The official 2023 NFL draft thread (no spoilers)

I kicked everyone in the balls who mentioned porter was going to be taken.

 

Must be dreaming, Washington still there…

 

I read a couple of days ago that there unresolved injury issues with him. Could be the reason.

 

I must say ... that I am so impressed with our whole draft thus far. We haven't been on the money in the draft in a long time

 

He fits more as a 4/3 DE, he's not the same player after his injury.

 

Bills mafia.....

 

Do we take Hyatt, if KP can't throw it that far?

 

Torrence is a huge value at that pick

 

I would argue yes and no.
Yes there are players who bench more than him even though lighter than him

No the bench press is not necessarily a good gauge of football strength. Lots of guys, especially with shorter arms, have good bench press numbers, or guys who love to work out. But some guys have greater natural strength and size. I am not saying Benton has natural strength, I’m just not agreeing that the bench press is the gauge to use. Not that there is another one readily available but watching game film is the best way. if Benton was moving people in the big ten he has enough strength. If he was being moved then he does not. And he must have gone against their own 2nd round center in practice. Also a good gauge.

 

I wouldn't he seems to be kind of injury bug ridden. Not his fault, but not something you want to put on your cap.

 

Torrence is a beast

 

Look, I'm just gonna say this right now, if we get Washington at #80, I might not be on for awhile.

I'll have to go away. Go away to the hills. Let my beard grow long. Eat raw groundhog and grubs. I'll need time to recover.

 

Agreed, but better there than be available to the Bengals.

 

Peeps keep saying Steelers are taking my picks for once. Well, it’s been a long time since we have had three picks in the top50. They’re playin the board (BPA) per need as always. Sheesh!

 

Totally agree

 

Well, those 20 players is down to about ten. Oh no.

 

I’m not positive, but pretty sure they dropped the ban hammer on sdot

 

I totally agree with all this , but the arm length stuff.

 

My most happiest draft was 2008. The Mendenhall, Sweed draft.

Thought we knocked it out of the park. Grand slam.

 

Wow, outstanding first three picks for our Steelers. Something good at 80 is just gravy at this point. Maybe another corner? A center? Tight end even?

 

Tell ya, if Washington is there @ 80. I’d take him just for the H3ll of it. He’ll put ya on your Butt and make room for pass\run and still catch the ball in da crowd. He be a Steeler.

 

Don’t these strengths and weaknesses read a little like the big DT we drafted some years ago in the 7th round? I’m not saying Benton won’t be good but the description reads like John ________ (the name escapes me).