2015 Draft

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Forgot to mention this, but considering Mariota went to TEN... I wonder what it would take to get Mettenberger off their hands???

Could be a great steal for the right price. I know Ben is going to be the starter for a while, but I'd still love it if they brought Zach in to learn from someone that is almost the exact same player as him. Bruce is a FA after this season and gettin old. The original plan was for Landry to take over the #2, but we know that isn't going to happen.

Just spitballing here...

 

[ATL96Steeler]

What Coach Lake Thinks about Doran Grant.


(PITTSBURGH -- It was right in Carnell Lake's notes.


Doran Grant, the Ohio State and first-team All-Big Ten cornerback, can play safety.


"I think he's that strong of a tackler that he could easily transition from corner to safety," said Lake, the Steelers defensive backs coach.)

Link to the article - Pittsburgh Steelers DBs coach: Doran Grant could play safety | PennLive.com

Credit: Jacob Klinger, the Patriot News

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Forgot to mention this, but considering Mariota went to TEN... I wonder what it would take to get Mettenberger off their hands???

Could be a great steal for the right price. I know Ben is going to be the starter for a while, but I'd still love it if they brought Zach in to learn from someone that is almost the exact same player as him. Bruce is a FA after this season and gettin old. The original plan was for Landry to take over the #2, but we know that isn't going to happen.

Just spitballing here...

I think TN made a mistake. then again, I'm a big Mettenberger prospect guy...to get Williams @ 2 in the 1st, DGB in the 2nd, then Mannion in the 3rd made more sense to me.

To your point...I'd love to have Mett instead of Landry. Ben is a little more mobile than Zach will probably ever be, but no doubt he could learn from big Ben.

 

[MISKO]

Bud Dupree Press Conference


dupree's presser

 

[MISKO]

Bud Dupree Pittsburgh Tour

bud seams like a pretty good kid ...

 

[SteelersPride]

They are gonna want some big time for zach, especially if he does decent in pre-season

 

[SteelersPride]

They built him up huge during the draft process, hes kirk cousins 2 years ago right now, hes a hot commodity....now kurt is worthless

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Sammie Coates experiment has major potential for Steelers

Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Cleveland Browns reporter

Most of the Steelers' draft picks were sound, sensible decisions on the defensive side. But the most fascinating player to watch develop from this class will be receiver Sammie Coates, who has two options -- validate the pass-dropper label or bolster the league's second-ranked passing offense with his explosive playmaking.

Two things were mentioned frequently about Coates' potential during the draft process: First-round talent, 9.8 percent drop rate. That's the number ESPN's draft analyst Mel Kiper mentioned on Friday's broadcast, while also pointing out the good news that Coates consistently beat SEC defensive backs downfield while at Auburn.

Markus Wheaton could slide to the slot position, with Antonio Brown as the lead target, Martavis Bryant on the outside and Coates as a wild card. The Steelers' depth will allow Coates to transition without pressure to perform on day one.

"My goal is to be a complete wide receiver," Coates told me in January. "I don't want to be looked at as only a deep guy."

Coates maximizing his potential would strengthen Pittsburgh's argument for the best receiving corps in the AFC North, battling with Cincinnati's A.J. Green-Mohamed Sanu combo and others.

After a general manager selects a player, it's his job to promote the player in the post-draft press conference despite potential flaws in that player's game. Still, Colbert sounds like a man quite satisfied with his third-round pick.

"When I see Sammie Coates running through SEC secondaries and catching touchdown passes and adjusting to underthrows, showing he has ability to adjust to a ball behind, that's all a plus," Colbert said.

 

[Psych-Ward]

Steelers Plan To Develop TE Jesse James As Pass Catcher


I like this kid....

He aint no Heath Miller, but he is better (IMO) than Speath!!!

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers Plan To Develop TE Jesse James As Pass Catcher


I like this kid....

He aint no Heath Miller, but he is better (IMO) than Speath!!!

I like his size. Limited tape (small workload) on him for catching but he can block pretty well. And being able to study under Heath Miller will do wonders for him. Can't wait to see what he brings to the table!

 

[ATL96Steeler]

They are gonna want some big time for zach, especially if he does decent in pre-season

Steelers Plan To Develop TE Jesse James As Pass Catcher


I like this kid....

He aint no Heath Miller, but he is better (IMO) than Speath!!!

Love his size...really hope this kid is the one to groom.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Sammie Coates experiment has major potential for Steelers

Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Cleveland Browns reporter

Most of the Steelers' draft picks were sound, sensible decisions on the defensive side. But the most fascinating player to watch develop from this class will be receiver Sammie Coates, who has two options -- validate the pass-dropper label or bolster the league's second-ranked passing offense with his explosive playmaking.

Two things were mentioned frequently about Coates' potential during the draft process: First-round talent, 9.8 percent drop rate. That's the number ESPN's draft analyst Mel Kiper mentioned on Friday's broadcast, while also pointing out the good news that Coates consistently beat SEC defensive backs downfield while at Auburn.

Markus Wheaton could slide to the slot position, with Antonio Brown as the lead target, Martavis Bryant on the outside and Coates as a wild card. The Steelers' depth will allow Coates to transition without pressure to perform on day one.

"My goal is to be a complete wide receiver," Coates told me in January. "I don't want to be looked at as only a deep guy."

Coates maximizing his potential would strengthen Pittsburgh's argument for the best receiving corps in the AFC North, battling with Cincinnati's A.J. Green-Mohamed Sanu combo and others.

After a general manager selects a player, it's his job to promote the player in the post-draft press conference despite potential flaws in that player's game. Still, Colbert sounds like a man quite satisfied with his third-round pick.

"When I see Sammie Coates running through SEC secondaries and catching touchdown passes and adjusting to underthrows, showing he has ability to adjust to a ball behind, that's all a plus," Colbert said.

Obviously a long way to go, but if this kid pans out like I think he can, AB, Wheaton, Bryant, Coates might be the best collection of WR talent in PIT ever.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Obviously a long way to go, but if this kid pans out like I think he can, AB, Wheaton, Bryant, Coates might be the best collection of WR talent in PIT ever.

Indeed. Very doubtful they could keep all that talent long-term though.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I add...at one time.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Indeed. Very doubtful they could keep all that talent long-term though.

Our QB is more of a short term thing anyway...the window to get #7 is probably within the next 3 seasons with Ben...AB will most likely price himself out of PIT with his final deal...making the Coates pick even more calculated by Colbert.

 

[Psych-Ward]

Steelers Film Room: Breaking Down Senquez Golson's 10 Interceptions From 2014

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Steelers Film Room: Breaking Down Senquez Golson's 10 Interceptions From 2014

Kid does have ball skills.

 

[Psych-Ward]

Kid does have ball skills.

Lot more than our DBs...... wait we do have one or two left right???

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Lot more than our DBs...... wait we do have one or two left right???

LOL...they have to feel like they can reclaim Allen b/c they left bigger CBs on the board at both picks...but this kid looks like he can handle the slot.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Pittsburgh Steelers show confidence in their running backs by not adding in draft - Behind the Steel Curtain



Couldn't be more excited for Harris. I hope he turns some heads this season during Bell's suspension.