Steelers draft Jarvis Jones!

[Spike]

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ahhhhh so

well fuck it - my words will not be smothered so easily



I still like what Colbert said:



When he worked out at his pro day and he ran the 4.9 we were happy because we knew that we had a chance.

We didn’t even talk to Jarvis at the combine because we didn’t think there was any chance that he’d get to us. When he ran the 4.9, the first thing I did was go over and see his agent and set up the visit because I knew that we had a chance.

Then he continued with the workout and it was off the charts impressive. It just verified what we thought of him in college. This kid, when you watch him play, I don’t care what he runs.

He’s a football player in every phase of the game and that was what was really exciting. When the time wasn’t quite what others were looking for, we were excited.

[X-Terminator]

Here's a link, since someone can't be bothered: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/...#axzz2Ra8fdbQ0

DYODW next time.

[Spike]

Here's a link, since someone can't be bothered: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/...#axzz2Ra8fdbQ0

DYODW next time.

I was reading Steelers .com not the fucking Trib

here's the video - if you're deaf, just read his lips

http://www.steelers.com/video-and-au...4-e5eba16ef33d

[Moose]

Sorry, don't know alot about the kid. Guess I'll have to read up on him, but from all the sport heads out there sounds like he was a good pick for our team. And the fact that Hines showed interest in him is a great thing. I guess it's a great start for the draft, go Steelers !

[Spike]

Sorry, don't know alot about the kid. Guess I'll have to read up on him!

just watch the pretty pictures

[Mojouw]

Still not totally sold. What makes me the most nervous about the pick is everyone says to ignore the measurables (and they are all terrible -- even besides the forty time) and look at the tape. I realize people mean beyond the highlight reels. But highlight reels are I have to go on and I still don't get it. Because look at the video above...then look at these. Everyone looks good in highlights!

Jason Worilds --

Chris Carter --

Heck, Bruce Davis looked alright on highlight tapes!

[TomlinSteelTribe]

If Tomlin and Colbert feel this good about the pick, I'm on board. Was hesitant beforehand, thinking the guy might only be a "high motor" with little else to offer. But, like all rookies, he'll have a chance to learn a pass rush move or two and how to cover. I think this is a win-win. We have to get more pressure on the QB and this should certainly help stoke the flames underneath Worilds.

[st33lersguy]

One thing I like about the pick is that he led the nation in forced fumbles which is something the Steelers were lacking in last year

[Spike]

Still not totally sold. Everyone looks good in highlights

that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

[NJarhead]

that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

[Craic]

Can't wait to see reaction to this:

In my opinion Jarvis Jones will not be in the same caliber of pass rusher as Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. However I do see a player with the potential to be in that next tier of pass rusher and produce similar to LaMarr Woodley.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com...ofile-analysis

[Spike]

Can't wait to see reaction to this:

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com...ofile-analysis

Steelers may have got just what they wanted from the seventh overall pick

Can't they find someone better to write these things?

[Spike]

Draft Analysis:

"He's a pretty good fit there in Pittsburgh. If you look at the Pittsburgh edge at linebackers, this kid fits from a body type and an explosion perspective. I think he'll get on the field and challenge Jason Worilds for the starting spot." -- Mike Mayock

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profil...nes?id=2540137

[Dwinsgames]

I am very happy with the pick , as a matter of fact he was the only guy I wanted at 17 before the draft started , in my mind it was Jarvis Jones or trade down

[stillers4me]

According to the #Steelers online store, Jarvis Jones will wear #91 http://bit.ly/10Gbah7

[Polamalu Princess]

Just wanted to add my opinion...I think this was a wise move for our team.

[Mojouw]

Originally Posted by Mojouw
Still not totally sold. Everyone looks good in highlights [/QUOTE]

that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

I realize we are not giving him back. Thanks for the penetrating analysis. My point is that from the available college highlight tapes, it looks like Worilds, Carter, and Jones all share the common trait of being able to run around slow-footed, less than nimble physically over-matched college tackles as well as slip inside against interior lineman that were too slow to get out to their blocking assignment. Great. Only problem is that skill set has not exactly translated to almost any NFL success for Worilds and Carter and they are, at least by the measurable numbers, far superior athletes.

How in the heck does it tell a different story for Jarvis Jones? The only other NFL player drafted in the last 15 years with his size speed #s that has an NFL sack is Kory Bierman. Not saying that is all we can expect from Jones, but a guy that is any sentence with Kory Bierman at 17 makes me nervous.

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[Spike]

from the available college highlight tapes

that's no way to evaluate anyone

I'll just listen to what the Steelers coaches have to say

[86WARD]

Where did Worilds and Carter play college ball?

Slow footed SEC linemen >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Slow footed Big Ten or Slow footed ACC linemen.

[TomlinSteelTribe]

He's also supposedly a stand up kinda guy. I know that doesn't translate to football skills, but at least we can feel somewhat safe there won't be any news headlines and suspension due to off-the-field extracurriculars. The kind of risk that's taken with a guy like Ogletree or Ta'amu.

[bayz101]

ahhhhh so

well fuck it - my words will not be smothered so easily



I still like what Colbert said:



When he worked out at his pro day and he ran the 4.9 we were happy because we knew that we had a chance.

We didn’t even talk to Jarvis at the combine because we didn’t think there was any chance that he’d get to us. When he ran the 4.9, the first thing I did was go over and see his agent and set up the visit because I knew that we had a chance.

Then he continued with the workout and it was off the charts impressive. It just verified what we thought of him in college. This kid, when you watch him play, I don’t care what he runs.

He’s a football player in every phase of the game and that was what was really exciting. When the time wasn’t quite what others were looking for, we were excited.

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[Chidi29]

Yea have heard the knock on him vs Jordan and Ansah but at the end of the day all the explosion in the world does not matter much if that is all you do is explode , in the results category Jones has more production in 1 year than Ansah and Jordan have in their careers combined ...

That is a fact that so often gets lost by the talking heads because they put far to much emphasis on combine and pro day results , I prefer results between the white lines on game day and Jarvis Jones provides those results so I too Love the pick

good to see you jumping in again

Well, I was at one point mixed on Jones because you want to see that elite trait that can translate at the next level since everyone is bigger/faster/stronger/yadda yadda. And production in college doesn't have to carry over to the next level (examples too numerous to list).

But yeah, have to love the comment Colbert made about loving the fact Jones ran a 4.92.

Glad to be back. Don't know how much I'll be around during the actual draft, but I'll be on after to talk about our picks.

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Still not totally sold. What makes me the most nervous about the pick is everyone says to ignore the measurables (and they are all terrible -- even besides the forty time) and look at the tape. I realize people mean beyond the highlight reels. But highlight reels are I have to go on and I still don't get it. Because look at the video above...then look at these. Everyone looks good in highlights!

Jason Worilds --

Chris Carter --

Heck, Bruce Davis looked alright on highlight tapes!

Why do you just have highlights to go on? There's plenty of full game tape cut up around the Internet. Just have to search for it. No one should ever look at highlight videos. Ever.

[Dwinsgames]

some mod cut off my gorgeous transcript post to a sentence and a link

no wonder this place is so dead, who puts up with that shit

you think this place is dead ?

I can show you a multitude of places that gets far less traffic , for a free forum that is in its infancy so to speak this place gets a boat load of traffic IMO

[Spike]

you think this place is dead ?

yes - one thread on the #1 pick, barely 3 pages and we're already reduced to talking about this crap

(23 viewers) I'm used to hundreds

and not even one Draft Day 2 thread till I started one


I should get paid to post here

[Craic]

yes - one thread on the #1 pick, barely 3 pages and we're already reduced to talking about this crap

(23 viewers) I'm used to hundreds

and not even one Draft Day 2 thread till I started one


I should get paid to post here

No, a mod or owner should get paid to use the ban-hammer on you. Don't like the site. Leave. Like it, then stick around. But don't think you're doing us a favor by doing so. Sorry to be so blunt but, well, your last few posts have pretty much stoked my ire, knowing what the board owners have done for us over the last couple of years.

[Spike]

No, a mod or owner should get paid to use the ban-hammer on you. Don't like the site. Leave. Like it, then stick around. But don't think you're doing us a favor by doing so. Sorry to be so blunt but, well, your last few posts have pretty much stoked my ire, knowing what the board owners have done for us over the last couple of years.

Now you want to ban me? oh, the drama...

yeah - that kind of attitude will get me to contribute

you can be sure I'll never put a dime in here now


how many others have you run off?

[Mojouw]

Well, I was at one point mixed on Jones because you want to see that elite trait that can translate at the next level since everyone is bigger/faster/stronger/yadda yadda. And production in college doesn't have to carry over to the next level (examples too numerous to list).

But yeah, have to love the comment Colbert made about loving the fact Jones ran a 4.92.

Glad to be back. Don't know how much I'll be around during the actual draft, but I'll be on after to talk about our picks.

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Why do you just have highlights to go on? There's plenty of full game tape cut up around the Internet. Just have to search for it. No one should ever look at highlight videos. Ever.

Fair enough. Perhaps I should re-phrase that I don't have the time or inclination/knowledge to watch a ton of college game tape and make like I'm gonna figure it all out. I am simply asking the question that based on the common highlights shown for the three players, what is it that separates Jones from the two OLB's recently drafted - Worilds and Carter?

Again, I am not trying to be critical of anyone nor am I trying to trash the pick. I am simply a bit anxious that Jones (the 17th pick in the draft) will not be in a position to contribute much in his rookie year, and I want to know what should I be looking for that others see as a projectable and tangible skill that will lead to NFL success. Further in what manner does Jones have that skill or skills in a way that other players already on the roster do not.

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Now you want to ban me? oh, the drama...

yeah - that kind of attitude will get me to contribute

you can be sure I'll never put a dime in here now


how many others have you run off?

Instead of complaining, and writing a bunch of self-congratulatory posts -- you could try and contribute something meaningful to the conversation. Over 500 posts and I don't think you have much to say in any of them.

[Spike]

don't hate me because I'm beautiful

[stillers4me]

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