JotCast | 2018 NFL draft Round 1 chat: 4.26.18

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Sean Gentille

9:16

There's a very real chance the Pens are up 1-0 before the 15th pick.

Don J

9:17

Is there anyone that the Steelers covet enough to trade up for at this point?

brett

9:17

If the Steelers want one of the two linebackers either Evans or LVE do you think they will have to trade up for one of them, not that they will, but if there going to need to

Sean Gentille

9:17

Is there ever? Not seeing a Polamalu redux situation here.

Brian Batko

9:18

To Brett's Q, I have a feeling one of those guys will be around at 28.

Guest

9:18

Would the Steelers consider moving up ahead of the Patriots to pick either Evans or Vander Esch?

Brian Batko

9:18

It would be nice to finally beat the Patriots to something

Sean Gentille

9:18

Ed said it: If one of them is there, they'll take whoever it is.

Bert

9:19

Brett, Do you like Vander Esch that much?

Fry

9:20

I think either LVE or Evans would be great...no preference. Do either of you value one over the other?

Sean Gentille

9:20

I read a really interesting ESPN story about LVE a couple days ago, so I'll go with him. That's value to me.

9:21

Also seriously, what if Evans is slow? Does anyone actually know?

Brian Batko

9:21

This chat is nearly split down the middle, with 17 votes for LVE and 15 for Evans. From what I've seen, I'd prefer Evans.

brett

9:21

Just I think ILB is the biggest need, I don't mind either or

Brian Batko

9:22

Re: LVE vs. Evans, if it comes to that, Gerry Dulac had a good story earlier this week on how the Steelers seem to prefer power-five guys in the early rounds http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/04/23/nfl-draft-previ...

9:24

Tampa Bay at 12 can still get Derwin James, the FSU safety everyone thought they'd get at 7

Fry

9:24

Does anyone remember Evans in the NCAA champ game? I watched but don’t remember him popping up that much...

Brian Batko

9:25

Evans had 8 tackles in the national championship, but certainly, Roquan Smith owned that game among defensive guys in my mind

Sean Gentille

9:26

Tampa scoops Vita Vea out from under the Skins.

Ron

9:26

Curve ball there

Brian Batko

9:28

I'd say we're officially in the range now of Steelers fans worrying that any given pick might be an LB

Fry

9:29

We get Mel’s best available!!!

Nick in Long Beach

9:30

THERE’S Mel’s Best Available.

Brian Batko

9:30

Does anyone want Sean's Best Available?

Fry

9:31

T. Edmunds in play now

Sean Gentille

9:31

Sean's Best Available - D.J. Moore, wide receiver,

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Ron

9:32

Read articles stating Edmunds might fall a little (hard to believe). At what point might the Steelers consider going up after him?

Sean Gentille

9:32

Feels like 19-20 would be doable.

Brian Batko

9:32

I'm not sure the gap between Edmunds and the other two is that large. But I've been wrong before!!!

Tmac

9:32

Still three ilb left that would be good for steelers

Sean Gentille

9:32

What do y'all think? What if Edmunds was there at like 15?

9:33

Problem is that the Raiders, Chargers and Cowboys could all go ILB still.

pdxJaxon

9:34

GB maybe harold landry, derwin james or josh jackson (I hope)

Sean Gentille

9:34

In addition to Tennessee and NE. It's a minefield

Fry

9:34

If our 3rd would get it done I’d go get Edmunds

Sean Gentille

9:35

ALright, so now we know the rough cost - Saints game up 27, 47 and a first next year to move up 13 spots.

*gave up. So ... moving up to take Edmunds would cost a bunch.

you're looking at a third and a first.

Ron

9:36

If you have to get someone at least in Shazier's ballpark to go to the Superbowl, I think you have to consider moving up to get a top 10 talent like Edmunds

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