Any chance that Shelton will be available for the Steelers?

Danny Shelton, NT, Washington

I like what I see. I think I'd like to see more of him but in a Steelers uniform

I just don't know if he'll be around when we pick.

 

I hope not

 

Prepare to be flamed...lol

 

I don't know what flaming is, but that would be a waste of a pick. I don't understand people mocking us a NT. Same thing last year with Nix.

 

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In the past, people have been blasted for proposing this

 

i like shelton but we haveother pressing needs , depends on free agency , but if we don't take a pass rusher in the first , by our pick in the second round the best will be gone ..

 

Well...the Steelers don't tend to draft by need but rather best available player, as far as I can tell.

From a need standpoint, I wouldn't necessarily want a NT either. Many of us want a shut-down corner or play-making safety, but how often do the Steelers take a skill position with their #1? Most likely they will draft OL, DL, or LB. If they decide to draft DL, I would be very happy with Shelton (as far as I can tell at this point). Dominate 3-4 NTs are a rare breed and I think he might help with pressure up the middle as well.

 

i like Shelton and wouldn't totally be against this if we were to lose one of our other two NT's. mac and his shoulder injury not coming around would be grounds for a move like this, but we won't know until probably after the draft if the surgery went well. we can't just depend on McCullers even though I think he can be a good player for us, but his stamina is still a question mark without another on the roster. I hate when we keep 3 NT's so if it's going to be done the third guy has to be able to go to DE when needed. is that mac? good question.

 

carl davis is a high motor big man that could fit the bill as a part time NT and part time DE. he's from iowa. he has some intelligence about him it seem like and gets after it. he can hold his ground well and is pretty active in pursuit too. he could probably be had in the late 2nd or 3rd rd. I think that may be more of the type we target. a guy that can play both position at a high level. much better than cam Thomas. 6-5 321 5.09 with some strength and brains. sounds and looks like a steeler. already looks good in black and gold.

 

Since when does Mc have stamina issues? He just needs to be able to fight that cut block and stay on his feet. I thought high motor was one of his pluses? Staying focused was a knock coming into the draft, but he's surprised the whole team.


I'm trying to look at spme players from smaller schools that may fit what the Steelers do. So far my eye is on Zach Hodges. Got the size and great arm length. Might need a few more pounds though. Haven't seen too much tape on him, but what I have seen looks promising. Plus the kid's from Harvard! Granted he was a double major in Government and Philosophy, but he's got to be a semi-smart player!

 

Guess you missed those comments...no biggie

 

McCullers knock was not staying low or playing to high the more snaps he is in the game or as he tires.

I've watched some of hodges tape and yes smart but just something missing in his game. his lack of toughness or wanting to impose his toughness and will to make plays seems lacking to me, and that's against ivy league players. I question how much less we would get against NFL talent. brains he has, physicality seems lacking.

 

After our three starters we have nothing. McCullers could spell McClendon periodically, but we need someone to be a GOOD Cam Thomas, someone that can come in at all three spots and succeed. If Thomas is still on our roster for training camp our DL depth is toast.

While I want a OL, OLB, or DB before another DL, there isn't much downside to bolstering our DL.

 

i would take a look at Melvin Lewis NT Kentucky in the fifth

 

I agree with that...and no, just sharing your opinion

 

I have seen him play like that before also elvis. one time he looks like he can't be stopped and another game he's as average as they come. cam heyward did some of that at Ohio St. too from time to time.

brown from texas looks pretty stout as a NT. I still like davis from iowa as a part timer in that role though. much better than cam Thomas at either spot.

 

good to see nate orchard participating, I thought for sure he bowed out for some reason.