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2013 NFL Draft: All the Steelers draft news on BTSC
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March 6, 2013
The NFL Draft: An allegory of American society
Some will succeed beyond their wildest dreams, while others fail. For the vast majority however, they will come away from their years of work, pain, sacrifice and isolation with little to show for it but the same obstacles in life we all face.
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March 6, 2013
Five offensive linemen in top 20 of draft class
This year's draft is loaded with elite offensive linemen, featuring five in the top twenty prospects in the class. Luke Joeckel and Chance Warmack are one and two in the class while Eric Fisher checks in at number four.
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March 5, 2013
Blogger's Mock Draft has Steelers taking Trufant
The Steelers Mock GM was replaced before he could get the card with Jarvis Jones name on it to the Mock Commissioner, and the results could end up being disastrous.
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March 2, 2013
Steelers met with Kenny Vaccaro
Texas safety prospect Kenny Vaccaro met with the Steelers at the NFL Combine last week, bringing back a humorous story from training camp about a conversation between Ryan Clark and Mike Tomlin.
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March 1, 2013
Mock Drafts Head-to-Head
Two Mock Drafts, two different directions. Which one is better? Right, wrong or neither? Weigh in with your thoughts on the direction the Steelers could take with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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March 1, 2013
2013 Mock Draft: Steelers get defensive in Round 1
Pittsburgh can't pass on the potential value of an edge rusher who may have under-performed at the Combine.
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March 1, 2013
NFL Mock Draft: Production outside the numbers
Todd Haley's offense was missing a play maker outside the numbers. The Steelers could choose to use their first pick on an impact wide receiver.
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February 28, 2013
NFL Combine Results: RBs and WRs
The NFL Combine always gets people excited and a ton of people watched as Tavon Austin and Marquise Goodwin nearly broke Chris Johnson's 40 yard dash record.
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February 23, 2013
Dion Jordan to have shoulder surgery, out 3 months
DE/OLB prospect and potential first round target of the Steelers Dion Jordan will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum. NFL Network reported the news, saying he'll miss 3-4 months.
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February 23, 2013
Manti Te'o appears genuine at press conference
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o speaks to the media for the first time since news was revealed his supposed girlfriend wasn't real. With the Steelers on the board at No. 17, Te'o could be an option.
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February 18, 2013
Steelers near the bottom of the NFL Draft since 03
While it may not be a perfect science, Steelers fan Tony Villiotti writes DraftMetrics.com, a web site that looks to draw conclusions on all things related to the NFL Draft.
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February 17, 2013
Alec Ogletree arrested for DUI last weekend
According to his agent, draft prospect LB Alec Ogletree was arrested for DUI in Arizona last weekend. What this does to his draft prospect is unknown, but it's not the first time he's provided teams a reason to doubt his ability to stay sober.
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February 16, 2013
Is trading down to target a tight end a good idea?
The substantial injury Steelers Pro Bowl TE Heath Miller suffered at the end of the 2012 season casts a shadow over the start of his 2013 season. Is it something the Steelers could look to address early in the 2013 Draft?
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February 14, 2013
To trade up or trade down? That is the question
Every year, Steelers fans decide to play GM and try and trade down or up in the draft. Typically, the Steelers stay put and just pick the best player available but this post is going to show you what to expect if the Steelers decide to make a trade.
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February 13, 2013
Antonio Brown prepared to lead Steelers future
The former sixth-round draft pick turned top receiver is already in Pittsburgh, getting his body ready for the grueling requirements of carrying an NFL franchise back to the top
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February 13, 2013
2013 Mock Draft: No quarterbacks in round 1
While quarterback is still the most important position on the field this draft is very light on talent at that position. Teams have been known to reach for quarterbacks but why settle for one if he's not a top 32 player on the board?
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February 12, 2013
2013 NFL Mock Draft Database - Updated 2/12
A sampling of the latest NFL Mock Drafts from around the Internet.
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February 11, 2013
Mock Draft: A run on QBs should be expected
Every year it seems to happen. Teams picking early in the draft reach for QB prospects and then great players fall to teams who snatch them up. In this scenario, Barkley, Wilson, and Glennon all go in the top 10 and Mingo, Ansah, and Banks fall.
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February 11, 2013
Scouting the 2013 NFL Draft: Playmakers
When scouting wide receivers and running backs, what sets the playmakers apart? What physical traits are scouts looking for when they evaluate skill position players on the offensive side of the ball?
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February 10, 2013
Considering trading up in the 2013 NFL Draft
The Steelers have had a spotty track record in drafting in the middle and late rounds recently, which suggest maybe a trade up for a playmaker on either side of the ball may not be a bad idea.
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February 7, 2013
Ansah and Hankins picked by Kiper and McShay
Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, ESPNs two draft "experts", updated their mock drafts recently and both had the Steelers drafting on the defensive side of the ball. Kiper gave the Steelers Ansah for the second straight time while McShay gave them Hankins.
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February 5, 2013
2013 NFL Draft: Thoughts on RB Eddie Lacy
At what point is taking any running back, not just Alabama's Eddie Lacy, worth a pick for the Steelers?
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February 4, 2013
2013 NFL Mock Draft Database - updated 2/4
Steelers sit at 17, and based on a random sample of other web sites doing mock drafts, defense appears to be favored, but overall, guys with first names starting with the letter "J" dominate mocks.
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February 2, 2013
Joeckel, Warmack headline top 150
Judging by where the prospects in this top 150 come from, it is clear that this draft is strong at positions like offensive tackle, defensive tackle and end, safety, and cornerback while weak at quarterback and lacks depth at outside linebacker.
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January 31, 2013
Steelers recent draft trends
How many times have the Steelers double-dipped at one position? How many juniors have they drafted over seniors? We dig into those trends and more.