Summing up the Draft

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Well, what is there beyond the #s? What other analysis should be considered? Did he have some kind of mental condition that made him drop balls that has been corrected? And, taking a shot at the Oladakun pick is fair game. Why use a draft pick on a 4th string QB that obviously would have been there as an UDFA? Their explanation was lacking. Something about allowing him to become an UDFA would allow him to choose where he wanted to go. And? So what? Is he so valuable that they couldn't risk that? How so? How is that any different than an OT, DL, CB or LB?; all of which were more needed than a 4th string QB.

What is there beyond the numbers? Plenty, like watching the tape. I'd go over it but Felt posted a thread from the Depot where they looked at every fumble. Some are bad snaps, some fumbles are laterals gone bad, some are Pickett's errors. The thing is, I'd rather know what the numbers represent rather than just reporting that he fumbles as if they are all the same and repeatable due to hand size.

I didn't say that he took a shot at drafting another QB in the 7th, I pointed out that he felt in his analysis of the pick he should take another shot at Pickett. Reminds me of people who comment on politics and every issue is an excuse to take a shot at the guy they don't like. After awhile you get to see that they just have it in for the guy and are incapable of reasonable judgment.

[blacknblue80s]

Let's hope he was right!

Kind of makes it seem more likely that the Steelers weren't the only team to see Pickett as the clear best QB prospect.

[Iron City Inc.]

On Robinson whoever wrote that write up for CBS "he reads his keys in a hurry" wasn't watching the same tape I watched. He is still learning a new position. On pass plays he's a deer in the headlights. It should get better but he went 225 for a reason.
I hope he's a player since he's one of us now but he has a long road ahead of him. A year on the PS will really help him with the position change.

[Steel Maniac]

You can take all the analysis and throw it away. This draft is a wild success or a bust depending on what Pickett does in the NFL. No one will care how may TDs Pickens has or if Leal was the "steal of the draft in rd 3" if they didn't get an above average starter who can win playoff games and at least put them in a position to contend in the post-season.

Colbert has emphatically stated this was their guy. They even considered moving up spots to get him. It was certainly one heck of a last 1st round pick - set them up for the future or set them back many years.

We are in a transitional period at key spots. And as such , it really does come down to weather Pickett is legit or not.

The wildcard is Trubisky ( who I think wins the job initially) . If we get good qb play from somewhere, then Pickens selection looks even better. Trickle down effect. We are just in a “ wait & see” mode right now.

Gonna be the most interesting camp in years.

[NorthCoast]

Here's a positional breakdown of the draft compared to past seasons. While year to year can vary with supply/demand this makes it pretty clear that it's a passing league (and defending the pass).

[WindyCitySteel]

We are in a transitional period at key spots. And as such , it really does come down to weather Pickett is legit or not.

The wildcard is Trubisky ( who I think wins the job initially) . If we get good qb play from somewhere, then Pickens selection looks even better. Trickle down effect. We are just in a “ wait & see” mode right now.

Gonna be the most interesting camp in years.

Amen to that. Really looking forward to it. I think Mitch will win the job but get pulled before Halloween if he's just a game manager and the offense is struggling to score.

[Oviedo]

We are in a transitional period at key spots. And as such , it really does come down to weather Pickett is legit or not.

The wildcard is Trubisky ( who I think wins the job initially) . If we get good qb play from somewhere, then Pickens selection looks even better. Trickle down effect. We are just in a “ wait & see” mode right now.

Gonna be the most interesting camp in years.

I am a Trubisky fan and have been since he came out. Not his fault where the Bears drafted him and the mess Matt Nagy created. I do think Trubisky is our starter for most of this season, but the reality is with Pickett being a 1st Round pick the clock will be running

[NorthCoast]

We are in a transitional period at key spots. And as such , it really does come down to weather Pickett is legit or not.

The wildcard is Trubisky ( who I think wins the job initially) . If we get good qb play from somewhere, then Pickens selection looks even better. Trickle down effect. We are just in a “ wait & see” mode right now.

Gonna be the most interesting camp in years.

Making plans for Latrobe for the first time in a number of years. It'll be worth the drive to see the QB battle let alone the DL and secondary.

[hawaiiansteel]

Making plans for Latrobe for the first time in a number of years. It'll be worth the drive to see the QB battle let alone the DL and secondary.

I'm jealous. wish I could go.

please keep us posted on your observations, thanks!