oneforthetoe
04-29-2011, 11:50 PM
The Steelers BPA more than just about any other team in the league. In the first three rounds, save for maybe Cameron, I don't believe we did. We drafted for need and did a fine job of it, imo. So, at this point I have to think that we address the rest of the draft strictly with the BPA approach. Of course, no team strictly drafts BPA -that would be insane. "Hey, the best two players left are kickers, let's draft them both?" So, obviously, it is BPA within your team plan. In addition, I don't think you should ever draft a player for the PS. Drafted players always end up on the PS, but I think always drafting a guy (BPA) with the thought that he could make the team is the correct approach. UDRFA (if we can ever sign them) are the guys you bring in with the PS in mind. So, it is confusing because you are taking a BPA approach, but sort of a modified one that considers other factors.
With all that in mind, how will the Steelers add (if at all) players at all the positions? I'm asking those that respond to list whether the Steelers are likely to find a BPA at that position, or bring in a UDRFA, or FA, or likely to do nothing at all?
QB- nothing
RB - outside chance of BPA, more likely UDRFA
WR - no roster spaces left. A few UDRFA spots possible.
FB- HA Ha ... not a chance, unless there is a TE next to the guys name.
TE- never say never with Bruce Almighty, but UDRFA or low value FA more likely.
C - nah we are set. And with the big Legursky as a back-up we do nothing -unless the guy also plays guard.
G - Definitely could be a BPA, FA, or UDRFA .
OT - Unlikely BPA, unless he plays G. Same with FA. UDRFA for PS possible.. If "The House" comes back there are not going to be many open spots.
DE- No room. Nothing else done unless UDRFA for PS
NT - Big need for future but little room on the roster (we are going to have a 3rd year player and a rookie already on a roster of only six d 'linemen) so unlikely BPA. UDRFA for PS a possibility.
Outside backer - I will never say no to BPA at outside backer. Same with UDRFA or FA.
Inside backer - see above - and there have only been a few taken so far.
Corner - Good possibility of BPA, UDRFA or a FA (especially if no Ike).
Safety - This to me is the most likely position left in the draft to find a BPA. I think only five have been taken. We need safety help as well. Naturally, UDRFA here and also a very likely spot for a FA.
Kicker - could BPA after the 5th. Likely UDRFA - FA.
Punter - Kasponis will come in i guess as a FA to compete with Sep?
So any thought?
With all that in mind, how will the Steelers add (if at all) players at all the positions? I'm asking those that respond to list whether the Steelers are likely to find a BPA at that position, or bring in a UDRFA, or FA, or likely to do nothing at all?
QB- nothing
RB - outside chance of BPA, more likely UDRFA
WR - no roster spaces left. A few UDRFA spots possible.
FB- HA Ha ... not a chance, unless there is a TE next to the guys name.
TE- never say never with Bruce Almighty, but UDRFA or low value FA more likely.
C - nah we are set. And with the big Legursky as a back-up we do nothing -unless the guy also plays guard.
G - Definitely could be a BPA, FA, or UDRFA .
OT - Unlikely BPA, unless he plays G. Same with FA. UDRFA for PS possible.. If "The House" comes back there are not going to be many open spots.
DE- No room. Nothing else done unless UDRFA for PS
NT - Big need for future but little room on the roster (we are going to have a 3rd year player and a rookie already on a roster of only six d 'linemen) so unlikely BPA. UDRFA for PS a possibility.
Outside backer - I will never say no to BPA at outside backer. Same with UDRFA or FA.
Inside backer - see above - and there have only been a few taken so far.
Corner - Good possibility of BPA, UDRFA or a FA (especially if no Ike).
Safety - This to me is the most likely position left in the draft to find a BPA. I think only five have been taken. We need safety help as well. Naturally, UDRFA here and also a very likely spot for a FA.
Kicker - could BPA after the 5th. Likely UDRFA - FA.
Punter - Kasponis will come in i guess as a FA to compete with Sep?
So any thought?