2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up team loses to Buffalo. Looking ahead to 2024 now (6 Viewers)

[5-ish Finkle]

Early on, I was hearing they did not like Porter. There are other CBs that they like and having no 4, 5, or 6 now, I suspect they may trade back to get more picks.

I think the trade back is the most likely scenario.

A few months ago I opined that I wouldn't be shocked if once we got to day two, there were more than a few players available that a lot of team assumed would not be. that's going to get the Steelers almost 24 hours to really shop around and leverage that pick.

It's a deep cornerback class, and the Steelers could feel like they can find a starter in round 3. Some other team could overpay for 32 because they love Porter or Cam Smith. Some team could be in love with Will Levis, too. LB is very shallow this year, and some team could want to overpay to grab Sanders or Simpson.

Who knows? Fully expecting the unexpected though. We're not dealing with Colbert anymore, so Omar could surprise. Watch them take Mingo.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Early on, I was hearing they did not like Porter. There are other CBs that they like and having no 4, 5, or 6 now, I suspect they may trade back to get more picks.

I think the trade back is the most likely scenario.

A few months ago I opined that I wouldn't be shocked if once we got to day two, there were more than a few players available that a lot of team assumed would not be. that's going to get the Steelers almost 24 hours to really shop around and leverage that pick.

It's a deep cornerback class, and the Steelers could feel like they can find a starter in round 3. Some other team could overpay for 32 because they love Porter or Cam Smith. Some team could be in love with Will Levis, too. LB is very shallow this year, and some team could want to overpay to grab Sanders or Simpson.

Who knows? Fully expecting the unexpected though. We're not dealing with Colbert anymore, so Omar could surprise. Watch them take Mingo.

At least 3 teams with top 10 second round picks have spoken with the Steelers.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Early on, I was hearing they did not like Porter. There are other CBs that they like and having no 4, 5, or 6 now, I suspect they may trade back to get more picks.

I think the trade back is the most likely scenario.

A few months ago I opined that I wouldn't be shocked if once we got to day two, there were more than a few players available that a lot of team assumed would not be. that's going to get the Steelers almost 24 hours to really shop around and leverage that pick.

It's a deep cornerback class, and the Steelers could feel like they can find a starter in round 3. Some other team could overpay for 32 because they love Porter or Cam Smith. Some team could be in love with Will Levis, too. LB is very shallow this year, and some team could want to overpay to grab Sanders or Simpson.

Who knows? Fully expecting the unexpected though. We're not dealing with Colbert anymore, so Omar could surprise. Watch them take Mingo.

At least 3 teams with top 10 second round picks have spoken with the Steelers.

That's about what I'd have expected...and would probably be fine with the tactic. Trading down, but not TOO far, to pick back up a pick or two? I'd feel decent about it if they stayed inside the top ten of the second. Should still be able to get a really good player at a few positions they need help.

 

[Blick]

We should all send CHI thank you cards.

 

[H8fulHuck]

May not be done tonight ….

Any hints of who the target was moving back into the 1st? There are a bunch of great candidates.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

May not be done tonight ….

Any hints of who the target was moving back into the 1st? There are a bunch of great candidates.

Allegedly it was Nolan Smith.

 

[HellToupee]

“Per @rapsheet, the Bears have been in contact with the Steelers about pick 32, which belonged to Chicago before they traded it for Chase Claypool. “

 

[Acrobat7]

“Per @rapsheet, the Bears have been in contact with the Steelers about pick 32, which belonged to Chicago before they traded it for Chase Claypool. “

Did they offer Claypool though?

 

[humpback]

Hot take alert- they draft Levis and have a QB battle in camp.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Hot take alert- they draft Levis and have a QB battle in camp.

I wouldn't mind the move since I'm not sold on Pickett as the long terms solution.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Even if you aren’t sold on Pickett you sure as hell don’t want Levis

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Rams or Raiders trade is my guess. Otherwise, it is Porter.

Chart works for Rams to give us #36 and their first two 6th rounders. Or one (both?) 6th and a 2024 5th. Rams don't have a 4th or 5th this year.

Chart works for Raiders to give us #38 and #109

 

[Deamon]

Porter is a home run pick here. I know it would be nice to trade the 2.01 with those qbs on the board, but damnnnnn porter would be a good fit and was already mocked to them many many times in round 1.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Maybe someone does something dumb and over shoots the chart though because the trade is basically for an alleged franchise qb.

 

[pghrob]

Rams or Raiders trade is my guess. Otherwise, it is Porter.

Chart works for Rams to give us #36 and their first two 6th rounders. Or one (both?) 6th and a 2024 5th. Rams don't have a 4th or 5th this year.

Chart works for Raiders to give us #38 and #109

38 and 109 for 32 ain't too bad.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Maybe someone does something dumb and over shoots the chart though because the trade is basically for an alleged franchise qb.

Heavy on the "alleged." Levis' issues are real/legion.

But plenty of teams have more money than sense, and like to draft with their **** instead of their head. So, your scenario isn't impossible.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Hot take alert- they draft Levis and have a QB battle in camp.

I love Porter. but would be all about drafting Levis.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Broderick Jones analysis
Steelers got their guy. Excellent breakdown of Broderick here dropped yesterday. Athletic and moves great. Serious technique issues to develop before week 1.

Would be great to see Pittsburgh continue focus on building the trenches. We need more cowbell.

 

[crushedspirit]

I like Broderick, but he's got some big time growing to do. Another year in College at LT would have been much better for him in my opinion.

 

[Gold Fox]

Steelers' Broderick Jones to wear No. 77 in honor of Devin Willock​

Steelers rookie to honor late Georgia teammate

Steelers rookie Broderick Jones will wear No. 77 to honor former Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock, who was killed earlier this year in a car crash.

www.espn.com

 

[H8fulHuck]

Joey Porter Jr. a gift in round 2. Smart decision to not get cute here.

Odds John Michael Schmitz falls to 49?
I know they won't take Dawand Jones, but delusional me keeping the dream alive. He has tremendous skill for a big man.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Joey Porter Jr. a gift in round 2. Smart decision to not get cute here.

Odds John Michael Schmitz falls to 49?
I know they won't take Dawand Jones, but delusional me keeping the dream alive. He has tremendous skill for a big man.

Him, Simpson, or Drew Sanders. Or a trade down if a few guys there I think.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I mean, 2 top 15 type players potentially at positions of need. Not too shabby.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Pretty much a "can't go wrong" pick there. JPJ gets grabby, but he really is waaaay too good to ignore with their current needs at that position.

At 49, they have to believe there looking LB(inside or Edge), and perhaps DL, right? (Watch them take Mingo. )

I don't want any part of Schmitz (Malt Liquor Bull) there. Dude's 50. Guess maybe if they wanna get Najee a pickleball partner.

Honestly, for the right guy, I wouldn't fault them for double dipping at CB either.

 

[Deamon]

Porter is a home run pick here. I know it would be nice to trade the 2.01 with those qbs on the board, but damnnnnn porter would be a good fit and was already mocked to them many many times in round 1.

nice work

 

[5-ish Finkle]

There goes that idea.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

I am thrilled with the Porter pick. He should have gone at least 20 picks earlier.

Feeling greedy to ask for asking for more, but Benton would be awesome

 

[Brew Swillis]

Tennessee traded #41, #72 and a 2024 3rd to move up for Levis. Steelers should have made that trade. Porter is good, but by no means a slam dunk and MAY have even been there at 41.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Very solid draft so far.

 

[Gold Fox]

Tennessee traded #41, #72 and a 2024 3rd to move up for Levis. Steelers should have made that trade. Porter is good, but by no means a slam dunk and MAY have even been there at 41.

That’s a good haul. I would have been happy with that or JPJ. It was a can’t lose scenario.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Really wanting Benton

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Really wanting Benton

Benton would be great. They do like the center too though.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Adding Cam Smith to the wishlist here

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

If Benton, Schmitz, Simpson, and drew sanders are all there, maybe a move back?

 

[H8fulHuck]

Washington pick is a head scratcher. Board fell great for pittsburgh.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Tennessee traded #41, #72 and a 2024 3rd to move up for Levis. Steelers should have made that trade. Porter is good, but by no means a slam dunk and MAY have even been there at 41.

If the Titans were offering it to the Steelers, sure.

Arizona is in the opposite conference though, they may have not wanted to give an AFC team those picks.

 

[Brew Swillis]

Tennessee traded #41, #72 and a 2024 3rd to move up for Levis. Steelers should have made that trade. Porter is good, but by no means a slam dunk and MAY have even been there at 41.

If the Titans were offering it to the Steelers, sure.

Arizona is in the opposite conference though, they may have not wanted to give an AFC team those picks.

Maybe, but they're not division rivals. My guess is that was the deal Tennessee offered for 32, but the Steelers didn't think Porter would still be there at 41. I think there's a chance he would have been, but I'd have made that trade even if he wasn't.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

I love this draft

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Or Washington? Someone may be willing to trade up here — lots of options.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Benton is the pick!!! Great value

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Benton

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I mean this has fallen perfectly so far. Need some type of linebacker next. Still think a trade for more picks is coming at some point.

 

[Blick]

Great draft!

 

[irish eyes]

Kiper doesn't seem like a fan of Benton so it must be a great pick. Love it

 

[Brew Swillis]

Is Benton ultimately going to play nose or be a long term Ogunjobi/Heyward replacement?

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Is Benton ultimately going to play nose or be a long term Ogunjobi/Heyward replacement?

He is an end in Pittsburgh

 

[H8fulHuck]

Long term guy. He will get rotated in pretty quick which is huge to keep guys fresh.

 

[Brew Swillis]

Is Benton ultimately going to play nose or be a long term Ogunjobi/Heyward replacement?

He is an end in Pittsburgh

Every inch of tape I've seen on him makes me think he profiles better as a 0 tech than an end. I think they try to beef him up and put him in the middle. Just a guess though, no idea what their plans are.

 

[H8fulHuck]

washington
ringo
adetomiwa
trenton simpson..
daiyan
and a lil guy jones

multiple of these will be there

 

[H8fulHuck]

washington
ringo
adetomiwa
trenton simpson..
daiyan
and a lil guy jones

multiple of these will be there

one pick away, all these guys still there. forgot to mention wypler at C