2008 Off Season/Draft Thread

Hines · 01-01-2008, 04:43 PM

Lets try to keep all the offseason and draft stuff in one thread. Post all mocks, free agency players, or anything about the draft or free agency in this thread. Post players you want, and this is mostly a discussion thread.

I am looking at players that could be good in free agency. I read that Damien Woody would test the free agent market. He is a guy I would like to look at, only if he takes a small two year, bout maybe 4 million contract. He could be a stop gap for Faneca. He is the same age as him too.

Also another player I would look at is Kalimba Edwards from Detriot. He I think could bulk up to about 270ish and play defensive end for us. He can rush the passer and be in the mold of Dewayne White basically.

Enjoy this thread, and remember to keep all the offseason stuff in this thread.

Hines · 01-01-2008, 05:29 PM

A couple of backs I would like to look at as FA are Musa Smith, and Chauncy Washington from USC. Smith is proven, so he could spell Parker well, but Washington is probably the best back not named Joe McKnight on that team. Worth a shot I say.

Mr. Stiller · 01-01-2008, 05:54 PM

I want Starks at LT and Stacy Andrews at RT. Why?

Because we have a solid core of top tier young talent, the last thing we need is to have to rebuild with Ben entering his prime.

Get those two, then go defense with the first 3 picks. Then go for depth.

Maualuga is looking like a great first round pick.

mikehop05 · 01-01-2008, 06:01 PM

i dont think RB is a need or a concern, i think najeh is a very capable backup and gary russell can be a decent 1 - 2 punch with willie..

Hines · 01-01-2008, 08:10 PM

One player to watch out for next camp is Matt Lentz. He is currently on the PS, but I think he could make the team next year. He was a three year starter at Michigan and can play guard or tackle.

Hines · 01-02-2008, 12:08 PM

I like Coach Bob Sutton from the Jets. I liked what he did with Ellis against us. I think we should bring him in as a coach, and when Lebeau steps down or retires, Sutton can come in and take his place.

Hines · 01-02-2008, 02:28 PM

Ian Scott got released by the Eagles. He has good size and is a run stuffer. I say give him a shot as a back up, maybe even take Keisels spot.

Mr. Stiller · 01-02-2008, 03:14 PM

Erin Henderson and Jamaal Charles declared.

I wouldn't Mind Erin Henderson or Rey Maualuga as our first round pick. I love Maualugas intensity and I think with LeBeau, we might be able to cut him loose like Kendrell Bell or Troy.

DeathbyStat · 01-02-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stiller

I want Starks at LT and Stacy Andrews at RT. Why?

Because we have a solid core of top tier young talent, the last thing we need is to have to rebuild with Ben entering his prime.

Get those two, then go defense with the first 3 picks. Then go for depth.

Maualuga is looking like a great first round pick.

Excactly right on Maualuga...but would he play inside or outside

I'd like Rey in the First.

Devin Thomas in the second

and an unnamed lineman in the third

Hines · 01-02-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathbyStat

Excactly right on Maualuga...but would he play inside or outside

I'd like Rey in the First.

Devin Thomas in the second

and an unnamed lineman in the third

Why is he unnamed?

DeathbyStat · 01-02-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HinesWardJr

Why is he unnamed?

Because Im not sure who will be there

Hines · 01-02-2008, 03:58 PM

Well I am thinking on doing a mock, but I am waiting till all the underclassmen declare. So by the 19th, I will make a mock.

TerribleEd · 01-02-2008, 07:04 PM

Hasn't Rey Maualuga insisted on a few separate occassions that he is returning to USC for his senior year? Has he softened on this position?

He is by far my favorite prospect for the Steelers. I do not care if we have bigger needs or not. He is an animal.

That said, there is no way in hell that he is not a top 10 pick if he comes out. And who would likely wind up with him? The Patriots - that's who.

Here's hoping that Rey stays in school.

mikehop05 · 01-02-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleEd

Hasn't Rey Maualuga insisted on a few separate occassions that he is returning to USC for his senior year? Has he softened on this position?

He is by far my favorite prospect for the Steelers. I do not care if we have bigger needs or not. He is an animal.

That said, there is no way in hell that he is not a top 10 pick if he comes out. And who would likely wind up with him? The Patriots - that's who.

Here's hoping that Rey stays in school.

he wont necessarily be a lock for the top 10...

but top 25? yeah.

Hines · 01-02-2008, 08:50 PM

I am not sold on Bloom. If we dont get Royal, I want us to get Darius Reynaud from West Virgina. Basically the same player as Royal and Reid, but is a better reciever. He would be beastly.

mikehop05 · 01-02-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HinesWardJr

I am not sold on Bloom. If we dont get Royal, I want us to get Darius Reynaud from West Virgina. Basically the same player as Royal and Reid, but is a better reciever. He would be beastly.

ive been very impressed with reynaud, dingle, and schmit as far as prospects go for the steelers in this game

Hines · 01-02-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikehop05

ive been very impressed with reynaud, dingle, and schmit as far as prospects go for the steelers in this game

I am very impressed with Reynaud and Dingle. Too bad that I believe we could have a shot at one.

mikehop05 · 01-02-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HinesWardJr

I am very impressed with Reynaud and Dingle. Too bad that I believe we could have a shot at one.

? what do u mean?

Mr. Stiller · 01-02-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathbyStat

Because Im not sure who will be there

Probably John Greco of Toledo who I think is fantastically underrated.

steel man · 01-03-2008, 12:34 AM

if we do not get Schmitt i am going to be very upset, if there is one player in the whole draft that i want no matter what it would be Schmitt. Kreider is getting older and now he is starting to get hurt, so we need a new younger Kreider and Schmitt is a whole lot better than Kreider and he can run the ball also and that would solve our short yardage problems also and being from WVU he will have a lot of fan following.

steel man · 01-03-2008, 12:35 AM

i think Schmitt is and could be better than the Bus!!!

i.want.troys.hair · 01-03-2008, 10:24 AM

I like Mr. Stiller's ideas of going after Patrick Crayton and maybe Randy Starks from the Titans.

If we get at least Crayton or another legitimate wide-reciever threat via free-agency, this is my mock...

2008

1 Jeff Otah- OT, Pittsburgh
2 Tracy Porter- CB, Indiana
3 Chad Rinehart- OT, N. Iowa
4 Owen Schmitt- FB, WVU
5 Keilan Dykes- DE, WVU
6 Kerry Brown- OG, App. State

Then, in years to come...

2009

1 Phillip Mehrling- OLB
2 Ramses Barden- WR
3 Jason Chapman- DE
3 Chris Clemmons- FS
4 BJ Raji- NT
5 Daniel Holtzclaw- ILB
6 Nick Walker- TE
7 Stephen Hodge- FS

2010

1 P.J. Hill- RB
2 Emmanuel Cook- SS
3 Boo Robinson- NT
4 Vladamir Richard- OG
5 Leigh Tiffin- K
6 Emmanuel Sanders- WR/KR
7 Matt Nichols- QB

Let me know what you think. I'll try to explain any pick that you want me to.

Jakey · 01-03-2008, 10:37 AM

Crayton just got a 5 year extention...so WR might need to be addredded this year

i.want.troys.hair · 01-03-2008, 10:39 AM

good to know about crayton. thanks.

Jakey · 01-03-2008, 10:45 AM

As for the '08 mock...i love Otah, Porter would be a good pick, i think we can get a better prospect than Rinehart in the 3rd, Schmitt would be a good pick, i like Dykes, and Brown is o.k. Overall not a bad mock...but nothing sexy