SBD's Way Too Early Mock 1.0 (in progress)

1. Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
My mind changes every few weeks it seems, but right now I say we roll with Beachem at LT, and grab Ben his big pass catcher in round 1. I really like Mike Evans, Sammy Watkins, and Benjamin (if he declares) in that order. This could likely change if we end up 8-8, because I think Evans goes higher than mid-round... Personally I wish we'd lose the next 2, and trade down to pick up another 3rd. I think that Watkins is a better prospect, and would have no qualms taking him, but for me, Evans' size is the tie-breaker.

Evans reminds me a little bit of Plaxico, or Vincent Jackson with his ability to get deep on you. One thing that I really love about Evans is he made a ton of big plays for A&M when Manziel would buy time. When you're catching passes from Big Ben, knowing what to do once you've run you're route can be a huge asset.


2. Aaron Colvin, CB/S, Oklahoma
I'm not sure Ike Taylor is going to be around next season, which leaves the Steelers with VERY little depth behind Cortez Allen and William Gay. Colvin is a long armed, physical CB, that won't get out-muscled by big receivers. He's seen the field since his freshman season (and is a 4 year player), so you would hope he could come in and make an impact quickly.

He has experience at safety as well. His biggest weakness is he doesn't have elite quickness or straight line speed... So there's some question as to whether he's a CB or a safety in the NFL. I think that we need both, so bring him in and leave him where you need to. He's a good run defender which is always important in our scheme, and has some pretty good ball skills.

 

Good start! It's about that time of year again to get serious about these so look fwd to seeing updates.

 

I seen Mcshay and Kiper both have us taking Nix III

 

There are questions about Evans speed if he runs slow at the combine or at workouts he won't get drafted that high.

 

I love nix...thats what this team needs....think casey hampton, joel steed...constantly putting a team in 2nd and 3rd and long ...we need a run stopping NT

 

Me too, especially in a passing league.

 

we have to get a stud to play in the secondary. one of the first two picks I think. we need a cover corner and a safety since clark will be gone

 

I disagree with these two statements. I would love it if we got Nix. I think he would make us a way better team, and would start as a rookie. I would be a little surprised if we went offense first round tho.

 

I think your on to something, so what happens
if the Steelers decide to cut Ike and his 11
million dollars? Do you think Curtis Brown
is ready for prime time? LOL CB or safety
has to be TARGETED and the person
they select cannot be redshirted.

 

I can't see a NT being taken in the first round. A run stuffing NT is a 1-2 play per series position, kinda difficult to justify a 1st rounder.

 

if we dump the 11 million we could find a free agent like gay at a couple of million

 

I think they learned something this year when it comes to rookies. jones, Williams and Thomas all played well. especially Williams. he impressed me this year and was a lot better late in the year. Curtis brown is not ready for anything and if ike takes a big cut bring him back

 

Ike being Dan Rooney's boy you maybe right,
he will probably play for peanuts. But as
knowlegble as you are TTF you know we
have to address the back end somehow.