Would You Draft a Running Back in Round 1?

Let's say Ashton Jeanty were to fall to #21, which isn't totally out of the realm of possibility.

Would/should the Steelers draft him?

 

He is definitely a first round talent but this is a deep draft at RB and we need help at so many other positions.

 

I think they have too many other gaps. They have Warren and can add someone else later in the draft.

The first pick should be the best player available at CB/DB, DT or WR

 

I believe we need to continue to invest in the trenches. I know we have invested in OLine, so maybe a first on DL?

Last night was a good example of how the lines can impact the game. Eagles DLine took over and KC couldn’t give Mahomes enough time to throw (the Chiefs offense actually looked like our inept offense).

 

First Jeanty is too small

Colbert drafted midgets Kahn does not

The Eagles just showed that defense wins Super Bowls starting with the guys up front

 

The only reason I would consider it, is because of Jeanty's speed and explosiveness. The Steelers have literally no playmakers. Jeanty could be the Steelers version of Jahmyr Gibbs.

My first choice would be D-line. It's been quite a while since the Steelers controlled the line of scrimmage.

 

No, give me DL Kenneth Grant at #21 6'3 340lbs

 

My first choice as well.

 

It's crazy. The Steelers have never really found an answer to the loss of Stephon Tuitt.

 

No. RB’s are a dime a dozen and are too hit or miss in the NFL. Draft DL in the first round.

 

Yep, total domination

 

Yup factor in Cam’s age and DL is priority.

 

Defensive Line
Wide Receiver

 

I think Ashton Jeanty and TreyVeon Henderson are both worth pick 21 IMO. I would walk away exceptionally happy with either one. They are different players but each bring something special. Jeanty is that Marshawn Lynch style guy that can punish you, bounce off tackles, and is explosive enough to make you pay with big plays. Honestly, the city would love him and he would do exceptionally well here. I would actually consider trading ahead of Denver to get him if the opportunity arose. For Henderson, we're getting that complete back that is a house call at any second. This isn't a "scat back" situation, but rather a 3 down back that can truly change the dynamic of our offense like Jahmyr Gibbs. I think either back offers a really strong chance at being a top 5 NFL RB and can be the guy the offense flows through.

This team desperately needs weapons (especially if we are conceding that we are going to be average at QB). Our offense was PUTRID to end the year and it was in large part due to having no one outside of GP that strikes fear in the defense. We simply must fix this if we want to compete in the AFC.

 

Defensive Line
Defensive Line
Wide Receiver

 

no

 

that's a big boy.. lol

 

With the QB's in our conference, gotta go DL in the first and probably second round until we get that fixed. The Eagles didn't blitz once yesterday.

 

No we need a WR or trade out ..Would love a CB but the good ones will be gone ...

 

Hell no.


SaQuon Barkely didn't have a historic season on his own. SaQuon Barkely had the season he did for he was guided by arguably the best Offensive Line in Football. If anything, SaQuons career from New York to now Philly should serve as vindication of why the Trenches are so important.


Invest in the trenches; IDL regarding the Steelers. Hell, double or even triple dip if needed.

 

Khan keep providing a winning lineup, but we somehow keep digressing. I've said this time and time again. A defense that can put pressure on the qb with 4 pass rushers have won superbowls against Brady and now Brady Jr. Our defense started off this way early in the season, but with injuries, fizzled out.