No faith in Beachum???

I've seen a lot of MB members stating a desire to select a LT early in this draft and it posed this question to me.

Does Steeler Nation want to replace Beachum after what I would call a breakout performance in 2013?

I understand that Beachum is versatile and can back-up many positions on the O-line but does that trump the fact that he is a good LT? Something that the Steelers have had trouble finding recently. There's no where to go but up with Beachum IMO.

Thoughts?

 

Some faith, yes. Enough to think he's the answer at LT for years? Nope. Scheme and play calling played a huge factor in his success. Is Mike Adams playing tight end again this year?

 

Then take a LT prospect in the mid-late rounds. Do we need to take a LT in the 1st round so that we have a back-up? We have a proven performer at that spot. Do we take the job away from him after his performance in '13??

 

Definitely don't want a LT picked at #15 overall as a backup.

 

I just think we have more pressing needs in the 1st round.

WR and CB immediately come to mind.

IMO Beachum performed well enough to warrant looking at other positions in the 1st..

That being said, if Matthews drops to #15 I'd be happy taking a LT but he's the only LT in this draft that I want at #15..

 

Wouldn't be surprised if they look to free agency to address this position.

 

I agree 100% BF.. And I think that's the right move.

 

I see your point, and agree for the most part, though I can see a very strong case against WR in round one. First, I should probably say that while I'm sounding like "it's LT or bust", that's not my position at all. This might change, but I see two OT's worthy of a round #15 pick as of right now.

I think your case against LT in round one applies to WR in round one, except that WR is really deep this year, so why take one in the first? The offense preformed well the second half of the year, and only one of last year's WR's are likely to not be back. Now, I can see a stronger case for TE in round one, because of lack of depth and drop off. In terms of need as of today I think CB gets top billing, though this team doesn't typically seem to prioritize CB's the way we want them too.

 

Don't know how I overlooked that as I've been a proponent of Ebron in the 1st for a while.. And I agree that the Steelers have rarely went CB in round 1 over the years.

I'm actually of the mindset that we need weapons. Eric Ebron followed by Jordan Matthews and then one of the CB's in the 3rd. I like the mid round CB's in this draft.

 

I like your thinking Cajun..

I really believe that with his intelligence, work ethic and Munchak added to the mix that there is no where to go but up for Beachum..

 

I'd do a happy dance

Is CB and Safety deep enough to wait that long though? We might not have a third, remember.

 

You've been on the "weapons" kick as well BF..

I think we should get a 3rd or 4th comp pick for Wallace.

As for the CB's and Safeties in or around the 3rd.. I like CJ Gaines, Antoine Exum, Pierre Desir, Jaylen Watkins, Dion Bailey, Terrence Brooks and Jimmie Ward to name a few.

 

I like Yankey and think he'll be a very good LG in the league.

I just don't know how realistic it is to have all 3 interior lineman be 1st round picks mac..

 

It seems to be working out great for the SF O-line. Not 3 1st rounders on the interior, but 3 1st round picks across the line. In my opinion, you can never invest too much into an O-line. That being said, I don't really want an OT @ #15.

 

He'd have to prove that he can play LT in the NFL to me. His ability to do that remains a question mark IMO. I know he performed very well at LT in the NCAA's but it's a different beast. As of now he's being drafted as an interior lineman.

If he slips into the 2nd I'd strongly consider him if I were the Steelers FO.

 

Well then he must've given up at least 6 sacks in his first 3 games because the whole O-line only gave up 1 over the last 7 games..

I find it hard to believe that they would've went with him if he was averaging 2 sacks per game over his first 3 starts..

 

It would be interesting to know if any team since the SB era has went into a season with (3) 1st round picks at LG, C and RG..