My Mock Draft Part 2
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 16, 2010 9:01 PM EST
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PrintBefore I publish my next set of draft picks for rounds 4 and 5, I want to state for the record that I am not disrespecting the fine-looking gentlemen that play for the Steelers. It's just that some of them improve when they take off their helmets, and others - well, I won't state the obvious. Nor am I pooh-poohing the fine work done by the Front Office. Take last season's #1 draft pick, for instance. Ziggy is just as cute as can be, and is beginning to make a substantial contribution in footbally stuff as well. But what we have to remember is that while one can draft with an eye to developing football potential, the sort of intangibles I'm looking for pretty much have to be there already. Remember, I'm looking for guys that can contribute from day 1.
And without further ado, here are my next picks:
Round 4a: OLB Dekoda Watson
via sportsfags.com
Watson is a bit undersized at 6-2 and 232 lbs., but commentators say that he plays with heart way beyond his size. This is a guy who could make an immediate impact on the sidelines, and possibly in the game as well! Showing on NFLDraftScout at 111.
4b: TE Dennis Pitta
via 1280thezone.com
The NCAA record holder for receiving yards by a tight end with 2856 career yards, Pitta has the fresh-faced good looks to complement our own blue-eyed bombshell Heath Miller. According to Fantasy Football News, "Pitta may not be the biggest, or strongest tight end in the 2010 NFL Draft – but he might have the best hands out of the bunch." Currently at 136.
Round 5a: FB Rashawn Jackson
I know, we don't use fullbacks. But don't forget that since the One On High (Art Jr.) has declared that we are going to get back to a running game, we may find that we could use one. And this gentleman looks good both with hair and without, which is another of those intangibles that you have to take into account. Although he is positioned at #154 currently, he is the #1 fullback in the draft.
Well, that's all for today. Enjoy.
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There should never be any poo-pooing on this site.
Rashon Jackson looks like a younger MeMo.
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
I would say
that there is a great deal of poo-pooing on this site, actually…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 16, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
No, that smell is MaLoR...
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
by Steel Spike on Feb 16, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I knew it!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
One problem
Dekoda Watson isn’t an OL prospect; I think he is a LB. He is about a 80 pounds underweight to play on the OL, but maybe I’m just thrown by the weight he lost from waxing. I bet Urbik could wax off about 30 pounds.
You are correct, sir.
I like your waxing theory, though…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 17, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
waxing theory
bwahahahahah
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Mr. Miyagi shakes his head.
"Our O-line is developing, they just don’t show it." From "Buc It" a Bucs fan.
I expect you're right.
Actually, I was too excited to type the “B” after OL – I’ve fixed it now.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 17, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Is it just me or does the last guy look female?
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
smh
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
No?
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 17, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
He does have
a really pretty face. He looks manlier in his no hair pics, but I thought he was really cute in this one.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 17, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Haha
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 17, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Thought the same thing myself.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Feb 17, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
What, that he was cute,
or that he looked female? Just checking : )
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 17, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Both ;)
LOL
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Feb 18, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
do what about johnny wier
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"the earth moves when Sean Payton walks...Because his balls are just that huge." Anarchon after Super Bowl XLIV
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Feb 18, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
get Bret Wier
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Watson looks like a safety
He needs at least a year of weight training to play LB at this level. I think that perfectly sums up that program for the past few years.
Ha!
He actually reminds me a little of that guy you use as an avatar. I don’t think he has the explosive speed Timmons showed at FSU though.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Feb 17, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
If our draft is a beauty competition...
When do we ask them about maps?
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
Well -
If our draft is a beauty competition…
remember this isn’t “our” draft, this is my draft. And I don’t understand the maps reference. Just ask Steelfever – I’m completely hopeless with pop culture stuff, if that’s what that is…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 17, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
:)
If this is your draft for the Steelers, and we’re Steelers fans here, I consider it our draft in the communal sense.
Here’s the maps reference, via Youtube, for your ammusement (which, if you’re anything like me, you’ll laugh at it but maybe even cry a little, on the inside at least). Enjoy.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Feb 18, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the link.
That has to be one of the more depressing things I’ve seen in a really long time. I wonder if that young lady could locate the US on a map, that is, if she had one…
And I think that just to be safe we might not want to ask the guys we draft about maps. I’ll bet they would be able to find Miss South Carolina, though…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 19, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Remember, Momma, we already have the best looking guy in league history....
….and that would be former movie star and fashion model who runs the defense.
Coach Dad may be 71 years old and sometimes he looks like Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story when he wears that stocking cap on the sidelines, but he was quite the heartbreaker in his playing days.
I’m not really good at cutting and pasting, but a little research by Momma will show that LeBeau was not only one helluva defensive back, but he had the looks of a matinee idol.
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
Good call, Homer.
Here’s an example:
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 18, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
what can I say?
that’s what came up on Google Images.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 18, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
didn't Pitta go to Northwestern
so not only does he have looks he has to have some intellegence for the female Steeler fans to fawn over
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"the earth moves when Sean Payton walks...Because his balls are just that huge." Anarchon after Super Bowl XLIV
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
Nope, BYU.
He did a Collie (meaning took 2 years to do a mission, in the Dominican Republic.) He also outdid Collie, passing him in career receptions at BYU (216). He was a finalist for the Mackey Award, which is partly based on academics, so he’s got something to offer those of us who like smart players.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 20, 2010 8:58 AM EST up reply actions
so he is very religious for those of you that are into religion, it just happens to morman
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"the earth moves when Sean Payton walks...Because his balls are just that huge." Anarchon after Super Bowl XLIV
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Feb 20, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Well, it does at least indicate
that he isn’t likely to have thuggery issues.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 20, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
or he could be more-man than you can handle
that is a really bad joke
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"the earth moves when Sean Payton walks...Because his balls are just that huge." Anarchon after Super Bowl XLIV
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Feb 20, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
P.S.
my youngest just graduated from Northwestern last June – great school. He didn’t play football, though – he was a French horn major, so you don’t want to mess up your hands or face…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 20, 2010 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
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