Official Draft Day Discussion Thread

kirklandrules wrote:

SteelerSpartan wrote:

Hello all  my ex SteelersFever buddies(I was Steel_Bus_24 over there)......

I haven't done any research on anybody this year....so I'm going into this draft about as blind as I ever have.

Team Needs are CB,Safety,OLB.......

I'll believe they take another 1st round CB when I see it.  They think a CB is just a faster Linebacker who needs to play a deeper zone and tackle.

Welcom Spartan (aka Bus)! You're right about taking a 1st round CB. But that position is a complete mess right now. This might just be the year they go after it. Tomlin may even go 1,2 ... he did that in 2007 with the LB position by taking Timmons and Woodley. When the boss says "fix it", Tomlin and Colbert will certainly react.

Or they do what they did last year ... take a 5th rounder and cut him.

to their defense, they actually thought that Shazier and his drop back in coverage play was going to be enough of a remedy, then he got hurt and hasnt been 100% yet. This year, I hope they realize theres no roundabout way of fixing the CB position, except getting CBs.

wont matter who ever we draft will sit for 3 years .. be great for a year then sign elsewhere.

0-16 or bust

kirklandrules wrote:

KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:

Especially if Ekpre-Olomu in the 4th but idk man. A smart team will pick him up before he falls that far.

I'd wait until the 5th or 6th. There's a good possibility he doesn't play at all this year ... some are saying he won't play again. Definitely a risk and won't be of value for a few years. I really like this guy, but that injury sounds pretty bad.

I'm a sucker for potential upside. Lol. But I'd be a terrible GM no doubt about it.

In another post, I gave a dark horse mid-rounder to watch for as Damian Swann, CB from GA. Maybe 5th or 6th rounder.

But here's another GA kid I really like that might be around in the 4th: Chris Conley, WR. He's decent size (6' 2" 213lbs) and fast (4.35). Has good hands. He flew below the radar because the Bulldogs didn't have much of a QB this past year ... but they did have a strong run game, so fewer opportunities for Mr. Conley.  He's also a high character type guy, really good kid. He pumped out 18 reps on the bench press ... not too shabby for a WR.

I believe we trade down in the 1st.

CB & LB are the most likely positions but I believe an O player will be selected.

TE or RB or WR.

We'll see






I'm always wrong

KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:

But I'd be a terrible GM no doubt about it.

Ha, you and me alike. There's a reason I get paid doing something other than Pro Scouting.

But at least we're man enough to admit it ... unlike 50% of the fans out there who really think they are better at this than Colbert.

I'm feeling Johnson or the U-Conn kid jones. I think all the first round pass rushers will be gone by then. Excited to see who we pick. I'll root hard for him whoever he is.

kirklandrules wrote:

KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:

But I'd be a terrible GM no doubt about it.

Ha, you and me alike. There's a reason I get paid doing something other than Pro Scouting.

But at least we're man enough to admit it ... unlike 50% of the fans out there who really think they are better at this than Colbert.

Colberts been solid. My only "Ehhhh" recently was Dri Archer, but, theres that potential. Steelers have been batting a strong average in the draft. For both this franchise, and others, lol.

ImmaculateGreenePolamalu wrote:

I'm feeling Johnson or the U-Conn kid jones. I think all the first round pass rushers will be gone by then. Excited to see who we pick. I'll root hard for him whoever he is.

Thats really the spirit to have. Im tired of speculating.

Turning myself over to the higher powers

If FO turns out to be wrong we can always form an angry mob later on.

Everybody is forgetting the tight end issue. I love Heath, but he looked slow to me last year and we have no reliable pass catching TE. We basically have an extra tackle on the field when Spaeth plays. Don't be surprised if they fool everybody and take the tight end from Minnesota. Everyone rates him as the best, and I Pretty sure he will be there. He's a hell of a player and could help us right away. I don't like any of those corners in the first,the value isn't there. Now in the second, that's a different story.

Pappy wrote:

Everybody is forgetting the tight end issue. I love Heath, but he looked slow to me last year and we have no  reliable pass catching TE. We basically have an extra tackle on the field when Spaeth plays. Don't be surprised if they fool everybody and take the tight end from Minnesota. Everyone rates him as the best, and I Pretty sure he will be there. He's a hell of a player and could help us right away. I don't like any of those corners in the first,the value isn't there. Now in the second, that's a different story.

TE wouldn't completely be shocking I agree but I really think we're going defense in the first round. However, I definitely wouldn't be shocked with a TE on Day 2 and furthermore with the second pick.

Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters.. That's all.

steelstoned1972 wrote:

i am expecting a cb like Peters , Johnson, Jones , or rowe followed by an olb in the 2nd round . (orchard , preston smith , Hawiaan name , or Eli harold )

Hau'oli Kikaha is the Hawaiian guy you're referring to...

Hawaii 5-0 wrote:

steelstoned1972 wrote:

i am expecting a cb like Peters , Johnson, Jones , or rowe followed by an olb in the 2nd round . (orchard , preston smith , Hawiaan name , or Eli harold )

Hau'oli Kikaha

Foul language will not be tolerated

steelcityboyz wrote:

Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters.. That's all.

Peters... I want Peters.

Out of context or not, I still want Peters.


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watching the NFL network pre-draft. Why does Marshall Faulk bother me so much as an analyst?

teegre wrote:

steelcityboyz wrote:

Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters.. That's all.

Peters... I want Peters.  

Out of context or not, I still want Peters.  


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Landon Collins would bring the grit the D has been missing.

Vis wrote:

teegre wrote:

steelcityboyz wrote:

Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters, Marcus Peters.. That's all.

Peters... I want Peters.  

Out of context or not, I still want Peters.  


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Landon Collins would bring the grit the D has been missing.

True.

That said, Peters is a top-five talent who has dropped. The Steelers will have a shot at a player like Collins (at 32) next draft. They may never get another shot at a player like Peters.

On the record. #Steelers take, if he is there:
Marcus Peters
Kevin Johnson
Shane Ray

Wild card pick if it breaks terribly:
Breshad Perriman

— David Todd (@DavidMTodd) April 30, 2015

Dunlac said first offensive player drafted will be a WR.

QUICK question :

Does Trae Waynes fall this year like Dennard did last year ?

And if he does , do you select him over the other corners that could be available ?

I just heard a rumor that we're trading Ben for the #2 pick

Vis wrote:

I just heard a rumor that we're trading Ben for the #2 pick

hahahahahahahahahahhahaha !!!!!!

I think we will draft a cornerback or OLB.

both positions would address an area of need.

steelstoned1972 wrote:

QUICK question :

Does Trae Waynes fall this year like Dennard did last year ?

And if he does , do you select him over the other corners that could be available ?

He's a very good cover corner and pretty damned fast (4.31). I highly doubt he'll be there at 22 ... should be gone by 15. I'd be happy if the Steelers take him. He can play press coverage and stay with a receiver deep down field. He's one of those guys who who can stay in the hip-pocket of the receiver. I'd probably select him over the others just because he's a very safe pick. It might be tempting if he and Peters are on the board. But again, I doubt Waynes is there after 15.

Note: Just watch the Steelers take Johnson with Waynes, Peters and Jones still on the board
I don't know