2015 Draft

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Hopefully this means an end to the Landry Jones experiment

 

[ATL96Steeler]

well what are we thinking as of now

The Steelers are so varied in terms of need that I'm really just waiting to see how it plays out.

Given that we're realistically in the last 3 yr to 4 yrs of Ben's prime...I think they need to be somewhat more aggressive than they've been in the past.

As everyone knows...the OFC is not 100% complete, but that's a playoff caliber side of the ball...DEF is simply lacking...part of me expects a bigger than normal move in FA. If they lose Worilds...which I expect them to...imo they can't expect to duplicate the record LY with a rookie logging big minutes on the edge.

CB...they can more afford to ease a rookie in there and not have him exposed too much.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Training camp competition at best...but I like his potential better than Landry's.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Training camp competition at best...but I like his potential better than Landry's.

He's being brought in as Landry's competition. Not sure he has much potential since he's already been cut by the Jets & Dolphins. But I will say this... Couldn't be any worse than Landry.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

He's being brought in as Landry's competition. Not sure he has much potential since he's already been cut by the Jets & Dolphins. But I will say this... Couldn't be any worse than Landry.

Agree...I think we're in trouble if either has to take any meaningful snaps in real games.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Agree...I think we're in trouble if either has to take any meaningful snaps in real games.

Yea that would be scary. Initially they expected Landry to take over Gradkowski for #2 since Bruce's contract is up after this season. But Landry isn't even close to being able to handle that responsibility.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Interesting read... Gives a little more insight into the signing. Colbert seems serious about giving this kid a good shot at the 53. Better up your game Landry!
"Random" opportunity lands Boyd a shot at making Steelers' roster - Clemson Football News | TigerNet

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Good read...what I remember about him @ Clemson...kind of like a RW, can run, but not a read option guy...too short to be an everyday pocket starter...kind of a tweener and maybe that's why he hasn't stuck.

 

[SteelersPride]

good read, thanks

 

[SteelersPride]

im waiting for the troll to show up and talk about firing tomlin

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

im waiting for the troll to show up and talk about firing tomlin

Which one? Ojb or I forget the other ones name... SJ or something like that?

 

[SteelersPride]

the other one, thqt never posted unless we lost

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Kevin Johnson or Marcus Peters? - Behind the Steel Curtain

Good comparison piece.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

It was...thanks for the link.

The safer pick is Johnson I guess, but I like that cocky...dog type attitude Peters has...if he gets beat a few times, I don't feel he'll crawl into a shell.

As the draft is moving closer...if mocks mean anything, Waynes is staying as the 1st CB off the board...after that you're seeing a mixed bag.

 

[SteelersPride]

i just dont want them to take the CB out of uconn ive seen jump the first round off a goood combine

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

It was...thanks for the link.

The safer pick is Johnson I guess, but I like that cocky...dog type attitude Peters has...if he gets beat a few times, I don't feel he'll crawl into a shell.

As the draft is moving closer...if mocks mean anything, Waynes is staying as the 1st CB off the board...after that you're seeing a mixed bag.

Yea I think I would still go Peters. Either is suitable for the job though. I'm with you, that dog type attitude is what our defense needs. Cortez Allen was proof of that. The man's confidence was shot and he continued to curl up further into his shell each week before the team finally placed him on IR.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Yea I think I would still go Peters. Either is suitable for the job though. I'm with you, that dog type attitude is what our defense needs. Cortez Allen was proof of that. The man's confidence was shot and he continued to curl up further into his shell each week before the team finally placed him on IR.

I think that's why Lewis beat him out for the starting job, had more dog in him than Allen....I'd be shocked if PIT left either of them on the board.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Don't spend it all in one place lol

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

A 7th Rd comp pick @252nd overall is basically like picking up a UDFA

 

[ATL96Steeler]

My thinking out loud mock.


1. Kevin Johnson...CB WF...3rd CB off the board I think PHI will take Peters ahead of PIT
2. Quinten Rollins...CB/S MIA (OH)...buying the Charles Davis hype of him playing S
3. Kikaha...OLB WAS...would love to have Maudlin a round earlier but I like this player
4. Jeff Heuerman...TE OSU..he might go earlier, Big 10 fans applaud this guy
5. Markus Golden...OLB MIZZ...need more depth here
6. Xavier Williams...DT Northern Iowa...could bump C. Thomas from the roster
7. Eric Lefeld...OT CINN...not an early starting prospect, but smart, OG, RT are both open to him
comp...Juilian Wilson...CB OU...big, ran better at his pro day...maybe he makes the team

Your thoughts?