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Steelernation writer says just these three positions should be the ones considered in round 1.

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slashsteel said:
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The Steelers Should Only Be Considering These Three Positions With Important 17th Overall Pick

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers season did not end how everyone had hoped. The team missed out on the playoffs for the first time in three seasons and were sent packing despite a strong 7-2 finish to the season. The future has a chance to be very bright for Mike Tomlin‘s group going forward...
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A.) he suggested we trade up… instantly that labels him as wrong… with the depth at the positions of need this draft has, trading up is outright idiotic…. If anything we should be moving down

B. I’d be fine with any of his three suggestions but I think he has them totally wrong order wise. OL needs to be a priority… we absolutely need a stud olineman as an anchor.. especially in the pass rush from the left side…

We have about 3 #2 cbs on this defense… we need a 1… the problem is that this draft is super deep in cbs that are all probably more likely to be 2’s than a shutdown 1…

unless you are really sold on a guy, you could add one in the third that has the same upward potential, just a lower floor… like Witherspoon… I’ve seen that guy listed everywhere from a mid #1 to a fourth round pick…

In the preseason people were gushing about all our Young Dlinemen… I agree we should add here, but unless Heyward leaves, it isn’t a priority that we have to draft up for… year 3 should be the season Loudermilk arrives if he is what they thought he could be… leal is definitely a starter type too… id like to see us add a bigger DT for sure, but I feel that is a second round option

ILB is another option but I feel like that could be done in round 2 or 3… Id also consider a S in the first, depending on how free agency plays out…

I would only take a wr in the first if we traded DJ.. I wouldn’t take a TE in the first 3 rounds at least… I wouldn’t think about a rb before round 4
Id actually be thrilled if they added two olinemen actually…

I want them to add another olb but a later round project would be fine

They probably draft another round 7 qb type…
 
madinsomniac said:
A.) he suggested we trade up… instantly that labels him as wrong… with the depth at the positions of need this draft has, trading up is outright idiotic…. If anything we should be moving down

B. I’d be fine with any of his three suggestions but I think he has them totally wrong order wise. OL needs to be a priority… we absolutely need a stud olineman as an anchor.. especially in the pass rush from the left side…

We have about 3 #2 cbs on this defense… we need a 1… the problem is that this draft is super deep in cbs that are all probably more likely to be 2’s than a shutdown 1…

unless you are really sold on a guy, you could add one in the third that has the same upward potential, just a lower floor… like Witherspoon… I’ve seen that guy listed everywhere from a mid #1 to a fourth round pick…

In the preseason people were gushing about all our Young Dlinemen… I agree we should add here, but unless Heyward leaves, it isn’t a priority that we have to draft up for… year 3 should be the season Loudermilk arrives if he is what they thought he could be… leal is definitely a starter type too… id like to see us add a bigger DT for sure, but I feel that is a second round option

ILB is another option but I feel like that could be done in round 2 or 3… Id also consider a S in the first, depending on how free agency plays out…

I would only take a wr in the first if we traded DJ.. I wouldn’t take a TE in the first 3 rounds at least… I wouldn’t think about a rb before round 4
Id actually be thrilled if they added two olinemen actually…

I want them to add another olb but a later round project would be fine

They probably draft another round 7 qb type…
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I am with you for the most part. I just am keeping an open mind about WR as that room isn't stocked as some perceive it is. We have a number 1 WR who likes to go backwards as much as forward. We have developmental WR still learning his routes, will he put in the work to master his craft? I think he will but a wait and see. Then you have a nice special team returner who can do a nice sweep here and there. Unfortunately he hasn't swept Canada out the door. Then we have a Patriot cast off that reminds me of the last swiss army knife the Steelers had. As in not very good.

We could use trenches and a corner sure. But it damn sure wouldn't hurt to have an explosive WR in the slot.
 
Disagree

Shades should not be allowed to draft 1st round corners…if Shades takes a lucrative tv deal or retires then maybe

2 options only
OL or DL

If ya must grab a corner do it in the 2nd or later
 
My philosophy is to focus premium picks on premium positions: QB, WR, LT, EDGE, CB

The Steelers are set at QB and EDGE, so I look at the next three.

Left Tackle
Dan Moore has his ups and downs. I think he would continue to develop into a serviceable left tackle, but is that enough? Tackles usually fly off the board, but there are number of potential prospects: Peter Skoronski, Paris Johnson, Broderick Jones, Anton Harrison.

Wide Receiver
On paper, the Steelers are set with Pickens and Johnson. I do think they could dramatically upgrade this group with one more top option as I don't think we have an offensive coordinator who could scheme mediocre receivers into productive players. There just aren't many top prospects with maybe Quentin Johnson and Jordan Addison as the only consensus first-round prospects.

Cornerback
If the Steelers bring Sutton back, they are four deep, maybe even five deep if you consider Maulet. They could potentially cut Witherspoon. There are a lot of good options: Christian Gonzalez, Kelee Ringo, Cam Smith, Joey Porter Jr., Devon Witherspoon. There are probably a couple of other names that some analysts like early as well.

Once I get through these prospects, I have one more that I value for the Steelers:

Athletic Guard/Center
I know a lot of teams don't value the interior offensive line, but when the Steelers are at their best, they've had an All-Pro on the interior. Dermontti Dawson, Alan Faneca, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, even Jeff Hartings. Give me that interior lineman who can pull and get to the second level. Green has that type of athleticism, but nothing else. Looking at the draft, I'm not sure anyone fits the bill.

At this point I look at everyone else. I'll also be clear, I'd take the top-rated safety over the No. 3 cornerback if they are a better prospect.

RB and TE are covered.

Defensive Line
There is some young talent on the roster with Leal and possibly Loudermilk. Alualu is likely done and Wormley had a major knee injury. Bryan Bresee is probably the only first-round option outside of Jalen Carter, who will be a top-5 pick.

Inside Linebacker
This is another thin position at the top with maybe only Trenton Simpson in the mid-first round range. With strong testing numbers, maybe a guy like Drew Sanders moves up the boards.

Safety
This will depend on what the Steelers do with Edmunds and Kazee. Ideally, both return. If not, Brian Branch becomes a really interesting option at 1.17. Branch is just a solid all-around football player. Antonio Johnson is another interesting option given his size, standing at 6'3".
 
If I’m prioritizing I’m going OT first, ILB at 2A, and DL at 2B. Not that I wouldn’t love a lock down corner, but If they can keep Sutton and Edmonds…it’s solid. I think ILB is a bigger NEED. Robinson may have a future, but it seems he’s picking things up slowly. As great as James Harrison was, it took him several years to figure things out. If Robinson learns twice as fast as Harrison, he’s still not starting this year. Of course Spillane is serviceable, but how many splash plays does he put on film?

madinsomniac said:
A.) he suggested we trade up… instantly that labels him as wrong…
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I don’t think he was suggesting trading up. He said (paraphrase) “It would be interesting to see if the Steelers love someone enough to trade up.” It certainly WOULD be interesting.

Slash, You mentioned you’d take receiver in first if BPA. I wouldn’t…not this year. I think they have much bigger needs, and we have Pickens and that other guy.
 
pittbull said:
If I’m prioritizing I’m going OT first, ILB at 2A, and DL at 2B. Not that I wouldn’t love a lock down corner, but If they can keep Sutton and Edmonds…it’s solid. I think ILB is a bigger NEED. Robinson may have a future, but it seems he’s picking things up slowly. As great as James Harrison was, it took him several years to figure things out. If Robinson learns twice as fast as Harrison, he’s still not starting this year. Of course Spillane is serviceable, but how many splash plays does he put on film?


I don’t think he was suggesting trading up. He said (paraphrase) “It would be interesting to see if the Steelers love someone enough to trade up.” It certainly WOULD be interesting.

Slash, You mentioned you’d take receiver in first if BPA. I wouldn’t…not this year. I think they have much bigger needs, and we have Pickens and that other guy.
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I was just trying to get Kenny some more reliable weapons, it isn't like we are going to get a schematic improvement. Canada is sharpening up the crayons as we speak.
 
slashsteel said:
I was just trying to get Kenny some more reliable weapons, it isn't like we are going to get a schematic improvement. Canada is sharpening up the crayons as we speak.
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They’re upgrading him from the 3 crayon box to the 16 crayon box

That’s gonna be a lot of sharpening

Get Kenny a premium OL or 2
Can only have so many multi concussion seasons before ya call it quits
 
slashsteel said:
www.steelernation.com

The Steelers Should Only Be Considering These Three Positions With Important 17th Overall Pick

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers season did not end how everyone had hoped. The team missed out on the playoffs for the first time in three seasons and were sent packing despite a strong 7-2 finish to the season. The future has a chance to be very bright for Mike Tomlin‘s group going forward...
www.steelernation.com www.steelernation.com

Agree or disagree?
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AGREE, bit not necessarily in the order of the article. Invest heavily and big, in the OL player they choose.


Salute the nation
 
slashsteel said:
I was just trying to get Kenny some more reliable weapons, it isn't like we are going to get a schematic improvement. Canada is sharpening up the crayons as we speak.
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I’m not sure he is sharpening up the crayon, but more than likely looking for the full arsenal of the 16 pack.


Salute the nation
 
Anton Harrison is not a #17 pick, maybe at 32.

Depending on how prospects fall to the Steelers, they'll need to pick up an OT, DL, CB, as the article states and then focus on WR, S, and ILB. I'd love to see Parker Washington from Penn State. He'll be an excellent slot WR and a much better return man than Stone Hands Simms.
 
If we draft a WR before we draft a CB or a LT, Tomlin and Kahn should both be fired.
 
Pretty much agree. OL and DL are top for me. Then I'd say CB. I can even see ILB if one of the freak ILB's is sitting there. We have seen how badly we need someone like that in the middle of the field. I can't see any position other than those in Rd. 1 or even Rd. 2 (both picks) for that matter.
 
madinsomniac said:
Thats only true if the LT and Cb they ultimately get don’t work out and someone available at 17 turns out great… BPA should still be pretty high on the evaluation scale
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BPA is fine and good if you have competent players at all positions and time to develop. Moore is ABYSMAL at LT and needs to be addressed as a need either in the draft of in FA market. The Steelers desperately need a shut down corner that can go man to man against #1 and 2 receivers. If we do not get fast pressure up front, our secondary is a sieve. We have had PLENTY of success drafting WR in the 3rd/4th round.
 
IMO, we need a true LT to protect Kenny's backside. This might be Broderick Jones. I was high on Skoronski, but saw here that he could be moved inside. I'd rather move Moore inside. I'm, also big on Freeland from BYU. Another guy I like is Cody Mauch, but he's likely to be moved inside. Athletic and strong as hell, but is a mid-late round pick since he's from a smaller school.

LT/CB should be our 1st two picks. I get that you can't draft just for need, but I feel like DL depth can be had later. Bryant Young from Bama would step right in. So could a few others. But we need to protect our QB and build on the run game... to keep the defense off the field and fresh, which keeps the opposing offense sitting also.
 
Badcat said:
Anton Harrison is not a #17 pick, maybe at 32.

Depending on how prospects fall to the Steelers, they'll need to pick up an OT, DL, CB, as the article states and then focus on WR, S, and ILB. I'd love to see Parker Washington from Penn State. He'll be an excellent slot WR and a much better return man than Stone Hands Simms.
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our Slot WR was on IR this past season - CA3
 
Superman said:
IMO, we need a true LT to protect Kenny's backside. This might be Broderick Jones. I was high on Skoronski, but saw here that he could be moved inside. I'd rather move Moore inside. I'm, also big on Freeland from BYU. Another guy I like is Cody Mauch, but he's likely to be moved inside. Athletic and strong as hell, but is a mid-late round pick since he's from a smaller school.

LT/CB should be our 1st two picks. I get that you can't draft just for need, but I feel like DL depth can be had later. Bryant Young from Bama would step right in. So could a few others. But we need to protect our QB and build on the run game... to keep the defense off the field and fresh, which keeps the opposing offense sitting also.
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If Paris was there @17 I would throw cooch off the stage and spring up to the podium. I wouldn't be shocked to see his combine shine over the other tackles...
 
SteelerFan448 said:
My philosophy is to focus premium picks on premium positions: QB, WR, LT, EDGE, CB

The Steelers are set at QB and EDGE, so I look at the next three.

Left Tackle
Dan Moore has his ups and downs. I think he would continue to develop into a serviceable left tackle, but is that enough? Tackles usually fly off the board, but there are number of potential prospects: Peter Skoronski, Paris Johnson, Broderick Jones, Anton Harrison.

Wide Receiver
On paper, the Steelers are set with Pickens and Johnson. I do think they could dramatically upgrade this group with one more top option as I don't think we have an offensive coordinator who could scheme mediocre receivers into productive players. There just aren't many top prospects with maybe Quentin Johnson and Jordan Addison as the only consensus first-round prospects.

Cornerback
If the Steelers bring Sutton back, they are four deep, maybe even five deep if you consider Maulet. They could potentially cut Witherspoon. There are a lot of good options: Christian Gonzalez, Kelee Ringo, Cam Smith, Joey Porter Jr., Devon Witherspoon. There are probably a couple of other names that some analysts like early as well.

Once I get through these prospects, I have one more that I value for the Steelers:

Athletic Guard/Center
I know a lot of teams don't value the interior offensive line, but when the Steelers are at their best, they've had an All-Pro on the interior. Dermontti Dawson, Alan Faneca, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, even Jeff Hartings. Give me that interior lineman who can pull and get to the second level. Green has that type of athleticism, but nothing else. Looking at the draft, I'm not sure anyone fits the bill.

At this point I look at everyone else. I'll also be clear, I'd take the top-rated safety over the No. 3 cornerback if they are a better prospect.

RB and TE are covered.

Defensive Line
There is some young talent on the roster with Leal and possibly Loudermilk. Alualu is likely done and Wormley had a major knee injury. Bryan Bresee is probably the only first-round option outside of Jalen Carter, who will be a top-5 pick.

Inside Linebacker
This is another thin position at the top with maybe only Trenton Simpson in the mid-first round range. With strong testing numbers, maybe a guy like Drew Sanders moves up the boards.

Safety
This will depend on what the Steelers do with Edmunds and Kazee. Ideally, both return. If not, Brian Branch becomes a really interesting option at 1.17. Branch is just a solid all-around football player. Antonio Johnson is another interesting option given his size, standing at 6'3".
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I think Paris Johnson from OSU will be gone. Jones from Georgia and Skoronksi from NW are very good at OT.

I love Witherspoon and Gonzalez at CB. Porter and Ringo are a bit "handsy".
I think we can wait until later rounds for WR, especially will CAIII coming back. The kid from Houston that Coolie has been pimping looks good.

There are some good centers coming out. Schmitz from Minn., Wypler from Ohio State, Van Pran from Georgia, Olawatami from Meatchicken and Stromberg from Arkansas. As far as guards go, as a Notre Dame fan, Jared Patterson was excellent at guard but was outstanding as a center.

Siaki Ika from Baylor is interesting as DT/NT.

LB is soft for this year's draft.

Smith from Georgia and Sydney Brown from Illinois look pretty good as well.
 
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