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I like the player, but who's going to block? Is there gonna be a center who drops worthwhile in the third or are we going to ignore the offensive line?
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Value was good. At a position of need. But, hell, even if you're content with Okorafor/Banner as the starting Tackles, you NEED a starting caliber Center more than you need a #2 TE
Louis Riddick is not impressed with either pick. lol
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Steelers won a Super Bowl with a starting lineup of Max Starks, Chris Komoeatu, Justin Harwig, Darnell Stapleton and Willie Colon. I love the pick!
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It's like i was saying, **** OL when you can get a great playmaker from a top school.
OK, quick step back from the ledge. If they can somehow get Myers in the 3rd, it will be somewhat worth it.
TE are supposed to block also
That makes two of us
Wasn’t Mayfield projected first rounder?
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I started a thread a few weeks ago about the state of the OL and the point was that the steelers may not think the current OL is the trainwreck the fans think it is.
These first 2 picks tell us that the steelers don't think OL is as dire as we do. OR it means they have done their homework and they are absolutely confident they can get the OL they need in RD 3 and 4.
These first 2 picks tell us that the steelers don't think OL is as dire as we do. OR it means they have done their homework and they are absolutely confident they can get the OL they need in RD 3 and 4.
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Ebron isn’t the long term answer. Value was there and a need. Must feel they can get a center and tackle later
Pat Freiermuth NFL Draft 2021: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers TE
HEIGHT: 6'5"
WEIGHT: 251
POSITIVES
—True Y TE size.
—Adequate athlete for his size. Shows good body control and catching range when adjusting for throws. Had to adjust to quite a bit because of erratic QB play he had in college.
—Good, natural hands. Doesn't fight the ball.
—Gives good effort with his play and plays with a competitive edge.
—Above-average overall route-runner. Knows how to be QB-friendly in sitting in zones and on his route breaks versus man.
—Plays with toughness. Willing to work over the middle and bounces up after hits.
NEGATIVES
—Just average length.
—Still a work in progress with blocking. Gives effort but lacks the ability to sustain and ends up on the ground a lot because of just average play strength and arm length. Gets caught leaning, and his technique doesn't compensate for his lack of overwhelming athleticism.
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You guys better read up on this dude...He was injured & he slid because of it heavily...
Not mad at them for trying to get a first round steal in the second round...
ESPECIALLY THE WAY THIS FORUM HATED EBRON
Not mad at them for trying to get a first round steal in the second round...
ESPECIALLY THE WAY THIS FORUM HATED EBRON
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his arms are only 32 inches. Likely means most teams thing he's a G and he's raw. If you have him as a G project, there are more finished products available now.
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This is it. As much as I think the Steelers need a starting LT, they signed a number of guys who can play T/G and it seemed like there was no urgency to address the position. Colbert flat out said center was a deep position in the draft and they could get a starter later in the draft. I hope it's in the next round.
There is still some decent tackles left.
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Touche.
Soooo, plenty of Penn State homers around here. Can this guy block at all?
Yeah 11 yrs ago when Ben had two feet a metatarsal ligament and 2 kneecaps, extending plays. I hope friermuth can run the statue of liberty for yardage.
Well at least he can block. Can't wait to see friermuth splitting snaps and attpts with Eric ebron.
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Why read up when I've watched every game he played at PSU. There were times he was the only option Clifford had to throw and he still performed. He was originally going to skip 2020 like Parsons because of COVID but still played....when he got the shoulder injury he shut it down and I don't blame him.
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The Steelers have downgraded at LT, C, and have a ? at RT. It was the 31st worst run blocking unit last year and the QB had to get rid of the ball in 2 seconds on 5-yard routes to save the OL in pass protection. No talent added to this area yet. Those are my concerns right now even though we found future starters at RB and TE.
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