If you assume that the Steelers will draft around #20 next year as well,
then it doesn't matter too much if there are three good QB options next year
because they will all go in the top 5-10 picks (unless they trade up). So it
really boils down to what they think about this year's prospect QBs and what
is available when they are on the clock. I just hope that they don't trade
up too far to get a QB. I can possibly see them trading up a couple of spots
if there is a QB that they really covet, maybe to 18 to get ahead of NOLO's
second pick if they don't draft a QB with their first pick.
From: steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Scott H
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:34 PM
To: steelers_pb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [steelers_pb] To draft a QB or not draft a QB ( a little long)
I know drafting a QB is a crap shoot. Many argue this is not the year and
next year's class is loaded. Some say that is BS and there will be quality
starters from this class as well. No matter what you believe you are likely
wrong as the majority of QBs are average, below average or busts.
I started looking over recent draft classes and focused on the Top 5 QBs
taken so this year would likely encompass Willis, Pickett, Ridder, Howell
and Corral.
(some are a little deceiving in that they weren't alot of high QB picks
taken)
2021 Larwence , Wilson, Lance, Fields and Jones. Won't judge just yet, but
also need to look at Mills in the 3rd.
2020 Burrow, Tua, Herbert, Love and Hurts. Jury deliberating but 4 starters
and promise
2019 Murray, D. Jones, Haskins ,Lock and Grier. Getting uglier
2018 Baker, Darnold, Allen, Rosen and Lamar 3rd and 5th are legit top tier
QBs....the rest?
2017 Mitch, Mahomes, Watson, Kizer and Webb. 2 superstars taken 2nd and 3rd
QB off board and a really hopeful reclamation project for our beloved
Steelers
2016 Goff, Wentz, Lynch, Hackenberg and Brissett (Dak in 6th) 2 that looked
like risers, but didn't and one veteran journeyman.
2015 Winston, Mariota, Grayson, Mannion and Petty. 2 injured guys that never
lived up to potential and who's who of who is that?
2014 Bortles, Manziel, Bridgewater, Carr and Jimmy G Carr and Jimmy in 2nd
Rd is good value and Teddy will keep playing but never be what people hoped.
2013 Manuel, Geno Smith, Glennon, Barkley and Nassib. Not a legit starter
among the bunch
2012 Luck, RG3, Tannehill, Weeden and Osweiler ( Wilson, Foles, Cousins all
later)
Easily the most overall success but not in the order people thought
So the big question is how do we know if the 2022 class horrific like 2013,
average like 2014 or looks solid like 2020?
Sadly , we can't be sure. I understand wanting a mobile QB, but to take one
to take one isn't a guarantee of success.
I can also envision the Steelers not drafting a QB, continuing to build a
really solid all around roster and looking at next year's class if Mitch is
a bomb.
If Mitch can be Tannehil like I can live with that for a year or 2 , build
the team and get a QB later. If the team genuinely thinks Ridder or Willis
is the future so be it.
I just hope the powers that be get it right either way.
My vote is get a S, WR and build depth without going QB. That said, I still
like Strong in the 3rd and would not argue if Howell or Ridder fell to the
2nd.
What are your thoughts?
Scott in Jersey
