jebrick Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 How any player is ranked before the draft means nothing. How they perform is all that matters. I will be interested to see if the Steeler brain-trust changes the playbook to take advantage of Rudolph's strengths. More Rollouts, RPO and play actions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlevinKelevra Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, jebrick said: How any player is ranked before the draft means nothing. How they perform is all that matters. I will be interested to see if the Steeler brain-trust changes the playbook to take advantage of Rudolph's strengths. More Rollouts, RPO and play actions. it means a lot. there's a much higher chance that a player YOU want for your team will be unavailable to draft if he's highly ranked. "he's the #1 OLB on the board" NFL scouting consensus "I bet we can get him at pick 4.27 " - Team who thinks rankings don't matter at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Because the draft-niks are always right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfollett Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 The Steelers were lucky that most teams that wanted/needed a QB took one in the 1st round last year. By the time the 3rd round came along, the Steelers draft board likely had Mason way up top. They knew Cinci had two picks in front of them, so they traded up to get Rudolph. For all intents and purposes, Rudolph is now the Steelers QB of the future. That said, if the Steelers go 2-14 all bets are off. There could be a complete house cleaning depending on how Rooney feels about the past 10 years or so since the last SB appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzburgh Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Anyone believe this? Vick in the house? If true our FO has lost it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/steelerswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/16/report-former-steeler-michael-vick-headed-to-visit-pittsburgh/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers22 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Blitzburgh said: Anyone believe this? Vick in the house? If true our FO has lost it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/steelerswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/16/report-former-steeler-michael-vick-headed-to-visit-pittsburgh/amp/ This seems completely insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) this offense is really young with ben gone for the yr. Foster, Pouncey, Vance, Villanueva and decastro are the oldest "key" guys and 2 of them are not even 30 yet. would be real nice if some of these young guys progress throughout the yr Edited September 16, 2019 by August4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfollett Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I expect to hear: Welcome back Landry Jones... (barf emoji). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, cjfollett said: I expect to hear: Welcome back Landry Jones... (barf emoji). It could be worse. I'd probably rather have Landry as the #2 this year rather than Hodges. Depends on if the FO wants to crap the year or not, but I'd trust Landry to come into a game cold or maybe win a game or two as a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm hoping to see a good balanced offense with Rudolph at the helm. A lot of under center power runs and play actions. A lot of short timing routes out of the gun. A couple deep shots here and there. He's already got really good chemistry with Washington, so I could see an uptick in his targets. Mason might breathe some fresh air into this lifeless team. The defense will surprise some people if the offense could control the TOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 hours ago, jebrick said: How any player is ranked before the draft means nothing. How they perform is all that matters. I will be interested to see if the Steeler brain-trust changes the playbook to take advantage of Rudolph's strengths. More Rollouts, RPO and play actions. and how about more real rushing attack from the RB's? I expect the team to respond, they did in the seahawks game and now Mason will have first team reps and be ready to go. I have no concerns about Mason, but it would help if he had WR's that will/can? catch and if the OC can stay with a solid rushing attack to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlevinKelevra Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 more deep balls to Washington = excitement if not wins. Now if only somehow he can teach Moncrief how to catch a ball .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43M Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 12 hours ago, cjfollett said: I expect to hear: Welcome back Landry Jones... (barf emoji). While thats possible, there arent many options available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 You've gotta bench Moncrief for Washingtom with Rudolph starting right? I mean we cant have a WR dropping every pass he throws destroying his confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, FourThreeMafia said: While thats possible, there arent many options available. Actually....it's not. He signed an exclusive XFL contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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