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    Ta'amu

    This guy could be awesome. This draft is coming together GREAT

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    Re: Ta'amu

    I love the pick what a draft this has become.

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    Re: Ta'amu



    FUCK YEAH!


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    you are a Kenny Pickett enabler

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Yes yes yes!!!

    I was hoping this would happen and went to bed last night wondering if we would make this move to get him!!!!



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    Re: Ta'amu

    Ken Laird@Ken_Laird
    • Alameda Ta'amu, 6'2 1/2", 348 lbs, pronounced "al-uh-MEE-duh tah-AH-moo"
    Pal la ma loo.......



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    Re: Ta'amu

    Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson

    I hope we get one on Saturday. Didn't think Taamu would still be there, but should be one there in fourth. Could trade up with a 7th and get who we want
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    I would have no problem if we used a 7th to move up and get Taamu or just the best available at our pick.

    With a solid NT I would give us a hands down "A" grade through 4 rounds.

    Please, no punters yet....
    Wow, great call GBMelBlount!
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Does anyone know what we gave up in order to trade up?

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by YoungMoneyFam View Post
    Does anyone know what we gave up in order to trade up?
    I think it was just a 6th rounder.
    http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/7714131/15251346/321617073.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by YoungMoneyFam View Post
    Does anyone know what we gave up in order to trade up?
    Hopefully a 6th or 7th. That is probably why we waited til closer to our pick.
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by YoungMoneyFam View Post
    Does anyone know what we gave up in order to trade up?
    6th and swap 4th

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayC View Post
    6th and swap 4th
    Ill take it. I like this pick a lot and think he can put some pressure on Hampton right away.

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Best draft in a long time. This is amazing. We addressed critical, immediate needs with players who were an absolute steal at their draft positions.

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by YoungMoneyFam View Post
    Does anyone know what we gave up in order to trade up?
    4 and 6...

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    you are a Kenny Pickett enabler

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    Re: Ta'amu

    I thought this guy would be gone by the Steelers 2nd round pick. How the hell did he make it to the 4th round. Excellent pick

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by st33lersguy View Post
    I thought this guy would be gone by the Steelers 2nd round pick. How the hell did he make it to the 4th round. Excellent pick
    Amazing how the Steelers know what they are doing huh?

    Happy now?

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Scott Brown@ScottBrown_Trib
    Mitchell said he doesn't know if Casey Hampton will be healthy enough to open season on 53-man roster. "No one knows but Casey."



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    Re: Ta'amu

    heck yeah!

    best news to wake up to
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    Re: Ta'amu

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    Sounding every bit like a Casey Hampton kind of guy, Ta'amu instead said he's looking forward to meeting Troy. "To play next to him ... "



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    Re: Ta'amu

    Very excited.

    I still won't sleep on McLendon winning the job if Casey is out, but I'm excited to see what the staff can mold Ta'amu into.


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    Re: Ta'amu

    Scott Brown@ScottBrown_Trib
    Ta'amu is a Washington native but..."I was rooting for the Steelers when the Seahawks went to the Super Bowl."

    Just ensuring that DeCastro gets to pay for the expensive meals. Smart dude.



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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by ShutDown24 View Post
    Very excited.

    I still won't sleep on McLendon winning the job if Casey is out, but I'm excited to see what the staff can mold Ta'amu into.
    McLendon could be the guy for a couple of years with Ta'amu as the long term answer. That will also give Ta'amu time to grow a proper hairstyle.

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    Re: Ta'amu

    yeah great draft as it stands now. im still stoked we somehow got decastro

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    Re: Ta'amu

    wow what a draft!



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    Re: Ta'amu

    I don't think I've been this excited about the results of a draft in many years. Now all we need is the obligatory 5th-round DB or DE who ends up on the practice squad and later signs with Carolina, and we can call it a day. The one remaining thing I'd like to see us do is take a shot at a decent kicker. But even if we traded the rest of our picks for booze, I'm happy with what we have already.
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by steelreserve View Post
    I don't think I've been this excited about the results of a draft in many years. Now all we need is the obligatory 5th-round DB or DE who ends up on the practice squad and later signs with Carolina, and we can call it a day. The one remaining thing I'd like to see us do is take a shot at a decent kicker. But even if we traded the rest of our picks for booze, I'm happy with what we have already.
    I have to agree!! This draft has worked out like clock work.. They have adressed holes and filled them with great talent IMO. The Adams pick IMO is a steal.. The kid smoked weed, in college.. Wow over 50% of college athletes smoke weed.. As long as he realizes he is a NFL player and that doesn't fly anymore I am excited about what he can bring to the table.. Can't wait for this to all come together and see these guys out competing for a starting job.. As for Ben.. How could this not help him? DeCastro IMO could step in right now and start.. Adams should be able to as well.. Can't wait to see how it all pans out! Maybe Ben will have more then two seconds before he has to scramble and buy time to get to his third or fourth read now!!!!

    As for Ta'amu... He adds depth at NT and should either motivate McLendon, or who knows he may come right out the gate and earn the spot, stranger things have happen!

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    Re: Ta'amu

    Looks like we've got a new "Pittsburgh West"

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    Re: Ta'amu

    As the game progresses, has a tendency to get too high out of his stance and can be handled by a single blocker, can be washed out of plays when he gets too upright, loses strength and becomes a non-factor versus the run... Gives an inconsistent effort in pursuit and lacks the foot speed to chase down ball carriers, lacks ideal range closing from the backside... Gets too heavy, weight has fluctuated and he has been as heavy as 390 lbs. and has played at 360 lbs., needs to remain dedicated to weight management and extra conditioning... Minor durability concerns, suffered a hairline fracture in his foot as a senior in high school... Started 2011 as a possible first rounder; disappointing season could drop him to third round or lower... Had a terrible bowl game against Baylor, struggled to get off blocks and couldn't control the middle of the line which was gashed by the Bears to the tune of 482 rush yards en route to 67 points
    IMO, he sounds more like he is just a fat person rather than a good NT. All remains to be seen.
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by Steeldude View Post
    IMO, he sounds more like he is just a fat person rather than a good NT. All remains to be seen.
    based on one scouting report. John Mitchell said almost the complete opposite about most of that paragraph and he is short on compliments and much more credible than any of us.
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by Steeldude View Post
    IMO, he sounds more like he is just a fat person rather than a good NT. All remains to be seen.
    Yeah, the scouting reports did not sound that flattering, but hopefully the coaches at this level can break him of some of his bad habits. The mere fact that we even TRIED to get a NT after all these years has me excited.
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    Re: Ta'amu

    Quote Originally Posted by Steeldude View Post
    IMO, he sounds more like he is just a fat person rather than a good NT. All remains to be seen.
    That's why he slipped to the 4th round when many had him listed as a 2nd round pick. So there's a good chance he'll end up flaming out or being a career backup, but for a 4th rounder, who really cares if he does?








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