Steelers insider: No need for Steelers to rush to draft RB

[Spike]

Just keep your blundering ox Gilbert from destroying the knees of the rest of my OL and we might have a chance - hopefully Ben will keep ignoring Mr Dink&Dunk and score some points - - that's all that matters

although somebody might be able to talk me into Tavon Austin in the 1st - we need playmakers, and Ben loves his WR's

[zulater]

a lot of times it takes a few years for a left tackle to get up to speed. Anyone old enought to remember John Jackson or Tunch Ilkin's first couple years in the league could tell you how inept they looked. One season,( might have been 89) Jackson gave up like 5 sacks in the first 2 games of the season. He looked like the worst left tackle in league history. From 90-94 he might have given up a total of 8 sacks combined. He became that good. Anyway I think both our young tackles have enormous potential and if you're patient you'll see they're better than anyone out there on the open market.

[Pristas]

signed Ben's Mom

Spike is Ben's Mom?

Going back to the original intent of this thread, that is, No RB in the first round. I totally agree, as there is plenty of talent deeper. The question is... is there a WR that you have to take if he's there? I think if Patterson were to fall to us, it would be a no brainer. Then Vacarro. The LB position may be the shot in the dark spot where the Steelers draft a lot of them in later rounds, in hopes for a star. Man I hope Spence comes back from his injury. He was really promising.

[Spike]

Going back to the original intent of this thread, that is, No RB in the first round..

how about the 2nd or 3rd?

Former Michigan State tailback Le'Veon Bell believes he's 'best back in the draft'

"I can do everything,'' he said. "I can do things that the 200 and 205-pound backs do, and I'm 230.

"I feel like I'm the most complete back in the draft.''


http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index...._tailback.html

[GBMelBlount]

Just keep your blundering ox Gilbert from destroying the knees of the rest of my OL and we might have a chance

Blundering ox?

LMAO.

Must be his indian name.

[Texasteel]

I like Bell, but then again I'm a Big 10 fan. Looking at the RBs that the Steelers have brought in I have a feeling they are targeting a RB in the 3rd round, and Bell would fit right into that area.

[Seven]

I'd say every year — I've been saying it for 35 years — you can find running backs at any point in the draft,” Kiper said........................

I would just like to point out that Mel Kiper adds five years to this statement every year

[LLT]

I like Bell, but then again I'm a Big 10 fan. Looking at the RBs that the Steelers have brought in I have a feeling they are targeting a RB in the 3rd round, and Bell would fit right into that area.

We have both talked about Bell and Ball in the third...I think there are at least 5 RB's that we could target in that round who might be able to start on day one. For those teams looking for a back that fits the "New" NFL...in which pass blocking and recieving skills are essential, LaVeon Bell and Joseph Randle are probably the best two options in the 2nd and third rounds.

[Texasteel]

We have both talked about Bell and Ball in the third...I think there are at least 5 RB's that we could target in that round who might be able to start on day one. For those teams looking for a back that fits the "New" NFL...in which pass blocking and recieving skills are essential, LaVeon Bell and Joseph Randle are probably the best two options in the 2nd and third rounds.

I would be happy with either one of the two, and am almost sure one of them would be there for us in the 3rd. Except for the size I see them as similar backs. Both have close to the same top end speed, but Randle has better exelleration and might be better getting to the outside. I have Bell in my final mock.

[LLT]

Spike is Ben's Mom?

Going back to the original intent of this thread, that is, No RB in the first round. I totally agree, as there is plenty of talent deeper. The question is... is there a WR that you have to take if he's there? I think if Patterson were to fall to us, it would be a no brainer. Then Vacarro. The LB position may be the shot in the dark spot where the Steelers draft a lot of them in later rounds, in hopes for a star. Man I hope Spence comes back from his injury. He was really promising.

I think you are on track with need vs talent.

I still have WR Patterson in the first...OLB Lemonier in the 2nd...and have been looking at Montee Ball or LeVeon Bell in the third.

a lot of times it takes a few years for a left tackle to get up to speed. Anyone old enought to remember John Jackson or Tunch Ilkin's first couple years in the league could tell you how inept they looked. One season,( might have been 89) Jackson gave up like 5 sacks in the first 2 games of the season. He looked like the worst left tackle in league history. From 90-94 he might have given up a total of 8 sacks combined. He became that good. Anyway I think both our young tackles have enormous potential and if you're patient you'll see they're better than anyone out there on the open market.

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