Rooster
04-24-2004, 10:50 PM
Steelers: A-
I love the pick-up of Ben! Better than expected! While CB is a definite need, I was puzzled by trading up in the 2nd for Ricardo Colclough. However, all of the “name” CBs left (Straight & Poole) seemed to fall. I guess that Colclough was on some other team’s board (they must know something that we don’t), and they needed to trade up to take him. RT had to be addressed, and I think that Max Starks can be a Pro Bowler (if he wants it). Many scouts think that he has the potential to be as good as Gallery, and I hope that Grimm can get this guy to play up to his potential!
A few disappointments: I would have liked to see Jake Grove in the 2nd, but while the Steelers need a C, they need CB & RT more. Also, the Bengals took one of my sleepers with the last pick on day one. I really wanted Landon Johnson with the Steeler’s 5th pick! He is a little undersized, but he is in on EVERY play….they called the guy the silent assassin at Purdue. Have to give Marvin credit for picking him, even if he was somewhat of a reach in the third.
If the Steelers can get :Alex Stepanovich & Uyi Osunde on day two, it will be one of their best drafts EVER!
I love the pick-up of Ben! Better than expected! While CB is a definite need, I was puzzled by trading up in the 2nd for Ricardo Colclough. However, all of the “name” CBs left (Straight & Poole) seemed to fall. I guess that Colclough was on some other team’s board (they must know something that we don’t), and they needed to trade up to take him. RT had to be addressed, and I think that Max Starks can be a Pro Bowler (if he wants it). Many scouts think that he has the potential to be as good as Gallery, and I hope that Grimm can get this guy to play up to his potential!
A few disappointments: I would have liked to see Jake Grove in the 2nd, but while the Steelers need a C, they need CB & RT more. Also, the Bengals took one of my sleepers with the last pick on day one. I really wanted Landon Johnson with the Steeler’s 5th pick! He is a little undersized, but he is in on EVERY play….they called the guy the silent assassin at Purdue. Have to give Marvin credit for picking him, even if he was somewhat of a reach in the third.
If the Steelers can get :Alex Stepanovich & Uyi Osunde on day two, it will be one of their best drafts EVER!