3rivers Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 might as well start a thread for this one. Will this be another wasted RD1 pick and where do you think we could have drafted him later in the draft? By all accounts this was a reach and then some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I am optimistic. Call be back in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 23 minutes ago, jebrick said: I am optimistic. Call be back in 3 years. FS or SS or nickel/dime back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I think he's a situational player early, dime backer, etc. and eventually is meant to replace Davis (if he falters) or Burnett (as he ages). I don't mind the player. Just surprised by where they took him, and of course from all I had read and assumed, thought they were more likely to go Reid or Harrison at safety. He's not going to be a bust, he's too athletic and hard working, but still feel like he was a bit of a reach. If we pick really well in 2 and 3, it'll all be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 First of all I just want to say I'm as surprised, confused, and a bit frustrated as everyone else, but here is my attempt to look at it positively and I'm going to mention an aspect that I have not heard anyone mention, maybe you guys haven't thought about it yet. Safety Terrell Edmunds 6'1 217lbs. Flaws: At times will take bad angles on tackles, lacks instincts in coverage (can play the ball poorly at times) Strengths: Very Fast, Good size, has good hands (when using proper technique), hard hitter, versatile, does well in coverage, specifically man coverage against bigger targets such as TE's. Alright, so my theory: He was drafted to play both S and LB to kind of 'replace' Ryan Shazier. Why is this not bad? Because one of the best LB Coaches in College Football happens to be the position coach of our Secondary, Tom Bradley. If there's anyone who can teach him better tackling angles and help him perfect his technique in the secondary, it's this guy. A couple of you mentioned our inability to cover TE's, well this guy fixes this issue potentially. His hard hitting ability will also help in the Run Defense as long as he improves his tackling technique. He can also play ST Coverage right away. I don't love this pick, it was done too early, that's my biggest problem with it, but the Player itself does not lack potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 18 minutes ago, mwalker said: He's not going to be a bust, he's too athletic and hard working, but still feel like he was a bit of a reach. If we pick really well in 2 and 3, it'll all be just fine. None of us can say that for a fact. Better prospects have fallen on their face harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Just now, wwhickok said: None of us can say that for a fact. Better prospects have fallen on their face harder. Of course we can't guarantee. It's my opinion is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livewire Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Like I mentioned in the draft day thread I'm pretty underwhelmed. I don't see him being a first round talent. Still the Steelers needed to continue to bolster their secondary. With Lake gone I'm hoping Bradley can bring out the potential of the young guys there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Hitman Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 My thoughts and explanation are in the "Stunned" Thread. I like the player, but I did not like the draft value. I would have preferred moving down and I believe that we could have still drafted him in round two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFF Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I understand the thought behind it....we shoulda saw it coming with Tombert at Va Techs pro day..plus he’s a SPARQ freak which they’ve been going after recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfollett Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I'm curious what people think of this idea... The Steelers were committed to making a 1st round pick no matter what, because they had Shazier there to announce it. So, maybe Edmunds wasn't the guy they intended to pick in the first, but he was the fallback after LEV/Evans were gone? If that is even partially true, the NFL owes them a solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 To me, it's probably true that they were going to make the pick no matter what considering two picks prior the analysts mentioned "not to miss the Steelers pick announcement". They were, imo, never moving back. Having said that, you don't take a guy 'as a last resort'. Is that what they did? I don't know but I feel like it is considering they took a guy that was highly projected as a 3rd round pick and himself even said he was in the bathroom when he got the call, couldn't believe it, was so excited he ran out of the bathroom with his pants undone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 If they made a pick just because of that, I lose some respect for the franchise and for the FO doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, warfelg said: If they made a pick just because of that, I lose some respect for the franchise and for the FO doing that. Same. I obviously have no way of knowing but I feel like it's related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfollett Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Other reports I am seeing state that the Steelers were prepared to trade up to 24 with Carolina, ahead of Tenn to acquire Evans. However, Tenn traded up to 22 and foiled the attempt. Is there a mole in the Steelers organization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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