Draft Day 2.

[bermudasteel]

You mean the McCluster he didn't really use that much

I guess we shall see...

 

[FordFairLane]

To be honest I love all three picks. Shazier brings speed to the defense, Tuitt gives us DE opposite Heyward, Archer gives us a big play guy on offense.

 

[bermudasteel]

Well, as a slot guy/3rd down back he'll surely see action. He's got all kinds of end around/reverse/pitchback trick play potential.

But when was the last time we returned punts and kickoffs with any kind of regularity. Special teams can win a game, just ask Nick Saban, he'll tell you all about it.

I like the pick, and if used properly, he could be the Steelers secret weapon.

So far, I'm digging this draft. We may have put two starters and one special teams star on the roster with 3 picks, all of which were at or below the 50 yard line of each round.

You'll be ok 'round here - nice optimism...

 

[TMC]

If he can run a 4.2 forty and average 9 ypc sign him up!

I know. I know. Heard all this before. Gamechanger. Home run hitter. Special teams demon. Instant offense. Been down this road before.

That 9 YPC average was in 2012, not 2013, which he struggled through with injury. Want to guess why he struggles with injuries?

I guess you also know he had the worst fumble percentage of all RBs in this draft. But sure, sell me on this guy.......and then remember the argument made, how many RBs under 180 pounds play in the NFL? Only 1, Dexter McCluster and he moved to the slot. If you want a WR, draft a WR.

 

[CorpusDsteelers]

Right on last few posts minus the haters

 

[deljzc]

Awful pick. It's like we try the small scat back thing with a 5th round pick a few years ago (Chris Rainey) so the answer is to try again with a HIGHER pick?

**** 'em. I'm so tired of the bullshit drafts lately. Colbert is such a ******* yes man. He does nothing in that draft room. Tomlin is drafting this team into mediocrity for a LONG, LONG time.

 

[Magoo]

LOL - on Facebook the Steelers just posted that we drafted Dri Archer, but the graphic says Martavis Bryant

 

[Chicoman]

well he runs a 4.26 40 yd dash. That's just insane! If this kid can just fill the role of Punt & Kickoff return specialist this pick would be justified but I think the Steelers can use this kid like the Chiefs use McCluster. I know he's only 175lbs but he one tuff little S.O.B. Get this kid in space and he can be very dangerous....teams will need to account for him when he's in there on offense. Could create some mis-match issues in the slot for opposing defenses. I don't hate this pick but we sure could use a BIG WR to give Ben some height that we so desperately need.

 

[Steelmann]

Well,I was really anticipating this draft year. God knows they made us wait long enough. I am certainly no expert but sure as **** a huge frigging fan for so many years. I hope I am proved wrong here,but WTF. My steelers used to intimate other teams,play with an edge. They sure don't look that way anymore. I really sometimes wonder what BB thinks,I really thought we would adress a bigger reciever or tight end. The amount of times we have kicked field goals in the red zone will continue I fear.

 

[steelc1ty]

He sounds better than Rainey:



...here's hoping he plays better than him.

 

[Steel Not A Player]

You'll be ok 'round here - nice optimism...

I was wrong about Nix/Tuit.

I'd rather be wrong and have us win, than be right and have us lose.

I never, EVER, root against or bet against my Steelers.

If you cut my right arm it'll bleed Army green.

Cut my left and it'll pour out Steeler Black and Gold.

 

[In Ben We Trust]

Archer is a bad pick. Midgets just cannot cut it in today's NFL simple as that. Bryant and Ellington were there for the taking and they took a midget with fumble issues....pathetic. Every fan on this board knows that red zone issues just kill the Steelers....this dude does nothing to change that problem. Pissed as hell.

 

[Mosh Pitt]

Awe ****....another Chris Rainey experiment?

 

[FordFairLane]

I know. I know. Heard all this before. Gamechanger. Home run hitter. Special teams demon. Instant offense. Been down this road before.

That 9 YPC average was in 2012, not 2013, which he struggled through with injury. Want to guess why he struggles with injuries?

I guess you also know he had the worst fumble percentage of all RBs in this draft. But sure, sell me on this guy.......and then remember the argument made, how many RBs under 180 pounds play in the NFL? Only 1, Dexter McCluster and he moved to the slot. If you want a WR, draft a WR.

I don't think we use him as a pound the rock back. I think he's a Sproles or McCluster guy you find ways to get the ball into his hands. Can't teach speed and I think his return ability alone is worth the pick and if you get more it's icing on the cake. I hope he returns kicks and punts and gets 5-10 other touches a game.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

I think Al Davis has possessed the steelers.

Toss out your draft reports. Just sort by 40 time

 

[FordFairLane]

Nice call on archer

I got my want lol

 

[Idioteque]

we spent a ******* third on this guy
he's making the roster.
guarantee

Urbik anyone?

He was top of the third I think

 

[Franco]

In todays NFL yards between the 20s are cheap and easy to come by, you
have a ton of mediocre QBs passing for 4,000 yards every year. It is all
bout the red zone and getting a guy that looks like Michael Jackson, circa Thriller, does nothing to alleviate that problem. As a 7th round flyer fine but to waste our only 3rd rounder on a small gimmick player attests to the arrogance of our FO who is coming off back to back 8-8 seasons with a mediocre roster cannot afford arrogant stupid prime picks like this.

 

[Hallmarky]

Ben will over throw this guy every time. He tends to throw a high ball and that's why he likes tall WRs. I hope Archer works out for us, and doesn't turn into a Chris Rainey or Stefan Logan.

 

[Vincent]

The kid's been clocked at 4:16. Returned three kickoffs for touchdowns and averaged 36.9 yards on 16 kickoff returns. Put up 20 reps. 4,980 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns (24 rushing, 12 receiving, four kickoff returns) in 21 starts. There's something there. I doubt that the pick was a brain fart.

 

[CharlesDavenport]

The kid's been clocked at 4:16. Returned three kickoffs for touchdowns and averaged 36.9 yards on 16 kickoff returns. Put up 20 reps. 4,980 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns (24 rushing, 12 receiving, four kickoff returns) in 21 starts. There's something there. I doubt that the pick was a brain fart.

It wasn't a brain fart. It was a seriously calculated move. That's the problem.

 

[steelpastor]

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Wow... I understand that the guy has Flash kind-of speed and quickness. However, one square hit and take out your divit tool to replace the turf because that is all that will be left! Maybe in the 5th (Comp) or 6th. I do think he has the potential to be better that McCluster... Archer is stronger and much faster by far than McCluster. Yet, there are MANY players that I could pull out of my ear that I would have taken instead... Carl Bradford, Bruce Ellington, Walt Aiken, Keith McGill, Martavis Bryant, Jaylen Watkins... heck, even Brock Vereen! Stink... even Long-Snapper Marcus Heit was still available! COME ON!


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[FordFairLane]

Obviously the speed you can see but look at the feet and hands. Awesome pick!

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Didn't they draft Le'Veon Bell to be an every down back? They raved about what a great pass catcher he is and how he'll stay in there on 3rd downs.

Then they sign Blunt as a short yardage guy and Archer as a scat back. So much for every down Bell.

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

Obviously the speed you can see but look at the feet and hands. Awesome pick!

Basically this guy can serve as the:

1.) Kick returner
2.) Scat back
3.) Occasional slot WR

I like the utility for a late 3rd rounder. I cringe when I look at his size- but you cant ignore that speed. Its a killer.

For all you soo pissed that we picked him up- who would you rather we have? Because half the guys everyone wanted (Bryant, Desir) are still on the board, and maybe for a reason....