The Steelers gave up a 6th round pick in the 2018 draft for Gilbert. I found multiple sources but only linked this one.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...burgh-steelers
The Steelers gave up a 6th round pick in the 2018 draft for Gilbert. I found multiple sources but only linked this one.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...burgh-steelers
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Here is a thought. Jabrill Peppers, his stock has been a little iffy, and there is an outside chance that he will be available at 30. If he is (certainly no guarantee he is) I think they will pounce on him as he fits the mantra of the Steelers selecting a speedy athletic type which recent history suggests they take high priority in, plus his versatility may entice the FO. Anyone agree? What are your thoughts on him? (Personally, I am concerned about his lack of interceptions and would prefer more of a free safety)
He is indeed a lot like Deone Bucannon and/or Su'a Cravens. The Steelers tried to use Troy that way; they also drafted Sean Spence to play that role (alas, he got injured and could never regain the speed). Lastly, he fits the M.O. if players who can play multiple roles:
--Davis SS/FS/CB
--Shazier OLB/ILB/SS
--Hargrave NT/DT/DE
--Tuitt NT/DT/DE
--Heyward NT/DT/DE
So... yes, that is a very legitimate possibility.
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/03...h-projections/
Based on this article it seems Reddick (much to the delight of Teegre and others I am sure) is exactly the type of player being sought for OLB. Conversely,Tim Williams not so much, as he has not shown enough of the other skills Pittsburgh expects of their OLBs. Although it is possible if Pittsburgh believes Williams has the physical ability/athleticism to develop those skills it may yet keep him in play. This is what I am hoping for.
I wasn't sure I liked King as a 1st round pick initially. However, the more I watch of him, the more I think he could be the perfect pick for us at 30. Nevermind playing him at safety. He could be the best man CB in this entire draft. Something we have been in desperate need for. I also like that he isn't afraid of contact. Looks like a pretty good tackler as well. If we don't make a CB move in FA, count me in as totally on board with King.
Problem with Reddick that no one seems to want to talk about is that there is just no way he can play OLB in a 3-4 at 230 pounds.
Guy looks like a great prospect for a Derrick Brooks style 4-3 OLB or a Ryan Shazier style ILB in a 3-4. But setting the edge at 230 LBS against NFL caliber OT's that have 100 pounds on him? Now way.
Now if you want to talk about a Timmons replacement and have a dynamic duo in the middle - then Reddick makes sense. Steelers moved Timmons and Shazier inside when they came out of college around 230.
Even with Vince Williams as a solid player himself and even if, they decide to keep Timmons (no sure thing he'll a. be playing and b. still playing at a high level anyway), I'd still like to draft Reddick and play at ILB, dude is a beast plain and simple. Plus, play him at ILB and you are talking about solid interior pass rush
"solid interior pass rush"
did you mean the best interior pass rush in the league?
i love that if we draft Reddick and move him inside, his pass rush skills wont even go to waste because we love sending ILB's up the middle so much. And thats precisely the kind of blitz we need to attack the best QB's in the league
Every time I am ready to take you up on your offer I see a video of Tim Williams impersonating the flash making OTs look like statues and I feel like Michael Corleone: "Just when I thought I was out they pull me back in". I am almost there though.
I have to admit it Reddick is extremely talented.
Adam Shaheen, TE, from Ashland.
Remember that name, he's going to tear up the combine.
It's possible for 3 TE's to go in round one.
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1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Reports are that the Steelers have met with, RB's Wayne Gallmon, and Donta Foreman at the combine.
More will come out later.
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Foreman would be great. I see him as another Bettis.
Roderick Johnson, OT, FSU is another player they've met with. Looks like a day 3 selection.
O-line isn't a need, but the way Munchak can coach, why not give him more talent?
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Josh Harvey-Clemons S Louisville
Steelers met with Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo and Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Believe he would be the pick if he is there at #30.
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh