OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: Super Bowl? Thats like a giant pot of chips or popcorn right?

[Coastal Kev]

They’re definitely hitting their needs…problem is they have about three more but they only have one more pick at a premium spot…they need some picks in 4-5th round

They could use depth at LB.... but those guys are a dime a dozen at this point. I'll bet they get a LB in the 3rd

 

[The Old Master]

I love this. Seriously anything else that happens this draft is just gravy. It’s already an A for me.

that's good cause we don't have much in the way of picks left.

 

[pistolpete11]

Will Benton be NT or DE?

Either way, not mad at it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I really like the Benton pick but was he really projected to go much higher than this? I thought he was usually mocked around 50th overall.

 

[WickedWrister]

Khan is more cognisant of our teams weaknesses than Colbert was in his later years and I love it.

 

[Andy99]

About what 2 hrs til the next pick.

Hour, maybe 1.15

 

[ColePens]

Lol commercial

an 18 minute commercial at that

 

[Flying Dego]

They could use depth at LB.... but those guys are a dime a dozen at this point. I'll bet they get a LB in the 3rd

I'm about 90% certain it's an LB next.

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Will Benton be NT or DE?

Either way, not mad at it.

Both

 

[Coastal Kev]

I'm about 90% certain it's an LB next.

Yup... I probably would have went LB, but they must really like the DT. I hope they're right, if so, it fills a huge need. He better be much better than Loudermilk.

Dexter going right after, hope they picked the correct DT>

 

[Shaftception]

I like this draft, hopefully they all pan out.

Not sure whose influence you can chalk it up to, being Khan's mindset compared to Colbert's, Weidl's preferences in positional importance, etc. but I think it's noticeable all three picks were dedicated to the most "important" positions that the modern day analytics crowd values the most (QB, WR, OL, CB, DL, Edge).

Time will tell how this all plays out going forward but so far I'm kinda loving the new way the franchise does business.

 

[Peat]

Will Benton be NT or DE?

Either way, not mad at it.

Both. But I think I'd expect more NT in three man front.

I really like the Benton pick but was he really projected to go much higher than this? I thought he was usually mocked around 50th overall.

No. Rumours he was rising last minute tho.

 

[Ryder71]

Anybody have analysis on Benton or more to the point know where he generally was positioned in mock draft?

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I really like the Benton pick but was he really projected to go much higher than this? I thought he was usually mocked around 50th overall.

Does it matter?

It was a need. Not a reach. And not every pick needs to be a steal.

The first two picks were home rins though mixing need and value.

 

[WickedWrister]

I like this draft, hopefully they all pan out.

Not sure whose influence you can chalk it up to, being Khan's mindset compared to Colbert's, Weidl's preferences in positional importance, etc. but I think it's noticeable all three picks were dedicated to the most "important" positions that the modern day analytics crowd values the most (QB, WR, OL, CB, DL, Edge).

Time will tell how this all plays out going forward but so far I'm kinda loving the new way the franchise does business.

Khan said his process is about “85% similar to Colbert”, so I’m guessing Weidl is a strong voice in the room. Philly is THE analytics nerds franchise.

These guys aren’t in their 60’s and 70’s at least.

Anybody have analysis on Benton or more to the point know where he generally was positioned in mock draft?

 

[Ryder71]

Truthfully, don't know much about this guy, but what Mel Kiper Jr was suggesting is he has trouble with consistency. He played very well I guess the last few games before that maybe he questions his work ethic, not sure what to make of it. Anybody know but he's about?

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Anybody have analysis on Benton or more to the point know where he generally was positioned in mock draft?

He settled mid 2nd rd on most mocks recently

 

[Andy99]

See, I would have liked Cam Smith or Stevenson over Porter…guess we can see in 2-3 years who turned out to be the better pick

Truthfully, don't know much about this guy, but what Mel Kiper Jr was suggesting is he has trouble with consistency. He played very well I guess the last few games before that maybe he questions his work ethic, not sure what to make of it. Anybody know but he's about?

Yes, his effort is inconsistent on tape…let’s hope he becomes a better pro and takes to the coaching but he’s boom or bust

 

[Flying Dego]

Truthfully, don't know much about this guy, but what Mel Kiper Jr was suggesting is he has trouble with consistency. He played very well I guess the last few games before that maybe he questions his work ethic, not sure what to make of it. Anybody know but he's about?

If he has the talent I trust Heyward and Tomlin to help him be a useful starter. He's got a great DL mentor so let's see.

We need a boost on the line and he's apparently good against the run.

More importantly I trust Weidl fully on his judgement with lineman.

 

[Ryder71]

See, I would have liked Cam Smith or Stevenson over Porter…guess we can see in 2-3 years who turned out to be the better pick


Yes, his effort is inconsistent on tape…let’s hope he becomes a better pro and takes to the coaching but he’s boom or bust

Yeah, not real sure what to make of this pick. I'm glad that we're at least addressing a need which is what you do with a draft at least one would figure. But I'm going to reserve judgment on it until after I see him play. Seems to have a lot of talent, just needs to put forth a consistent effort.

 

[Flying Dego]

Yeah, not real sure what to make of this pick. I'm glad that we're at least addressing a need which is what you do with a draft at least one would figure. But I'm going to reserve judgment on it until after I see him play. Seems to have a lot of talent, just needs to put forth a consistent effort.

I know little about him...but

I will not question Weidl on Lineman. That's where I'm at.

Clearly he knows his stuff. I'm refreshed with Khan and him.

 

[Ryder71]

I know little about him...but

I will not question Weidl on Lineman. That's where I'm at.

Clearly he knows his stuff. I'm refreshed with Khan and him.

Well, yes I have a lot of confidence in this front office. And obviously you defer to them but I'm just not real familiar with the player. But when I hear about consistency issues that does concern me a bit. That said I'm sure they did their due diligence and he did finish his final few games with a flurry so it's certainly a good sign.

 

[K Fleur]

 

[Ryder71]

So what linebacker or wide receiver up next huh? At number 80 just take who's the best available between the two positions I guess.

 

[Flying Dego]

Well, yes I have a lot of confidence in this front office. And obviously you defer to them but I'm just not real familiar with the player. But when I hear about consistency issues that does concern me a bit. That said I'm sure they did their due diligence and he did finish his final few games with a flurry so it's certainly a good sign.

Well you can typically polish consistency issues. You can't teach talent. So let's hope this unfolds positively.

This draft is terrific if we come out with 2 starters and 2 rotational impact guys.

Who cares about the 7ths