POST FA/COMBINE BOOM MOCK DRAFT

by MSsteele on Mar 9, 2010 2:38 PM EST

Ok so yesterday was huge for Steeler Nation. I am estatic about our 4 FA signings and I believe I speak for the nation. We have signed playmakers without breaking the bank and we haven't even gotten to the draft yet! I have complied what I think our draft will look like after all this action has happened. I believe we will draft BPA but then again I see a lot of players that could be in black and gold. Need meets value here.

1st- Mike Iupati G Idaho- Ok so I wasn't sold on this pick until yesterday. I don't believe that Steelers have a terrible, piss poor line like everyone says, but it sure hasn't been the same since Faneca left a few years ago. I think that we avoid Earl Thomas in rd. 1 and go with a sure pro bowler; unless Haden, Berry, or McClain somehow fall.

2nd- Morgan Burnett S Georgia Tech- Burnett is a true playmaker and would most likely be a first if the draft wasn't so deep. I like his intangibles along with his smarts and size. I see him learning under Clark and turning into a great Safety in a few years. Steelers might also take a hard look at Brandon Spikes and Nate Allen at this pick.

3rd- Sean Lee ILB Penn State- A lot of people are high on ILBs from TCU and Miami but I have to disagree. I'd go with a solidified playmaker and somone who could learn from Farrior and eventually take the other ILB spot in the 3-4.

4th- Ben Tate RB Auburn- Ben Tate would be a "steel" here. He didn't exactly live up to his potential but he had a solid year this year and a great combine. He could be the speedy complement to Mendenhall seeing is how he ran a 4.4 40. He is also 220 lbs. and seems as more of a complete back than Parker was.

4th Comp. (for McFadden) Myron Lewis CB/FS Vandy- Lewis has good size and potential to be a NFL playmaker. He could learn in the dime and you know how Tomlin likes versatility.

5th- Jay Ross NT East Carolina- I am from Soutthern Miss and in CUSA we had the misfortune of playing against Ross. He is described as your typical mid round NT, but he has a good motor and decent size. Could develop into a great backup; unsure as to if he has the ability to be a replacement for Hampton/Hoke.

6th- Colin Peek TE Alabama- I see that Spaeth signed his tender, McHugh is unsure of his future, as with David Johnson, but I'd hate to pass up on Heath Miller Jr. He is a great blocker, opposite of the huge Spaeth, and he is a great target. Watched him in the Senior Bowl and he tore it up. I want him as a Steeler.

6th Comp. (For Washington) Sean Canfield QB Oregon State- He is used to playing at a higher level against tough competition. He could develop into a great 3rd QB, maybe even a backup for the Corrupt Ben. Had great workouts and I am high on his potential.

7th- Dexter Davis OLB Arizona St.- We need depth at OLB for the aging Harrison. Under him and Woodley we really have no other playmakers besides the Undrafted Bailey.

All in all I am pumped about the draft.

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Slight variation sticking to the first four rounds...

because it’s a crapshoot once you get deep in the draft

1. Iupati – G – Idaho – too much of a stud to pass up, best positional value if available
2. Cook – CB – UVA – sleeper prospect in a fairly deep crop of CBs with no true standouts
3. Troup – DT – UCF – potential heir to the Big Snack throne
4. Butler – ILB – UW – LB is not an immediate need and he adds some talent this late

That’s my stab at it…Let’s just hope they draft some guys that are ready to contribute in 2010.

by mactastic07 on Mar 10, 2010 12:00 AM EST reply actions

Really like Troupe

Since Big Jay tipped me off to him a few weeks back. He may be available in the 4th though. Scout.com has him as #195 overall and NFLDraftScout.com has him at #124. I’d flip flop him and Donald Butler. Finally someone is on the Butler bandwagon besides me. He has good athletic ability and really shined at the Senior Bowl and Combine. I dont think he falls out of the 3rd. Could be GREAT on special teams too.

by SteelerMessican on Mar 10, 2010 6:39 AM EST up reply actions

Huge fan of Troup

He looks like a solid prospect, given a couple of years to learn behind Big Snack. I’d be happier taking Burnett in the second, and then Butler and Troup. Either way, count me happy

by mojo88 on Mar 10, 2010 9:01 AM EST reply actions

Myron Lewis is awful

As a vanderbilt student, please let me be the first to tell you the only reason people think myron lewis is a playmaker is because he is the guy in the secondary who was picked on. It just happened that one of those guys was jevan snead who can’t complete an accurate pass to save his life so he threw 3 right to Lewis

by Hpepperdog on Mar 10, 2010 9:29 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Stll thinking secondary after all the FA moves?

I have to say this again, we all know how the front office gives players a chance to develope. I just think they are staying put on the Burnett, Lewis & Mundy picks. Don’t see us getting a Cb, or S unless they REALLY like someone who falls to them. With that, her’s my stab at the mock:

1. Dan Williams- Big Snack isn’t going to be around forever.
2. Jason Fox- No-one is remembering this kid.
3. Jamar Cheney- Farriors eventual replacement(This is my sleeper out of the LB’s)
4. Ben Tate- Goodbye Willie!
5. Linval Joseph- Like this kid. (Will he still be here?)
6. Nate Byham-Love Peek, but he won’t be around this late!
7. Antonio Coleman- Is low on a lot of draft boards, but all he was was one of the sack leaders in SEC throughout his career!

FA Invites: Reggie Carter ILB UCLA; Cameron Sheffield OLB Troy; Dace Richardson OG/OT Iowa; Ernest(Mick)Williams DT Pitt; Thad Turner CB Ohio Univ.

"You never stand so tall as to when you reach down to pick someone up."

by Chise67 on Mar 10, 2010 10:01 AM EST reply actions

I would have put coleman on there but

It was too late of a pick, I don’t think he’ll fall much past the 4th or 5th.

by MSsteele on Mar 10, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

Cameron Sheffield will be drafted

The reason nobody remembers Fox is that he is injury prone and coming of surgery of something major. I think it’s heart surgery since he has an irregular beat.

If we drab Williams we won’t grab Joseph since bot are NTs. I’d much rather grab T Gibson who looked at position drills at the combine

I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.

by Steel in FL on Mar 10, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions