NFL Draft Day 2015 thread

[steelreserve]

I don't a agree. We got a player that may be one of the best outside pass rushers, a CB that we don't really know how good he will be for us, even if he is smaller than we would like, and a WR that could be very good. I believe Bryant had some concentration problems when he was in school. Remember, a luxury pick could become a need when some of our players start wanting a new contracts. I will wait a least till TC before I get to disappointed.
Mind you these may not be picks I would have made, but that doesn't make me right, and them wrong..
I do hope we are not threw looking at CBs, there are still a couple of CBs that may be interesting. Looking forward to tomorrow, see you then bud.

Yeah, we'll see. Maybe this will start to look better after a bunch of alcohol, which I plan to begin downing shortly. I guess it could be worse. We got two, maybe three very talented players; just feel we mismatched our priorities a lot. OLB wasn't a first or even a second need for me; it was a sort-of need. So it's good that we got a talented player but I'm not jumping up and down for joy. We really got hosed in the second round, although I applaud them for at least realizing how damn urgent the CB problem is and making some kind of effort. I can see what people are saying about WR depth, Wheaton's contract, etc., but dang. We left some defensive players out there for that who could've really helped us.

I don't know how much of the draft I'll be watching tomorrow; it's national Free Comic Book Day (no joke, look it up) and by the time that's over, I doubt there'll be much left in the draft that's interesting. Couple of DB and DT prospects but I doubt they'll be around by next pick; other than that, might as well get out the dartboard.

Most interesting thing I'll want to find out is what the hell happens with La'el Collins. He said if he wasn't drafted by the end of round 3 he'd sit out and go into next year's draft, but I think there's a rule against that and he'd be forced to become a street free agent. I wonder if someone rolls the dice with a low pick hoping he changes his mind between now and training camp when that all becomes clear. I don't know what to think of that - getting called to talk to the police in a murder case the day of the draft, but it really doesn't sound like he had anything to do with it.

[fansince'76]

Most interesting thing I'll want to find out is what the hell happens with La'el Collins. He said if he wasn't drafted by the end of round 3 he'd sit out and go into next year's draft, but I think there's a rule against that and he'd be forced to become a street free agent. I wonder if someone rolls the dice with a low pick hoping he changes his mind between now and training camp when that all becomes clear. I don't know what to think of that - getting called to talk to the police in a murder case the day of the draft, but it really doesn't sound like he had anything to do with it.

As much as that prick Goodell bends the rules or just makes them up as he goes along, you'd think he could've given this kid a break.

Well, maybe if he beats the shit out of his girlfriend or something...

[Aussie_steeler]

Aussie, I would like your take on the Golson pick.

Hey Tex -- Lost internet connection for a good while after the pick. Then been at daughters soccer and other parental duties.

With what was on the board at the time, I actually like the Golson pick.

My best analogy is that he is at worst Tyran Mathieu coming into the NFL. Devalued because of his lack of height, freelancing style and the number of big plays given up on tape. He is a gamer who can flat out play. He wont win jump ball contests against 6'5 receivers in the redzone but he can compete on any ball thrown to a receiver running in stride. If Shazier is covering TE's, Golson is covering slot receivers.

I like the Sammie Coates pick. Just thought it would happen in the 2nd honestly. He has first round qualities but has issues with drops. I have been proven wrong many times before but I see a guy who is fast, strong and gets open. I see his drops being due to a lesser quality QB who was never in sync with him. This statement may annoy some people but I see traits of T.O. in Coates. Big, strong, fast and gets open. Martavis Bryant had questionable hands and look what he produced when playing with an elite QB.

I really like the first 3 picks. Pass rushers, DB who can create turnovers and a WR who makes Markus Wheaton obsolete.

Will be up at 2am Aussie time to join you guys for Day 3.

[tube517]

Remember, a luxury pick could become a need when some of our players start wanting a new contracts.

I was a little surprised at the Coates pick but after sleeping and waking up early and ready for a long day, I understand the pick. We have AB/Wheaton/Bryant as the top 3 WRs. We won't be able to keep all 3 in the future. To me, Wheaton will probably leave. I think they try their best (but realistically will be difficult) to keep AB and Bryant. In a few years, that's when we'll need Coates. We were in this situation in 2010 with AB/Wallace/Sanders. We all knew we couldn't keep all 3. They had to start fixing the OL. Gotta think long term for this pick. (That's what I keep telling myself. I wanted another CB).

[ALLD]

We need a potential #1 CB, not one to cover the slot. I don't care what stats he has in college, 5'875" is too short to transfer his abilities to the NFL. What looked good in college against inconsistent competition will be exposed in the NFL. *Also see Dri Archer.

[teegre]

Hey Tex -- Lost internet connection for a good while after the pick. Then been at daughters soccer and other parental duties.

With what was on the board at the time, I actually like the Golson pick.

My best analogy is that he is at worst Tyran Mathieu coming into the NFL. Devalued because of his lack of height, freelancing style and the number of big plays given up on tape. He is a gamer who can flat out play. He wont win jump ball contests against 6'5 receivers in the redzone but he can compete on any ball thrown to a receiver running in stride. If Shazier is covering TE's, Golson is covering slot receivers.

I like the Sammie Coates pick. Just thought it would happen in the 2nd honestly. He has first round qualities but has issues with drops. I have been proven wrong many times before but I see a guy who is fast, strong and gets open. I see his drops being due to a lesser quality QB who was never in sync with him. This statement may annoy some people but I see traits of T.O. in Coates. Big, strong, fast and gets open. Martavis Bryant had questionable hands and look what he produced when playing with an elite QB.

I really like the first 3 picks. Pass rushers, DB who can create turnovers and a WR who makes Markus Wheaton obsolete.

Will be up at 2am Aussie time to join you guys for Day 3.

That is a stellar post.

[st33lersguy]

I am surprised we haven't selected anyone from the Big 10 yet. Last 4 years and 8 of the last 9 we drafted a Big 10 player with one of their first 2 picks. Then again the last 2 were 2005 and 2010 so maybe it is just part of the rotation

[Steelman]

3 trades already in round 4.

[Lady Steel]

[teegre]

Sample (SS) gone.

Gaines or Holliman at 121.

Maybe be one at 121... and the other at 160.

[Steelman]

Clemmings goes to Minny.

[Bluecoat96]

No draft at the moment for me. Lunchtime with the little dude.

[stillers4me]

Day 3= waiting for cell phone alerts.

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[teegre]

No draft at the moment for me. Lunchtime with the little dude.

That is awesome. Likewise, in a bit, I'm going to swimming in the pool with my daughter.

[Lady Steel]

Our Lombardis are so, so beautiful.

[polamalubeast]

The Titans have selected a Fullback in round 4

[Steeltreal]

Day 3= waiting for cell phone alerts.

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Tapped phone lines or what, why or how does info like that give warning to teams

[stillers4me]

Our Lombardis are so, so beautiful.

A reminder that sometimes we do get it right after all!

We are rebuilding a defense that won 2 superbowls. (God, I loved those guys) We are facing the NFL's toughest schedule. We open the season against the evil empire. My expectations are realistically lower than normal this year. My hope is that these young defensive players can create a bond and a new brotherhood.........and that our new, explosive offense can last long enough for them to catch up and make it all worth the wait!

[Drazo85]

Jesse James or secondary? On the clock.

[Steelman]

Here we go...Round 4 pick coming up! Who's the next player Steeler nation is gonna roast?

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Damn Bengals took Shaw.

[Drazo85]

Bungles picked Shaw.

[Steelman]

Doran Grant it is!

[stillers4me]

[Drazo85]

But he is only 5`10.

[stillers4me]

[Bluecoat96]

But he is only 5`10.

Lol.

[ALLD]

Fat chicks from Baltimore are illiterate stutters.

[stillers4me]

But he is only 5`10.

Yeah! He's taller than the last elf we took at CB!

[tube517]

But he is only 5`10.

Shrimp
Good pick?

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[Lady Steel]

A reminder that sometimes we do get it right after all!

We are rebuilding a defense that won 2 superbowls. (God, I loved those guys) We are facing the NFL's toughest schedule. We open the season against the evil empire. My expectations are realistically lower than normal this year. My hope is that these young defensive players can create a bond and a new brotherhood.........and that our new, explosive offense can last long enough for them to catch up and make it all worth the wait!

I'm sorry you feel that way, but my expectations aren't low. They're never low. I know what this team can do when it sets its mind to it. And I believe. Always.