2011 NFL Draft

[43Hitman]

lol Seattle

[7willBheaven]

WTF?? Carpenter?

[JayC]

whyyy??

[7willBheaven]

Good for us though.

[The Duke]

mm, Good player but went a big early

I mean, Carimi!!

[memphissteelergirl]

Wow....a Bama LT went before Ingram....

[86WARD]

Too much talent out there to take Sherrod...

[JayC]

rats

[Chidi29]

Sherrod is still out there

Not a fan of sherrod.

[86WARD]

Heyward, Wilkerson, Smith, Williams, Harris,

[Chidi29]

Let's see if Ravens take Heyward

[taztroy43]

i don't want them to take heyward....i want heyward for us

[zulater]

The Ravens ran out of clock, Chiefs go on the clock ahead of them. :lol:

[JayC]

i thought he was about to say "this is unusual the ravens have traded picks with the steelers"

[7willBheaven]

The Ravens ran out of clock, Chiefs go on the clock ahead of them. :lol:

There was a trade they said

[Steelers33]

same here

[The Duke]

I'm confused :huh:

[kmsteelerwr15]

way to screw it all up Rats

[zulater]

There was a trade they said

Yeah but too late. They gave the Chiefs a free trade up. :lol:

[st33lersguy]

What is going on?!

[Craic]

Leave it to the Ravens to screw something up

[7willBheaven]

Yeah but too late. They gave the Chiefs a free trade up. :lol:

Thats not what they said...the clock was still ticking and they said there has been a trade...

But now I have no idea

[Craic]

Listen Ravens.

Just because Ray Ray came in with a knife and scared you doesn't mean you get to have a do-over

[The Duke]

Nice pick chiefs, but they need pass rush still

uh, and the rats?

[zulater]

Jonathan Baldwin the Pitt kid!

[7willBheaven]

I knew KC would take a WR...

[Texasteel]

I really wasn't looking for that one, but Ill take it.

[SteelerEmpire]

Looks like more drama from the diva queens ravens....lol... lets see how this one turns out...

[86WARD]

LOL...Ravens fucking everything up...did they make a request not to have the draft at night?

[7willBheaven]

Schefter just said they were in talks with trading with Chicago and something happened and yeah...

[Craic]

Thats not what they said...the clock was still ticking and they said there has been a trade...

But now I have no idea

Yeah, I heard that too. Gotta wonder what in the world actualy happened. The only reason I could see th Cheifs trading up 1 pick, is if it was a multi-round, multi-team trade, and the CHeifs were afraid whoever else was involved wanted their guy, so they demanded the Raven's pick.
BUt all that within 10 minutes?????

[st33lersguy]

Times up Baltimore

[Craic]

Schefter announces

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Ravens were ready to make a deal with the Bears, then Chicago balked and clock ran out, causing Baltimore to miss its turn.

[The Duke]

I assumed Jimmy Smith

Prepare to get burned young fella!

[7willBheaven]

NE moving again

[7willBheaven]

Chicago takes Carimi?

[kmsteelerwr15]

Jimmy Smith, good luck catching up with Mike Wallace

[zulater]

Schefter announces

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Ravens were ready to make a deal with the Bears, then Chicago balked and clock ran out, causing Baltimore to miss its turn.

Oh well, they got the player they figured to get all along, so they lucked out.

[Craic]

Jimmy Smith, good luck catching up with Mike Wallace

Hey Jimmy. Say hello to my little friend--named Hines Ward!

[zulater]

Jimmy Smith, good luck catching up with Mike Wallace

I'd have loved to seen him in black and gold. But I don't think the Steelers would taken him anyway because of his history.

[JayC]

all i hope now is we dont pull a seahawks and pick some late 2nd round projection

[86WARD]

Ravens were ready to make a deal with the Bears, then Chicago balked and clock ran out, causing Baltimore to miss its turn.

[86WARD]

Bears will take Carimi.

[steeldevil]

Chicago picked Bowers real fast.

[7willBheaven]

Chicago picked Bowers real fast.

I would be shocked if its not Carimi

[The Duke]

all i hope now is we dont pull a seahawks and pick some late 2nd round projection

Well Dowling is projected 2nd round, and I hope we pick him

At this point I don't care if it's a reach

[Chidi29]

No Carimi please

[7willBheaven]

No Carimi please

No for the Bears or no for the Steelers?

[JayC]

Well Dowling is projected 2nd round, and I hope we pick him

At this point I don't care if it's a reach

well that is one exception. any CB is welcome here and apparently he's a good fit but in that case i rather trade down a few picks and add a 3rd or somethin

[Texasteel]

OH WELL

[Chidi29]

Bleh

[7willBheaven]

There goes Carimi...boooooo...would have loved a trade up for him

[The Duke]

Couldn't be anyone else


No Carimi please

what don't you like about Carimi?

[86WARD]

A lot of names left for the Steelers...

[86WARD]

There goes Carimi...boooooo...would have loved a trade up for him

Good. No thanks.

[Craic]

There goes Carimi...boooooo...would have loved a trade up for him

Honestly, don't need him. We need a CB or DE much worse.
If those two positions are gone, then fine. BUt I'd much rather see one of those positions filled.

[taztroy43]

jets are going to pick Heyward...i have a feeling...

[JayC]

all i know now is heyward, williams, dowling, harris. anything else will be a surprise (i havent researched this draft at all)

[SteelerFanInStl]

I'd love to see a trade down for us.

[7willBheaven]

Honestly, don't need him. We need a CB or DE much worse.
If those two positions are gone, then fine. BUt I'd much rather see one of those positions filled.

CB yes...DE...i think is 3rd behind OL and DB....DB is #1 but not often do higher ranked OTs fall close to the Steelers...but oh well....

[taztroy43]

heyward should be our pick....I would love him...he has top 15 talent IMO

[Chidi29]

Couldn't be anyone else



what don't you like about Carimi?

I was pleading with the Bears to pass on Carimi.

They did not listen.

[Chidi29]

Heyward is my guy though I'd love to trade down with san fran.

[The Duke]

I was pleading with the Bears to pass on Carimi.

They did not listen.

ah, got it

So it's down to Heyward Williams or trade

I vote trade!

[JayC]

so is it heyward, CB, trade or something else im nervous

[7willBheaven]

and its time...

[86WARD]

Here we go!! On the clock!

[steeldevil]

Pick is in!!

[Craic]

CB CB CB CB CB CB Please!!

[Steelers33]

picks in that was fast

[The Duke]

Heyward it is

[JayC]

it is?

[7willBheaven]

wow quick

[taztroy43]

hell yes heyward

[vtw8lftr]

heyward or trade down to san fran

[SteelerFanInStl]

Pick is in already. Looks like it's Heyward!

[Chidi29]

Ahh

[JayC]

HEYWARD!

[86WARD]

Cameron Heyward! Great Pick!

[7willBheaven]

wow

[Chidi29]

Good pick, I like it.

[86WARD]

I like it. I kinda had my heart set on Williams though...but Heyward is awesome.

[steeldawg]

nice pick

[86WARD]

CB in Round 2? Would love to see Curtis Brown or trade up for Williams, Harris or Ras-I.

[tube517]

Triple H Hood/Hampton/Heyward

[Chidi29]

My scouting report

The Good
- Excellent size
- Fantastic upper body strength
- Stout at the point of attack
- Good bull rush
- Able to shed blocks
- Asset against the run
- Clutch
- Good motor and hustle
- Experience stunting
- Good amount of starting experience
- Solid bloodlines
The Bad
- Not a strong pass rusher
- Doesn't offer much of a repitore
- Position limited
- Injury concerns
Other
- Becaome starter as a true freshmen
- Mainly played at RE, sometimes kicked inside
- Had a sack late against Iowa to seal the win
- Father "Ironhead" was a running back in the NFL
- Recovering from Tommy John surgery
Final Word
A prototypical five technique prospect. Is solid albeit not spectacular.
Games Watched
at Wisconsin, at Iowa

[taztroy43]

WE GOT HEYWARD BABY!!!!!

[JayC]

im happy =) not CB but i can't complain

[Craic]

Ziggy and Cam??

Well, just need a NT, and we have a new generation of DL.

[7willBheaven]

Interesting...not shocking...but interesting.

[XxKnightxX]

IRONHEAD JR. YESSS.

[memphissteelergirl]

I'm cool widit.

[The Duke]

I wouldn't be opposed to to trading a few picks for a chance at Dowling in the 2nd

like heyward pick though. Definitely set at the DL for a while

[Texasteel]

I'm happy with that. We are set at DE for a bunch of years.

[atlsteelers]

They must have wanted him. The got that pick in quick. Not overly excited.

[st33lersguy]

The Steelers 1st round pick is Cameron Heyward. I am happy with the pick, good value plus fills a need, I like it.

[steeldevil]

Good pick. Got to get a CB soon now.

[kmsteelerwr15]

I love this pick!!!!!

[SteelerEmpire]

Lol... I just knew it would be another sort of 'off the wall' pick made by the Steelers.... a DT... lol. We 'already' have the #1 run stop D.... But It's just the 1st round... lets see what happens..................

[Steelers33]

very happy with this pick

[The Duke]

Anyone think aaron will be asked to take a pay cut this season? Two young first round picks at DE, two veterans with large salaries and one has been injured too much lately

[86WARD]

I would give up a lot to see them trade up in Round 2 for Williams or Harris...

[Craic]

Makes me wonder if they think they are going to be able to get Ike back.

[86WARD]

Anyone think aaron will be asked to take a pay cut this season? Two young first round picks at DE, two veterans with large salaries and one has been injured too much lately

No...I don't...he's too fucking good and worth every penny.

[86WARD]

Makes me wonder if they think they are going to be able to get Ike back.

I think they do...I think they always have...

[XxKnightxX]

Wow Im ecstatic man, Ive worked out with Ironheads brother Nate and I was the Captain of the Team when we retired Ironheads Jersey in Passaic and got to meet his parents that day. I cried. I got coached by the guy who changed Ironheads life. And from that change in Craig Heywards life his Legacy lives on. Im buying his Jersey.

[JayC]

I would give up a lot to see them trade up in Round 2 for Williams or Harris...

with some of our bad later round CB picks in recent years i wouldn't mind using some of them to move up for a cb that will actually not suck

[Craic]

No...I don't...he's too fucking good and worth every penny.

Actually, no he's not. He has only played 11 of 35 games in the last two years. I don't care if you are Jerry Rice. That is not worth much at all.

[Psycho Ward 86]

If we pick up Ras-I Dowling....if he even sleeps into the mid-late teens in the 2nd round...IF we nab him....oh man will our first two picks be absolute gems...

[Craic]

Screw it. Give up the second, third, and fourth to pick up this pick and get our CB!!! LOLOL

[Vis]

You know his name won't get called the first year.

[SteelerFanInStl]

with some of our bad later round CB picks in recent years i wouldn't mind using some of them to move up for a cb that will actually not suck

Yea, I'd like to see us move up in the 2nd. I'm not liking the chances of a good CB being there for us in the 2nd.

[The Duke]

If we pick up Ras-I Dowling....if he even sleeps into the mid-late teens in the 2nd round...IF we nab him....oh man will our first two picks be absolute gems...

Agree

Make it happen colbert!

[XxKnightxX]

Lol... I just knew it would be another sort of 'off the wall' pick made by the Steelers.... a DT... lol. We 'already' have the #1 run stop D.... But It's just the 1st round... lets see what happens..................

I think Cameron is gonna be another Ziggy Hood project. Another Player that can stick in the nose/ 5 technique position. Hes gonna have to earn his spot with Ziggy, Big Snack, Keisel and Aaron Smith. I think Hoke jobs is in danger .

[7SteelGal43]

Watching Mikey T's press conference after our first pick, and he looks more tired and exhausted then I've ever seen him.

[7willBheaven]

Screw it. Give up the second, third, and fourth to pick up this pick and get our CB!!! LOLOL

Hahaha....

Why not next years 1st/2nd also?

[steelreserve]

Anyone think aaron will be asked to take a pay cut this season? Two young first round picks at DE, two veterans with large salaries and one has been injured too much lately

I have my doubts he'll be back at all. Love the guy, but it honestly looks like he's reached the point where his body is just too broken down in general. Plus, more tellingly, this year when he was out, we were able to fill in for him for the first time.

[Craic]

I think Cameron is gonna be another Ziggy Hood project. Another Player that can stick in the nose/ 5 technique position. Hes gonna have to earn his spot with Ziggy, Big Snack, Keisel and Aaron Smith. I think Hoke jobs is in danger .

Honestly, I'd worry more about Aaron Smith's job then Hoke. We don't have another NT. Smith has missed almost 2/3rds of the last two seasons, and earns quite a bit more than Hoke in comparison--and Ziggy Hood is on the rise.

[Craic]

Hahaha....

Why not next years 1st/2nd also?

Naa, we might need those! Just bundle all the rest of this years, pick up the CB at the beginning of tomorrows pics... then head on off to the bahamas for vacation!

[JayC]

i sure haven't done my research. is Cameron Heyward a 3-4 DE or a 4-3 DE? (saw some guy on twitter thinks we're moving to 4-3 soon now)

[The Duke]

I have my doubts he'll be back at all. Love the guy, but it honestly looks like he's reached the point where his body is just too broken down in general. Plus, more tellingly, this year when he was out, we were able to fill in for him for the first time.

and now we have another potential player that can fill in for him, yep

That's why I'm saying he'll likely be asked to take a pay cut. If he can still play he'll likely stay, but I don't think that at his salary

[Texasteel]

Harris, Williams, House, Dowling, Gilcrest, Brown, and even a couple of interesting players in the 3rd round. I think we will find a pretty good CB tomorrow.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Honestly, I'd worry more about Aaron Smith's job then Hoke. We don't have another NT. Smith has missed almost 2/3rds of the last two seasons, and earns quite a bit more than Hoke in comparison--and Ziggy Hood is on the rise.

Agreed. I love Smith but he might have to take a big salary cut to stick this year. Ziggy proved last year that he's ready to be a starter.

[XxKnightxX]

Honestly, I'd worry more about Aaron Smith's job then Hoke. We don't have another NT. Smith has missed almost 2/3rds of the last two seasons, and earns quite a bit more than Hoke in comparison--and Ziggy Hood is on the rise.

Yeah Im just cutting some slack to Aaron since hes so dominant and such an inspirational leader. I think Aaron knows the EXIT door is slowly starting to open up on him. Ziggy was an incredible fill in. But lets not forget the Keisel got hurt last year as well. Nothing wrong with Depth. But That Front 3 is going to have some good competition this upcoming camp.

[Devilsdancefloor]

i think cameron is gonna be a very good player for us!!

[SteelerEmpire]

I expect our entire draft to be 90% defensive players...

[XxKnightxX]

i sure haven't done my research. is Cameron Heyward a 3-4 DE or a 4-3 DE? (saw some guy on twitter thinks we're moving to 4-3 soon now)

He was a 4-3 DE but he played the 3 Technique and even Dropped in Coverage. Youtube his INT against Miami University and youll see he can move around a bit. Hes too big to be a 3-4 OLB so hes definitely gonna be a 3/5 technique 3-4 DE. Hes great at stopping the run, which is his strong point and the priority of a Steelers DE, but his Pass Rushing needs to develop. He sometimes tries to bulrrush his way to the QB, doesnt use too much swims or spins.

[SteelerEmpire]

No CB pick in the 1st round ? Maybe this means we already have some kind of confidential commitment from Nnamdi A. ....lol.

[XxKnightxX]

Zone Blitz anyone lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7qF6ioDj8U

[tube517]

Yep, the rest will be LB's


I expect our entire draft to be 90% defensive players...

[7willBheaven]

Zone Blitz anyone lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7qF6ioDj8U

I thought of Keisel's big INT and run back for a minute hahah

[Texasteel]

Good night guys. There is so much talent in the 2nd and 3rd round, tomorrow is going to be a very interesting day. I would still love to have 2 2nd round pick somehow.

[7willBheaven]

One funny thing I remember from last year...when good ol' Walterfootball.com had his 2011 draft up (during the 2010 season) he picked Heyward for the Steelers then too.

[tube517]

Him and Diesel can compare notes while he's carrying Diesel's luggage in training camp


I thought of Keisel's big INT and run back for a minute hahah

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

He's a good football player and we have a lot of aging guys up front. At least the young tandem of Hood and Heyward are some good planning. Now I hope to see a CB and hopefully an OT going forward to prepare for some aging guys in those positions.

Cant complain about a good football player and Heyward is that.

[Steeldude]

lmao...the panthers chose newton. when will teams ever learn?

[fansince'76]

Plus, more tellingly, this year when he was out, we were able to fill in for him for the first time.

Yep. Have some real bad memories specifically of Fred Taylor back in late 2007....

[oneforthetoe]

I expect our entire draft to be 90% defensive players...

Well, except for the kicker in the second round and the punter in the third.:)

[Aussie_steeler]

just got home from work.

what did i miss?

[The Duke]

just got home from work.

what did i miss?

well the titans used the 8th pick on Locker. That was pretty funny :chuckle:

[Aussie_steeler]

well the titans used the 8th pick on Locker. That was pretty funny :chuckle:

Looking at the first round I am blown away by:

*Locker getting overdrafted
* Ponder getting way overdrafted
* Atlanta gifting Cleveland a bucket load of picks ( was mike ditka involved in this trade)
* Cameron Jordan falling
* Bowers plummeting out of the first
* The ravens missing their pick, trade falling through with the bears and the chiefs then choosing Baldwin. What a Cluster F***
* Amukamara falling

and the lockout ending long enough for teams to be allowed to trade 2012 draft picks ............ surprise surprise New England wind up with another first round pick in 2012.
( its a great strategy of the pats. Come into the draft with 2 first round picks and use one to gain a few extra mid round pick plus a first rounder the following year to keep the scam in place. I can see Belichick continuing this strategy for as long as he is around)


BTW - I love the Cameron " Steelhead" Heyward pick. No frills, 100% surefire starter for a long time.

The second round looks ripe for the pickings. If Harris, Williams or Dowling are still available after the #15 pick look out for a trade. I wont rule out Rahim Moore, rodney Hudson or Stefan Wisniewski.

There are loads of players I would love to see drafted on day 2.

And the bonus is I can sit down, watch it and chat to you guys.

Bring it on.

[steelersfanman92]

I like Heyward but would have Bowers been a better pick? Before the knee injury he was prjected as a top 10 pick

[Aussie_steeler]

I like Heyward but would have Bowers been a better pick? Before the knee injury he was prjected as a top 10 pick

6'3 280lbs............... I just think he doesnt fit the steelers D scheme at all. He looks like a 4-3 DE to me.

I dont think he was ever on the steelers board.

[Texasteel]

6'3 280lbs............... I just think he doesnt fit the steelers D scheme at all. He looks like a 4-3 DE to me.

I dont think he was ever on the steelers board.

I agree with that Aussie. When Carimi left town Hayward was the logical pick for us. Either that or a trade down, and we might not have had a trade partner anyway. The more I think about this pick the better I like it. As usual we just sat and watched the guy we wanted fall into our laps.

[Texasteel]

I like Heyward but would have Bowers been a better pick? Before the knee injury he was prjected as a top 10 pick

Remember, at the first of the year Hayward was considered a top 15 pick. Then all the Jr.s started coming out. I think that sometimes the league will forget about a good Sr. when the underclassmen start declaring. I watched both Hood and Hayward a lot in school and this is JMO but I thought Hayward was a little ahead of Hood his last year of school.

[Aussie_steeler]

Correct me if I am wrong but Heyward is also a young senior. He has 4 years of football behind him and he is still 21.

Without having the benefit of watching the draft unfold I think that Heyward was the best option the steelers had.

Sherrod and Williams may have been possibilities but after watching the press conference it was very obvious that Heyward was definitely on their " special player list"

[Texasteel]

Correct me if I am wrong but Heyward is also a young senior. He has 4 years of football behind him and he is still 21.

Without having the benefit of watching the draft unfold I think that Heyward was the best option the steelers had.

Sherrod and Williams may have been possibilities but after watching the press conference it was very obvious that Heyward was definitely on their " special player list"

Your right Aussie, he does turn 22 next month.

[Aussie_steeler]

Next Question - Do the Patriots sit or trade the first pick of round 2???

With 2 -33, 2-56 and 2-61 what are their realistic options in this round.

[Texasteel]

I think the keep the first pick, but will trade one of the other two for picks in 2012

[Texasteel]

Another question. Where do we go from here? This will not be popular, but I could see us picking up Will Rackley if we stay where we are.

[Aussie_steeler]

Another question. Where do we go from here? This will not be popular, but I could see us picking up Will Rackley if we stay where we are.

OG - Hudson or Wisniewski

[Aussie_steeler]

Who falls the furthest and may benefit the steelers??

Aaron Williams
Brandon Harris
Ras I Dowling
Rahim Moore

[Texasteel]

Who falls the furthest and may benefit the steelers??

Aaron Williams
Brandon Harris
Ras I Dowling
Rahim Moore

I think Moore will be the last to go, and I think that all four are still there will help us even if we don't get any of them.

[Aussie_steeler]

First list I could find..... It will do for this purpose


22. Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson
26. Marvin Austin DT North Carolina
31. Aaron Williams CB Texas
34. Andy Dalton QB TCU
35. Marcus Cannon OG TCU
36. Ryan Williams RB Virginia Tech
38. Akeem Ayers OLB UCLA
39. Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame
40. Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
42. Daniel Thomas RB Kansas State
43. Greg Little WR North Carolina
44. Brooks Reed DE Arizona
45. Kenrick Ellis DT Hampton
46. Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
47. Rahim Moore FS UCLA
48. Torrey Smith WR Maryland
49. Jarvis Jenkins DT Clemson
50. Orlando Franklin OT Miami
51. Mikel Leshoure RB Illinois
52. Titus Young WR Boise State
53. Lance Kendricks TE Wisconsin
54. Stephen Paea DT Oregon State
55. Randall Cobb WR Kentucky
56. Will Rackley OG Lehigh
57. Edmond Gates WR Abilene Christian
58. Allen Bailey DE Miami
59. Terrell McClain DT South Florida
60. Martez Wilson OLB Illinois
61. Shareece Wright CB Southern California
62. Taiwan Jones RB Eastern Washington
63. Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
64. Brandon Harris CB Miami
65. Bruce Carter OLB North Carolina
66. Rodney Hudson C Florida State
67. Dontay Moch DE Nevada
68. Shane Vereen RB California
69. Luke Stocker TE Tennessee
70. Jah Reid OT Central Florida
71. Leonard Hankerson WR Miami
72. Marcus Gilchrist CB Clemson
73. Steve Wisniewski C Penn State
74. Kendall Hunter RB Oklahoma State
75. K.J. Wright OLB Mississippi State
76. John Moffitt OG Georgia
77. Tandon Doss WR Indiana
78. Drake Nevis DT LSU
79. Marcus Gilbert OT Florida
80. Pernell McPhee DE Mississippi State
81. Ben Ijalana OG Villanova
82. Jabaal Sheard OLB Pittsburgh
83. Jalil Brown CB Colorado
84. DeMarco Murray RB Oklahoma
85. Rashad Carmichael CB Virginia Tech
86. Jerrel Jernigan WR Troy
87. Johnny Patrick CB Louisville
88. Jurrell Casey DT Southern California
89. Clint Boling OG Georgia
90. Bilal Powell RB Louisville
91. Ricky Stanzi QB Iowa
92. Jaiquawn Jarrett S Temple
93. Brandon Burton CB Utah
94. Sam Acho DE Texas
95. James Brewer OT Indiana
96. Rob Housler TE Florida Atlantic
97. Quinton Carter S Oklahoma
98. Jerrell Powe NT Mississippi
99. Colin McCarthy OLB Miami
100. David Arkin OT Missouri State

Rick Gosselins available players from his top 100


WHO are your two guys for rounds 2 -3 today??

[Aussie_steeler]

Good night team. 8 hours sleep and I should be up in time for the start of day two.

See you all online for another great day of steeler draft picks.

[Texasteel]

Before anyone starts to head for the nearest bridge, I took a refresher course on 3rd round CBs. and there are some pretty good prospects.

Marcus Gilchrist, I think he is more of a FS. I like this kid.
Curtis Marsh,
Jalil Brown, Been moving up the chart.
Chris Culliver, My favorite, ultra quick, 6'0" CB with a 38 and one half inch vertical.

[LLT]

First list I could find..... It will do for this purpose



Rick Gosselins available players from his top 100


WHO are your two guys for rounds 2 -3 today??

Round 2: OG Will Rackley....OG Ben Ijalana...CB Chimdi Chekwa....OT Orlando Franklin...OLB Bruce Carter

Round 3: OT Marcus Gilbert...OG John Moffitt...OLB Sam Ocho...CB Chykie Brown...NT Jerrell Powe...

[taztroy43]

If we can't get Ras-I Dowling....I want Curtis Marsh in the 3rd round...the guy is an ex RB...He's 6'1" 197lbs, 32" arms, 37.5" verticle, ran a 4.46(official)/4.42(unoficcial) at the combine and did a good job on Boise State WR's Titus Young, and Austin Pettis....he manly shut down one of the best WR in the country in Young....I think that year was his first year as a starting CB since he was converted from RB/WR....the guy is very raw and the Steelers love those moldable type players!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-DwCYgqHWk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slkyaVqa-4A&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY1qlE9xy_U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9PKj1XvJc&feature=related

[taztroy43]

My second/third round pick would be OG/OT Orlando Franklin the guy looks like a beast!!! Here are some links....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXxk9cUtqA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBqXXsMAsE&feature=related

Remember this guy had surgery after this season...He played injured throughout this whole season then had surgery after....This guy is a tough guy with a high pain treshold and ultimately would move to LG/RG in our offense....

Another possibility for us in the 2nd would be Rodney Hudson...but I don't think he falls to us in the lower second round...

[Texasteel]

If we can't get Ras-I Dowling....I want Curtis Marsh in the 3rd round...the guy is an ex RB...He's 6'1" 197lbs, 32" arms, 37.5" verticle, ran a 4.46(official)/4.42(unoficcial) at the combine and did a good job on Boise State WR's Titus Young, and Austin Pettis....he manly shut down one of the best WR in the country in Young....I think that year was his first year as a starting CB since he was converted from RB/WR....the guy is very raw and the Steelers love those moldable type players!!!
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Another thing I liked about Marsh, in the game I watched him he looked like a very good open field tackler.

[steeldevil]

Try to get the CB we like the best in the 2nd, even if it means trading up.

If that can't be done then go OL if the value is good because that is a need for us.

If neither of those scenarios work out then BPA except QB.

[Steeltreal]

2nd - CB Davon House / G Stefen Wisniewski
3rd - DT Jurrell Casey / G Jason Pinkston

[SteelerSal]

You all are getting me pumped up for the next few rounds....keep them coming guys!!

[Texasteel]

Round 2: OG Will Rackley....OG Ben Ijalana...CB Chimdi Chekwa....OT Orlando Franklin...OLB Bruce Carter

Round 3: OT Marcus Gilbert...OG John Moffitt...OLB Sam Ocho...CB Chykie Brown...NT Jerrell Powe...

Bout time you showed up. Working for a living is a bitch, isn't it.

If Bruce Carter is there when we pick, I gotta go for it. Same thing with Sam in the 3rd.

[steeldevil]

Bout time you showed up. Working for a living is a bitch, isn't it.

If Bruce Carter is there when we pick, I gotta go for it. Same thing with Sam in the 3rd.

Speaking of the tar holes, if Marvin Austin is somehow still there when we pick in the 3rd that would be hard to pass up.

[Texasteel]

Try to get the CB we like the best in the 2nd, even if it means trading up.

If that can't be done then go OL if the value is good because that is a need for us.

If neither of those scenarios work out then BPA except QB.

I think a good CB will be there for us in the 2nd, but we would need to trade up to get the one I want.

I honestly believe that we will be able to get one hell of a OT or OG in the 2nd or 3rd.

[LLT]

Bout time you showed up. Working for a living is a bitch, isn't it.

If Bruce Carter is there when we pick, I gotta go for it. Same thing with Sam in the 3rd.

Hey...I was here in spirit!!!

[steeldevil]

I hope the Bengals don't get Andy Dalton. I think he is going to be a good one.

[7willBheaven]

Remember, at the first of the year Hayward was considered a top 15 pick. Then all the Jr.s started coming out. I think that sometimes the league will forget about a good Sr. when the underclassmen start declaring. I watched both Hood and Hayward a lot in school and this is JMO but I thought Hayward was a little ahead of Hood his last year of school.

I got to see a little more of Heyward than Hood (i dont watch much college in reality). And i agree...i think Heyward played more of the position he will with the Steelers...he was DT/DE...depending on the formation/etc. And he did a lot of the stuff the Steelers like of their DEs...plus he rushes the passer quite well. Hood was more a DT only in college (if i remember right)...so he did have to learn/adapt/etc...Heyward may be able to make an impact sooner than we think.

[oneforthetoe]

I can't believe not one member here posted that the Steelers selecting a DE might mean that Tomlin is considering changing to a 4-3.:chuckle:

Really, that topic used to be right up there with, Arians sucks, the Rooney's are cheap, we need a big back................. and so on ..........

This might be the first draft I have not read that. We have come so far. :high5:

[Aussie_steeler]

2nd - CB Davon House / G Stefen Wisniewski
3rd - DT Jurrell Casey / G Jason Pinkston


MORNING EVERYONE - Just crawled out of bed. Ready for draft day ( plus getting ready for my wife's 40th birthday party)

I think this could be almost my dream scenario. I would add

2nd - Rodney Hudson / Davon House / Stefen Wisniewski
3rd - Jurrell Casey / John Moffit / Johnny Patrick / rashad Carmichael

[taztroy43]

I like house but I would love to get Dowling or Brown in the second...If i had a choice I would pick Dowling....

[43Hitman]

MORNING EVERYONE - Just crawled out of bed. Ready for draft day ( plus getting ready for my wife's 40th birthday party)

I think this could be almost my dream scenario. I would add

2nd - Rodney Hudson / Davon House / Stefen Wisniewski
3rd - Jurrell Casey / John Moffit / Johnny Patrick / rashad Carmichael

Tell your wife we said Happy Birthday!

[Chidi29]

New day....same boos

[Aussie_steeler]

Tell your wife we said Happy Birthday!

Thank a lot. Its also my fathers 68th brithday.

Going to be a big party tonight



Patriots taking an OLB????? Brooks Reed or Akem Ayers.

[SteelerFanInStl]

There goes Dowling. F'ing Patriots!!!

[43Hitman]

the corner out of va. he's pretty good.

[86WARD]

Damn...Pats stole Ras-I...

[Vis]

Cost them a fortune in medicals

[Chidi29]

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/8/11/807759b9-46b0-461a-9b18-ef7fad90ce82.jpg

Replace Mongoalins with Patriots and you have my thoughts on the pick.

[The Duke]

eff you patriots!!!!

[43Hitman]

yeah he was hurt quite a bit I think. I remember hearing VT fans moaning about it all the time.

[Texasteel]

I don't think I can watch anymore.

[Vis]

There you go

[43Hitman]

damnit there goes williams

[The Duke]

I don't think I can watch anymore.

The patriots really like to sour up things for us don't they?

And williams goes too. I wanted him at safety it we couldn't get Dowling.....

[Chidi29]

I was afraid there'd be a run on corners after only three were taken in the first round. They now become the best on the board.

[Vis]

I don't think I can watch anymore.

You didn't think he was going to fall to the end of the 2nd did you?

[7willBheaven]

Why the hell did the Pats pick ANOTHER high DB...damn they've gotten 3-4 the last few yrs...sigh

now Williams is gone.

[Vis]

Will Cinci go QB?

[7willBheaven]

a shot to CArson hahah

[43Hitman]

Dalton, is like CRAP, NOT THEM! lol

[The Duke]

Well some good news

Fresh Meat for silverback!!

[Vis]

I've heard Dalton is a good guy. I feel really bad for him right now.

Start a prayer thread.

[86WARD]

Dalton...lol...

[taztroy43]

DAMN IT THE PATRIOTS JUST TOOK MY DAMN GUY!!!! I DONT WANT TO WATCH THIS ANYMORE....WE NEEDED A GOOD DAMN CB...NOW WE'LL GET A 3RD ROUND GRADED CB LATE IN THE 2ND....GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

[Texasteel]

You didn't think he was going to fall to the end of the 2nd did you?

Actually all day I have been feeling a OL in the 2nd round and going CB in the 3rd. Not sure why, just a feeling. the way things have been laying out.

BUT WHY N.E.

[43Hitman]

Well some good news

Fresh Meat for silverback!!


I've heard Dalton is a good guy. I feel really bad for him right now.

Start a prayer thread.


Dalton...lol...

lmao Dalton will be ruined in 2 years tops.

[Aussie_steeler]

Tell your wife we said Happy Birthday!

Thanks.. Its also my fathers 68th birthday.....going to be a good party tonight


Damn ....... two of my CB's gone in the first two picks

[Vis]

DAMN IT THE PATRIOTS JUST TOOK MY DAMN GUY!!!! I DONT WANT TO WATCH THIS ANYMORE....WE NEEDED A GOOD DAMN CB...NOW WE'LL GET A 3RD ROUND GRADED CB LATE IN THE 2ND....GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

Yeah, great job getting a late pick by having a great year....

[SteelerFanInStl]

Actually all day I have been feeling a OL in the 2nd round and going CB in the 3rd. Not sure why, just a feeling. the way things have been laying out.

BUT WHY N.E.

I really hope that we don't wait until the 3rd round again before looking for a CB.

[taztroy43]

Yeah, great job getting a late pick by having a great year....


:yell:A GREAT YEAR WOULD OF ENDED WITH US WINNING THE SB NOT LOOSING IT!!! :yell:

IDK WE'LL PROBABLY GO OL/LB OR EVEN NT

[43Hitman]

Thanks.. Its also my fathers 68th birthday.....going to be a good party tonight


Damn ....... two of my CB's gone in the first two picks

I know what a bummer. Heyward is still a great pick though, and I'm sure we'll get the best available at 63.

[Aussie_steeler]

CB run then QB run.

I think the 49ers just got a good one

[Aussie_steeler]

Cleveland ......... Bowers????

[43Hitman]

I've heard good things about him.

[Texasteel]

I really hope that we don't wait until the 3rd round again before looking for a CB.

I'm just not sure the difference between Curtis Brown and Curtis Marsh is all that great.

[43Hitman]

who?

[Aussie_steeler]

Cleveland are building a huge 4-3 d line. They are trying to get big with Taylor and Sheard

[43Hitman]

lol I really shouldn't comment, as I don't know diddly poo about 98% of these players.

[Vis]

Mallett to AZ?????

[Texasteel]

Cleveland just made a pretty good pick. I am stating to wonder about Bowers knee.

[oneforthetoe]

You got to love "Chuckie." He thought the Patriots might pick QB. Given how many QBs he had at TB, I bet he could come up with a scenario whereby ever team should draft one QB. The guy gets a serious man-crush on every QB in the league.

[taztroy43]

The niners got a good QB...the guy is a beast...he's going to be a more athletic Josh Freeman type...and he'll have that same impact for the niners....

[7willBheaven]

what did SF give up to move up a handful of spots?

[The Duke]

Think Kaepernick is the best QB chosen so far. And he should flourish under Harbaugh

[Aussie_steeler]

Mallett to AZ?????

The only other QB's left beyond Mallet is now Ricky Stanzi. Whisenhunt is going to seriously have to think about pulling the trigger on Mallet

[Chidi29]

The only other QB's left beyond Mallet is now Ricky Stanzi. Whisenhunt is going to seriously have to think about pulling the trigger on Mallet

In the second round where the money is low, the upside because of the sheer talent and smarts he has on the field is worth the risk.

I obviously don't know Mallett and his makeup but I think the character concerns are overblown.

[oneforthetoe]

And with the 6th pick in the second round the Arizona Cardinals select the first player the Steelers decide to let go.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Another RB for AZ? What about Hightower and Wells? AZ needs a pass rusher and a QB.

[HometownGal]

You got to love "Chuckie." He thought the Patriots might pick QB. Given how many QBs he had at TB, I bet he could come up with a scenario whereby ever team should draft one QB. The guy gets a serious man-crush on every QB in the league.

I do love Chucky - he's adorable! :eyebrows:

I wish the Pats* would simply fall into a dark hole.

[Aussie_steeler]

Ryan Williams RB .......Whisenhunt is now going QB via free agency

[The Duke]

Gave up on Beanie already?

Beanie+ Hightower+Williams

yet not QB. Nice Whiz

[7willBheaven]

Ryan Williams RB .......Whisenhunt is now going QB via free agency

that or they like Skelton/etc?

[Vis]

In the second round where the money is low, the upside because of the sheer talent and smarts he has on the field is worth the risk.

I obviously don't know Mallett and his makeup but I think the character concerns are overblown.

They all interviewed him and they are passing. I wonder what attitude he went into the draft process with.

[Aussie_steeler]

They all interviewed him and they are passing. I wonder what attitude he went into the draft process with.

Rumor has it that he called in sick for a scheduled interview because he was out on the sauce the night before

[steeldevil]

I personally like Dalton and think he could be a good one for Cincy.


I hope I am wrong...

[Chidi29]

Rumor has it that he called in sick for a scheduled interview because he was out on the sauce the night before

Mallett did visit with Carolina in the morning before leaving home sick. And for what it's worth, his agent reported that he was in his hotel by curfew.

[The Duke]

Mallet is the only one left

if the dolphins truly want him they better trade now

[Vis]

Mallet is the only one left

if the dolphins truly want him they better trade now

If Washington doesn't want him he can go to Canada

[Aussie_steeler]

Good pick by Titans with Ayers.

Finally a Linebacker has been taken.

[oneforthetoe]

With the 8th pick in the second round, Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys selects Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys.

[Vis]

I'll predict Bowers finally

[Chidi29]

Good pick by Titans with Ayers.

Finally a Linebacker has been taken.

Product of college defenses having to adjust to the spread. You get a bunch of glorified defensive backs. Fast coverage guys with no bulk and guys that can't play the run.

Milddle linebacker is practically disappearing.

[The Duke]

Hmm, good pick Jerry. A little early but if he stays healthy should be a terror with Ware

[Vis]

Jenkins to Washington. Mallett must be shitting

[Chidi29]

Hmm, good pick Jerry. A little early but if he stays healthy should be a terror with Ware

Don't forget about Sean Lee.

[Chidi29]

Jenkins to Washington. Mallett must be shitting

You're spoiling all the picks for me. Ha

[tube517]

With the 9th pick in the second round, Dan Snyder, owner of the Redskins, trades away all of his picks for the next 30 years for Dan Snyder, owner of the Redskins


With the 8th pick in the second round, Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys selects Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys.

[oneforthetoe]

Wow, two RBs selected and how many DEs?

[Chidi29]

Lockout is back.

[Vis]

Houston selects Brooks Reed You heard it here first. Stay granted

[SteelerFanInStl]

Don't forget about Sean Lee.

Yep, certainly doesn't help their weak secondary though.

[Aussie_steeler]

Did they just say that the NFL won their decision and got a stay on the lockout?????

[Vis]

Did they just say that the NFL won their decision and got a stay on the lockout?????

Temporary stay while Court waits to hear arguments.

[oneforthetoe]

Did they just say that the NFL won their decision and got a stay on the lockout?????

Yep, it is called forum shopping.

[Aussie_steeler]

Temporary stay while Court waits to hear arguments.

So technically that should mean that teams cannot trade future draft picks now???

The window was open long enough for the Pats to get their mandatory first round pick via trade for the following year???

[Vis]

So technically that should mean that teams cannot trade future draft picks now???

The window was open long enough for the Pats to get their mandatory first round pick via trade for the following year???

You can trade draft picks because they aren't NFL players

[oneforthetoe]

Temporary stay while Court waits to hear arguments.

And hopefully for both sides to consider a better - like a settlement.

[Vis]

Another spoiler. Vikes take Rudolph, the TE