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[Steel Holiday Profile]

It is very early in the off-season. Lets just share some prospect that we like, and or post a mock draft.

Round 1. Brandon Pettigrew TE- The chances of him being available at 32 are 0%. Not that making Miller expendable is the goal, but if Pgh doesn't have to pay for their Te next off-season then that makes paying someone else or even a FA a possibility. (The Steelers will trade up 5-6 slots and give up a 3rd. They will also get a 6th)

Round 2. Max Unger IOL- Unger would be a great fit here because of versatility.

Round 3. Antonio Appleby ILB- Probably way to high, but this is a mock that is 2 months premature. This guy looks to have the necessary pedigree. Steelers need to find a replacement for Farrior someday.

Round 4. Terrance Taylor NT- Insurance in case Big Snack walks. He was a state power lifting champ. U of M's official site list him as a starter for three seasons. When teaming with LaMarr Woodley in 06, the Wolverines had a very stout run D.

Round 5. Andrew Gardner OT- Intriguing prospect to me. I like his name.

Round 6. Maurice Miller OG- Another intriguing prospect to me. Vasquez from Tech might have more talent, but he probably is gone.

Round 6. Khalif Mithell 3-4 DE- Good size. Maybe Ra'shonn Harris is a better pick, but that would be two players from Oregon.

Round 7. Joe Burnett CB- It is my guess that Tomlin and Lebeau will be selecting a coach'em up type prospect. Burnett has a nice smile and looks like he is willing to work.

No real splash players unless Pettigrew is considered one. Mind you he will be a rookie TE. I guess Miller did all-right for the Steelers in that role. There is every chance that Maurice Miller will be cut before the season. Rarely does every draft pick make the final cut. Part of the reason for trading up is to reduce the amount of excess players.

There it is; laugh, applaud, shed a tear, start an argument, or create your own.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Can't approve of any TE in the first round. Got bigger needs.

[Steel Holiday Profile]

So Vasquez put up 39 reps! Wow. He is likely gone by round three. He looks mean and nasty. Could he fit in given the amount of dough boys on the offensive line?

[Steel Holiday Profile]

Can't approve of any TE in the first round. Got bigger needs.

There are bigger immediate needs, but the draft is not usually a quick fix in Pittsburgh. Next season Miller is due for FA. Not having an above average threat at the TE position would create a lot of leverage in contract negotiations.

Drafting Pettigrew is probably a dream anyway. Scouts are slobbering over his potential.

[Hagerstown Steelman Profile]

I just don't see the steelers going anywhere other than OL or possibly DL in the first round.

Sure we said that last year but Mendenhall and Sweed were too good to pass up. With the depth at RB and WR (even if Washington leaves) I just don't see a TE being a huge need.

Miller will be a FA next year. However, I don't see it taking a huge contract to keep him in the burg.

[Steel Holiday Profile]

Miller is a fine player. Pettigrew could be better. Oklahoma State runs the football. They have great backs, but they also get good blocks. With neither player possessing Tonio Gates or KWII receiving skills, Brandon wants to send Terrell Suggs back up the tunnel . Not paying upwards of 5 mil for the next 5 seasons and having a superior weapon is what a first round pick should be all about.

BP slid some today on team boards because of a slower 40yd dash. There is a very good chance that Baltimore covets a prospect such as Pettigrew, so trading up is probably the only way to acquire him. An elite blocking TE could be a major weapon in the Burg.

[steelcitymetal Profile]

TE with first pick? Absolutely NOT.

[Steel Holiday Profile]

Post Combine Mock

Rd 1. Max Unger C- Unger was real good at the combine. His partner in the mirror drill looked to have below average quickness and change of direction If Kemo is resigned the only hole on the line appears to be at the center position(read depth). Steelers take Unger and avoid half of Steeler fan nation drenching their shorts because of the perceived immediate need for offensive lineman. Unger will not start his first season in the Burgh.

Rd 2. Jarron Gilbert 3-4 De- At this point just about every one likes this guy. He showed up at the combine and made me a believer. His being in shape shows that he is a believer. Pgh desperately needs some youthful talent along the defensive line. Gilbert has amazing explosion. I wouldn't mind trading up to secure him in the first round. Only reason not to is because if we don't draft an Ol with the first pick...... nah . This guy could be a nickel package nightmare for opposing offenses. Stunting, and dropping into coverage are potentially ideal ways to use his athleticism. I don't know anything about this guys character or football knowledge, but if he is coachable there is wow-like ability. (Steelers trade up w/3rd rd pick to secure this player)

Rd.3 Derry Beckwith ILb- Brinkley is off the board. Reminds me of LT94. Pick based upon my opinion he might not measure as well as he plays. Maybe not the most popular selection with several good CB still on the board. Can never have to many guys who play fast and like to hit. In 2 seasons when Farrior is gone and LT takes over for him in the last year of his contract, this could look like a great selection. (He will most likely rise to the top 60)

Rd.4 Sammy Lee Hill Dt- Big. Real big. Almost to big. Could we draft him? He will probably not last to this slot.

Rd.5 Dan Gronkowski Te- There is no way of knowing about Miller at this point. Some might clamor for a Wr b/c Ward, Holmes, Limas and Dallas is a short list that lacks depth and experience in many respects. I got new for peeps, if anything happens to the incomparable Hines Ward or Tone...I don't want to talk about that. Wr could be addressed closer to the start of the season with a seasoned vet. Gronkowski is a big guy who could be an exceptional blocker. There is little chance he would be as clutch as Miller, but Heath really is a talented guy. In no way are any of my posts trying to discredit Heath Miller.

Rd. 6 Louis Vasquez OG- After researching this prospect I discovered that Texas Tech offensive lineman don't often translate their talent to the NFL all that well. Something about how they are in a 2 pt stance quite often in college. It makes sense though. A guy that big who is trying to react to stunts and blitzes would be much better served not having to do so while standing an enormous frame of 6'6 330 upright. Proceed with caution.

Rd. 7 Joe Burnett- Still like this kid despite timing in the mid to high 4.5 40yd dash @ combine.

This such draft would introduce an enormous amount of talent to an already solid roster. It is fun to dream.

[lloydrules Profile]

[quote="Steel Holiday"]It is very early in the off-season. Lets just share some prospect that we like, and or post a mock draft.

Round 1. Brandon Pettigrew TE- The chances of him being available at 32 are 0%. Not that making Miller expendable is the goal, but if Pgh doesn't have to pay for their Te next off-season then that makes paying someone else or even a FA a possibility. (The Steelers will trade up 5-6 slots and give up a 3rd. They will also get a 6th)
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No way. Miller is a fan and team favorite. He stays a Steeler


Round 2. Max Unger IOL- Unger would be a great fit here because of versatility.
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Won't be there at pick 64


Round 3. Antonio Appleby ILB- Probably way to high, but this is a mock that is 2 months premature. This guy looks to have the necessary pedigree. Steelers need to find a replacement for Farrior someday.
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What did we use a first round pick on Timmons for, any how?


Round 4. Terrance Taylor NT- Insurance in case Big Snack walks. He was a state power lifting champ. U of M's official site list him as a starter for three seasons. When teaming with LaMarr Woodley in 06, the Wolverines had a very stout run D.
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4 picks in and you have us drafting 1 OLman? I really hope not

[Steel Holiday Profile]

Rd.1 Trade with Miami. Swap #32 and #64 for #45 and #56. Also pick up #108 (thru Mia, originally Was) Saying here that Larry English is still on the board, and the Dolphins don't want a player that they need to go to a division opponent in NE @ #34.

Rd.2 #45 Alphonso Smith CB- Likely would be gone, but in my mock he is there! Hopefully someone foolishly overdrafts Vontae Davis, just not the Steelers.

Rd.2 #56 Eric Wood C- One of the top 3 C should still be available.

Rd.3 #96 Percy Harvin U/KR- Could the biggest splash player in this years draft fall to almost second day material? Smoking dope and not covering your tracks just days before you will be tested is almost like intentionally getting caught. The Santonio Holmes of college football the last few seasons; big plays at big moments. S-T-U-D. Star in high school and a star in college. Reasonable to think he will be a star in the NFL.

Rd.4 #108 Louis Vasquez G- Very strong, and comes from a program that likes to protect the passer.

Rd.4 #132 Antonio Appleby ILB- Physical plugger who will look like he should have been drafted much higher after 4 seasons as a pro in Pittsburgh.

Rd.5 #168 Don Carey CB- Looks like a tough kid. 4 years worth of starting experience in college.

Rd.5 #169 Terrence Taylor- Steelers should probably find a nose in this draft if they plan on continuing to run a 30 front.

Rd.6 #205 Branden Ledbetter TE- A receiver prospect. Practice squad material.

Rd.7 #226(from Bucs) Demote Boldin DE- Comes from a team that has great tradition of Dl. Given time he could be another great second day 3-4 De.

Rd.7 #241 Brian Hartline WR- Kind of a Hines Ward clone in that he has played multiple positions including Qb. Potentialy a reliable return guy.

Still weak at DE depth, and likely would take one in the 5th if Smith is selected. Carey just seems like to good of a value at such an important position. Maybe you don't like the Appleby choice, but I do. Sooo Boom! there it is. Complaints are welcome, because there will not be a problem defending each selection. Each player has a legit chance to make the team at some point, and most in the 09 season...