Blitzburgh Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 21 hours ago, Dcash4 said: Was a QB at William and Mary, but of like 14 years of coaching he has spent 2 years as a QB coach. Kinda....odd... But I don't really mind. Probably more of an "offensive" coach hire, but someone's gotta stick a title somewhere. Spent time as a WR and RB coach too. I am pro more brain power. Mark Madden commented about this and how the talking head were saying this signaled a sure 1st round QB pick. He ultimately suggested this was probably a hire to meet the new Rooney Rule requirement around hiring a minority offensive assistant. That made a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzburgh Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, jebrick said: When the Ravens cut you as a WR, you are not that good. He doesn’t run good routes, can’t beat press coverage, and has inconsistent hands. Never was super productive in college, he was just a projection off of being tall and fast. He’s like a homeless man’s Chase Claypool. Yeah here’s to hoping he can be a decent #4 and core STs player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 53 minutes ago, Blitzburgh said: He ultimately suggested this was probably a hire to meet the new Rooney Rule requirement around hiring a minority offensive assistant. That made a lot of sense. I had assumed that the Steelers didn't need to go get a new coach to satisfy that new rule so I was a bit surprised. But then I read later that the NFL is picking up the tab on all of these additional hires -- so why not? Free coach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradfordSteeler Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Did a quick 4 round mock on PFF, no trades, quite liked the players here: Rd1: Pick 20 Andrew Booth Jr CB Rd2: Pick 52 Leo Chenal LB Rd3: Pick 84 Nick Cross S Rd4: Pick 138 Dominique Robinson EDGE Thoughts? Edited April 20, 2022 by BradfordSteeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigben07MVP Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, BradfordSteeler said: Did a quick 4 round mock on PFF, no trades, quite liked the players here: Rd1: Pick 20 Andrew Booth Jr CB Rd2: Pick 52 Leo Chenal LB Rd3: Pick 84 Nick Cross S Rd4: Pick 138 Dominique Robinson EDGE Thoughts? I’m a huge fan of the first 3 players, especially Chenal but I will be shocked if we ignore offense for the first 4 rounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradfordSteeler Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, bigben07MVP said: I’m a huge fan of the first 3 players, especially Chenal but I will be shocked if we ignore offense for the first 4 rounds. I'll be honest, it wasn't a deliberate choice. After going O heavy last year it wouldn't surprise me too much. Willis was gone at 20, and he's the only QB I'm comfortable spending a 1st on. A WR will be taken somewhere but I'm a big fan of Bo Melton and he should be available on Day 3, could sub him in for Robinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I am not a fan of Chenal. A 2 down LB that was used as a blitzer. Especially in rd 2 I would hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 3 hours ago, jebrick said: When the Ravens cut you as a WR, you are not that good. He doesn’t run good routes, can’t beat press coverage, and has inconsistent hands. Never was super productive in college, he was just a projection off of being tall and fast. He’s like a homeless man’s Chase Claypool. He likely won’t be great but there’s been good WRs that go to Baltimore and fall off and ones get out and improve. They just seem to be a black hole of WR talent because if the way the organization likes to operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, warfelg said: He likely won’t be great but there’s been good WRs that go to Baltimore and fall off and ones get out and improve. They just seem to be a black hole of WR talent because if the way the organization likes to operate. If we had vintage Ben I would have some hope for him. As of right now, nothing. As @Blitzburgh said, maybe a ST'er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 for some reason the national media wants baker to the steelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) I have really started to come around on my knee jerk reaction to Ridder. I’m not sure if he would ever be worth $40M+, but for 5-6 years of rookie deal and a tag, you could have a solid situation. The small stuff comes natural. He is like the anti-Mason. Footwork, feel, progressions, command, etc. Im not saying I’d be thrilled…but I’d be happy enough with either Willis or Ridder at 20. Ridder is natural, has the second highest ceiling, probably the best floor, athletic, and could play NFL snaps quickly to maximize a rookie deal in a world of $40M QBs. Edited April 20, 2022 by Dcash4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 My issue is trading up for any of these guys. If Willis or Ridder get to #20 I'd live with it assuming Hamilton/J.Williams are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 would ya'll trade Johnson + 2nd RD pick for Samuel + pay him as a top 3 WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 57 minutes ago, August4th said: for some reason the national media wants baker to the steelers Is that before or after we trade for Jummy G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradfordSteeler Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 26 minutes ago, August4th said: would ya'll trade Johnson + 2nd RD pick for Samuel + pay him as a top 3 WR If you hate DJ's drop rate, don't look at Deebo's 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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