2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Discussion

[CDub]

I haven't been this excited about a draft since Mendy and Sweed fell to us. That didn't work out quite as well as I'd hoped, but on draft day I was thrilled. Hopefully this one works out better.

[Hines]

I also wouldn't be surprised if we drafted a RB in round 5 neither. Chris Polk, Edwin Baker, and Cyrus Gray are still available. Either would be solid IMO.

[Smooth Criminal]

Marvin Jones anyone? Good measurables and production. Kinda surprised he's still around.

[Cbrunn]

i would rather Juron Criner if Wr ...

and RB i think we can get in the 7th a change of pace guy like Michale-Smith Utah State

also maybe a surprise WR Dale Moss

[Smooth Criminal]

Starting to get to the range where I think Polk to make it to our pick. Definitely a good value at a position where we don't have anything certain. I don't wanna go into the season without a healthy Mendy and only Redman as an option.

Polk has good hands and is solid in pass protection. Definitely a guy we can find a role for immediately, and probably a larger one in the future as Mendenhalls future with the team is anything but certain.

[Smooth Criminal]

On the clock, I'm all for Polk or a safety like Martin or Allen.

[Smooth Criminal]

Rainey isn't someone I was expecting but an interesting player. Not sure what to think of him at this point.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Just got home from following the draft on my phone. Ta'amu!!!!!!! Awesome pick!!!!

This draft has been virtually perfect for us, just unbelievable.

[Burden]

His tools I like, but his character concerns are worrisome. He had felony charges in 2010 for stalking/threats.


ESPN is saying he is good friends with Maurkice Pouncey and lived with his family after the incident. So maybe that will help keep him straight?

[cmarq83]

You guys are killing the draft right now.

[Burden]

is Tommy Streeter still available? I like the tape I've watched on him and Mayock keeps yelling about how he would have been a 1st-2nd round guy next year if he'd stayed at Miami. At 6'5 220 and 4.4 speed, I think he's definitely worth a flier in the 7th

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Still available, I think.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

The only way this draft could be any better IMO is if we take a flyer on Burfict in the seventh. People said we'd ignore him due to character concerns, but we chose Adams and Rainey, so who knows.

[CDub]

Couple guys I'd like to throw a 7th rd flyer on:

Chris Owusu - WR- yes concussions are an issue but what the hell for a 7th

Tommy Streeter - WR - everything Burden said

Chas Alecxih - DE - def thinkin poor man's Aaron Smith - luv this guys effort - not a need by any stretch but if we could sneak him onto the PS I'd be thrilled

Conroy Black - CB - Poor man's Ike

Buddy Jackson - CB - dude is dumb as a brick but can absolutely fly

Brandon Lindsey - OLB - Another high motor/effort guy

And yes I realize there are 3 Pitt guys on there - call me a homer

[Burden]

Brandon Washington goes to Philly...I would've liked taking a flier on him in the 7th for OG depth.

Hell, Streeter to the Ravens.

[CDub]

Originally Posted by Burden

Brandon Washington goes to Philly...I would've liked taking a flier on him in the 7th for OG depth.

Hell, Streeter to the Ravens.

And instantly I go from loving Streeter to hating him...

[brat316]

Man Washington dropped a ton.

[Burden]

Toney Clemons! Good value

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Hopefully we can get a kicker as an UDFA. Burfict too, but I read he'd go back to school.

[Hines]

Toney Clemmons is my dawg. Love him. Also, Terrance Fredrick was one of my late round sleeper corners that I liked.

[Burden]

Top UDFAs according to ProFootballTalk

.1 Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict — Troubled but gifted inside ‘backer.

2. Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore — Long on college wins, short on ability.

3. Washington running back Chris Polk — Medical knocked him out of the draft.

4. Florida quarterback John Brantley — Reports indicate the Ravens signed him.

5. Houston quarterback Case Keenum — Essentially a taller Kellen Moore.

6. Stanford receiver Chris Owusu — Concussions cost him on draft weekend.

7. Troy offensive tackle James Brown — Once highly rated by Mike Mayock.

8. North Carolina receiver Dwight Jones — Character questions killed his stock.

9. Texas A&M receiver Jeff Fuller — Big wideout who played small as a senior.

10. Iowa State cornerback Leonard Johnson — Press corner lacks top measurables.

UPDATE: Reports indicate Kellen Moore will with the Detroit Lions.

More notable UDFAs: Arizona State receiver Gerell Robinson, Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas, Virginia cornerback Chase Minnifield, LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris, North Carolina defensive end Donte Paige-Moss, Ohio State center Mike Brewster, Vanderbilt safety Sean Richardson, Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp, Alabama receiver Marquis Maze, Tennessee running back Tauren Poole, Miami quarterback Jacory Harris, Pittsburgh defensive end Brandon Lindsey, Arizona cornerback Robert Golden, USC defensive tackle DaJohn Harris, Cal (PA) guard Rishaw Johnson, Pittsburgh guard Lucas Nix, South Dakota State receiver Dale Moss, USC running back Marc Tyler, Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne.



Judging from this list, this is what I'd like to see Pittsburgh pick up:

1. Vontaze Burfict, ILB, ASU
2. James Brown, OG/OT, Troy
3. Chase Minnifield, CB/KR, Virginia
4. Cliff Harris, CB, Oregon
5. Mike Brewster, C, Ohio State
6. Tauren Poole, HB, Tennessee
7. Brandon Lindsay, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh
8. Rishaw Johnson, OG, Cal (PA)
9. Lucas Nix, OG/OT, Pittsburgh
10. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina

[Hines]

So far, we have signed these players as UDFAs:

OLB Brandon Lindsay Pittsburgh*
P Drew Butler Georgia*
K Grant Ressel Missouri
WR/QB Connor Dixon Duquesne
OG Ryan Lee Furman
DT/DE Ike Igbinosum Southern Connecticut State
CB/S Robert Golden Arizona*
Adrian Robinson OLB Temple*
DL Jake Stoller Yale


*= players who have a real good shot at making the team.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Bengals signed Burfict. ****.

[Burden]

NFL Network said that's where he was most likely going to go if he didn't get drafted. Guess they were right.

[Cbrunn]

come on colbert sign Marcus Dowtin and Ryan Davis , and Marquette King ... that's the main guys i want