Who is your "no, just no" guy in the 1st round?

[Aussie_Steeler]

The more likely scenario is Nusseimer in the third, Allar in the fourth for the Jets. Simpson is a back half of the first, fall to the back of the second type fellow. Sean will take a guy that improves his odds at another Super Bowl any day. Simpson isn’t that guy. If he’s there at the back of the second, Sean may gamble. The Rams front office shouldn’t be rolling the dice on a crap shoot. On that note, I bid you all good day and good year. This place just isn’t my vibe.

What does Sean and the Rams have to do with the New York Jets? If you think Simpson is a back half of the first, fall to the second half of the second kind of fellow, it's not out of the realms of possibility a QB desperate team like the Jets (especially a team like the Jets) would use the 16 pick on them. After all, the Jets are the team that drafted Geno Smith early in the second, Christian Hackenberg in the mid-second, and Zach Wilson at number 2 overall.

 

[Steeltime]

What you said doesn’t contradict or provide a significant counter argument to my point or the general theme. Regarding the last segment, you missed a key phrase in my statement. I didn’t engage in any sort of statistical cherry pick. When considering active players, you omitted a significant name at the top of that list. If you’re going to be slick or wordy, “you better at least be good or better” than the person you’re attempting to contradict. On that note, I’ve had enough of this place, so, goodbye.

I thought you didn't care.

 

[Steeltime]

What does Sean and the Rams have to do with the New York Jets? If you think Simpson is a back half of the first, fall to the second half of the second kind of fellow, it's not out of the realms of possibility a QB desperate team like the Jets (especially a team like the Jets) would use the 16 pick on them. After all, the Jets are the team that drafted Geno Smith early in the second, Christian Hackenberg in the mid-second, and Zach Wilson at number 2 overall.

Aussie, this place just isn't the guy's "vibe." Fortunately, it is very much your and my vibe so let's party on!

 

[Litos]

The more likely scenario is Nusseimer in the third, Allar in the fourth for the Jets. Simpson is a back half of the first, fall to the back of the second type fellow. Sean will take a guy that improves his odds at another Super Bowl any day. Simpson isn’t that guy. If he’s there at the back of the second, Sean may gamble. The Rams front office shouldn’t be rolling the dice on a crap shoot. On that note, I bid you all good day and good year. This place just isn’t my vibe.

that's probably because you just don't care

 

[Litos]

Aussie, this place just isn't the guy's "vibe." Fortunately, it is very much your and my vibe so let's party on!

he's probaby more fancy of a fruity vibe

 

[Aussie_Steeler]

Aussie, this place just isn't the guy's "vibe." Fortunately, it is very much your and my vibe so let's party on!

Yes, I'm thinking nursing home may be more his vibe. The way he morphed from New York Jets to Sean and the Rams indicates he probably has dementia.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

I thought you didn't care.

Perhaps he'll deny us a 3rd time before the rooster crows.

 

[topseed]

Topseed..
Not the 21st overall pick of the draft..
As for your comparison..
Unfortunately, Kaleb was put in a situation that he never should been..

I'm too old to return kickoffs.

You don't draft KR and slot guys in the first round.

Actually Concepcion lined up on the outside most of the time, but he can play any receiver position. So if the Steelers' $30 million WR1 gets hurt or does something stupid and gets suspended again, KC could fill in at X.

The guy beats man coverage. He gets open in zone coverage. He had one of the best win percentages ever against press coverage since they started recording the stat in 2021. He runs the entire route tree extremely well. That's why he's not going to last past the first round.

 

[TDX27]

I saw some Jets fan/podcaster going crazy watching Simpson and saying the Jets MUST draft him in the 1st round.

 

[slashsteel]

I saw some Jets fan/podcaster going crazy watching Simpson and saying the Jets MUST draft him in the 1st round.

I agree with him he is a must sign for them they should lock into the pick. Jet themselves right up to that podium.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

I'm too old to return kickoffs.

Actually Concepcion lined up on the outside most of the time, but he can play any receiver position. So if the Steelers' $30 million WR1 gets hurt or does something stupid and gets suspended again, KC could fill in at X.

The guy beats man coverage. He gets open in zone coverage. He had one of the best win percentages ever against press coverage since they started recording the stat in 2021. He runs the entire route tree extremely well. That's why he's not going to last past the first round.

You're worrying about what happens if WR1 or WR2 gets hurt, meanwhile we don't even have an LG1 and maybe not an LT1 on the roster.

 

[topseed]

You're worrying about what happens if WR1 or WR2 gets hurt, meanwhile we don't even have an LG1 and maybe not an LT1 on the roster.

You can choose to ignore it, but depth at the wide receiver position is a huge concern. After Metcalf and Pittman, the cupboard is essentially bare. They have Roman Wilson starting in the slot, a guy who has shown next to nothing for two years. The two-deep consists of Ben Skowronek, AT Perry (whoever that it), and fullback Max Hurleman actually listed on ESPN as the back-up slot receiver. C'mon, man. They have NOBODY. Now sure, they can wait and add a WR in the second round, but something has to be done, and Concepcion is the perfect fit for what the Steelers need. So no, it would not be "preposterous" to draft him.

As far as not having a left guard, apparently they're happy with Spencer Anderson. Whether Jones reclaims the left tackle position or not is indeed a question mark, so I'm also good with taking Kaydn Proctor in the first round if he's available.

 

[SteelerFan448]

I'm too old to return kickoffs.

Actually Concepcion lined up on the outside most of the time, but he can play any receiver position. So if the Steelers' $30 million WR1 gets hurt or does something stupid and gets suspended again, KC could fill in at X.

The guy beats man coverage. He gets open in zone coverage. He had one of the best win percentages ever against press coverage since they started recording the stat in 2021. He runs the entire route tree extremely well. That's why he's not going to last past the first round.

Pittman can also play the slot.

You're worrying about what happens if WR1 or WR2 gets hurt, meanwhile we don't even have an LG1 and maybe not an LT1 on the roster.

Safety and guard aren't premium positions and teams can find good players on day 2, possibly even day 3 (Mason McCormick). We'll see what they think of Jones' injury at LT. The Steelers have been too easy to defend for opposing defenses. They've also brought in or visited with a ton of WRs, probably more than any other position. Unless they're trying to throw up a smokescreen, it's pretty obvious they value that postion in the draft.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

All good, but people are saying to draft guys like Boston or Concepcion or Cooper at 1.21, or trade up for Lemon. That's preposterous for several reasons, namely they just paid DK and Pittman to be #1 and #2, so you're either burning a first round pick on a slot guy or you signed the wrong guys, or both. 2nd, those guys are 2nd rounders with the exception of Lemon. Meanwhile, there are gaping holes at LG, FS, and NT. LT isn't in great shape, either.

If this happens I think you may see Weidl look to get out. This is stuff the Bengals do.

I disagree. Concepcion fits a big need and they will need three guys. He can play outside as well as well as inside and Pittman is slated to play a lot of the slot. MM wants flexibility among his wideouts. Aside from getting the OSU guy to fall he is one of the few I would consider And he would be the PR.

 

[SteelerFan448]

I disagree. Concepcion fits a big need and they will need three guys. He can play outside as well as well as inside and Pittman is slated to play a lot of the slot. MM wants flexibility among his wideouts. Aside from getting the OSU guy to fall he is one of the few I would consider And he would be the PR.

Guys like Tyson and Concepcion can develop into WR1s. Concepcion would be top-3 in this class if not for his drops in college.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

You can choose to ignore it, but depth at the wide receiver position is a huge concern. After Metcalf and Pittman, the cupboard is essentially bare. They have Roman Wilson starting in the slot, a guy who has shown next to nothing for two years. The two-deep consists of Ben Skowronek, AT Perry (whoever that it), and fullback Max Hurleman actually listed on ESPN as the back-up slot receiver. C'mon, man. They have NOBODY. Now sure, they can wait and add a WR in the second round, but something has to be done, and Concepcion is the perfect fit for what the Steelers need. So no, it would not be "preposterous" to draft him.

As far as not having a left guard, apparently they're happy with Spencer Anderson. Whether Jones reclaims the left tackle position or not is indeed a question mark, so I'm also good with taking Kaydn Proctor in the first round if he's available.

You don't need to spend a first round pick on depth at one position when you're lacking starters in others. I don't know how I can make this more clear.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

Pittman can also play the slot.


Safety and guard aren't premium positions and teams can find good players on day 2, possibly even day 3 (Mason McCormick). We'll see what they think of Jones' injury at LT. The Steelers have been too easy to defend for opposing defenses. They've also brought in or visited with a ton of WRs, probably more than any other position. Unless they're trying to throw up a smokescreen, it's pretty obvious they value that postion in the draft.

They paid Pittman $19m per to play the slot? Yeesh.

They've been easy to defend because they can't block. You don't find guys like Faneca or Decastro in later rounds.

Hope Weidl has the most say in round 1.

 

[Slaine]

We'll trade up or trade out of the 1st.
There's maybe 8-10 genuine first rounders and then about forty similarly flawed players that would be 2nd rounders most years.
So the answer is almost anyone unless we trade up for a genuine blue chipper.

 

[Steeltime]

We'll trade up or trade out of the 1st.
There's maybe 8-10 genuine first rounders and then about forty similarly flawed players that would be 2nd rounders most years.

That is exactly what I think as well, Slaine. By pick 21 ...

 

[TheDudeAbides]

We don't have the juice to trade up more than a couple of spots. And for who? Maybe if a top 12 guy falls to 18 somehow. Maybe.

Meanwhile, if you're sitting at 21 (likely) and one of the top 2 OGs in the draft are there (likely), bring him to the stage!

 

[topseed]

You don't need to spend a first round pick on depth at one position when you're lacking starters in others. I don't know how I can make this more clear.

1) It's not depth. The Steelers need a third receiver. Desperately. And as you should know, McCarthy prefers 3 receivers over 12 personnel.
2) Spencer Anderson is going to be the starter at guard. In fact, he's already started 11 games over the last 2 seasons, including 7 at that position in 2025. And, additionally, you don't need to spend a first round pick on a guard.
3) Although Cook performed admirably and Jones is on schedule to return, they could use some help at LT, and as I've already said more than once, I'd consider taking Proctor if he's there. Don't know how I can make this more clear.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

1) It's not depth. The Steelers need a third receiver. Desperately. And as you should know, McCarthy prefers 3 receivers over 12 personnel.
2) Spencer Anderson is going to be the starter at guard. In fact, he's already started 11 games over the last 2 seasons, including 7 at that position in 2025. And, additionally, you don't need to spend a first round pick on a guard.
3) Although Cook performed admirably and Jones is on schedule to return, they could use some help at LT, and as I've already said more than once, I'd consider taking Proctor if he's there. Don't know how I can make this more clear.

McCarthy's 3rd receivers over the years, per pro-football-reference. 6-8 of his years only 2 WR were listed as starters, so not as much 11-personnel. Regardless, he wasn't drafting 1st rounders to fill the role.

Jalen Tolbert (3rd rd)
Michael Gallup (3rd rd)
Randall Cobb (2nd rd)
Jarrett Boykin (UDFA)
Jordy Nelson (2nd rd)

It's insanity that people want to spend a first rounder on a guy that will catch 25-50 passes, some even want to trade up for it.

Draft day cannot get here soon enough.

 

[bermudasteel]

So a couple hundred mock drafts on SN, and the question I have at this point is, "Who is your guy you say no, please God no" as a potential 1st round pick. Let me start by saying you should all skip Tyler Simpson since he is not a 1st round talent, at all, we agree on that. He goes in the 3rd round I suspect.

My "just no" guy is Kadyn Proctor, OT from Alabama. He is not an OT. He gets beat around the edge way too much, is too flat-footed, and is not very mobile. Garrett and Hendrickson will kill him, then kill the QB. He would be an okay guard, maybe even a good guard, but teams find good guards in the 4th round all the time.

I'll play...

KP (not KFP) is absolutely on my list at 1.21. I would slide him inside though. He can play both positions but he's super versatile and is an excellent pulling OT/OG (damn, @Superman just got aroused).

I have already said it, I will break every device in my house if we pick Ty Simpson at 1.21.

15 games played with a very shaky start and he has happy feet when the pocket collapses. We've seen this movie before!!!

 

[bermudasteel]

If our ownership and management selects them in the first round, you can pretty much guarantee it’s going to be a case of no, just no.

Are you smarter than a 4th grader???

 

[bermudasteel]

Ty Simpson. Would this guy even start at Bama this year? Maybe not. He couldn't beat out Jalen Milroe. He's undersized at 6'1 and 211. His arm is on the weak side. He has accuracy issues and he didn't look good under pressure.

Kalen Deboer has a very QB friendly offense. Let's compare his last 2 QBs

Both played 15 games
Simpson 65% 3567 yards 28 TD 5 INT
Penix 65% 4903 yards 36 TD 11 INT

74% of Simpson's throws were 5 yards or less. He needs a clean pocket because if he can't step into a throw with perfect mechanics, it's not getting there.

Those pimping him point out that he played through injury to explain away his second half of the season decline. That's just another negative to me. He's small, and prone to get banged up. If playing a bit hurt means he has a noodle arm then no thanks. He'll be just fine so long as he doesn't get hit.

Lots of draft gurus love him. Yeah, most of them are ex-backup QBs. They recognize their own.

Let's not spend a 1st rounder on another guy whose ceiling is to be the 15th best QB in the NFL if he's lucky.

A bit over the top but I agree...