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Colbert: 6 to 8 elite players in the draft.

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    lovembig Well-Known Member

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    all the "experts" seem to think this draft will be made during rounds 2 - 4. not a lot of great sure fire guys, but a ton of quality guys that fill needs and will be great picks in the mid rounds. it would be nice to see them make some moves to get more picks in those early rounds. im all for moving down in the 1st if they can gain a couple more mid round picks.

    this team needs youth and depth. they were thin last year and they are even thinner this year. ive also heard that there will be a lot of very good un drafted free agents in this draft.
     
  3. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    Well, he's got more than I do.

    I see 5 elite players. Joeckel, Fisher, Floyd, Lotulelei & Jones. I think Joeckle & Fisher are pro bowl calibre LTs. I think Floyd will be an incredibly disruptive 3 technique. I do see Lotulelei as a Haloti Ngata type of versatile player. I ultimately think Jones will be the best pass rusher to come out of this class. Even Lotulelei & Jones have question marks, but will still be future pro bowlers.

    As I've said before, the top end talent of this draft is disappointing. You can go up and down the list and find serious flaws and question marks with just about every player outside the Top 3.
     
  4. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    I think Ansah is one of them, and if drops close enough to us at 17 I think Steelers would think long and hard about trading up.

    Cooper and Warmack most certainly could drop to us. Either one of them could be considered elite prospects.
     
  5. gpguy

    gpguy Well-Known Member

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    Just because they think only 6-8 elite players exist...doesnt mean all teams feel the same 6-8 players are elite. Should be interesting...and I could definitely see them moving down in this one...
     
  6. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I think they do GP, at least thats what I came away with, sounds like all the teams determine who the best are and they are on everyones radar. Then there are the grey area ones where opinions are more likely to vary. But the best of the best, I'm pretty sure all the teams can figure out who those are.
     
  7. SteelCity_NB

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    I think 1 of them will definitely be there at #17, but I just can't see us going back to back Guards in the first round.
     

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