The Heyward pick. Why?

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Joel Buchsbaum
    Legend
    • Jan 2021
    • 7744

    The Heyward pick. Why?

    He's 5'11, and not a TE or an RB. Let's say he is a good fullback ( that remins to be seen ) he's going to seldom see the field. With his lack of speed I don't see him adding much to special teams either. Just why waste a pick? There are plenty of rookie Fullback free agents. I think a S or OL player would make a better pick.
    Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game in seven years and counting. The earliest will be eight years. I guess that in Art Rooney's II, opinion is worth a 3 year extension.

    Our 2024 draft looks to be grade A. Our 2023 draft is an A. The roster is talented, but Mike Tomlin is still the head coach.

    *** Mike Tomlin is the best coach since the AFL- NFL merger that has not won a playoff game in 8 seasons or more. It's either him or Lewis. ***
  • Northern_Blitz
    Legend
    • Dec 2008
    • 24373

    #2
    He'll be a special teamer.

    And an emergency couple of other things.

    But mostly a ST guy on all 4 teams.

    Comment

    • hackjam
      Starter
      • Sep 2021
      • 995

      #3
      He's probably the Kalen Ballage replacement as far as the roster spot goes. Competent runner, competent receiver, competent STer. Not a bad guy to have at the bottom of your RB depth chart in theory.

      I suppose they could cut Derek Watt but I'd be surprised.

      Comment

      • BURGH86STEEL
        Legend
        • May 2008
        • 6921

        #4
        I assume the Steelers drafted him because of his versatility at the collegiate level. Only time will tell what position he will play at the professional level.

        Comment

        • feltdizz
          Legend
          • May 2008
          • 27531

          #5
          I was expecting a slow FB who just blocked and was a stiff.

          His highlight reel showed some power and get up. Dude is not afraid of contact.. lol
          Steelers 27
          Rats 16

          Comment

          • SteelerOfDeVille
            Legend
            • May 2008
            • 9069

            #6
            Originally posted by feltdizz
            I was expecting a slow FB who just blocked and was a stiff.

            His highlight reel showed some power and get up. Dude is not afraid of contact.. lol
            .... once upon a time, the Rams drafted a FB from Notre Dame, who later joined the Steelers...
            2013 MNF Executive Champion!

            Comment

            Working...