saw on twitter and on depot ...

Steelers met with TCU running back Sewo Olonilua

S eastern washington Hayes

RB Evans virtual meeting

[hawaiiansteel]

I saw on twitter and on depot ...

Steelers met with TCU running back Sewo Olonilua

S eastern washington Hayes

RB Evans virtual meeting

definitely sounds like we're going to draft a RB...

[Iron City Inc.]

Appalachian St Rb Darrynton Evans had some type of interview. Small framed back 5 10 199 with good straight line speed 4.41 not much wiggle. Returner 5th back special team type who will have to get bigger for the next level but could make the team if he excels on special teams. . Catches the ball ok but I didn't see him block at all. Late rounder who would have a legit shot to stick.

[whisper]

Appalachian St Rb Darrynton Evans had some type of interview. Small framed back 5 10 199 with good straight line speed 4.41 not much wiggle. Returner 5th back special team type who will have to get bigger for the next level but could make the team if he excels on special teams. . Catches the ball ok but I didn't see him block at all. Late rounder who would have a legit shot to stick.

Those are bargain bin backs. I'm not thrilled they are going that low to fill RB need. That will prove to be a mistake, once Conner goes down.

[NorthCoast]

Appalachian St Rb Darrynton Evans had some type of interview. Small framed back 5 10 199 with good straight line speed 4.41 not much wiggle. Returner 5th back special team type who will have to get bigger for the next level but could make the team if he excels on special teams. . Catches the ball ok but I didn't see him block at all. Late rounder who would have a legit shot to stick.

Depot had some write up on Steelers draft metrics for RBs. The cutoff for weight at draft was 205 lbs. I think. Evans needs to grab himself a few cheeseburgers.

[steeler_george]

I want them to check out Gibson...

[whisper]

I want them to check out Gibson...

AJ Dillon

Screw these little 205 lb guys. AJ is 250 freaking pounds with sweet feet and a burst. Will become a huge fan favorite quick.

[whatever]

Those are bargain bin backs. I'm not thrilled they are going that low to fill RB need. That will prove to be a mistake, once Conner goes down.

Agreed.
Either draft a bell cow or don't draft a rb at all.

[whisper]

Agreed.
Either draft a bell cow or don't draft a rb at all.

Just take a RB with legit upside. Conner won't be healthy for long, if he even makes the opener. If they don't realize that, they need to have their heads examined. We know Samuels isn't a true RB, so that leaves us with only Snell, who is more of a backup. For a team that supposedly values the rushing game, they got one of the weakest running back units in the entire NFL. THIS TEAM WAS 29TH IN RUSHING IN THE NFL! And they are looking at 7th round RBs???????????? Wake the F up!

They need a running back more than a crack whore needs a rock.

[Iron City Inc.]

Just take a RB with legit upside. Conner won't be healthy for long, if he even makes the opener. If they don't realize that, they need to have their heads examined. We know Samuels isn't a true RB, so that leaves us with only Snell, who is more of a backup. For a team that supposedly values the rushing game, they got one of the weakest running back units in the entire NFL. THIS TEAM WAS 29TH IN RUSHING IN THE NFL! And they are looking at 7th round RBs???????????? Wake the F up!

They need a running back more than a crack whore needs a rock.

You have to do your "due diligence" on all positions. In the event the highly rated backs come off the board early you got to know what's out there or not out there.
I understand wanting to add a quality back to the team. If it doesn't happen early sometimes you find a "Willie Parker " later on.

[Steel Maniac]

SAEED BLACKNALL
WR, PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Steelers signed WR Saeed Blacknall, formerly of the XFL.


Blacknall was most recently seen catching passes from Josh Johnson as a member of the Los Angeles Wildcats in the XFL. Per Wikipedia, his nickname is "Megatron, Jr." Look for Blacknall to be on the roster bubble at best come August.

SOURCE: Brooke Pryor on Twitter
Apr 13, 2020, 10:04 AM ET

[Steel Maniac]

Those are bargain bin backs. I'm not thrilled they are going that low to fill RB need. That will prove to be a mistake, once Conner goes down.

I don't want Evans either. IF their going to do it, get a difference maker and upgrade the position.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Agreed.
Either draft a bell cow or don't draft a rb at all.

Agreed. This team is already loaded at second tier RB. Either a number one guy or let it go.