OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: New Quarter Backs for the Handball team!

[xlm34]

Who knows how good Wilson will be but between him, Queen, and Jackson they’ve added a lot of speed to the defense. Much needed with how slow they were last year.

Through 1.5 drafts, Khan has yet to make a pick that’s had me scratching my head. Everything just makes sense.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

A 6-4 linebacker that ran a 4.4 40. Yes please. Well worth the shot at this pick.

 

[Ryder71]

MOTHERf***ER YES.

I mean... uh. Nice pick.

There's a gamble on his fitness but if there wasn't a gamble then he mightn't had made it out of the 1st.

BPA!

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Khan takes chances on the medical fallers. Trice last year. Wilson this year.

Both may pay off huge.

 

[ziggyjoe212]

So ummm. Who's gonna play WR2 and CB?

The draft picks seem promising but we still have holes.

 

[Empoleon8771]

So ummm. Who's gonna play WR2 and CB?

The draft picks seem promising but we still have holes.

They drafted Roman Wilson to be WR2 and they have JPJ and Jackson as CBs.

 

[ImporterExporter]

On paper this might be the best 1st 3 rounds we've had in the Tomlin era.

Khan and Weidl are soaking up value.

 

[ziggyjoe212]

I hope Steelers aren't one of those teams that put initials on jerseys. We have 3 Wilson's now.

 

[Ryder71]

A+ Value, so proud!

 

[ziggyjoe212]

On paper this might be the best 1st 3 rounds we've had in the Tomlin era.

Khan and Weidl are soaking up value.

2017: Watt Juju Conner. All made at least 1 pro bowl. 1 is a HoFer.

 

[Peat]

A 6-4 linebacker that ran a 4.4 40. Yes please. Well worth the shot at this pick.

Who hits like a sack of potatoes no less.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

So ummm. Who's gonna play WR2 and CB?

The draft picks seem promising but we still have holes.

Fittipaldo: Cory Trice Jr. Was Sprinting In January, Could Participate In OTAs

Nearly seven months after suffering a torn ACL in training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cory Trice Jr. is progressing quite well and appears on pace to participate in Organized Team Activities, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo. In a chat with readers Tuesday from...

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[WickedWrister]

Highlighting the medicals in that writeup:

… medical history is a bright red flag after double-digit surgeries since his senior year of high school
— missed the second half of his senior year of high school after tearing the ACL in his right knee (October 2017), requiring surgery; reinjured his right knee during summer of 2018 and required another surgery, sitting out his first season at NC State; underwent surgery on both shoulders after the 2020 season and sat out 2021 spring practices; missed most of the 2021 season after suffering his third shoulder dislocation (September 2021), which requi red surgery (Bristow procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews) to repair shoulder blade issues (battled complications from the surgery, including infection) … will be 24 years old on draft weekend

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I am kind of shocked that the Ravens didn't pinch Wilson two picks before the Steelers. They lost Queen and he would have fit a need.

 

[BlackAndGold87]

Similar to Darnell Washington last year. Medical questions but at this point in the late 3rd, almost 4th round, you have to take a chance on talent. Wilson is a first round, early 2nd round caliber player.

Colbert was a damn good GM, but they held on to him for too long. Khan is the man.

 

[WickedWrister]

 

[ziggyjoe212]

Highlighting the medicals in that writeup:

… medical history is a bright red flag after double-digit surgeries since his senior year of high school
— missed the second half of his senior year of high school after tearing the ACL in his right knee (October 2017), requiring surgery; reinjured his right knee during summer of 2018 and required another surgery, sitting out his first season at NC State; underwent surgery on both shoulders after the 2020 season and sat out 2021 spring practices; missed most of the 2021 season after suffering his third shoulder dislocation (September 2021), which requi red surgery (Bristow procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews) to repair shoulder blade issues (battled complications from the surgery, including infection) … will be 24 years old on draft weekend

10+ surgeries in 6 years??!??! Why is this guy still playing football. Save your body bro.
He's the new Beau Bennett.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Wilson may end up a bust due to his injuries, so I definitely understand why teams were scared to take him, but the upside is so obvious that it's a no brainer for the Steelers to take him at 98. If he pans out, they got a downright athletic freak of an ILB to complement Queen. If he doesn't pan out due to injuries, you can't even criticize them for making the gamble on him because of the natural talent that is there.

I'd much rather go for this kind of move than try to pick some CB3 upside player because they need a CB3.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I hope Steelers aren't one of those teams that put initials on jerseys. We have 3 Wilson's now.

 

[Peat]

I am kind of shocked that the Ravens didn't pinch Wilson two picks before the Steelers. They lost Queen and he would have fit a need.

They'd already selected his replacement in Trenton Simpson last year.

 

[WickedWrister]

FWIW he's been pretty healthy the past two years, only missing two total games.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

23.4 miles per hour!

Imagine how fast without a torn ACL.

 

[OnMyOwn]

Being 24 as an ILB doesn’t really bug me. Could still play 6+ years of productive ball at that position.

 

[Ryder71]

I am kind of shocked that the Ravens didn't pinch Wilson two picks before the Steelers. They lost Queen and he would have fit a need.

They can go pound salt!

 

[T1K]

Wilson may end up a bust due to his injuries, so I definitely understand why teams were scared to take him, but the upside is so obvious that it's a no brainer for the Steelers to take him at 98. If he pans out, they got a downright athletic freak of an ILB to complement Queen. If he doesn't pan out due to injuries, you can't even criticize them for making the gamble on him because of the natural talent that is there.

I'd much rather go for this kind of move than try to pick some CB3 upside player because they need a CB3.

If he contributes for like 2 years the pick is a huge success. Anything more than that is a bonus.