RyanC883

yeah, the premise here makes little sense. The late picks have no value, so people will trade them away. Trade them to who? How do you trade something that is worthless. I see a decent number of centers in this draft from good programs in addition to the "top guys" (PSU, LSU, Wisconsin, Oklahoma), as well as what appear to be a large number of DTs. The draft seems deep in potential depth players after Rd. 2, so I'm not sure it's as bleak as the article snippet implies. Good year to have a team setup before the draft with few needs for instant impact like we do.

WR's ask too much cap wise. This is a reason to double dip at the position in the draft. Set ourselves up for the next 4-5 years, and spend cap money on proven edge rushers and DTs, and OL if needed. (plus keeping our guys)

dude is likely to be a top analyst after he's done playing.

Oh yeah, I'm all for double dipping here. And a Franklin/Polk combo looks like it would be a great combo. Polk is a little bigger and more of an all around X/#1 WR, Franklin can be moved all over with his deep speed.

is WR Polk available. I think that would be my pref, but barring that, one of the safeties. Some good options for that here.

thanks, @Virgil. Sorry I missed this pick. My 2 kids had lax games back to back all afternoon that I was coaching (should have told you ahead of time but tried to check phone all day and failed). Great pick for the Steelers.

Agreed, I'd prefer Polk over Frankin as Polk profiles more as a WR1. Of the options presented, I'd go Franklin though. I'd also consider Burton.

not to mention OBJ is a FA.

wow, only one WR in the first! your right, tons of D.

no love for Mitchell?

With the 20th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select, Graham Barton, OL, Duke. The Steelers have needs at Center, Tackle, and possibly Guard. While Graham can play tackle and played LT exclusively at Duke, and the Steelers plan to move Jones to Left Tackle, Barton could pickup at RT, C, or G if needed and perform at a high level. The Steelers hope to use him at C, but having a guy who can play anywhere on the OL at a high level is what the Steelers need to keep Wilson and Fields upright. @TPS and the Dolphins are now on the clock.

agreed. The hate for Dane is ridiculous. He wasn't a 1st round pick. The guy was a heck of a player for a 7th rounder, and not many teams (if any) have a backup CB that could step up like he did.

getting a 3rd for him might happen, Bean could perhaps work that. He has flashed great athletic ability and has 2 INTs in the few games he played, including a nice one last post season v. Steelers.

I'd trade up for Thomas, but the suggested trade seems too much. Perhaps omit the 2025 or 2024 pick. I'd also take another WR at 60.

@Virgil happy to take Steelers if still available. If not, will take whoever is left

didn't Buffalo and Green Bay basically make him invisible?

you are likely correct. The flip side, though, is that we get 2 great WRs this year, and have an offense and D that can compete this year, and use cap space on FA D next year--and we have been mildly better at FA DL than drafting it. Along these lines, I'm in the Thomas/Leggette or Persall camp over costly trade FA WR and 2nd round pick. My ideal situation is trade up for top 3 WR in the draft using next year 1st (which should be low) and draft another WR like Anias Smith or Cowing in Rd. 4. Then fill in with S and OL/DL depth. (we are okay on DL this year, next year is the issue but we have cap space then)

not a chance. Bills games are #1. SU Mens lax is #2.

I could see this being Franklin or McConkey.

today's draft with a trade-up for Nabers. Actually really like this one. Trading up did not kill this years draft. Was able to double up on 2 great WRs, land an impact DT tandem, get a good safety tandem, and IOL help. Also a good Edge prospect.

would fit perfectly with our 90’s Bills teams partying right before the SB

Agree with wanting great players over good. I think Nabers or Odunze will be elite, and would love one of them. On the other hand, if we can't do it, Mitchell is also great. He has 4 TDs in the CBF for 2 different teams (Texas and Georgia), so he shows up when you really need him, unlike Diggs. Double dipping Mitchell and Franklin or Legette could net two great WRs. Although I'd love a Nabers/Odunze and Washington (WR-VA) combo as well. dude, getting our hopes up!

although, I'm not sure I'd take Nabers over Odunze, who is 6'3", has a better contested catch percentage, and was a state champ in the 200m. Nabers contested catch % is in the 50s.

that would be fantastic to land Nabers. Also, as the article indicates, trading our 2025 1st isn't a huge deal if we get a guy like Nabers and do well, it's basically like our second from Minn, which should be a high pick.

I'd actually be fine with a RB in the 3rd round if the guy could be a stud. Better than a JAG DL or C who you can get later in the draft. Need impact players.