JotCast | 2019 NFL draft chat: 04.25.19

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HappyNCharge

7:55

If they give up as much as they'd have to for a top 10 pick...you'd think it would be a QB. It's definitely not a QB pick...just seems like a lot.

pdxJaxon

7:55

Gimme Devin or Gimme Death

Brian Batko

7:55

I think my shtick tonight might be to compare draft picks to Game of Thrones characters. Should I do this?

Adam Bittner

7:56

Yes. But it will go over my head.

Brian Batko

7:56

Should Brian give GoT takes on each pick?

Absolutely! (33.3% | 12 votes)

Please don't (66.7% | 24 votes)

Total Votes: 36

RonK

7:56

I had LB Leonard as a first rounder last year, did you??

Brian Batko

7:57

He was NFL defensive rookie of the year, right? Yeah, definitely, I did.

Count Floyd > Chilly Billy

7:57

Do the Steelers consider Fant at 20? That'd be awfully scary for opposing Defenses in the AFC North!

Adam Bittner

7:57

Generally with you, Happy. Though our Gerry Dulac made a good point yesterday. Bush has potential to be a "quarterback" for the defense.

Brian Batko

7:59

A TE is actually a pretty intriguing Steelers option to me. In an NFL world where defenses are getting smaller, but faster, to match up with spread-out, pass-happy offenses, why not start building your offense the other way a little bit? Pair another top tight end with Vance McDonald and see how teams try to stop that.

Dude_From_Cali

7:59

Kyler Murray seems smaller than listed 5' 11" as potential #1 overall pick, would that be wise for the teams? K.M. had only one good year of stats...

Adam Bittner

7:59

San Jose State TE Josh Oliver was a popular pick in our fan mock draft: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/04/23/2019-nfl-mock-...

8:00

Ray Fittipaldo also had the Steelers taking him in three of his four mock drafts.

Brian Batko

8:00

Well, the draft is about to begin, and he's going to be the No. 1 pick. When Kliff Kingsbury started saying things like he respected how Josh Rosen handled his rookie season, well, that tells me he ain't long for Arizona.

Adam Bittner

8:00

If the Steelers are going to take a TE earlier than that, I think they're going to have to like him a lot.

Brian Batko

8:00

Kyler Murray, I mean, not Josh Oliver.

8:01

This #NFLDraft has the best green room I've ever seen. Better than any room I have in my own house.

Some good green room chatter

Professor Flush

8:01

Why not trade DOWN to late first round or early second round, since there are good athletes to be had from picks 15 thru 70? Why put all your eggs in your defensive basket for one player who might be the next Jamain Stevens, Troy Edwards or Huey Richardson? I would rather have three or four picks to spread the risk, and to reap the benefits of this middle round heavy draft!

Ted Cassidy As Lurch

8:02

Is D. K. Metcalf too muscular for his position?

Brian Batko

8:02

From everything I've seen and read, I'm leery of DK Metcalf. Seems like he could be John Ross 2.0.

RonK

8:03

Please don't draft a long snapper or a QB this year. Wouldn't mind a late round punter though.

Adam Bittner

8:04

I don't think standing pat = putting too many eggs in one basket. The Steelers have a lot of picks in this draft. I'd only favor trading down if they're *really* unimpressed with what's available at No. 20.

Brian Batko

8:05

Steeler Nation is going to get better tonight. No question about it. Best GM and scouting in the business.

Rest easy, comrades. Vince Williams is here to tell you it's all good.

Seth

8:06

What do you think of the Steelers taking Winovich?

Brian Batko

8:07

Chase Winovich, from Thomas Jefferson High School and Michigan, played in the same linebacker corps as Devin Bush. Like him a lot, but seems as if he won't go tonight. Not sure he'd be there for the Steelers in round 2.

Michael Douglass Keaton

8:07

Didn't Vince end his tweet with - "...And THAT'S the bottom line!"?

pdxJaxon

8:07

I think they trade UP in Round 2 to get Winovich

Ryno

8:08

How awesome is tonight for Mean Joe Greene?

Brian Batko

8:08

Ehhh, he's probably had better nights

Adam Bittner

8:08

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Brian Batko

8:09

Here comes Roger!

Walk With Elias

8:11

And there's the heel heat for the Commish!

Damian

8:11

Joe Greene looks like he could get out there this Sunday and play.

Jake in DC

8:12

There are two scenarios that I think should happen.

First, you trade up to grab a Devin. This is seeming more and more unlikely due to what it seems like it would cost. If it's going to cost the Steelers their 2nd as well, I'd avoid it. The 2nd round is where the money is this year.

Second, If the first situation doesn't happen, you trade out of the 1st and get more 2nds and 3rds.

Regardless of either scenario, you package as many lower picks as you can to get 2nds and 3rds. I'd take 5 picks between 40 and 60 for literally all of our picks this year. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Brian Batko

8:12

Jake has takes

Guest

8:12

Mean Joe looks dapper

Brian Batko

8:13

My goodness, Broadway in Nashville is teeming with people. Love Nashville. Love that strip. But I don't understand traveling somewhere to attend this particular event.

Coprascope

8:13

Does Roger Goodell have to hug everyone he meets?

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