tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post6786139706243789962..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: One month out mock draftMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80921705466686204572013-03-31T20:12:48.393-04:002013-03-31T20:12:48.393-04:00Just remember guys, that this is one mock draft. I...Just remember guys, that this is one mock draft. I'll do more as we get closer, depending on what I'm hearing.<br /><br />As for taking Da'Rick Rogers in the first round, somebody has been smoking dope with him to think he's going in the first.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-3444499476391606862013-03-30T12:39:25.243-04:002013-03-30T12:39:25.243-04:00Thanks for putting up a mock draft, Dale! You have...Thanks for putting up a mock draft, Dale! You have several interesting ideas. In terms of our beloved Steelers, I would be OK with Vaccaro, however, in this scenario, Jarvis Jones, Arthur Brown, Keenan Allen, and DeAndre Hopkins are still on the board. Those guys are difference-makers and I just don't think Vaccaro makes enough splash plays to justify taking him over the other guys I mentioned. I understand that 3-4 OLBs are a crapshoot, but I think Jones's tremendous productivity in the SEC warrants the pick. <br /><br />I do not think the Panthers would pass on a difference-maker at DT like Sheldon Richardson. <br /><br />Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577610340559121527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-90955992189489417962013-03-29T09:04:13.394-04:002013-03-29T09:04:13.394-04:00Dale - what's the word on Ahmad Bradshaw? Is h...Dale - what's the word on Ahmad Bradshaw? Is he looking like a 1-year guy while a young RB from the draft is groomed or is he a 2-3 year solution at starter -- if he's signed, that is.Heniginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203619479616142893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-85491900986297451862013-03-29T06:55:59.951-04:002013-03-29T06:55:59.951-04:00Dale,
Steelers have a lot of needs.Personally I...Dale,<br /> Steelers have a lot of needs.Personally I Would have no problem with Vaccaro being the pick.<br />But I hope the Steelers hit home runsin the first 4 rounds.<br /> Would Love Arthur Brown as an ILB for the Steelers. Won't happen,but I wish the Steelers would trade down pick Brown and take T.J. McDonald in the 3 round.<br />georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-47717434703603908722013-03-29T01:37:04.165-04:002013-03-29T01:37:04.165-04:00"RUSH THE QUARTER BACK!l" we are taking ..."RUSH THE QUARTER BACK!l" we are taking a DE or OLB in the first.Viktorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202748196466695584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-49885215380579316332013-03-29T00:53:38.562-04:002013-03-29T00:53:38.562-04:00Yeah, like I said, I'm not beating down doors ...Yeah, like I said, I'm not beating down doors to get Brown at 1.17. I don't think he has the exact same skill set as Timmons but even if he did I think he would be an upgrade over Foote and having two similar players in the middle wouldn't be a disadvantage because those similar players would be very versatile.<br /><br />But to go back to my very first comment on this post, I'll still eat my hat if five receivers go in the first.kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-84304293938013838692013-03-29T00:49:08.458-04:002013-03-29T00:49:08.458-04:00thats all fine and well about Timmons, I agree. Bu...thats all fine and well about Timmons, I agree. But my point was, and is, the Steelers don't need two MLBers with the same skill set. <br /><br />Anyway, I see what you're saying and I think you get what I'm saying. I'm not trying to hijack a thread or go and on and on about something minor. <br /><br />If Arthur Brown brings a different skill set that Timmons, then I am interested. But to me, he sounds like a bad fit next to him.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-91548570857441689842013-03-29T00:15:18.375-04:002013-03-29T00:15:18.375-04:00Timmons keeps Chris Johnson from doing much of any...Timmons keeps Chris Johnson from doing much of anything and I would bet Timmons is given a lot of "running QB" responsibility when the Steelers face that kind of offense. I won't be kicking rocks if they draft a Dont'a Hightower type of player but I think his limitations (movement, coverage) are easier for most offenses to exploit.kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-41192582912270459152013-03-28T20:05:08.258-04:002013-03-28T20:05:08.258-04:00I'm not hoping for a guy with Larry Foote like...I'm not hoping for a guy with Larry Foote like limitations either. Obviously there can be a LBer who has overlapping skills with Timmons who isn't exactly Timmons. <br /><br />Also Timmons had an insane year, so we aren't cloning him. But if we are talking about a guy with very similar skills, I think I'd prefer someone who compliments him rather than 100% overlaps him. <br /><br />Timmons doesn't really blow plays up but is great in space, generally pursues well and is insanely fast. I think you could exploit two MLBers who play that style with a solid run game and good oline more so than you could with a guy who can really disrupt things.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-51830423646345059672013-03-28T17:34:53.131-04:002013-03-28T17:34:53.131-04:00Vacarro at 17? I just don't see it... You take...Vacarro at 17? I just don't see it... You take a safety that high, he'd better be a ballhawk. Give me either a)1.Jarvis jones/2.Da'rick Rogers/3.Jonathan Cyprien or b)trade down in the first and grab 1.Deandre Hopkins/2.Jamie Collins or Cornelius Washington in round three/best Safety still on the board in round 2 or 3 depending on which OLB prospect you grab.Mr. Fix-itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-19635495064491258862013-03-28T16:05:24.696-04:002013-03-28T16:05:24.696-04:00Doesn't a tight end have to be really special ...Doesn't a tight end have to be really special to go at 17? Freak of nature types.<br /><br />I see very solid all around tight ends, but that is makes you more fit for the end of the first round.<br /><br />Miller went in the thirties and he's better than any of these dudes.<br /><br />-Z in TempeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-91446208822602985462013-03-28T12:19:25.618-04:002013-03-28T12:19:25.618-04:00*best ILB...*best ILB...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-54163132165966409552013-03-28T12:17:46.557-04:002013-03-28T12:17:46.557-04:00Arthur Brown weighed in combine 240 lbs, he is the...Arthur Brown weighed in combine 240 lbs, he is the ILB in this class, I take him in #17.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-11068271978383793302013-03-28T08:18:11.706-04:002013-03-28T08:18:11.706-04:00I've seen Timmons make big hits. You're p...I've seen Timmons make big hits. You're pretty much describing Larry Foote. I'm not hoping for another Larry Foote. Running quarterbacks aren't hamstrung by attitude. They are rendered ineffective by a defense that can get to the edge. Having complimentary players can set up what I think might be a problem for Baltimore this year: One guy is good against the run, one guys is a good pass-rusher, and there is almost no overlap in their skills.kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-8367003242982204952013-03-28T07:45:19.101-04:002013-03-28T07:45:19.101-04:00Non-special Safeties do not get taken in the top 2...Non-special Safeties do not get taken in the top 20. Vacarro(and all the S in this class) are not special. Could get the same kind of guy a round, if not two, later. Would much rather have one of the rushers and Swearinger/et al later on.<br /><br />Also...SEC honk here; Justin Hunter, who I love, is about the exact opposite of Andre Johnson physically. Hunter's a string bean, AJ is built like a tank. Hunter is built more like Randy Moss was at Marshall, if we're looking for a purely body type comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37822700244103117512013-03-28T00:00:59.245-04:002013-03-28T00:00:59.245-04:00Woods should be there round 2.
Round 2;
Justin H...Woods should be there round 2. <br /><br />Round 2;<br />Justin Hunter WR<br />Robert Woods<br />Jonathan Hankerson NT<br />Manti T'eo<br />Zack Ertz TE<br /><br /><br /><br />Joe Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052105246621824754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-66607487747835634112013-03-27T23:52:26.256-04:002013-03-27T23:52:26.256-04:00kyle,
I respectfully disagree with you. I don...kyle, <br /><br />I respectfully disagree with you. I don't WANT a "slow footed" player, but a "thumper" (and maybe we disagree on the term) I think is a good compliment. I think thats more true now with the read option fad. Do you see Timmons crushing another teams' QB or RB? I don't. He might make an effective tackle but I'd like a little attitude in the middle, especially given the state of our D-line where there isn't an A Smith or possibly even a Hampton to set that tone up front. <br /><br />I hear what you're saying, and I'm just arguing, and not getting nasty, but I think there is still room for those guys and would be a nice compliment to what they have in Timmons. He covers very close to enough ground in my opinion. Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-44295843166371646922013-03-27T23:48:34.179-04:002013-03-27T23:48:34.179-04:00Very nice pick Dale. I applaud you on this mock dr...Very nice pick Dale. I applaud you on this mock draft, as far as the steelers are concerned, in a situation where Vaccaro, Jones, and Eiffert are all still on the board. <br /><br />However, who is your pick if Cordarrelle is still on the board?<br /><br />And is not Keenan Lewis the most proven wideout in this draft class? <br /><br />Tavon Austin reminds me of Torrey Smith, so I'm not as big a fan of his for our system. <br /><br />Jarvis Jones is the next generation of <br />Silverback, so don't forget what were passing on here as in terms of replacing James Harrison's prime value at pass rushing. <br /><br />The steelers luckily have a lot of options this year, but you have definitely convinced me that Vaccaro is a worthy choice for the steelers, as our secondary could use a jump-start at safety. Joe Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052105246621824754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-16590490004393681152013-03-27T20:28:54.009-04:002013-03-27T20:28:54.009-04:00Timmons was drafted to play ILB. They had their ou...Timmons was drafted to play ILB. They had their outside backer - James Harrison - on the roster.<br />As soon as they got Woodley, there was no more talk of Timmons outside.<br /><br />McLendon will be Hampton's replacement, though I'm not writing off another year of Casey at this point.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-33296113214126373232013-03-27T18:31:49.327-04:002013-03-27T18:31:49.327-04:00Doesn't losing both backup safetys (Allen and ...Doesn't losing both backup safetys (Allen and Mundy) kind of put the Steelers in a tough position? I know Colbert said there would be change, implying rookies could/would start, but wouldn't you like to keep one of them around, preferably Allen?<br /><br />Safety is now a glaring weakness and will perhaps tip their hand in the draft. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35681321490882669912013-03-27T16:08:28.954-04:002013-03-27T16:08:28.954-04:00I don't get into the numerology of the past. ...I don't get into the numerology of the past. In don't think any of that matters or is in any way an indication of what they value or don't value in R1. They did draft Timmons to be a ROLB. Apparently that doesn't count. And Cowher had to be talked down from talking Zo Jackson in R1. Wexell said they had a R1 grade on Worilds. Just because it's rare doesn't mean much. Might just be the way things work out in any given year. There are ~20 other positions to choose from. <br /><br />Steelers never took a saftey in R1. Ever. Until 2003, and traded up for that one.<br /><br />More teams are running a 34 or 335. And the way the Steelers run their 34, there isn't a great deal separating it from a 43. Just one guy up or down. There are a handful of players in this draft that already do many/all of the things the Steelers require of an OLB. A few of them will go R1, not that I'm stumping for any of them. But I do think it's possible they go OLB R1. Whoever it is will be a considered playmaker. That's WR, RB, CB, S, OLB. Can rule out RB due to absence of R1 talent. Seems then that OLB odds are 1 in 4. Far better than 1 in Huey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-16046981006477508342013-03-27T15:47:27.767-04:002013-03-27T15:47:27.767-04:00Ok, but I'm just wondering who Hampton's r...Ok, but I'm just wondering who Hampton's replacement will be. We lost Allen today. So Vaccaro is making more sense, but wonder what they will do if there's a stud DL or OL that fell to them.<br /><br />Viktorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202748196466695584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-73150344124214589932013-03-27T15:02:32.381-04:002013-03-27T15:02:32.381-04:00inevitably, a player or two falls more than they s...inevitably, a player or two falls more than they should in the draft. picking at 17, the steelers could be in a spot where they may need to choose between selecting BPA versus "BPA at position of need." <br /><br />imagine lotulelei sliding down to 17. what do you do then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-9168247895735972202013-03-27T14:50:06.227-04:002013-03-27T14:50:06.227-04:00Don't see them taking another DL in the first ...Don't see them taking another DL in the first Viktor. That would be three defensive linemen in the past four years in the first round.<br /><br />They need a difference maker there. I think it's a defensive back or WR, with pass rusher being the dark horse - though as I said, they haven't take a rush linebacker in the first since Huey. If there were a RB worthy of 17, that would be a strong consideration, but there's not this year.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-47529755582722897222013-03-27T09:45:48.652-04:002013-03-27T09:45:48.652-04:00Steelers should take Jarvis Jones if he falls to t...Steelers should take Jarvis Jones if he falls to themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com