Posted: February 8, 2012 | Author: steelersrule125 | Filed under: Draft Grades | Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Al Woods, Andre Roberts, Antonio Brown, Carlton Mitchell, Charles Brown, Chris Scott, Credzon Butler, Dan Williams, David Nelson, Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, Doug Worthington, Emmanuel Sanders, Eric Decker, Geno Atkins, Golden Tate, Jamar Chaney, James Starks, Jason Worilds, Jimmy Graham, Jonathan Dwyer, Jordan Shipley, Kevin Colbert, Kyle Williams, LaGarrete Blount, Larry Asante, Maurkice Pouncey, Mike Tomlin, Navarro Bowman, NFL Combine, O'Brien Schofield, Pittsburgh Steelers, Riley Cooper, Sam Shields, Sean Lee, Stevenson Sylvester, Terrence Cody, Thaddeus Gibson |
It has been two years now since the 2010 NFL Draft and I am ready to give initial grades to that draft.
Round 1 - Maurkice Pouncey, OC, Florida – Grade A – The Pittsburgh Steelers, coming off a disappointing 2009 campaign decided it was time to move on from Center Justin Hartwig. They elected to select Maurkice Pouncey out of Florida to groom to replace Hartwig. However, what they could not expect was for Pouncey to come in and immediately be able to replace Hartwig. Since entering the leage, Pouncey has been one of the best centers in the NFL and if he can avoid the injury bug, he will be an absolute stud.
Other Possible Selections: Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, Dan Williams
Round 2 - Jason Worilds, OLB, Virginia Tech - Grade B- – In the second round, the Steelers elected to add depth at OLB. The pick was kind of surprising at the time since Worilds was viewed as a 3rd round prospect but Worilds has played fairly well in his action. While he has looked lost in run support early in his career, it certainly looks like the potential is there for Worilds to become the next great Steelers OLB but he will have to get stronger.
Other Possible Selections: Sean Lee, Terrence Cody, Golden Tate, Charles Brown
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Posted: November 16, 2011 | Author: steelersrule125 | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Oklahoma, Alabama, Case Keenum, Pittsburgh Steelers, Casey Hampton, Alameda Ta'Amu, Hines Ward, Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, Jeff Fuller, Ryan Clark, Robert Lester, James Farrior, Stevenson Sylvester, Manti Te'O, Chris Gallipo, Ray Ray Armstrong, Kellen Moore, Dont'a Hightower, E.J. Manuel, Lamichael James, Andre Ellington, Mohammed Sanu, Kelechi Osemele, David DeCastro, Lucas Nix, Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch, Mewelde Moore, Baron Batch, Emmanuel Sanders, Jerricho Cotchery, Derek Moye, Chris Kemoatu, Alvin Bailey, Chris Hoke, Josh Chapman, Dontari Poe, Larry Foote, Tank Carder, Tom Wart, Brandon Taylor, Tony Jefferson, Shaun Suisham, Caleb Sturgis |
Note: Even though it foucuses on the Pittsburgh Steelers, this is worth the read for Non-Steelers fans as well because it gives some insight into draft stock and some minor details on over 20 prospects (25 to be exact).
This is a draft piece focusing on key players of the Pittsburgh Steelers that will likely be retiring soon (within the next two years). I will first talk about the player who is retiring soon, then mention a possible 2012 replacement and a possible 2013 draft replacement. Or I will mention if the replacement is already possibly on the team.
Note: Make sure you have time to read all of it as it is a little over 2000 words.
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Posted: May 26, 2011 | Author: steelersrule125 | Filed under: 2012 Team Needs | Tags: Aaron Smith, Alameda Ta'Amu, Alshon Jeffery, Antonio Brown, Brett Kiesel, Casey Hampton, Chris Gallipo, Courtney Upshaw, Emmaneul Sanders, Hines Ward, James Farrior, Jeff Fuller, Justin Blackmon, Limas Sweed, Manti Te'O, Mark Barron, Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Ray Armstrong, Robert Lester, Ryan Clark, Ryan Mundy, Stevenson Sylvester, T.J. McDonald, Team Needs, Troy Polamalu |
This post is the first of a couple posts I will make looking at certain teams potential 2012 draft needs. Obviously these will be updated throughout the season when needs become more clear.
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