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I HOPE STEELERS DRAFT SPENCER RATTLER

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steelpens65, Mar 3, 2024.

  1. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    I am so tired of hearing about Fields. Lets get thoughts on this one, I know I am going out on a limb here.
     
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  2. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    One good thing in my opinion, JJ McCarthy interviewed with 11 teams, the Steelers wasnt one of them. Thank you Lord Jesus.
     
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  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Would rather have Pratt.

    I could see a QB room of:

    Pickett
    Tannehill
    Pratt

    With the hope that if Pickett should fail, then Tannehill finishes the year and hopefully Pratt can be the guy next season.
     
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  4. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I had to break away from watching the combine just after Pratt’s group of QBs started throwing. I saw him throw a rainbow in the 10 yard out drill. Was that flukey or does he lack arm talent to drive the ball to the sideline?
     
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  5. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    No way!!!! You want Rattler....who would have thunk it. LoL. I've only heard You say this for half a season. LoL :thumbs_up:
     
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  6. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I didn’t see his combine performance but I haven’t noticed any problems with arm strength and seems pretty accurate to me.

    If you read NFL.coms evaluation they aren’t very complimentary of him at all. Go figure but I like his game.
     
  7. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    The announcers were really impressed with Rattler's performance at the combine. They were showing how much his footwork was better than the other QB's in his group which allowed him to be more accurate.
     
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  8. SteelerGlenn

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  9. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Lol… I was waiting for you to chime in!
     
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  10. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    Come on man. No. Just no.
     
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  11. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Who is this Pratt guy you speak so highly of ? Is it Chris Pratt’s brother? Or maybe Jack Pratt’s brother? Lol
     
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  12. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Before the Senior Bowl and combine Rattler was looked at as someone you could nab in the 5th round but he was the Senior Bowl's MVP and was impressive in the combine which probably puts him up to the 3rd round. The Steelers need too much help at CB and the trenches to take a QB that early.
     
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  13. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Im hoping he is available in 4rd, but no and I mean none of the mock drafts have us taking him.
    One mock draft had us trading up to 10 and taking JJ McCarthy, no thanks. Would be similar to trading up and getting Devin Bush, same team too!
     
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  14. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Just looked Pratt up, Micheal Pratt out of Tulane.
     
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  15. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I'm certainly not an NFL scout but I could see during the combine workout that Rattler clearly was sharper throwing the ball than either JJ McCarthy or Bo Nix.
     
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  16. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Pratt kind of reminds me of Gardner Minshew. Neither one has a big time arm but they are scrappy gym rats that put it all out on the field.
     
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  17. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    This doesn't make any sense; you don't want McCarthy who is a better prospect than Rattler, I don't get the hype for Rattler who is only 6ft tall and didn't live up to the hype in college.
     
  18. Formerscribe

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    Rattler might be more physically talented. Also, he's not going to cost a high first-round pick. I'm not a big fan of either guy, but Mccarthy is going to be overdrafted.
     
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  19. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    Rattler in the 4th round would be okay.
     
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  20. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I don't want either one of them, I don't see Rattler as an NFL starting QB, I could see McCarthy being an Alex Smith type of QB.
     
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  21. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Only had 77 tds… McCarthy not even close, benefitted from a great run game and offensive line and a good defense. OVERRATED
     
  22. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Yet McCarthy will get drafted a lot higher than Rattler, one guy wins the other guy doesn't :shrug:.
     
  23. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    You are right to a degree, look at the team around JJ , Rattler played behind a very porous offensive line. That makes a huge difference.
     
  24. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I just see Rattler as a career backup, I'm also not a fan of drafting the shorter QBs.
     
  25. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    He has a strong arm, will stay in pocket, if flushed he keeps his head up looking for open receivers. I have been wrong many times in my life, but i think Rattler plays on Sundays.
     
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