I will die on this hill:
They should not, under any circumstances, draft a QB in the first 3 rounds
this year. The QB position on this team is ok, in better shape than some
other positions, and the top QBs in the draft are meh at best. They should
draft for both lines, WR, and SS.
Narrator: The Steelers will end up drafting a QB. 🙂
On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 1:19 PM Streetr <stlrmn1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The way I look at it is I add Rudolph to the top 5 that you came up with
for the 2018 Draft and the Steelers already have 2 of those guys.
No question that they now NEED to draft a QB, but it can certainly be
later, someone like Coan from ND in the 7th would be fine with me.
Streetr
On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 7:35 AM <dave.bartolini@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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 3
rd 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 2
nd 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
