2009 NFL Draft Open Thread - Round 2
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 7:54 PM EDT
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PrintThe Steelers have selected a defenisve player with their first selection and lots of strong players are still on the board early in the second round. Players like Ray Maulaluga and Darius Butler have fallen beyond where they were projected. Could this mean that the Steelers would look to trade up and snag one of these guys that are taking a dive?
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Trade up, yes...
But not to pick up droppers. I say stick with need and go OL, now that DL depth has been addressed (out of turn IMO).
by Flying Polamalus on Apr 25, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
hey guys...
back to aq shippley… i think he gets knocked for the short arms…but centers don’t need to block in space, so long arms aren’t needed as much…he drives his feet well, and is very intelligent and is a leader…i don’t think a third round pick would be a waste here…
Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno
Hood
I agree, especially if Lebeau likes him. He’ll be a big DE in rotation. I don’t think he can put on the necessary sand in the cargo hold to be a starter at NT to take over Hampton
by Flying Polamalus on Apr 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Ray had them at...
character issues.
The Bengals couldn’t resist taking someone with such high off-the-field potential.
Bengals got Rivers and Maualuga now
The 2 USC LB. Pretty solid group. Wonder if Ward will break his jaw?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Apr 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Naw
He should go for his hip, so that he won’t show up any other women reporters anytime soon, the jerk
by Flying Polamalus on Apr 25, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing like a character issue going to the bengals...
I guess some teams never learn…
Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno
WTF is that? His chest looks Discombobulated!
Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno
by carolinaeasy on Apr 25, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
Or does he have a foot long belly button?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
looks like he could hold james harrison with his tits
while holding lamarr woodley with his hands.
great pickup.
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
Had not had dinner yet…there goes my apetite
by Flying Polamalus on Apr 25, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
FEEEEED MEEEEEE!
Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno
by carolinaeasy on Apr 25, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
OH WOW!
I CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW THIS TO MY FRIEND THE BUNGLES FAN!
by houksyndrome on Apr 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Just threw up a little bit.
He has quite the cleavage right there.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nasstyy
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
How is Everette Brown still on the board?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
dammit I wanted Ron Brace
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
why not
Hood is a DE, brace is NT
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
if brace is a NT
then i’m confused why the patriots would use a pick on him… wilfork is only 27, and i wouldn’t think there looking to replace him anytime soon.
i couldn't see us drafting DL in first 2 rounds anyway
i think i’ll be happy here with a second tier tackle.
I don't think Beatty is worth it
I’d rather have Loadholt later to take over for Colon
by BallsofSteel on Apr 25, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Not too impressed
Eben Britton and Max Unger were still available, wish they had gone that route, did they take Hood because Alex Mack went early ? I hope they don’t think the O line doesn’t need help!
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Apr 25, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
I may be pleasantly surprised
yeah I was thinking they may be targeting AQ Shipley (Center) from Penn State later on , I guess that’s why Coach Mike and Colbert know more than I do, I may be surprised:)
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Apr 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
meh
Ebon Britton – hell no.
Max Unger, maybe. He’s still on the board though, isn’t he?
If Hood was BPA on board, do it.
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree completely, if Hood was BPA
It’s not as if there is zero need at DE. We need help elsewhere, but reaching is never a good idea.
by houksyndrome on Apr 25, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can anyone explain
How the hell the Patriots do this? The swindle teams with 6th and 7th round picks for 2nd rounders. How the hell? I hope we trade up if we value a player, if not, then lets just hang out where we are and get BPA.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
agreed man
They have had a GREAT draft so far in my mind
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Brace can't play 3 downs
he will be part of a rotation that will spell players like wilfork
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wex reported
that the FO hasn’t come out to address the media after their 1st pick, which means they’re wheeling and dealing.
they traded down twice in the first round
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What was this business about swindling the Raiders?
by houksyndrome on Apr 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
they paid ok with the raiders
switched 2nds and gave up a 4th and 6th
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
white fits that wildcat mold...
Success without honor is like an unseasoned dish, it will fill you up but it won't taste good. - Joe V. Paterno
by carolinaeasy on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
makes sense to me
He may convert to a solid QB, if not they are the best in the league at the wildcat and just got a lot better
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Horrible
They blew it with Ted Ginn. They blew it here. They have slot receivers/KR. And he isnt a starting QB. 2nd round? I really dont think this is a good pick this early.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Max Unger is still there
Not my favorite guy at 1.32, but looking better with each pick
most likely we'd have to trade ahead of vikings
i’d have no problem with that though. i say lets go for it.
If he makes it
I would take him. That or Jarron Gilbert. I know it is two DE’s, but that would be a good move for us. I would rather see us trade up, but I dont even know who we should trade up to take now.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah its a strange situation
i feel like if we stay put we can get great value at a position of need, but i also want to make use of those later round picks to trade. maybe we should wait til the third to start trading up?
Ziggy Hood - I don't know?
This was a big shock. I thought for sure they would go CB Darius Bulter or OT Eben Britton. What do you guys think about this pick? I can see him having value on 3rd downs rushing the passer, but he doesn’t look like a 5-technique DE to me that can play the run. Oh well.
By the way, I’d still trade up to take Jarron Gilbert. Just do the same thing you did with the Timmons/Woodley draft two years ago.
Thoughts?
I would do Gilbert. I am from the area, he is good. But I trust our FO. Unger or Gilbert would be good. Loadholt too.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear the Steelers like his athleticism
4th in bench press, 2nd in 40 at the combine. If Mitchell can turn late rounders into starters, he can teach this guy the technique to stop the run, right? Since it’s technique more than strength that’s stopping him?
That’s the theory at least.
He’s got position versatility, can play the 5 technique and the 3 technique on passing downs. He doesn’t have the length that we usually look for in DE’s.
Call me cautiously optimistic… what makes me positive is the intangibles: supposedly he has a great motor, effort on the field and in the weight room, and highly coachable.
But hell… we’ll see!
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
We goota go with
Meredith, Beatty, or Herman Johnson.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
gotta*
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
or Mike Mickens
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
is oakland the biggest joke ever
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
From the area: yes. Their fans are freaking out. Most of them are “boycotting” until Al Davis dies. It is a joke. They should be contracted for a team in Vegas. At least a bad team around strip clubs would attract fans.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so mad Mack went to the Browns.
Now I have to hate the guy i rooted for since September
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
yea, i'm sad about Wood
but at least I don’t have to hate him ; )
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither is DL in the first
But if those guys fell to us they would have been considered.
by BallsofSteel on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Mel Kiper said he was his 73rd rated safety….hahaha
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
damn….Unger gone…thought we might take him
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Is it just me
Or are the Browns the most pathetic franchise in the NFL?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Raiders. I wish I could agree Browns, but Raiders
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
what in the world is Dallas Doing?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
or is he just falling into our laps
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
not going O-line yet
Although the O-line is much maligned the whole group (except Hartwig who is 30) is under 30 and most have been re-upped this off-season. So they may just have to become the worst O-line to win back2 back Super Bowls – in the meantime they may go D-Line again as they like Fili Moala from USC and he is still out there. Shipley is around in the 3rd round at least, likely later, and they may get a future prospect like Hills last year later too
(sorry about the baseball motif I joined a bluejays SB blog first and have read this site for awhile too and wanted to get in on the action today, I’m one of many Steeler fans in the great white north)
Touchemalljoe
Well I could see a trade up for Beatty
Would be a great pick. A lot of people had him as a early round 2 or a late 1st pick 2.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
loadholt gone
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Buffalo got Levitre
I was hoping he would go to Baltimore and I could make a bunch of Joe Flaccid / Levitra / impotence jokes.
Not a big deal.
Overwieght and some work ethic issues. Good potential though.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
You can read his profile on nfl.com for free
He has the potential to be a good LT eventually. Very athletic and also powerful.
by houksyndrome on Apr 25, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
glad we signed that DB depth yesterday, othewise i think we are sweating all the DB’s that are gone already
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
There’s some other good DB’s left, too. Sean Smith would be a tremendous value
charity standing orders
dammit they just stole moala from us….damn them
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Ironic
that people talked about the Colts taking Ziggy Hood in the 1st and the Steelers taking Fili Moala in the 2nd
ziggy or moala?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Ziggy mean that we dont resign Keisel?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Yea
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Two guys
Gilbert or Beatty. Those are my wishes for our next pick
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Two defensive linemen? Would be interesting
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Were old at that position and it gives us insurance for injuries since we are at like an average age of 45 on the d-line
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that our D-line is older and since we are looking for BPA, I think Gilbert could be the pick
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He is Ben’s best friend. I think we will resign him for cheap to play back-up
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
Good point
Not sure who would pursue him actively though?
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
outside of us
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
a team like green by may do it...
they are transitioning to a 3-4 and could use some veteran presence from a 3-4 that works
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
green bay*
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Now here's a question
Does Ziggy win the job in pre season? Keisel is good but if Ziggy is anywhere near his potential, he should see significant playing time.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
i say this
for most every rookie we pick up, but not at beginning of the season. Look for him to be worked in more as season goes on though. Question to me is if he is starter by season’s end (as in the SB)
that’s a reach or an arrogant coach who thinks he knows more shit than anyone else
charity standing orders
with how they done
the rest of the draft, probably they don’t think it is a reach.
Yes, i’m saying arrogant coach….
+1
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
lets trade and get another 2nd round pick and get beatty and gilbert
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
too early to replace Ryan Clark?
Will Troy safety Sherrod Martin be around in round 3?
Touchemalljoe
lol just go picked
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha, nope
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
How great would it be if we draft beatty and he turns out to be a stud and Tony Hills develops like hes supposed to
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
say goodbye to Starks 9 mil a year
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
some are very high on him, I know blitz is as well
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
sherrod martin to Panthers?
nfl network now talking up Martin to Panthers (after my post – honest!) but they are still on clock. Sean Smith is a higher rated secondary prospect but maybe safety more a need than corner….
Touchemalljoe
willie colon, max starks, tony hills...thats whos left
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
well, picked him
Jim Wexell liked hime.
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Trevor Canfield. He would be good in the 3rd or 4th.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
We aren’t trading up. We would have already. I think Tomlin took a nap
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
you dont like trading up for a punter bad?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lolly says
they were at least trying to move up for unger
Sean Smith or Gillbert i think
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
i win
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
smith gone
Smith was the highest rated of Scout,com top 50 prospects stll on the board (he was rated 34) but Mayock says he won’t hit anybody, not what we’re after.
Touchemalljoe
Mayock ripping Sean Smith
Big but can’t tackle, won’t hit anybody, bad in off coverage, good in press coverage (the opposite of what we want).
He wasn’t my preference but I would have been ok, now thinking i was wrong.
not true... he's still a good value for another team in the 2nd round
If he’s all of those things are true then the Steelers probably didn’t have a 2nd round grade on him
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
next highest prospect
DJ Moore a junior cirner from Vanderbilt is next highest rated from Scout.com still on the board, he’s rated #43 and here’s what they say about him: Moore is an explosive cover corner with shut down ability. He plays the run effectively, and despite his size, he’s deceptively strong. He has great instincts, possesses outstanding ball skills and can instantly turn defense into offense. He transitions well with receivers and gets vertical adjusting to defend deep passes. He’s also a dynamic return specialist.
Doesn’t sound like a bad fit but can’t say I heard much about him before reading this.
Touchemalljoe
Damn ... wanted Beatty
damn, I really really wanted Beatty. What a shame that the Steelers didn’t take O-line in the first round
well, our time has come. there can only be one highlander
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
here we go
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
They have to address o-line...
Don’t they? I’ll say Jamon Meredith
trade out
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
We aren’t that high Gillbert i guess?
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
maybe we got that cutler first round pick
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
because we have a ton of starters entering free agency
And Steelers draft for the year following
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, so...
We have a ton of picks that we dont need. So what do we do? Trade up?! Nope…of course we trade down! We obviously need more players, doesnt matter how good they are. Wow…
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
they will let us know soon enough
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh
Color me unhappy.
Still, I have faith in Colbert. I am probably wrong, but I wish we would have gotten a starter for our o-line.
Now, whoever we get probably won’t play this year.
Ben is probably hitting his head against a wall…. which is a not a smart thing for Mr. No-Helmet
they wouldn't have
played much this season anyways, no matter which o-line we got
Good value. Im just not sure why we did this. Who knows…Should have traded up in the first for Oher
by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Jamon Meredith, Gerald Cadogan, Duke Robinson, Tyronne Green, Antionne Caldwell, Jonathan Luigs. That is a great lineup, and we have some extra picks if we want to move up a bit.
charity standing orders
Ok that's good.
I like that, 3 3rds. Mickens, Thomas, and Meredith?
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
that'd be a nice draft
but I’d kinda like 2 OL
by syrsteelerfan on Apr 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the hell did we give up a 4th?
The Broncos should’ve only gotten the 2nd and a 5th.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
not worried about that....lot of talent that has fallen available
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by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh
Duke Robinson, Jamon Meredith, Shipley, and Herman Johnson.
It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
who
could all be gone by the time we pick 15 in the 3rd round.
by Hypocycloid on Apr 26, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
before today, today, tomorrow and beyond
Re-signing some o-lineman with rings, extending Silverback, restructuring Ike, adding depth like Ratlief and the CFL return guy Logan, extending Hines and adding a young 1st round d-lineman are not a bad start to repeating. And tomorrow gives the FO a chance to add some o-line depth, a wideout to push Sweed and Nance and company, a blocking TE perhaps, maybe even a FB/short yardage type (are you listening Arians?) But overall the off-season as a whole is going pretty well for a team with no glaring weaknesses. Re-signing a bunch of our own people (just get Heath done yet please) isn’t sexy but in the Steelers world it’s what works.
Touchemalljoe
Great move to trade down
Quality is there in Rd 3 – I’ve been saying they want multiples in #2 or #3 to take advantage of the depth. Might also dump a 7th and 5th to move back into the 4th.
Gilbert at DE.
OL – Duke Robinson, Meredith, Johnson, Vasquez (maybe reach in 3, but he’s mean and talented) …
Mickens at CB would be great too.
Here we go Steelers ...
Boys are gonna light up the 3rd …
tmrw they might use one their 7th rd picks and low 3rd (#96) to move up to top of 3rd to get the guy they want ….
Right now they’re at 79, 84 and 96, which might also be just fine ! See y’all tmrw.
15 picks
before ours in the 3rd round. Watty, all you peeps could be gone by then. I think we should have grabbed the best OL avail, but apparently the FO wasn’t all that impressed by those that were on the board at 2.32, if we traded.
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