Monday, February 18, 2008

Draft and OL

Given that Fancea is leaving and Max Starks is most likely leaving, here's where I'd like to see the draft go for the Steelers:

Rnd 1 - OT
The Steelers should be able to get either Jeff OTah, Chris Williams or Gosder Cherilius
Rnd 2 - Center
I really like Mike Pollack here, as Mahan had problems at center in 2007.  Pollack has the size (as opposed to Steve Justice) and speed to pull also.  This would let Mahan compete for a guard position or be a backup at center and guard.
Rnd 3 - RB
Depends who falls.  If Matt Forte is available, he'd be a good compliment to FWP.  Mike Hart would be a good choice too...
Rnd 4 - Paul Hubbard.  At 6-4 and 215 he is a big target for Ben.  Runs a decent 4.43 40 too.

Who knows after this...maybe a backup OLB/ILB that can help on ST.  The Steelers definitely need a return specialist, so maybe a fast sub-4.40 CB will be taken.

The DL will need help in 2009 draft...