2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up team loses to Buffalo. Looking ahead to 2024 now (2 Viewers)

[Drunken Cowboy]

I continue to love this draft

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Should make Watt happy too

 

[JoeSteeler]

Charlie Jones to the Bengals… could have replaced Gunner

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Brothers again. Good pick.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Love Herbig there

 

[travdogg]

Herbig is a perfect fit. Great draft the Steelers are having. Top-3 draft in my eyes.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Charlie Jones to the Bengals… could have replaced Gunner

Super overrated, in my mind. Glad someone else drafted him.

Edge definitely a big need, to me, and Herbig is as good as any remaining. I'll take it. Outside the TE (philosophically, anyway) ive been pretty satisfied.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Is he a backup edge or potential starter ILB?

 

[menobrown]

I can't remember the last time I loved a draft this much.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Even Rush is possible.

getting nutty he is around. its a deep CB class, but still....must have really flunked the interviews.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Is he a backup edge or potential starter ILB?

Hes strictly an Edge to me, but im not on the Steelers' payroll.

 

[steelcityman]

Is he a backup edge or potential starter ILB?

Edge, olb, possible highsmith replacement if they cant resign him. Loved the pick. Love all their picks.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Really good draft. My only real gripe was moving down too far in the 3rd. Would have rather drafted Simpson and not moved down 13 spots. Buy minor complaint unless he turns all-pro.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Personally I think Simpson is overrated. Will be interesting to see how his carter plays out.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Is he a backup edge or potential starter ILB?

I think he is a mlb, but maybe both.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Really good draft. My only real gripe was moving down too far in the 3rd. Would have rather drafted Simpson and not moved down 13 spots. Buy minor complaint unless he turns all-pro.

Simpson is a great athlete, but can't play

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

So far the picks fit the formula of pro day visits, dinners, being brought in for visits.

 

[Grid71]

Dawand scooped up by Cleveland makes me physically ill. Will be a constant reminder if the kid wants to make millions playing football.

Defense side was a very good draft. Going to be fun watching them play.

Offense I’ll put some steeler colored glasses on and say there is hope with Weidl influence building up a power smash mouth line. If I don’t like the picks, guess I can go buy my own football franchise Haha

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Ravens took vorhees. Damn it.

 

[cdclopper]

I haven't been this happy after a Steelers draft since the year they got Kenny Picketts.

 

[JoeSteeler]

would like Anthony Johnson

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Ojomo, Carter, Pace, Banks, Miller all would be great imo

 

[JoeSteeler]

Pace, Ronnie Bell

 

[travdogg]

Trice was my favorite sleeper CB in the draft. Outstanding pick this late. He could be a future starter.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Trice was my favorite sleeper CB in the draft. Outstanding pick this late. He could be a future starter.

He a CB or a S?

 

[travdogg]

Trice was my favorite sleeper CB in the draft. Outstanding pick this late. He could be a future starter.

He a CB or a S?

I think he can stay at CB, but he's very press based. He'd have gone way higher when more teams ran cover 2.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I really like Anderson. Mocked him to us here multiple times. But I was hoping we got an ILB out of the draft.

UDFA time! Might be some backers!

 

[menobrown]

All of our picks expect the last one, Spencer Anderson, were in Dane Bruglers top 100.

Jones 15th, Porter 16th, Washington 30th, Benton- 56th, Herbig 79th and Trice- 88th

The first 4 above were in Daniel Jeremiah's top 100 with Trice in the top 150. The first 4 were in his top 40 overall.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

I loved every pick until the last one. That seems like a throw away

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Glad they double dipped on corner, and as a seventh rounder Trice actually has a shot. more than you can ask fore most of those.

I don't know that I've ever even heard that guard's name prior to today. From Maryland so I'm assuming that is a Straw Hat pick. Would have much rather seen them take a chance on a Grant Dubose/some WR. Or the big moo-cow from Coastal Carolina.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Vikings signed Ivan Pace and Andre Carter. Ugh.

I do have some concerns with ILB room and depth still.

 

[JoeSteeler]

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Boy Andre Carter really fell. IIRC he was talked about as a 2nd round pick at one time.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Wide Receiver/Return Specialist Jordan Byrd – San Diego State
Center Trevor Downing - Iowa State
Quarterback Tanner Morgan – Minnesota
Defensive End James Nyamwaya - Merrimack
Linebacker David Perales – Fresno State
Fullback Monte Pottebaum – Iowa
Kicker B.T. Potter - Clemson

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Tackle with the first and last pick and a MASSIVE TE.
The offense will be run-heavy to take pressure off of Pickett.
Expect a big year from the RB.
Back to ole Steeler smash mouth offense and tough-D.
AFCN gonna be a bloodbath this year as every team can challenge.

 

[Snotbubbles]

This draft couldn't really have gone much better. We move up for the last of the good OTs right in front of the Jets who were 100% going to take him. Then we get the guy at 32 that many people would have been happy with at 17.

Lots of us were high on Benton and I'm glad we got him at 49. Some think he doesn't have enough pass rush potential, but I think he showed at the senior bowl that with the right coaching that pass rushing is definitely a possibility for him. He is going to learn from one of the best right next to him and I think he has the upside to be Hargrave-esque.

The Washington pick is the most divisive, but he was mocked to us at 49, or even 32, so I'm much happier taking him at 93 (obviously). For me, he's a player who has a lot of upside but also a high floor. His floor is basically a swing tackle who can take off and run routes. For better or worse the AFC North is still about smash mouth football and Washington should help improve our running game. Also, he played on the same offense as the best TE in the NCAA, I think he has the chance to improve his pass catching in the NFL from where he was in college.

After the Jones and Porter Jr picks, the rest of the draft feels like playing with house money. If you told me pre-draft we're going to use our 1st and 4th to move up for Jones and both of our 2nd round picks to move up for Porter Jr, I would have been happy with that. They both should be high quality starters. Getting JPJ at 32 still feels unreal.

This draft is full of players that graded out as special teamers or players who might pan out as backups. I think we can solidly say that we probably got at least 3 players so far that will be starters by the end of this season at the latest. Benton might be behind Fehoko to start the season but I have confidence he'll bypass him.

Love the first two picks by the Steelers. I think Jones is going to be the best OT in the draft.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

In the middle of the draft, the steelers signed Chandon Sullivan. Where does he fit in?

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

 

[crushedspirit]

Good draft overall . I'm happy I didn't see as many projects and reaches as past seasons.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

They show almost 40 LBs still as UFAs. Would depend what theyre after...strictly depth, or "guy who may be able to be a middling starter"? A bit thin either way, really.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

If Rudolph wants to continue to collect an NFL paycheck, he should come back to the steelers as the #3. Otherwise, he can go sell insurance.

 

[steelers1080]

In the middle of the draft, the steelers signed Chandon Sullivan. Where does he fit in?

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Mediocre to bad slot corner. Fills a hole and might not make the team would be my guess.

 

[steelers1080]

I loved every pick until the last one. That seems like a throw away

He's an OL who has played literally all 5 OL positions. We needed a backup center, we only had Green behind Cole and I'd honestly rather give a 7th round pick a try than have Green try again. He could definitely make the team given his flexibility and a 7th rounder making the team is a crapshoot.

 

[steelers1080]

Trice was my favorite sleeper CB in the draft. Outstanding pick this late. He could be a future starter.

He a CB or a S?

I think he can stay at CB, but he's very press based. He'd have gone way higher when more teams ran cover 2.

I hope he stays at CB based on his work in press man. Last year he allowed 1 completion on 88 press man snaps. Idk about y'all but I like Brett Kollmann as a talent evaluator, and he had Trice as his #5 CB in the class.

In the 7th round if he can make the team that's a win. With his size and skill at press man I think he'll be able to start as a backup CB/special teamer.

If every pick makes the team, that's better than most years. See Oladokun, Chris; Roche, Quincy; Brooks Jr, Antoine; etc.

 

[steelers1080]

The Khan Artist killed this draft (along with Weidl, Tomlin, and Rooney II). The upside:

• 1st - Potential Pro-Bowl LT
• 2nd - Shut down press man corner
• 2nd 2nd - D-Line who could be Hargrave 2.0. Similar athletic profile with slightly worse 40 but better 3-cone.
• 3rd - Excellent run blocking TE who has untapped pass catching potential. Pairs incredible with Muth.
• 4th - OLB who is excellent at tackles for loss, aggressive as hell with lots of upside if he learns from TJ.
• 7th - CB who dominates in press man. Possible starter next year in the 7th round.
• 2nd 7th - OL who can backup all 5 positions. Crazy versatility and getting a solid backup in the 7th is great value.

Darnell probably won't start over Muth but if Muth misses time he'll definitely be next man up. It looks like we have 2-3 players who will start week 1, and Benton will probably start by end of season assuming he beats out Fehoko by then. Then we have 2-3 players who are the 1st backups with starter upside. There's a lot to be excited about.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

If Rudolph wants to continue to collect an NFL paycheck, he should come back to the steelers as the #3. Otherwise, he can go sell insurance.

Seen this movie already. Id prefer he go sell insurance even if he wanted to play football for free.

 

[steelers1080]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

If Rudolph wants to continue to collect an NFL paycheck, he should come back to the steelers as the #3. Otherwise, he can go sell insurance.

Seen this movie already. Id prefer he go sell insurance even if he wanted to play football for free.

From what I've seen I'd rather have him for $3 mil than Trubisky for $10 mil...

 

[steelers1080]

Steelers UDFAs so far:

• QB - Tanner Morgan, Minnesota
• FB - Monte Pottebaum, Iowa
• RB/KR - Jordan Byrd, San Diego St.
• DE - David Perales, Fresno St.
• K - B.T. Potter, Clemson
• C - Trevor Downing, Iowa St.
• DE - James Nyamwaya, Merrimack College

The only 2 that really stand out to me are Byrd as a possible Gunner replacement if Calvin Austin doesn't take over returns, and Monte Pottebaum at FB. I'm hopeful that Connor Heyward takes over the HB role and is used much more this year, but Monte could help take over Derek's special teams work.

I think it would take a ton for Tanner to make the team over Trubisky so I'd assume he's just a camp body for now.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

If Rudolph wants to continue to collect an NFL paycheck, he should come back to the steelers as the #3. Otherwise, he can go sell insurance.

Seen this movie already. Id prefer he go sell insurance even if he wanted to play football for free.

From what I've seen I'd rather have him for $3 mil than Trubisky for $10 mil...

Hes certainly welcome to have Mitch accompany him.

 

[steelers1080]

What free agent qb3 and LBs are left out there?

Vet FA qbs? You aren't going to like that list very much.

"Best" guy for the money is probably Rudolph.

According to Sporttrac youre looking at 13 vets still available(12 minus Brady), and of those likely half won't consider themseleves "a #3"...

Wentz, Ryan. Bridgewater. Siemian, Flacco, Daniel, Rudolph, Josh Johnson, Brandon Allen, Rypien, Wolford, Perkins are who they show as UFAs at the moment.

Closer you get to camp, some of the "I wont be a three" types may get off that horse if they want a gig.

If Rudolph wants to continue to collect an NFL paycheck, he should come back to the steelers as the #3. Otherwise, he can go sell insurance.

Seen this movie already. Id prefer he go sell insurance even if he wanted to play football for free.

From what I've seen I'd rather have him for $3 mil than Trubisky for $10 mil...

Hes certainly welcome to have Mitch accompany him.

Tanner Morgan, QB2?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Too Early 53 Man Roster?

QB (2):
Pickett
Trubisky

RB(3):
Najee
Warren
McFarland

FB (1):
Heyward

WR (6):
DJ
Pickens
Robinson
Austin
Boykin
Miller

TE (3):
Friermuth
Gentry
Washington

OL (9):
Jones
Chuks
Cole
Daniels
Seumalo
Herbig
Moore
Dotson
Anderson

DL (7):
Heyward
Leal
Ogun
Benton
Loudermilk
Adams
Fehoko

OLB (4)
Watt
Highsmith
Herbig
Roche

ILB (4)
Roberts
Holcomb
Robinson
Muse

CB (6)
Peterson
Wallace
Porter
Maulet
Sullivan
Trice

Safety (5)
Fitz
Kazee
Neal
Kilebrew
Norwood

ST (3)
Kuntz
Boswell
Harvin

ETA: Removed Witherspoon -- might be a cap casualty and they just signed Sullivan who can also play in the slot.