I'm ok with the pick. I liked him before all the Willis hype. Then bought into the Willis hype....so now I don't know wtf to think. Maybe that was all a smoke screen?
I did watch a decent amount of Pitt games, and Pickett definitely plays with swagger, which I like along with the fact that he's considered "old." I'm assuming his perceived maturity is what won Pittsburgh over.
JFF had swagger and Weeden was considered "old". As a loving Browns fan, I hope he turns out like them.
Anyway, after RD 1 is done, who do we hope falls to Browns and what should they do at 44?
Pickett is Old English for Brister
— Pete Smith (@_PeteSmith_) April 29, 2022
posted by Laley23Anyway, after RD 1 is done, who do we hope falls to Browns and what should they do at 44?
If offense, I'd like to see one of the remaining receivers. Pickens would be my top choice but he has off the field concerns. If Ojabo drops, might take a flyer on him but you likely get nothing out of him this year. Travis Jones, Logan Hall & Nakobe Dean are also options.
Id love Dean if he slides some more. Plug and play starter at a position that has sucked for us. Would be back to back starters with JOK last year.
Ojabo would be a nice pick. Wouldnt get him this year, but probably worth a flyer.
My thoughts exactly with Dean.
And continuing to cross fingers that Mayfield gets moved tonight.
I had no idea Garrett Wilson was so ... fabulous.
posted by justincredibleHow do you Steelers fans feel about Pickett?
Neutral with a slight lean towards positive, I think, where it will wind up depending more on how they handle the rest of the draft, as opposed to a knee-jerk reaction based solely on that pick. On one hand, I can't see either Trubisky or Rudolph being anything resembling a long-term answer at the position, so if they feel they have someone who could be, pulling the trigger is a necessity. Especially when considering that, going by team history, they tend to rarely be in that top-10 draft range where it's easy to snag a franchise QB during years when there are no-brainers in the draft.
On the other, there's the part of me that feels Trubisky can at least be a capable (if unspectacular) guy and the team has other holes that had more to do with their overall mediocrity last year than the QB position, so why not try to shore those up to be an overall improved team?
Of course, there's also the worry that if they did that and Trubisky/Rudolph don't get the job done and the results aren't much different during next season, their "barely in-or-out of the playoff" area pick next year might not put them in a position to get a Pickett-level QB depending on who is available and what needs higher-drafting teams have, so I can understand them wanting to strike when they have a chance of getting the guy whom they felt was the best QB in this year's draft. But regardless of who starts at QB, I think the short passing game and running game are what will be essential to them, so I'd like their picks to reflect that, as well as shoring up their weaker points on D.
ESPN has my cousins husband possibly going in round 2 tonight. He was originally projected rounds 4-5 (which is probably more realistic) but it’d be cool to see him go in the second. Browns don’t really need him (DE) but they wouldn’t take him with their first pick anyways. I’m excited for him, regardless.
posted by justincredibleWhen I saw him come out in this I thought "Deion Sanders."I had no idea Garrett Wilson was so ... fabulous.
Mitch Trubisky after PIT goes defense in R2 and R3....
The Jets are killin it
Joe Douglas is the dude.
Nakobe Dean sliding is wild.
Dean to the Eagles. I saw something about a pec injury.
Almost into the 4th round though? Usually you see someone take a flyer after someone that good slides like 20 picks.
Heard Dean needs surgery either ebfore the season or after.
Love the Ruckert pick he is going to be a stud TE who wasn’t used enough at Ohio State
David Bell is a nice pick at 99. Don’t get taking a CB with our first pick, so he’ll probably end up all-pro lol
posted by sportchamppsLove the Ruckert pick he is going to be a stud TE who wasn’t used enough at Ohio State
Hope so.
posted by Laley23David Bell is a nice pick at 99. Don’t get taking a CB with our first pick, so he’ll probably end up all-pro lol
Up until the Winfrey pick, in the 4th, don't like a whole lot of what they've done in this draft. They've traded down a few times and passed on some good players. Fourth round is a bit high to select a kicker but if he's the best kicker in college, considering Baltimore & Cincy's kickers, probably better to be safe than sorry.
posted by justincredibleHope so.
I think your Jets are winning this draft. If Josh Wilson can pan out we might see the patriots on the bottom of the division.
posted by kizer permanenteESPN has my cousins husband possibly going in round 2 tonight. He was originally projected rounds 4-5 (which is probably more realistic) but it’d be cool to see him go in the second. Browns don’t really need him (DE) but they wouldn’t take him with their first pick anyways. I’m excited for him, regardless.
Heading to Chicago in the 5th round