35 days out...

[Snatch98]

Re: 35 days out...

Starks can be franchised again but his salary I BELIEVE continues to go up at a 20% increase every time he is franchised.

I can't remember the formula and I'm too lazy to look for it (it's nice today so the wife has "her" to do list for me). I think it's 120% of your previous years salary is basically how it works.

So although we COULD keep him, I think after this year of franchising it doesn't make financial sense.


SCR,

I know tyson Jackson is the #1 rated DE, I just don't think he's going to be all that great in the NFL. Look at some of the other Dlineman that have come from LSU the last few years. They were better prospects IMO and haven't panned out. Makes me think that it's basically the scheme down there.

I'd rather have a Jerron Gilbert who DOMINATED against lesser competition in the 2nd rd. He has everything you are looking for in a DE PLUS the ability to get behing the line of scrimmage to make plays.

I love Gilbert, and think he would be a phenomenal 2nd round pick (we may have to trade up in the 2nd to get him, though). I think it would be risky to take a guy like Gilbert in the first, since you don't know for sure how he will adapt to the requirements of a 3-4 DE, especially coming from a small school. Gilbert has more potential because of his athleticism and potential pass rush ability, but Jackson would likely be more solid against the run from the onset, which is job number one for d-linemen in a 3-4.

Didn't Gilbert say he didn't want to play in a 3-4? Not that, that would matter to a organization because if you get drafted you play where the team wants you but still...a little food for thought.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: 35 days out...

Starks can be franchised again but his salary I BELIEVE continues to go up at a 20% increase every time he is franchised.

I can't remember the formula and I'm too lazy to look for it (it's nice today so the wife has "her" to do list for me). I think it's 120% of your previous years salary is basically how it works.

So although we COULD keep him, I think after this year of franchising it doesn't make financial sense.


SCR,

I know tyson Jackson is the #1 rated DE, I just don't think he's going to be all that great in the NFL. Look at some of the other Dlineman that have come from LSU the last few years. They were better prospects IMO and haven't panned out. Makes me think that it's basically the scheme down there.

I'd rather have a Jerron Gilbert who DOMINATED against lesser competition in the 2nd rd. He has everything you are looking for in a DE PLUS the ability to get behing the line of scrimmage to make plays.

I love Gilbert, and think he would be a phenomenal 2nd round pick (we may have to trade up in the 2nd to get him, though). I think it would be risky to take a guy like Gilbert in the first, since you don't know for sure how he will adapt to the requirements of a 3-4 DE, especially coming from a small school. Gilbert has more potential because of his athleticism and potential pass rush ability, but Jackson would likely be more solid against the run from the onset, which is job number one for d-linemen in a 3-4.

Didn't Gilbert say he didn't want to play in a 3-4? Not that, that would matter to a organization because if you get drafted you play where the team wants you but still...a little food for thought.

His body type makes him a better fit for a 3-4 than a 4-3. But there is still an adjustment period, particularly for a small school kid moving into a LeBeau defense. He is the guy that I want more than anyone else in the second round.

[WoodleyofTroy]

Re: 35 days out...

round one - LT
round two - CB
round three - OL or DL
round four - OL or DL or WR
round five - OL or WR

I don't understand why people break it down by position. You have to look at the player. What if the next LT has a 3rd round grade..would you still take him at #32 over top 1st round prospects at other positions eventhough it is less of a need? Same could be said for every round.

[Chavezz]

Re: 35 days out...

I hadn't heard Gilbert say that about a 34 D. I'll have to check that out.

[Chadman]

Re: 35 days out...

[url="http://www.planetsteelers.com/2009/03/steelers-draft-analysis/"]http://www.planetsteelers.com/2009/03/s ... -analysis/[/url]

Just something to keep in mind when thinking about the Steelers draft...