BTSC Mock Draft Round Up - Two Months To Go Edition

unless a stud cornerback or safety falls to the steelers (won’t happen) i’d hope they draft either Iupati or Cody . . . i voted for Cody because the d-line is suddenly old and injury-prone . . . i also wouldn’t be suprised if they traded down as i think the overall talent levels off from the late first round to the third or fourth rounds . . .

 Corner back in the poll should read Kyle Wilson no Williams. As many guards as they have I don’t think the Steelers will take Iupati unless the Steelers think he could become an O. He has filled in at that position some. MacClain or a Left OT would would be a good possiblity if they did trade up.

With many people saying this is the deepest draft in years, then I think the Steelers should think seriously about trading down and picking up a couple of more picks. They can easily trade from no. 18 to no. 21 or 22 and pick up two extra prime picks to go with the 9 picks that they should already have (I’m banking the Steelers will get 2 compensatory picks for losing Nate, McFadden, & Leftwich).

They probably won’t draft 11 players, but those extra picks could ensure that the team gets who it wants in the 2nd round. However, if Rolando McClain fall outs out of the top 14 picks, then the Steelers have to think very strongly about getting him. I think he will be an mpact player in the mold of Patrick Willis and will end up being an All-Pro. You don’t pass on difference makers, I don’t care what position they play.

I still like Dan Williams, Iupati, Kyle Wilson, & J. Odrick. If the Steelers can come out of the first round with 1 of those 5 players (including McClain), then I’d be satisfied. It is a good thing that our scouting department knows a lot more about drafting good players than we do.

Don’t want my comment to be construed as us getting one of the four AND McClain in the first round. Thanks.

What do we need more than o line? I know the defense coverage needs help, but we drafted two dbs last year, and a top cover corner is not likely to be there in round one. Maybe if one of the top safties is a stud i could see it. D line can likely be filled in later rounds. If a stud o tackle (unlikely) or stud guard/center is there in round one, I say we jump on it. This is a talented team, with a really inconsistent o line.

I didn’t realize just how good Faneca was until he was gone. We have struggled ever since. I love a nasty D, and do think we need dramatic improvements in the secondary. But, if we can control the line of scrimmage, and do some running in the fourth quarter we won’t put as much pressure on the D-backs. I also don’t like the way we play soft as butter D at the end of the game. The only thing that does is PREVENTS you from winning. Anyway, back to the O-line. If we don’t get a running game, and good protection for Ben, he won’t be able to spell his name in 2 years. We also need to be alittle less predictability with our play calling. We put the O-line and Ben in situations where the defense can pin their ears back, knowing Ben’s going to hold onto the ball. I would love to see a Hall-of-Famer in the O-line. Preferrably at the left tackle, but he will probably be gone by our pick. A full back would also take some of the pressure off of the line. Either way you do it, you have to have more points than the other team. I feel like we don’t keep the offensive pedal to the medal. We are capable of putting up 30 something week in-week out. We also need some nastiness on the special teams.

The Steelers have failed to add any real depth in the past 3 drafts. That has to change and it has to change now! I am pretty sure their first round pick will be a good one, as they have a proven track record of success in the first round. But it’s the lower rounds that concern me. I have gone on record here about the player I think would most benefit this current team. And that is the WR/KR from Cincinnati—-Mardy Gilyard. You can’t take him in the first but the Steelers need to find a way to get him in the second round. Why am I so high on Gilyard? Because he instantly becomes a 3 in 1 play-maker. His speed, quickness, and ability to make big plays is what the Steelers need to resurrect the return game. And the thought of him, Ward, Holmes, and Wallace as your 4 WR has to worry every team in the NFL. It’s a steal if the Steelers can find a way to get him. The team then concentrates on getting defensive help and some quality depth. No more of this college mentality where they basically red shirt a draft pick his first year, let him play a bit in the second year, and then hope he pans out in his third year. That way of building a team is old and out-dated. Draft players who can contribute immediately. The mindset MUST change in the organization or I am afraid we will miss the prime years of Big Ben and be a mediocre team at best. Now is the time for a new and fresh approach to how you build and maintain a winning team. Just do it Steelers!

I like the pick of Mike Iupati, OG – Idaho because if we can control the clock with a better run game then everything else falls into place…..Big Ben gets sacked/hit less..the defense spends less time on the field so they are fresh and as dominating like when we won SB XLIII. Now I am all for opening up the offense but it does not have to be all the time as we proved during that 5 game loss streak this year!! The draft scenario from DraftTek was intriguing too but that was mostly of Anthony Davis from RU as the 1st pick…..and in my opinion you can never have too many Rutgers players on your team…..GO R U!!!!!

I like Iuapati; he does remind of a young Faneca,big and athletic.The only other pick I can see in rd. 1 is possibly trying to move up and get Berry from Tenn., imagine him and Troy roaming around together….SCARY!!! But ,they could easily draft at 18 and get a solid safety in later rds. I agree that Mclain will be a solid NFL backer, but this draft is also backer deep. I see alot of big ten kids that the Steelers could hopefully end up with; either linebacker from PSU would be great, Baluga from Iowa,Wooten from Northwestern,Cordle, Worthington, Coleman from OSU,Graham or Robinson from Mich.I tend to see Big Ten kids going to AFC north teams due to their familiarity with inclement weather and the physical styles.I am very excited about this draft; regardless of who, I think we are gonna end up with some great young players.

It’s not happening period, much less for the Steelers.

Dan Williams I’d take happily. Mike Iupati lasting till us would thrill me.

Donovan Warren has major character concerns. He and Cody are DND.

Kyle Wilson can play but I’m not taking a CB that’s shorter than 6 feet at #18, not with the huge receivers in this league now. Also, questions about his physicality against the run.

Earl Thomas only if we think he can play CB. He’s small and can’t tackle, that’s not really what I look for in a safety. Rather have Nate Allen or Chad Jones in late 1 / early 2 or any of the many 2-4 round safeties in this deep draft.

Anthony Davis has no work ethic and takes plays off. Pass. He’ll also be gone.

Brandon Graham could be value; we have no one at OLB if Woodley or Harrison go down.

i voted for kyle. personally I want brandon graham but he wasnt on the list.