2011 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft/Offseason Thread

[DeathbyStat]

Players that you would punch a hole in the wall if we draft?

I can't really think of any off the top of head......

I guess Jimmy Smith if his off the field stuff is true. And Clayborn as his medical scares the hell out of me.


Also Baldwin would be a luxury pick we can't afford

[Hines]

Nate Solder.

[ellsy82]

Would you guys be opposed with this draft?

1. Derek Sherrod, OT, Miss St
Unlike Solder, Sherrod has the strength and diversity to start out on the right side and eventually move over to the left. A little raw, but the potential is there.

2. Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
Once the second or third CB on the board, a senior season marred by injury have really dropped his stock. He showed at the combine that he's healthy. When you go back and look at his junior tape, its amazing that he's not a first round lock.

3. Chris Conte, FS, California
One year wonder? Maybe, but he has the athleticism, protypical size and speed to really help out in the secondary. It'd actually be nice to draft a free safety with some sort of coverage ability. He's a very willing tackler and has youth on his side.

4. John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin
Moffitt would be the perfect compliment to Pouncey on the inside, the type of pulling guard that our scheme can use. Would be a value pick here that fits a HUGE need.

5. Julius Thomas, TE, Portland St
Kind of a sleeper pick before the combine. This type of TE set would provide a matchup problem for any defense. Solid blocker and great pass catcher. This is not another Matt Spaeth.

6. David Carter, DE, UCLA
Prototypical LDE for our scheme. Shows the athleticism to latch on to blockers and create gaps. Would be a bit of a project, but so was Keisel and Harrison.

7. Blaine Sumner, NT, Colorado School of Mines
Sleeper, but this late in the draft I don't believe I'd let him test the UDFA road. He seems more of a weight-lifter than a football player right now. Another project, but his strength alone should warrant being drafted.

I just completed an exhausting 7 round mock, and that's where I ended up at.

[DeathbyStat]

Nate Solder.

Yeah i think he is one of the guys most likely to bust

[DeathbyStat]

Would you guys be opposed with this draft?

1. Derek Sherrod, OT, Miss St
Unlike Solder, Sherrod has the strength and diversity to start out on the right side and eventually move over to the left. A little raw, but the potential is there.

2. Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
Once the second or third CB on the board, a senior season marred by injury have really dropped his stock. He showed at the combine that he's healthy. When you go back and look at his junior tape, its amazing that he's not a first round lock.

3. Chris Conte, FS, California
One year wonder? Maybe, but he has the athleticism, protypical size and speed to really help out in the secondary. It'd actually be nice to draft a free safety with some sort of coverage ability. He's a very willing tackler and has youth on his side.

4. John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin
Moffitt would be the perfect compliment to Pouncey on the inside, the type of pulling guard that our scheme can use. Would be a value pick here that fits a HUGE need.

5. Julius Thomas, TE, Portland St
Kind of a sleeper pick before the combine. This type of TE set would provide a matchup problem for any defense. Solid blocker and great pass catcher. This is not another Matt Spaeth.

6. David Carter, DE, UCLA
Prototypical LDE for our scheme. Shows the athleticism to latch on to blockers and create gaps. Would be a bit of a project, but so was Keisel and Harrison.

7. Blaine Sumner, NT, Colorado School of Mines
Sleeper, but this late in the draft I don't believe I'd let him test the UDFA road. He seems more of a weight-lifter than a football player right now. Another project, but his strength alone should warrant being drafted.

I just completed an exhausting 7 round mock, and that's where I ended up at.

Haven't watched enough of Sherrod can't really trash the pick

I want to like Dowling but he just can't stay healthy if he falls to the 3rd or fourth i would give him a shot

Colorado School of Mines, thats a new one

[ellsy82]

Too be honest...I've never heard of the place either, but the dude benched 49 at 225 and that's something. You could spend a second rounder of Paea and get more production early, or draft this guy and teach him a thing or two. We do have time. Hampton might be slowing down, but he's not done. We've been in the top 3 of NFL defenses the last 5 years. I guess we'll see how the draft works out. Here's his link on nfldraftscout.com:

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2011&genpos=DT

[K Train]

Ras-i dowling visits today....so happy. PEttis and a few others as well

[DeathbyStat]

Ras-i dowling visits today....so happy. PEttis and a few others as well

I want to like Dowling but dude can't stay healthy, Love pettis, the kinda of WR we need to replace Hines


How about this mock?

1.Aaron Williams CB Texas

2.Marcus Cannon G TCU

3.Marcus Gilbert OT Florida

4.Taiwan Jones RB Eastern Washington

5.Cortez Allen CB The Citadel

6.Mario Addison LB Marshall

7.Frank Kearse DT Alabama A&M

[Jakey]

I want to like Dowling but dude can't stay healthy, Love pettis, the kinda of WR we need to replace Hines


How about this mock?

1.Aaron Williams CB Texas

2.Marcus Cannon G TCU

3.Marcus Gilbert OT Florida

4.Taiwan Jones RB Eastern Washington

5.Cortez Allen CB The Citadel

6.Mario Addison LB Marshall

7.Frank Kearse DT Alabama A&M

I would be fine with this!

[K Train]

i dont think one year of injury is enough to label him injury prone...he plays tough through injuries and 2 years in a pro s&c program he will beef up his lower body, timmons was injury prone until he got bigger and more durable, i think that might be what dowling needs

[DeathbyStat]

Some interesting prospects.....

Kevin Hughes OT SE Louisiana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKDRDdBFOOw


Byron Bell OT New Mexico State

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYd8mzD5qnE

Nasty~!

I think he is a guard

[Hines]

Phil Taylor is visiting today. I don't think Hughes would fit our scheme IIRC.

[Hines]

I made three mock drafts today, which includes one trade down mock.


Mock one:

1) Cameron Heyward De Ohio State
2) James Carpenter OT/OG Alabama
3) Curtis Marsh CB Utah State
4) Austin Pettis WR Boise State
5) Da'Rel Scott RB Maryland
6) Mario Harvey LB Marshall
7) Frank Kearse NT Alabama A&M


Mock Two:

1) Aaron Williams CB Texas
2) Kenrick Ellis NT/DE Hampton
3) Greg Little WR UNC
4) Marcus Gilbert OT Florida
5) Da'Rel Scott RB Maryland
6) Alex Henery K Nebraska
7) Mario Harvey LB Marshall


Mock Three:

Trade down from 31 to early second and get a fourth rounder

2a) Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
2b) Sam Acho OLB Texas
3) Will Rackley G Leigh
4a) Marcus Gilbert OT Florida
4b) Austin Pettis WR Boise State
5) Da'Rel Scott RB Maryland
6) Alex Henery K Nebraska
7) Frank Kearse NT Alabama A&M

[ellsy82]

I made three mock drafts today, which includes one trade down mock.

Mock Three:

Trade down from 31 to early second and get a fourth rounder

2a) Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
2b) Sam Acho OLB Texas
3) Will Rackley G Leigh
4a) Marcus Gilbert OT Florida
4b) Austin Pettis WR Boise State
5) Da'Rel Scott RB Maryland
6) Alex Henery K Nebraska
7) Frank Kearse NT Alabama A&M

I think a trade down would be idea, but not probable. I mean, when has Colbert traded up or down in the first round while Tomlin has been there? I'd like it this way.

2a) Ras-I Dowling, CB
2b) Marcus Cannon, OT/OG
3) John Moffit, OG
4a) Roc Carmichael, CB
4b) Deunta Williams, FS
5) Alex Hener, K - I think he'll go before the six round
6) Charlie Gantt, TE
7) Frank Kearse, NT

[Hines]

I think a trade down would be idea, but not probable. I mean, when has Colbert traded up or down in the first round while Tomlin has been there? I'd like it this way.

2a) Ras-I Dowling, CB
2b) Marcus Cannon, OT/OG
3) John Moffit, OG
4a) Roc Carmichael, CB
4b) Deunta Williams, FS
5) Alex Hener, K - I think he'll go before the six round
6) Charlie Gantt, TE
7) Frank Kearse, NT

I like Roc, but the dude does not tackle nor is he explosive. I'd pass.