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04-20-2011, 08:33 AM
Harris: Steelers likely will seek value
By John Harris, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The memory still lingers from two years ago, when the Steelers bypassed other positions of need in the NFL Draft to select defensive end Ziggy Hood with the No. 32 — and final — pick in the first round.
Why take Hood with linebackers James Laurinaitis and Rey Maualuga, cornerback Alphonso Smith, tackle Eben Britton and center Max Unger still available?
We all know the spiel by now: The Steelers spend their draft dollars wisely. They don't yield to public opinion, and they don't believe in paying first-round money to a player who doesn't have a first-round draft grade.
The Steelers drafted Hood in the first round because he filled a need, and his grade justified their selection.
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Fans, I agree with most of this story. Especially as it goes to Dick Lebeau's defense being too complicated for young, first year CB's to pick up on. Which is one of the reasons why I am still not giving up on players like K.Lewis or C.Butler yet. I do disagree though about Peterson and Prince Amukamara being the only two DB's in this draft with a 1st round grade. As LLT reiterated, if it weren't for his injuries this season, Ras I Dowling would definitely have a 1st round grade....not saying we should select him at 31, but if we can deal down, address one of the OL or DL needs at 63, and then grab Dowling a few spots lower then 31 after the trade down, then you DO IT.
But that not withstanding, I agree with the story. BTW, I LOVE the comment...Steelers want a kid from Macy's while shopping at Wal-Mart!....Heck, don't we all :toofunny:
By John Harris, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The memory still lingers from two years ago, when the Steelers bypassed other positions of need in the NFL Draft to select defensive end Ziggy Hood with the No. 32 — and final — pick in the first round.
Why take Hood with linebackers James Laurinaitis and Rey Maualuga, cornerback Alphonso Smith, tackle Eben Britton and center Max Unger still available?
We all know the spiel by now: The Steelers spend their draft dollars wisely. They don't yield to public opinion, and they don't believe in paying first-round money to a player who doesn't have a first-round draft grade.
The Steelers drafted Hood in the first round because he filled a need, and his grade justified their selection.
Read more: Harris: Steelers likely will seek value - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_733049.html#ixzz1K4TRaMo9
Fans, I agree with most of this story. Especially as it goes to Dick Lebeau's defense being too complicated for young, first year CB's to pick up on. Which is one of the reasons why I am still not giving up on players like K.Lewis or C.Butler yet. I do disagree though about Peterson and Prince Amukamara being the only two DB's in this draft with a 1st round grade. As LLT reiterated, if it weren't for his injuries this season, Ras I Dowling would definitely have a 1st round grade....not saying we should select him at 31, but if we can deal down, address one of the OL or DL needs at 63, and then grab Dowling a few spots lower then 31 after the trade down, then you DO IT.
But that not withstanding, I agree with the story. BTW, I LOVE the comment...Steelers want a kid from Macy's while shopping at Wal-Mart!....Heck, don't we all :toofunny: