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Prediction: Beck will be a Steeler

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Mar 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM.

  1. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Ben modeled his game after Elway and that's why he wore #7.
     
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  2. pczach

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    Oh, of course. I get it. How could you know what I said about it 22 years ago anyway other than me telling you. :smiley1:

    I'm not frustrated with you. I'm aggravated at these evaluators that absolutely suck at their jobs. I'm sorry if you took it that I am annoyed at you somehow.

    It's just frustrating for me. All these people getting paid to make these evaluations and producing content and they don't know $hit, yet they are considered "experts" by people. Drives me crazy.

    Beck doesn't have to be Ben. He just needs to try to have good pocket awareness and be able to move his feet while keeping his eyes downfield once in a while. One of the things Darnold did so well this past post season was his ability to occasionally make a couple guys miss with just a quick move to avoid the sack and get the ball out to a weapon. He didn't light it up at all but he made key plays, and some of those plays were simply keeping his head under pressure, making a quick move in the pocket to avoid a hit, and get rid of the ball. That's all you would want Beck to do once in a while. That takes some good footwork and the poise to not panic and find a way to safely get the ball to a back or receiver to try to make something happen and avoid taking a loss or turning the ball over.
     
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  3. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Tacklers were repelled
     
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  4. Busman

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    Where did you go and why lol
     
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  5. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Ben played WR until his senior year and then became QB only because the coaches son graduated. If they would have been in the same grade Ben would have never gotten to play QB.
     
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  6. pczach

    pczach Well-Known Member

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    But remember, Ben was a wide receiver up until his senior year in high school but all those draft "experts" said he wasn't mobile and couldn't avoid the rush. :roflmao:
     
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  7. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    there is potential and there is experience. same as in the NFL. would you rather have a guy with potential (howard) or a guy with experience (rodgers)? same as the draft pick. (simpson) or the kid that stayed in college for 7 years (beck)? then you have one in between like (nussmier). then you have one that was a winner at two programs and has a year in the pros. (howard).

    no matter who they pick if they do, i think we will be in pretty good shape going forward with a lot of high end potential.

    i'd go as far as saying our backup is like when we had batch here. some good starts and experience. like mason or not the guy is a good backup to have on your team. :cool:
     
  8. Karl

    Karl Well-Known Member

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    I was away on vacation in the Bahamas, lots of fishing, no football.

    I like this analysis.
    McCarthy is going to have a QB that he likes, period.
    Should they draft Allar or Beck or any other, Mason is on the hot seat.
    That seat gets hotter with the addition of Rogers.

    Why Rogers?
    Rogers is the perfect mentor at this stage in his career.
    Rogers is not a long term solution, there is no competition.
    The Steelers can be competitive this season.

    Why Rogers, part II?
    Rogers is not a QB that can carry a team anymore. If the team is bad, it will finish bad.
    Rogers simply operates the offense.

    What about the Rookie or Howard?
    Neither are/will be projected to be a day 1 starter.
    Some will say none are projected to ever be a starter.
    So, the QB position is still, unaddressed.
    If Beck or Howard practice play warrants a start, then maybe, the QB situation is solved.

    If Rogers does not return?
    Then Mason and Howard and a rookie. (Beck for example)
    It wouldn't be hard to beat out Mason, so if neither does, we still have a problem.

    So bringing back Rogers or drafting a Beck as suggested is in no way a bad idea.


     
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  9. Eichburgh

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    I think I'd be pretty excited going into camp and into the season with Rodgers, Howard and Beck.
     
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  10. AskQuestionsLater

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    Should Rodgers come back, I would rather draft Allar over Beck only because of age. That said, Carson Beck was built to play in the West Coast for he possesses the required Time to Throw, Eye Discipline to manipulate Defenders (downfield included), Field Reading ability (not just reading at different levels of the field but also different options), spreading the ball around, Ball Security, Pocket Prescence, Pocket Poise, Pre Snap Recognition and Post Snap Recognition.
     
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  11. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I don't got a thing against that part of him.
     
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  12. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    I miss Young Ben
     
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  13. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Allar Allar Allar
     
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  14. Formerscribe

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    That run did nothing to demonstrate he has speed. Tests like a 40 time can help demonstrate if a player is athletic enough to make the plays at the next level.
     
  15. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    Many of the scouting reports are crap, but that doesn't mean Beck is mobile.
     
  16. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I didnt say it did. In fact I made the argument that the 40 time is pretty much useless for a QB.

    That’s twice in a row you've misrepresented my argument. I said he is mobile enough and picks up positive yardage when he has to.
     
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  17. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    You presented it as if he was an effective runner, but it didn't take much when the field is that wide open. I'm not sure it is fair to say either of my posts misrepresented yours.

    He was able to gain positive yardage a couple of times against college kids. That doesn't mean he can do it as a pro.
     
  18. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Well then you misunderstood because I most certainly didnt imply he was fast and I stand by the second, he moves well enough to gain positive yardage when he needs to, moves the chains.
     
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  19. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Beck or Allar and Howard, may the best man win. Do it.
     
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  20. nor

    nor Well-Known Member

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    carson beck will be a Brown
     
  21. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Greg Cosell, NFL Film analyst for decades, has watched a lot of QBs. Said only Mendoza is a starter this season. Said Beck has the tools but must go to the right situation to become an eventual starter, otherwise he could end up as a career backup. Just not sure the Steelers are the right situation for any QB.
     
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  22. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    I did post his yard per rush for those who are interested last year.

    A 40 time isn't the drilll for a QB, but the 10 yard spilt and the 20 yard shuttle times are more significant.
     
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  23. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We Are

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    I got a short PM

    Something bad happened in his family

    I wish him well and hope he returns
     
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  24. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Maybe McVay takes him with Stafford nearing the end. I would say Kubiak would be a good fit but they are clearly going Mendoza. O’Connell maybe another destination.

    I think the Steelers under the last regime would be the absolutely wrong choice but I like him under this coaching staff and offensive system.
     
  25. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    joe fagnano UConn last two years 48 TD's to 6 interceptions. wonder why this kid isn't getting more love? 6-3 226 :cool:
     

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