23 Draft

[Iron City Inc.]

I have confidence in Khan when it comes to our draft a year from now. Believe we really got a nice pick up in Rush after the draft. Khan n his staff crushes it for another draft or two and yeah I believe we'll have a chance to compete for another Lombardi and not just be a one n done playoff team. We are not there yet however.

[Captain Lemming]

That's really a dumb statement to make. So if Terry Bradshaw or Big Ben were coming out in the draft you'd pass on them because Pickett is on the roster?

Sadly, we will NEVER draft a QB with the pedigree of Bradshaw or Ben until we fire that idiot Tomlin.

Because unlike his TWO HOF predecessors (and nearly every long term coach in history) our current coach seems INCAPABLE of LOSING THE NUMBER OF GAMES REQUIRED to draft a Ben or Terry.

I remember the debate on Jamain Stephens or Big Ben because we had Tommy Maddox. LOL

That is some kinda memory. I dont recall that debate at all. I thought we drafted BOTH OF THEM nearly a decade apart.

But I might be wrong. My memory is not what it used to be.

[Tennessee Steeler]

I have confidence in Khan when it comes to our draft a year from now. Believe we really got a nice pick up in Rush after the draft. Khan n his staff crushes it for another draft or two and yeah I believe we'll have a chance to compete for another Lombardi and not just be a one n done playoff team. We are not there yet however.

I agree wholeheartedly. The qb argument aside, two more strong drafts and you’re looking at a team competing for Lombardis. I like the Rush pick up also. If we can get him a Trice to hit that will make a big difference on our backend going forward. Not sure they retain Petersen next year but who knows.

[hawaiiansteel]

I remember the debate on Jamain Stephens or Big Ben because we had Tommy Maddox.

it wasn't Jamain Stephens.

Cowher wanted to draft Arkansas OL Shawn Andrews, and Dan Rooney had to step in to encourage the selection of Ben instead.

[Blitzer]

That's really a dumb statement to make. So if Terry Bradshaw or Big Ben were coming out in the draft you'd pass on them because Pickett is on the roster? If an NFL team goes into a draft saying they won't take a position in round 1 & don't have a HOF player at that position....then they shouldn't be in charge of drafting.

I remember the debate on Jamain Stephens or Big Ben because we had Tommy Maddox. LOL

Every year the teams with the 10 best QBS are really the only teams likely to win a Super Bowl. nothing else matters if you don't have a Big Ben type. QB should be our #1 priority next year seeing it's maybe the best qb draft in 20 years & we have Kenny who is average at best.

You know what is really funny? when someone says that is a really dumb statement, and then types a really dumb statement.

Are you meaning Shawn Andrews? that was a really dumb statement.

[LPMAN]

Sadly, we will NEVER draft a QB with the pedigree of Bradshaw or Ben until we fire that idiot Tomlin.

Because unlike his TWO HOF predecessors (and nearly every long term coach in history) our current coach seems INCAPABLE of LOSING THE NUMBER OF GAMES REQUIRED to draft a Ben or Terry.



That is some kinda memory. I dont recall that debate at all. I thought we drafted BOTH OF THEM nearly a decade apart.

But I might be wrong. My memory is not what it used to be.

My bad it was Shawn Andrews.....can't get Jamain Stephens outta my head!

[LPMAN]

You know what is really funny? when someone says that is a really dumb statement, and then types a really dumb statement.

Are you meaning Shawn Andrews? that was a really dumb statement.

yeah that''s who i meant.....there is a difference in the logic being wrong & getting a wrong name, but point taken.

[pfelix73]

The problem is, no one EVER knows for sure if the next Terry, Ben or Brady is coming out of the draft. The best QB in the history of the game went in ROUND SIX.

If I was forced to bet $10k on whether the Steelers go for a QB in round 1 next year (assuming all QBs are available at their pick), I would bet they don't draft a QB. I think they still firmly believe they have their guy.

I see almost no chance that QB is their number one priority unless Kenny has a significant injury or starts throwing picks at an alarming rate.

You would win that bet.

In no way, barring a career threatening injury to Pickett, they draft a QB in round 1 next year. Probably wont draft one at all even in round7.

[Captain Lemming]

it wasn't Jamain Stephens.

Cowher wanted to draft Arkansas OL Shawn Andrews, and Dan Rooney had to step in to encourage the selection of Ben instead.

Andrews would have been the Cowhers eras SECOND TERRIBLE decision at tackle. Not because he was awful but because Ben was there.

Any wonder Colbert was scared to draft one in the first during the Tomlin era?

[Chucktownsteeler]

You know what is really funny? when someone says that is a really dumb statement, and then types a really dumb statement.

Are you meaning Shawn Andrews? that was a really dumb statement.

I did see that and it was remarkably ironic. Some things you just can't make up. They write themselves.

[Oviedo]

it wasn't Jamain Stephens.

Cowher wanted to draft Arkansas OL Shawn Andrews, and Dan Rooney had to step in to encourage the selection of Ben instead.

Ding! Ding!

We have a winner!!! Can always tell who actually knows something about the Steelers and whose knowledge is one click deep

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

it wasn't Jamain Stephens.

Cowher wanted to draft Arkansas OL Shawn Andrews, and Dan Rooney had to step in to encourage the selection of Ben instead.

But that all happened behind the scenes. This was not a debate held on Steelers message boards.

[WindyCitySteel]

Draft JJ McCarthy next year, maybe the next Tom Brady going under the radar because he is in a limited offense at Michigan.

Lol, he only got good once they started cheating.

[feltdizz]

Lol, he only got good once they started cheating.

man, when you first told me about this scandal I thought it was huff but my goodness. This "marine" was in disguise on the sideline and on video at the CMU game. He also has a paper trail that goes back 25 games or so..

you were right. This is BAD. Way worse than I imagined. I was thinking this year but it goes back 3 years I believe. I do think Ohio State looked into it but it's not like they made this up. I will say, it's so bad I have to wonder if he is a double agent. Why are you on the sideline?

[Starlifter]

I don?t want to date myself, but the debate about HOF qb?s and Bradshaw is making me laugh. I mean, the Steelers knew on draft day he was gonna be a HOF QB. so did the fans. It?s why he had instant success and was beloved and admired his first 3-4 years here in the ?burgh - then becoming a legend after SB IX. So of course we (and the team) know KP can?t do it. He?s had 20 games now to show us and it?s clear. Time to move on.