Mazi seems to be more than a one-trick-pony (Clydesdale?). It may take some time with Dunbar and Heyward, but I could see some DT and DE in Mazi's future. That said... 17 seems a bit steep. I would like to see him in Black and Gold!
I've been thinking about this, but the only TE that fits my ideal is Darnell Washington as he's already an elite blocker as a TE, but he's also a freak, he's a good receiver, Friermuth is better. My idea would be to run a lot of two TE sets with Muth and Washington, and it would give us the flexibility to line up or motion Muth into the slot and use him as a big slot. We could run or pass out 12 personnel all day and have mismatches all over the yard
If they could get that I would've traded him yesterday.
If Kahn/Weidl could get a 5th or 6th for the turnstile known as Greene they truly are miracle workers
Can’t imagine Big O will be there at our mid 2nd rounder. I think he would fit nicely and fill a huge void.
I think Chuks is deficient against the run and Moore the pass. If we could just morph the two together. I think in the deficient areas they are below average. I think we see what Chuks is now. Serviceable but won't be more than that. Moore I am a little more on the fence. Just in regards I am not sure if he has topped out. Maybe the Steelers give him another year with a better G besides him to see the outcome and draft a RT at 32.
They can slot a weapon or pair one with Muth. So yeah sure either or would add something needed to the offense.
If they go two TEs alot I know who.they should take at 17.
They would be lucky to get a bag of footballs
Why? They eliminated need off of G. That doesn't eliminate the need for a CB,T,S,slot WR, DE, or a TE to pair with Muth.
I would be, especially Darnell, but only if the Steelers commit to more 12 personnel. I think they were in two TE sets like 20% last year? If you take a guy like Washington who may be the best blocking TE in the league with the ability to be a freak pass catcher as well, I would hope that would bump closer to 50%, not fully 50, as some of those formations having both Muth and Washington on the field would be bigger sets (goal line, short yardage). With DW you don't need an extra down lineman
The last thing this team needs to build is a tight end. It’s like RB and ILB. Very few elite options worth that type of investment.
I'd be just fine if they traded down a bit to pick-up extra pick. If not #17 that pick #32 will be a hot one to start day number two of the draft. They will receive a ton of calls for pick #32 which is like a number one.
It’s also possible they trade up for someone elite. Wouldn’t be against that is it was for a top CB or LT.
Definitely. Chuks has played for 5 years now. They tried to coach him up at LT but after 3 years, he was moved to RT and Moore came in as a rookie. Moore has 2 years under his belt and did improve. I think he definitely still has upside. The draft will be fun. I still think they add a WR in free agency. It could even be signing Sims back. He can return kicks and did OK when in at WR. And, hopefully, Austin can get back into things and play after his injury but you never know when rookies get injured and never play in year 1 if they can get back to form.
CB Gonzalez, Witherspoon, Porter, Banks
I am thinking of smoking some peyote and then trading him for a number 1 after the trade deadline.