Should the Steelers draft a LT?

Sure take a player who is becoming a very good offensive weapon and stick him at tackle

 

Broderick was improving nicely until he got injured although not enough to justify the option IMO

Only reason to use a pick on a LT is if they don’t expect him to recover from his injury

And that is a very big “if”

Omar mentioned a couple of other players in a positive note regarding their recovery

His response regarding Broderick was much more guarded

 

Washington is too valuable as a receiver to move to LT IMO. Surely they can draft a decent LT in one of the middle rounds.

 

As much as we like to discuss positions, the most effective way to draft is to combine position with best player. I don't "want" a LT in the first, but if the next Trent Williams is there and there isn't another player, especially at a position of need, that is available then you go LT. I don't want a safety either in that slot, but if a soft-spoken Polynesian out of USC is there, I jump. The moment you draft for position alone, you draft Troy Edwards because your top two receivers are off the board and he's the next one you got.

 

Yes to not moving a valuable receiver

No to finding a decent LT in middle rounds not likely

 

I never said stick him, I said try him you can do that in a few practices ..We have very good edge pass rushers if he can handle them he could play the position at a high level IMO ..Who knows he might be a stud at LT ? Would that not make him way more valuable to the Team and a lot more value for the player..

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...h-the-switch-for-steelers-darnell-washington/

He was compared to Jason Peters by a lot in the NFL so I just suggested a look ...What would 6 or 8 hours cost ? Any OL Coach would know if it was worth investing in or not by then...

Just what if the Team has a Jason Peters talent playing part time as a TE ? You know how Coach T was he refused to give up on high draft picks until 3 seasons at least ...

 

You are substituting ad hominem arguments for valid ones.

 

You got me there, it's pretty rare that a LT drafted in rounds 3-5 becomes a decent (let alone good) starter. Hopefully Broderick's neck heals 100%, and he continues to improve so they won't have to use another high draft pick on a tackle. Besides, Dylan Cook filled in very well for Broderick, so I don't think there is a pressing need to draft a LT in 2026. They have bigger issues to address in the draft other than LT, mainly WR, CB, ILB, and last but not least, QB.

 

if it's a good year for tackles --wait--if not maybe get one early --it is an important position....

 

I was thinking they should use a mid-round pick on a LT, and hopefully he wouldn't have to play this season who knows if Jones will be able to play.

 

This.


One is banking really damn hard on tools rather than traits. Granted, that is what you pay coaches for but said players have to fit the system they are being drafted in; no exceptions. So again, using my own Top 32 Big Board, I have Markel Bell, Offensive Tackle from the University of Miami, ranked as my 31st overall rated player. Mind you, I am ranking it based on player outcomes and not predicting his draft position.


Rather, I am basing his ranking based on how well he will fit the scheme specifically tailored to him versus others highly tools based OTs in the class; Max Iheanachor, Monroe Freeling and Isaiah World.. to name a few.

 

This has me a bit worried personally.


Perhaps Omar doesn't want to divulge more than he needs to. Could be something else. Who can say?! I just hope that Broderick is okay.

 

It was a significant injury

Im hoping/thinking they are just being cautious

 

The significant injury aspect is known for certain. Whether or not Broderick can be ready for the 2026 Season or not?! That information is unavailable.


As you said though, here is to hoping for the best!

 

possibly 2 birds with 1 stone? perhaps if looking in the 2nd or 3rd round for a T why not look for a LT that doesn't really "fit" the prototypical LT... maybe a LT that has good tape and technique but has slightly shorter arms? someone that projects to be a swing tackle, RT, or possibly to G? having a non-prototypical LT has and does happen in the NFL. perhaps he can do a decent job at LT and yet provide a later move to G?

i'm not saying it happens often but it has happened.

 

If a LT we think can be a long time starter falls to us, you take him. Because LT is such a premium position and great players can play for such a long time.

That probably won't happen though.

So I'd be more interested in drafting depth at OL.

 

I would love to agree, but there's so many positions that can excel this team.

 

I'm always a fan of BPA. Especially someone that plays a very high value position (QB, LT, edge, WR, etc).

I wouldn't force a LT or any other position. Especially this year where there are so many needs.

But if there is a good one there when we pick (I don't know anything about the current class and who projects to be around when we pick), you really have to consider picking him.

There are some positions where I could consider passing on a guy if he was BPA, but not by much. But this might be letting the tail wag the dog.

• Hard to draft a C in the first because you are basically never going to use the 5th year option on a center. Options are calculated as "OL". And you can't pay the LT (or even the G) price for a C.
• RBs because they have such short careers
• Safety. Unless you get a Troy level player, I don't think S makes sense in the first. This position isn't all that expensive to replace in UFA. But unlike C (where you need to pay LT price on the option), I don't think you need to pay the CB price to get a S on the option.

All that being said, I think the "new" rules make 5th year options a lot less valuable than they used to be. For example, we haven't exercised an option since Minkah. And my guess is that we won't from Jones either (achieved playing time tier like Najee and Edmunds...neither of whom got the option).

Not sure this is the case, but I think the Steelers overvalue the option. Otherwise, I think we'd see them try to trade from the end of the 1st to the top of the 2nd more.

 

He was starting to “get it” wasn’t he ?
Then he was grabbed by the head and thrown.
That player hasn’t paid the price yet either.

 

Was that even a penalty

 

I Like him there as well , but we will be using TE'S a lot less I think? I would like him and his Family to get the money they deserve .. I have been watching some game highlights of him as a blocker and he can damn sure run block as a LT...He does have the arms, height , and build to pass protect IMHO..

If they leave him at TE I hope they pay him fairly .

 

I am hoping that No Pat Meyer means Broderick Jones gets a complete reset for his NFL future.

Also, with the open LG position, we could move Troy Fauntanua into that position if something were to happen in the draft. I believe many draft boards had Fauntanua projected as an NFL Guard.

 

Why would they move Fautanu to LG and create another hole on the OL, just sign a guard in free agency or draft one.

 

I like Best Player Available in round 1. If one of the Stud LTs falls to 21, they can can shift their line around to make the pick count.

Bang for the Buck Baby!!!