tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post8563895067972628644..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: One hurdle clearedMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40934915853835990092011-03-10T12:35:46.461-05:002011-03-10T12:35:46.461-05:00I would agree with that assessment. I think a late...I would agree with that assessment. I think a late round RB or QB is also always something to look at as well.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26383667073456540192011-03-10T11:57:19.064-05:002011-03-10T11:57:19.064-05:00I have been saying for a few weeks that this team ...I have been saying for a few weeks that this team has a few areas of need, and all others are luxury picks. <br /><br />In the first round, what needs do we have. You don't take a QB. You don't take a RB, WR, TE, or C. We need Offensive Line, every position but Center. <br /><br />When I look at D, I see the same kind of situation. The Dline is older, but Keisel, Hampton, and Hood will make a good starter group. Eason is suitable as a replacement, and Smith is well....Smith. Unless we are not happy with the young guys we have on the roster right now, I don't see us going LB. Timmons and Woodley are both young. Farrior and Harrison are older. Worlids and Foote are workable replacements, and Sylvester looks like he could contribute as does Fox. I could see us taking one later, but not necessarily in round 1. <br /><br />CB and Safety are other issues. We need guys who can cover, and we need more speed at the S position. <br /><br />OL, CB, S - 1st round and later<br />LB and NT - 3rd round and later<br />K and P - 5th round and later<br /><br />That is how I see the draft.Vaflyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-17760830531996541492011-03-10T00:14:23.773-05:002011-03-10T00:14:23.773-05:00I tend to agree with you Dale, the Steelers draft ...I tend to agree with you Dale, the Steelers draft for the long term and a 27 year old rookie, even a talented on at that isn't a long term plan. The kid might have value at the end of the 2nd round at the earliest but certainly not a 1st round pick. If Mike Pouncey isn't available in the first round I see the Steelers going OT or CB/Safety.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-43029492183072214182011-03-09T22:19:18.448-05:002011-03-09T22:19:18.448-05:00What seems to be happening is the politico-economi...What seems to be happening is the politico-economic forces in motion are stirring the pot for the NFL. Except that labor and management here, all involves millionaires. Or those trying for that. There's nothing wrong with any of it. But notice how intense the pressures on that system are right now: look at Wisconsin. Nobody knows what's happening and very few are willing to admit it. Go Steelers.DrFredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476071031012390742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-28776826811008272672011-03-09T21:55:24.510-05:002011-03-09T21:55:24.510-05:00Believe it or not, the players don't want guys...Believe it or not, the players don't want guys making millions of dollars for busting out. That's less money they can make.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22193351280355213152011-03-09T20:17:04.241-05:002011-03-09T20:17:04.241-05:00Simple, the more money paid in ever escalating gua...Simple, the more money paid in ever escalating guaranteed money for rookies, the less there is available for established players. It is kind of backwards when you think about it. A new, unproven player getting millions of dollars. It's not like the draftees will be making poverty wages even with a cap in place.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-19945859120584986462011-03-09T18:46:56.203-05:002011-03-09T18:46:56.203-05:00"the owners have been unable to help themselv..."the owners have been unable to help themselves in giving out the big deals." This doesn't sound like a player problem it sounds like an owner problem. Not sure why the players would cave on this. Hey owners do your home work!!KMax44https://www.blogger.com/profile/11947487576396726793noreply@blogger.com