NFL DRAFT TOP 10 OFFENSIVE TACKLES

[hawaiiansteel]

This is the first time I've seen Bryan Bulaga ranked as the #1 OT


2010 NFL DRAFT TOP 10 OFFENSIVE TACKLES RANKING (Draft Daddy)


1. Bryan Bulaga Iowa
2. Russell Okung Oklahoma State
3. Anthony Davis Rutgers
4. Bruce Campbell Maryland
5. Charles Brown Southern California Former Tight End
6. Trent Williams Oklahoma can also snap at Center
7. Selvish Capers West Virginia
8. Roger Saffold Indiana
9. Vladimir Ducasse UMass also OG
10. Ciron Black Louisiana State also OG

[Jom112]

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First time I'm seeing him that high as well. His bowl game dominance over Derek Morgan has really helped him...

[Slapstick]

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Unless an OT is the best player on the board at #18, I think the Steelers will not pick one until the 3rd or 4th round...

Saffold is an ox and Capers, while underwhelming at the Senior Bowl, is one of those intriguing, athletic "former-TE tackles"...

Personally, I'd like to see what Kugler can do with some of the younger players already on the roster (specifically Hills and Urbik, but also Foster, Legursky and Stapleton)...I'm not saying that skipping on a top rated player is an option, but the Steelers definitely have some raw material to work with on the offensive line behind the starters...

[hawaiiansteel]

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Unless an OT is the best player on the board at #18, I think the Steelers will not pick one until the 3rd or 4th round...

Saffold is an ox and Capers, while underwhelming at the Senior Bowl, is one of those intriguing, athletic "former-TE tackles"...

Personally, I'd like to see what Kugler can do with some of the younger players already on the roster (specifically Hills and Urbik, but also Foster, Legursky and Stapleton)...I'm not saying that skipping on a top rated player is an option, but the Steelers definitely have some raw material to work with on the offensive line behind the starters...

I would prefer a defensive player in Round 1 myself, but if Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga or Trent Williams is there the Steelers will have to consider an OT (Bruce Campbell may be even more talented, but there are character concerns).

Willie Colon may prove difficult to re-sign to a long-term contract and the only depth there in case of injury is Tony Hills or moving Trai Essex from OG. Maybe Kugler will prove to be a magician, but the Steelers may not want to take that gamble.

[Slapstick]

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Willie Colon may prove difficult to re-sign to a long-term contract and the only depth there in case of injury is Tony Hills or moving Trai Essex from OG. Maybe Kugler will prove to be a magician, but the Steelers may not want to take that gamble.

If the CBA expires, the Steelers will have two years to do something about Colon...

[hawaiiansteel]

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Willie Colon may prove difficult to re-sign to a long-term contract and the only depth there in case of injury is Tony Hills or moving Trai Essex from OG. Maybe Kugler will prove to be a magician, but the Steelers may not want to take that gamble.

If the CBA expires, the Steelers will have two years to do something about Colon...

good point, we will then have two more years to try and re-sign Colon ala Max Starks.

[Mel Blount's G]

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if Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga or Trent Williams is there the Steelers will have to consider an OT (Bruce Campbell may be even more talented, but there are character concerns).

This is my hope for our #18 pick. If not one of those then Williams or Cody (NT). Only would want a DB if it's Haden.

[hawaiiansteel]

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if Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga or Trent Williams is there the Steelers will have to consider an OT (Bruce Campbell may be even more talented, but there are character concerns).

This is my hope for our #18 pick. If not one of those then Williams or Cody (NT). Only would want a DB if it's Haden.

I would definitely look to draft a CB and/or S in the next few rounds though, our secondary looked horrid last year and I'm not sure Troy returning is the only answer.

[steeler_george]

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This is the first time I've seen Bryan Bulaga ranked as the #1 OT


2010 NFL DRAFT TOP 10 OFFENSIVE TACKLES RANKING (Draft Daddy)


1. Bryan Bulaga Iowa
2. Russell Okung Oklahoma State
3. Anthony Davis Rutgers
4. Bruce Campbell Maryland
5. Charles Brown Southern California Former Tight End
6. Trent Williams Oklahoma can also snap at Center
7. Selvish Capers West Virginia
8. Roger Saffold Indiana
9. Vladimir Ducasse UMass also OG
10. Ciron Black Louisiana State also OG

There is a lot of talent there, but the question who is going to be there at 18. With all this talk that the Rooneys want more of a running/physical offense it may be what the Dr. ordered. After it all starts in the trenches.

if Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga or Trent Williams is there the Steelers will have to consider an OT (Bruce Campbell may be even more talented, but there are character concerns).

This is my hope for our #18 pick. If not one of those then Williams or Cody (NT). Only would want a DB if it's Haden.

I would definitely look to draft a CB and/or S in the next few rounds though, our secondary looked horrid last year and I'm not sure Troy returning is the only answer.

Hey Hawaiian, with the lack of depth at S and concerns of Casey status, the #1 choice is still in the air. I would be happy with selecting either position along with LB ( only reliable back up is Fox. IMHO).

Unless an OT is the best player on the board at #18, I think the Steelers will not pick one until the 3rd or 4th round...

Saffold is an ox and Capers, while underwhelming at the Senior Bowl, is one of those intriguing, athletic "former-TE tackles"...

Personally, I'd like to see what Kugler can do with some of the younger players already on the roster (specifically Hills and Urbik, but also Foster, Legursky and Stapleton)...I'm not saying that skipping on a top rated player is an option, but the Steelers definitely have some raw material to work with on the offensive line behind the starters...

Good point, but if the talent is available, you got to make that choice. The OL goes from a weak/mediocre link to becoming a group of strength and depth. Same could be said same our DBs...Gay back to nickle (very solid). Deshea as a reserve, and with the improvement and healthier draft picks from last year in Lewis and Burnnet ( Can either be groomed as a S? )

[steelblood]

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This is the first time I've seen Bryan Bulaga ranked as the #1 OT


2010 NFL DRAFT TOP 10 OFFENSIVE TACKLES RANKING (Draft Daddy)


1. Bryan Bulaga Iowa
2. Russell Okung Oklahoma State
3. Anthony Davis Rutgers
4. Bruce Campbell Maryland
5. Charles Brown Southern California Former Tight End
6. Trent Williams Oklahoma can also snap at Center
7. Selvish Capers West Virginia
8. Roger Saffold Indiana
9. Vladimir Ducasse UMass also OG
10. Ciron Black Louisiana State also OG

I think you consider taking a tackle at 18 if one of the top three fall to you. Tackles are a very valuable commodity and we have poor depth there.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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Unless an OT is the best player on the board at #18, I think the Steelers will not pick one until the 3rd or 4th round...

Saffold is an ox and Capers, while underwhelming at the Senior Bowl, is one of those intriguing, athletic "former-TE tackles"...

Personally, I'd like to see what Kugler can do with some of the younger players already on the roster (specifically Hills and Urbik, but also Foster, Legursky and Stapleton)...I'm not saying that skipping on a top rated player is an option, but the Steelers definitely have some raw material to work with on the offensive line behind the starters...

I would prefer a defensive player in Round 1 myself, but if Russell Okung, Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga or Trent Williams is there the Steelers will have to consider an OT (Bruce Campbell may be even more talented, but there are character concerns).

Willie Colon may prove difficult to re-sign to a long-term contract and the only depth there in case of injury is Tony Hills or moving Trai Essex from OG. Maybe Kugler will prove to be a magician, but the Steelers may not want to take that gamble.

What character concerns have you heard about Campbell? The only concerns that I have heard is that he is somewhat raw, having only 17 starts because of injuries, but he's got a freakish combination of size, strength, and athleticism. I fear that after teams get a look at him at the combine, he is going to shoot up boards and be out of our range.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

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If a Top OT fall to 18, I don't see how the Steelers could pass. That is what I am predicting in my mock. Colon is here for 2010 and possibly even 2011. Left side is set. It is really hard to say what the Steelers feel about some OL currently on the roster. Let's look at some. We will also take into account Hampton & Clark being here for 2010.

(1.) Let say they think Urbik has a future a RG for them. They feel Legursky & Stapleton are utility guys for depth. They don't like either to replace Hartwig. Hartwig really is the weakest link on the line. Barely average in 2009. Haden is the only CB I would take at 18 and he is off the board.

Trade out of #18.
1. Patrick Robinson-CB
Trade up round #2. (3rd)
2. Maurkice Pouncey-C
3. Cam Thomas-DT

Very solid draft. Robinson could challenge early and should start opposite Taylor week 1. Pouncey could pushed Hartwig off the roster if he picks up the playbook & protection calls in his rookie season. Cam Thomas is Hampton's replacement if they tag him. Can learn behind him and be in the rotation.

(2.)
Let's say the Steelers are not happy with Urbik at G or have plans to move him to C like rumored. Maybe they think Legursky or Stapleton will replace Hartwig. Essex wasn't far behind Hartwig as a weak link. So there is still a hole at RG.

Trade out of #18.
1. Mike Iupati-G
2. Perrish Cox-CB
3a. Cam Thomas-DT
3b. Myron Rolle-S

Another nice draft. Many holes filled.

(3.) Last would be the Steelers are unhappy with any of the current guys at RG and C. They feel they need an immediate upgrade.

Trade out of #18.
1. Mike Iupati-G
Trade up round #2. (3rd)
2. Maurkice Pouncey-C
3. Cam Thomas-DT

Big & Ugly...Nothing wrong with that.



I would be OK with any of the scenarios. Some people like Troup in the 3rd and I would be OK with that & Thomas might be gone. The Steelers need a high pick at DT no matter what happens with Hampton. They need to get younger there.

[Oviedo]

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When are you guys going to realize that the staff and FO don't have the same level of concern about the OL as any of you. You have been saying OL, OL, OL for years. When was the last time we drafted OL in Round 1?

The organization clearly believes that you don't have to use a Round 1 pick on the OL and now you are advocating in some cases using a Round 1 and 2 pick. It will not happen. They clearly believe that you get OL in Rounds 2-5 and develop those players.

We will not draft OL in Round 1 this year either so start looking at other positions. BTW it won't be a CB either.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

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When are you guys going to realize that the staff and FO don't have the same level of concern about the OL as any of you. You have been saying OL, OL, OL for years. When was the last time we drafted OL in Round 1?

The organization clearly believes that you don't have to use a Round 1 pick on the OL and now you are advocating in some cases using a Round 1 and 2 pick. It will not happen. They clearly believe that you get OL in Rounds 2-5 and develop those players.

We will not draft OL in Round 1 this year either so start looking at other positions. BTW it won't be a CB either.

"When was the last time we drafted OL in Round 1?"
Correct! That is why the Steelers are in the spot they are in. They don't have time to develop a player now. Rooney has spoken and the pick will be a Big Ugly. The Steelers are Top Heavy at offensive skill positions. The Steelers biggest deficiency on offense was trying to moves the chains sitting on the lead. No "athlete" in the backfield will do this....Not even Spiller. "O"....I would love to have SPiller but he is a luxury the Steelers can't afford right now. This team is a 45 minute team without the physical presence at C & RG. Unless they feel Urbik is in the plans for 2010....They have a problem. There wasn't injuries at those positions to use as excuses. When the defense knows it is coming...The Steelers can not impose their will on the right side in the A. Hartwig & Essex get no push and Kemo has no line to the hole. Beleive me. When a Rooney talks about getting better running the football, holding on to leads by running late, and protecting his investment....In my opinion, he isn't talking about another RB. Colbert & Tomlin don't need a "memo" to understand the direction he is implying. And when the draft is set up to have the BPA sitting there on the OL & DL...I think it will happen. After the combine, I believe Spiller will put himself in the top 10. One good thing...If you are right...Then it means that Urbik wasn't a wasted pick. If Haden isn't on the board at #18...I don't belive it will be a CB either. If they trade back later, then a CB becomes a possibility. Just my take on the situation. We will meet again after the draft.

[Oviedo]

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When are you guys going to realize that the staff and FO don't have the same level of concern about the OL as any of you. You have been saying OL, OL, OL for years. When was the last time we drafted OL in Round 1?

The organization clearly believes that you don't have to use a Round 1 pick on the OL and now you are advocating in some cases using a Round 1 and 2 pick. It will not happen. They clearly believe that you get OL in Rounds 2-5 and develop those players.

We will not draft OL in Round 1 this year either so start looking at other positions. BTW it won't be a CB either.

"When was the last time we drafted OL in Round 1?"
Correct! That is why the Steelers are in the spot they are in. They don't have time to develop a player now. Rooney has spoken and the pick will be a Big Ugly. The Steelers are Top Heavy at offensive skill positions. The Steelers biggest deficiency on offense was trying to moves the chains sitting on the lead. No "athlete" in the backfield will do this....Not even Spiller. "O"....I would love to have SPiller but he is a luxury the Steelers can't afford right now. This team is a 45 minute team without the physical presence at C & RG. Unless they feel Urbik is in the plans for 2010....They have a problem. There wasn't injuries at those positions to use as excuses. When the defense knows it is coming...The Steelers can not impose their will on the right side in the A. Hartwig & Essex get no push and Kemo has no line to the hole. Beleive me. When a Rooney talks about getting better running the football, holding on to leads by running late, and protecting his investment....In my opinion, he isn't talking about another RB. Colbert & Tomlin don't need a "memo" to understand the direction he is implying. And when the draft is set up to have the BPA sitting there on the OL & DL...I think it will happen. After the combine, I believe Spiller will put himself in the top 10. One good thing...If you are right...Then it means that Urbik wasn't a wasted pick. If Haden isn't on the board at #18...I don't belive it will be a CB either. If they trade back later, then a CB becomes a possibility. Just my take on the situation. We will meet again after the draft.

You can read my thoughts in another topic but the issue is IMO cap allocation per position. They will not commit long term dollars that the #18 position requires to OL especially after they have resigned Starks and Kemo and appear to be willing to make an attempt to resign Colon. Last year #18 got 5yrs/$15.5M ($9.7M guaranteed). Too much cap space will be tied up in the OL especially when they have to seriously look at DBs, LBs, replace Hines, Hampton and get a good RB.

This is about salary cap and allocation and IMO again a clear organizational approach that they develop OL and give them their payday on their second contract if they deserve it.

I could be wrong but I really doubt that we take OL at #18 but we can discuss it for the next 3 months.