Kahn vs. Colbert

[WindyCitySteel]

I'm seeing a lot of tweets about how bad Kevin Colbert did his last 4 years in Pittsburgh and how great Kahn is doing at drafting. This vexes me because it's such an oversimplification of the draft process, which involves scouts, coaches, GMs, even the owners. Heck, even the players -- I have no doubt Ben had input into the draft in his later years. Brady and Manning likely did as well.

I also have no doubt that Colbert was more involved than Kahn is in player eval. Kahn isn't an X's and O's football guy. But I don't believe for a minute that Colbert or any GM operates unilaterally in assembling a roster, which is what these tweets imply, as if everyone else sits around waiting for the roster to be handed down from on high.

In the age of analytics regarding play on the field, I wish this kind of nuance was extended to roster building. On some teams, GMs probably have more control than on others, where coaches and the owner (Dallas) have more. But I really wish this narrative would end.

/end rant

 

[BLITZ]

think Andy W. has a lot to do with draft day. dont want to lose that guy

 

[SteelerFan448]

I'm seeing a lot of tweets about how bad Kevin Colbert did his last 4 years in Pittsburgh and how great Kahn is doing at drafting. This vexes me because it's such an oversimplification of the draft process, which involves scouts, coaches, GMs, even the owners. Heck, even the players -- I have no doubt Ben had input into the draft in his later years. Brady and Manning likely did as well.

I also have no doubt that Colbert was more involved than Kahn is in player eval. Kahn isn't an X's and O's football guy. But I don't believe for a minute that Colbert or any GM operates unilaterally in assembling a roster, which is what these tweets imply, as if everyone else sits around waiting for the roster to be handed down from on high.

In the age of analytics regarding play on the field, I wish this kind of nuance was extended to roster building. On some teams, GMs probably have more control than on others, where coaches and the owner (Dallas) have more. But I really wish this narrative would end.

/end rant

The GM has the title so they'll get the criticism while we all know the HC has a lot of influence. I doubt Ben was in the room pounding for Kendrick Green to be his center. I just don't see him having much, if any, input on the draft. Also, those last 4 year's of drafts deserve every bit of criticism they get.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

we need a Steeler nation exclusive interview with mark bruener. Scout. Ask the hard questions.

 

[slashsteel]

we need a Steeler nation exclusive interview with mark bruener. Scout. Ask the hard questions.

Mark… so how many more free agents would have come aboard if the team just had more shitters?