BTSC Daily Six Pack - No Thanks, We're All Set Edition
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 12:41 PM EDT
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PrintX- According to the Tribune we will find out what compensatory picks we will be receiving for losing 2009 FAs Bryant McFadden, Nate Washington, and Byron Leftwich on Tuesday. There are a ton of people that try to guess what the picks will be, but I believe the best have no higher than a 65% accuracy. I have seen two or three picks and I have seen them range from the 4th to 7th round. I will just say I hope it is three and I hope one is in the 4th.
XIII- Niners Nation, a fellow SBN blog for the 49ers, had an interesting post recently. A writer there, wrote an article that analyzed the best 2nd round picks for each year since 1999. Two Pittsburgh draft picks made the list, Marvel Smith of 2000 and LaMarr Woodley of 2007. Other names on the list include (in order excluding the two Steelers) are Dre' Bly, Drew Brees, Clinton Portis, Anquan Boldin, Bob Sanders, Lofa Tatupu, Maurice Jones-Drew, Desean Jackason, and Jarius Byrd. At the end of the post they have a poll and not surprisingly Brees is out ahead with 78% and Desean Jackson the second closest with 6%. Now, I agree Brees is the best, but we need to get out there and give some votes to Woodley!
XIV- 97.3 the Fan recently did an interview with Robopunter, Daniel Sepulveda. They go through a few topics including his thoughts on his development since his rookie year, the mechanics of punting, the Ben Roethlisberger situation, and much more. I tried to embed the file but I failed. It is definitely worth a listen though, especially if you are training to become an NFL punter. Also, does anyone think there is a bit of animosity in his voice when he discusses Ben? I am probably just thinking way too far into it. Keep booting the poop out of the ball Daniel.
XL- Lots of names have been visiting the Steelers. Two of the most prominent that I heard were G Mike Iupati of Idaho and RB Legarette Blount of Oregon. Both of these guys were very good college players and could look good in black and gold. Blount would also be a good addition if the Steelers got in a street brawl.
XLIII- So the first weekend and the first two rounds of the tournament are done. The BTSC March Madness brackets are getting hot. I have decided that the winner will get a prize. The prize will be one high five or bro fist from myself. Here are the current standings:
1) Lets Go Mountaineers 45 pts
2) Chunk of Vaseline 44 pts
3) Steel Swishing It 43 pts
4) 25 & Done 43 pts
5) Black and Gold Domination 43 pts
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Never entered my bracket (Don't Touch Me There)
Was on travel for work all last week and didn’t get a chance to fill it out. Oh well, consider yourselves lucky that I’m not currently dominating all of you.
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
considering.....
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
feeling pretty fortunate aren't you
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 22, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck
all I’m feeling is a 10 year old could have done a better job than 75% of the nation on brackets so…..
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I forgot to enter mine in too
Although I did another one at work. Glad I didn’t pick Kansas to win it all.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 22, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Some dude at work picked Cornell to win it all
He won’t win but he has a better chance than I do. I only have one final four team left.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Cornell's run is gonna come to an end this week
No way they beat UK.
I picked the Cuse to win it all, so I’m still safe.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 22, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
WVA is looking really good
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Let's go ST.Mary's
LOL
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We all know what one of the worst 2nd round picks in recent memory is
Mr. Limas Sweed, come on down!!!!!!
Probably the reason the majority of folks seem to ride the Sweed wagon…no one wants to admit it. I haven’t admitted it yet. I’ll give it another year.
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 22, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The S-weed wagon is sweeeeet
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
dude....where's my car?
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
by count'em_six on Mar 22, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Scary Movie 2 (I think)
“What does mine say?” “Ray!”
“What does mine say?” “F***ked stabbed me!”
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
where's your car, dude?
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
got repoed
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
But he is definitely the best worst 2nd pick
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well someho wI doubt I'm going to win
since I had Kansas winning it all, Nova playing Louisville playing in the elite eight and georgetown going to the elite eight as well. Man am I screwed
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I listened to the Sepulveda interview
My opinion, no animosity, just seemed hard for him to know what to say about the Ben situation effecting his leadership etc. But since they don’t talk much, its probably hard for him to gauge Ben. I think he handled the question well.
It was interesting to hear him talk about his game, and how he felt the new signings have demonstrated some FO urgency which impacts the whole team. The boys are going to be motivated come regular season.
Thanks for the post Johnny!
No animosity, I agree.
That said, he did not come across as a big fan, either. He said something along the lines of it being unfortunate that Ben puts himself in these situations. I really got the impression that he was being respectful of him as a great football player but that he did not think much of Ben as a person. But maybe I’m projecting.
By the way, for those that listen it is about a 10 minute interview and the part about Ben is in the second half (maybe the 7 minute mark or so). The whole thing is pretty good.
by Blount Trauma on Mar 22, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I did catch that
He said something along the lines of it being unfortunate that Ben puts himself in these situations.
He subtly made it clear that Ben is responsible for his own predicament, even if he didn’t actually do anything abusive. Thats why I thought he handled it well, no drama can arise from that kind remark.
'CUSE!!!
That is all.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
You're excused
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Well its good to see
that Sweed is working out with the Steelers. From the rumors I was hearing I thought the guy went AWOL. Here’s to Sweed beatting out Battle for the last WR spot on the team and having a break out year – when I say break out I mean at least 10-20 catches this season with a TD grab.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
Also
didn’t you mean to add that we will find out tomorrow our compensatory picks?
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard there was a rumor out that he requested a trade or release
Any truth to those?
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 22, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea
I just know it was through Johnny’s link that he is now participating in the Steelers offseason workouts. Which he has no choice other than to do so. Even if he was looking for a trade.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We won't trade him
His potential is worth much more than his value right now
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't think so
I am still on the Sweed bandwagon. If he can come through for us, our offense will be awesome. What are the chances of getting willie back, they are growing every day he doesn’t get signed aren’t they?
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you HIGH on the S-WEED bandwagon?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
So high I can touch the sky
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
and dropping some rain
"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.
by kick him in the head on Mar 22, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
In his defense
Its hard to catch rain in the sky since their still in the clouds :P
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunno
Bringing in Blount doesn’t seem promising for FWP
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Aren't they completely different runners though?
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
True
But maybe they believe Mendy is the speed back…I dunno.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
blount would go great with S-Weed and Holmes
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
and Mendy as a SPEED back
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Very observant you are
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Closest thing I can find to confirmation is
I wasn’t pleased because we didn’t win - Mike Tomlin (after the 2009 week 2 loss to Chicago).
I thought I mentioned that up there?
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless I'm missing something
it just says According to the Tribune we will find out what compensatory picks we will be receiving for losing 2009 FAs Bryant McFadden, Nate Washington, and Byron Leftwich.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I was kidding. I forgot it and just slipped it in hoping you would think you missed it
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
you sly fellow
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
So the word "tomorrow" was missing?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Yea
no biggie, I just was confused which happens often…. :)
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont want Blount
kids a thug…
also, had i known there was a possible high five or bro fist in it for me I defiantly would have tried to make better picks. I am now disappointed because I am doing poorly due to the lack of knowledge of a possible prize. Damn you Bean!
My impression FWIW
"I spoke with the Steelers and (team president) Art Rooney about it and, at some point, I will be meeting with Ben at the appropriate time."
It seems like more due process than anything urgent. Dispel favoritism/special treatment accusations, or just show consistency on how off-field incidents are reviewed. At the appropriate time, as far as I believe, is what we all are looking towards: after charges and testimony under oath.
I would think Goodell would wait to hear what happens before talking with Ben. The outcome of this investigation would direct that conversation 1 of 2 ways… No charges and it’s what the hell’s the matter with you. How could you continue to put yourself in these situations… or… Charges, you’re a sexual predator, here’s your suspension….
But how many times has someone had to meet with Goodell
and they didn’t get some time of punishment somewhere down the road
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats amazing
I don’t know how he escaped punishment with the stuff he did, not from a league standpoint but from his team. Kicking balls and dropping balls intentionally. that was crazy.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me qualify that
The Broncos suspended him later, but not the NFL.
So time of punishment down the road, yes. By Goodell/NFL, no.
maybe he wants tips on hitting on the ladies?
"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.
by kick him in the head on Mar 22, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Any Lawyers in the house?
I’m curious to hear some thoughts on Ben’s case from a professional. Is the fact that they still didn’t press charges a good sign, a bad sign or not a sign at all? My ignorant ideas are 1 for good and 1 for bad. For the good, maybe they really don’t have much to go on and they’re reaching for something….or. For the bad, they could have a lot to go on and they’re working on making their case water tight…
You will drive yourself crazy
trying to interpret signs…unless you are training to be a shaman or something, and crazy might help then.
I bet Mike Tyson knows
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I'm air tight because I can hold my water
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I think you guys should draft Tebow in the 2nd
Being a Steeler might get rid of his BS Super Christian act.
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
smh
we need more more of this…
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 22, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Why wait until the second?
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Well you guys DO need a CB don't you?
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
CB?
I was thinking QB.
With the 18th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Florida QB Tim Tebow. (not a RB!)
by John Stephens on Mar 22, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
CB because Gay was your starter by the end of the year.
Tebow will be available in the 2nd, so go nab a good CB in the 1st.
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, a LB or three will be enough on D, we need the Tebow.
by Phantaskippy on Mar 22, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
nice rhyme
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I think he is going to the Ravens
In the 3rd.
I may be old but I... oh d*mn, I forgot what I was going to say.
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Mar 22, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He// no
Flacco and Beck is good enough for me. And also, we don’t have a 3rd.
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
But aren't you concerned about your salvation?
Sorry I couldn’t resist.
by StoneColdSteel on Mar 22, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really
Lewis kinda set the tone for our “Salvation” in 2001
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I was talking about the murder accusation buddy
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait...There's a murderer on the Ravens?
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
Nope, just an accused one.
…And a guy who chloroforms his wife.
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 22, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd then
I may be old but I... oh d*mn, I forgot what I was going to say.
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Mar 22, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Best 2nd round picks - LeCharles Bentley
Merely giving him a “notable mention” for 2002 is hardly fitting. I’d rank him ahead of Clinton Portis without any hesitation
My Goodness.
I know we are “re-committing to the run” but a Guard and RB, if we get Iupati and Blount I will be stunned.
I don’t think much of the whole we need to run more, that stuff is never as big as people want to make it.
with 2nd round picks
It’s always tricky defining what good and bad is. Brees is clearly a great player, and his draft pick under represented his greatness.
But in the same breath, the drafting team (chargers) felt they had to go out and get another Qb, and then let Brees go. So in that regard, he was a terrible 2nd round pick and provided poor value for the team that drafted him
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