Those of you who’ve been following me for this long know that as long as I can
see the thought process and reasoning behind why the Steelers pick someone, I
won’t be too critical of them. It might not be what I’d do and I might not
agree with it, but they have more information on all of these players than I
do, so they get the benefit of the doubt, initially at least.
When they do illogical things that I can’t see any benefit in (such as last
years trade that gave this years 4th round pick up so they could draft
Loudermilk in the 5th) that’s when I’ll go off. I said back then that round 4
this year would be a goldmine thanks to the super seniors who got an extra year
of eligibility because of the covid disruption and I was proven right - that’s
why the Ravens thought about this, lined things up and currently have 5 picks
in that round, they saw what was coming.
If it’s a QB tonight, then that’s okay, but they better ace the next 6 rounds
and fill the needs they are bypassing with their first pick. I’d still use the
full 10 minutes and wait to see what trade offers come in though……
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On 28 Apr 2022, at 20:30, dave.bartolini@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Colbert has an amazing opportunity to tick off most of the fan base tonight
That is an understatement. If he picks a QB, half the fan base will be mad
that he picked a QB, and most of the rest will be mad that he picked the
“wrong” one. It should be an interesting night indeed!
From: steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Steve Rhoton
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:39 PM
To: steelers_pb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [steelers_pb] Re: A few things to look out for....
Honestly, I'm so excited for tonight, mainly because I have *no idea* what's
about to happen. Last year you knew it was Najee. This year? They could trade
up. Stay put. Go for one of like 4 different positions. Colbert has an
amazing opportunity to tick off most of the fan base tonight, then be proven
right 5 years from now. It's gonna be great.
On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM David Reid <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I always look for spots in the draft where things will turn and everyone has
spoken - correctly - that Houston are a wild card at 3 and Carolina could be
a wild card at 6, especially if they want to trade down for more picks and a
QB, but keep an eye on Seattle at 9. Not so much from the sense of a trade,
but more from the fact that they have been one of the worst drafting teams in
the league this year and John Schneider and Pete Carroll are always going out
to left field with their picks. Don’t be surprised if a name that hasn’t been
mocked to them is the pick here and no one is talking about a QB to Seattle,
which I wouldn’t be surprised by either.
Late buzz for Quay Walker is justified, it sounds like him and Lewis Cine are
now locks for round one.
The Ravens are sitting pretty, they can go in any number of directions and
wind up with a bona fide star for their positions of need. I think that if
they end up with Davis or McDuffie they will be delighted. And they have
three picks in round three and five picks in round four and they can trade
them for picks next year or use them to move up to catch a falling star in
round one. Just incredible. I hate them, but even more so at this time each
year because you know they are going to do very well.
I can’t wait to see where George Pickens goes, of all the receivers in this
draft, he’s the one that will make the most noise - on and off the field.
Looking forward to seeing who the Chiefs pick up at WR. Ditto Green Bay,
hilarity may ensue if the Packers pass on a receiver again in round one.
The Jets and Giants both have two picks in the top ten… and yet I don’t know
who they could pick that would constitute a successful evening for them. They
are both teams you analyse the draft effort in totality for, but all I see is
DB’s and tackles linked to them (especially after they both picked tackles in
the top ten recently, too) and am completely underwhelmed. Maybe it’s just a
bad year to have a top ten pick if you want to find players who can turn your
franchise around quickly, especially when the jury is out on whether your
QB’s can play at this level or not.
When Kyle Hamilton gets selected and they show that interception he made this
past season against Florida State on his highlight real, please remember that
there are probably less than 5 players on the planet who can make that play.
He’s one of them and he’s special.
Matt Araiza is getting all the publicity as the top punter in the draft, but
Jordan Stout and Jake Camarda are also Pro Bowl calibre punters too. Stout
may even be above Araiza on some teams boards.
