Ok, tough choice here first of all for the defending champions.
In the first round I took CB Alphonso Smith from Wake Forest to shore up the secondary for many years. This next pick is almost supposed to be an offensive lineman (they were horrendous for the beginning half of the year). HOWEVER, I am in a situation where I have 3 guys that would work really well into the Steelers system, and am in a big predicament. On the one hand I can select a mauling OG that would solidfy the right part of the line for a while. However, the Steelers traditionally don't draft big OL men in the guard position, due to their demand for pulling and what not. The next is a trailblazing WR that would instantly upgrade the ST/kick returns dramatically. However, this next pick is made to ensure that the Steeler defense encompasses tenacity and speed for years to come.
2.32 (#64 overall) DE/OLB - Lawrence Sidbury - (Richmond)
There is an outside shot that the Steelers do no re sign James Harrison (wants Haynesworth $, 30+ years old). To make sure that the Steeler tradition of LB's stays true, Colbert would make this pick. Knocks on Sidbury is that he is undersized for DE. Perfect says Colbert, as those are the types of guys that project well for the 3-4 style the Steelers run (Joey Porter, Lamarr Woodley, Clark Haggans, James Harrison). Keep in mind that this guy runs a 4.53 (was on the school's track team; faster than most WR), and is 6-3 265. He would start out as a situational DE rusher while he learns Lebeau's system; which is a blessing that he learns the first year(s) or so due to the complexity of the system. The depth would further solidfy a stingy Steelers D that is starting to age. So yes, its not the first choice of many Steeler fans, but given the talent left at OL, and the opportunity to snatch up a future star LB, I think that it is a great choice.
Steelers 2009 "Shark Pool Mock Draft Results (so far)
ROUND 1 (#32) - Alphonso Smith - CB - (WF)
ROUND 2 (#64) - Lawrence Sidbury - DE/OLB - (RICHMOND)