I'm not sure there's a guard (unless you include Skoronski) worthy of a pick at 17. OT and CB would be what I'm focusing on there. If there's a run on both positions start taking offers.
Yep Skor was who I was thinking of good catch.
There isn't a O-Lineman I would move up for and I like me some Paris. This actually looks like a draft I would be more inclined value wise to move down. Even then it is who is on the board mixed in with need.
I wouldn't move up even for Jalen Carter, that says it all
If the kid from Penn state was in this draft, he would be worth moving up into the top ten for… there are four really good T prospects this year but no obvious home runs… Paris Johnson’s weak point are exactly what would be problematic in the current scheme… he is more potential than polish… the other three are all have questions about them… the kid from Georgia might just be a better version of Dan moore, stronger at runblocking than pass protection… Harrison is solid and fundamentally sound but not really great at anything.. petey might be too short and end up at guard… then there are like ten guys all with really good potential after them, so honestly even if we miss put on the big four, its not like we can’t get a good prospect in the second or third… or maybe even the fourth… id rather them use that first round pick on T, but it isn’t absolutely necessary
Paris or Broderick (kid from Georgia) would be solid at 17. I think Paris' pass protect is NFL ready now. The run blocking might take a little time. Skor and Brod could be star guard IMO at worst. So I think those three have high floors. Just not enough that they should be traded up for.
Correct me if I am wrong but I see most scouting reports saying that Paris has issues with handwork and our scheme is extremely handwork reliant… that guy might have been an all pro type in cowhers “kent stephenson” or “russ grimm type system … in what we have now I’m terrified he isn’t gonna get the punch timing thing down and just get Kendrick greened all over the place
Eh the athleticism fits any scheme. Kendricks issues revolve around being undersized. Paris has no size concerns and any perceived scouting report flaws are really just minor. Not to the level it restricts to limit him in any capacity. He isn't a conversion project. If a report (s) meant that in his run blocking element that could have technical improvement or aggression improvement still not concerned because you can win in overpowering or athletically pushing/pulling sealing. He should be at least very good at that while improving in other areas. Usually the tackles I have seen falter at LT in the NFL came out with some athletic concerns, size concerns, or conversion concerns, weight concerns, or competition faced concerns. Paris has none of that. This guy should test out in the elite range. Top 5 to 10 range. A high floor type. Will he be an all pro? Maybe. Will he be a LT upgrade for the Steelers in our scheme. I would be comfy with that bet sure.
Offensive line is a rare spot where I don't think that is the case. Teams really need the players to fit the scheme employed by the offensive line coach. I think this is where you see some of the better offensive lines and coaches in the league are a perfect match.
At 17 there is always a quality of player of need available, but at 32 and 49Wise wordsBecause I've done at least 1,000 mock drafts, what I'm about to say cannot be disputed.
I always find myself reaching. If I was going to trade down a few spots, this is where I would do it.
I’m going to give Khan a fair shake. Colbert’s mo was not trading and being locked in on a player. Khan was instrumental in making the Fitzpatrick trade. He dealt Claypool. I have some optimism to think he will listen to phone calls up to the last minute.
"With the 19th selection in the 2022 NFL draft, the New Orl........... wait, what, the Steeler selection is in?"
Steelers have other needs besides T. That isn't their only need. Feel free to say what players you would take. Or would you rather wait until after the draft?
Steelers have other needs besides T. That isn't their only need. Feel free to say what players you would take. Or would you rather wait until after the draft?
Steelers have other needs besides T. That isn't their only need. Feel free to say what players you would take. Or would you rather wait until after the draft?