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2019 NFL draft chat: 04.25.19
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Brian Batko
8:35
I'm not sure I agree with you here, MD. James Washington showed nothing, but that doesn't mean he can't, or won't, break out in Year 2. Donte Moncrief was signed as insurance, and he only turns 26 in August. Should still have some left in the tank. Ben has weapons. Don't think it's a clear Round 1 need like you do.
Indiana Steelerfan
8:35
Would be great if four quarterbacks go early so other guys slip and the price to move up is not as great.
Adam Bittner
8:35
And like I said earlier, I trust the Steelers' instincts when it comes to finding receiver talent in the later rounds.
Shawn
8:36
Just logged in so not sure if your location, but are you in a position where you would notice a “buzz” among Steelers suits, indicating they are close to or in the process of executing a trade?
Brian Batko
8:37
Hey there, Shawn. Appreciate you tuning in. We are at the Post-Gazette headquarters, while Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo are at Steelers headquarters. I'll be there the next couple days. If anyone here in the P-G office starts buzzing, it's probably just because of the Maren Morris concert next door at Stage AE.
Indiana Steelerfan
8:37
Colbert has a pretty good track record on selecting receivers. He will get a good one and it doesn't have to be round one.
Damian
8:37
By the way, good luck this weekend to the Starks. Sansa, Arya, Bran and Tony. Hope everyone makes it out alive.
Brian Batko
8:38
Jets pick is in. Have to figure it's one of the big dogs up front on the DL.
Vcoach
8:39
If the Steelers do move up, where do you think the most likely landing spot is?
Brian Batko
8:39
Here's how I see it, Vcoach: Steelers aren't making this decision in a vacuum (obviously). They're going to want to see if Devin White starts falling, and then if Devin Bush starts falling. If it gets to the point where one or both is still there within 10 picks, they probably start getting a little more involved.
pdxJaxon
8:40
I think steelers can trade up to 13-14 or so
Z'ing by 20
8:40
Washington was the talk of spring/ summer until Ben ended his family vacation. Maybe Ben didn't like that Mason to Washington connection.
Brian Batko
8:40
Alabama DT Quinnen Williams to the Jets. He's rocking a MEAN groutfit, if you ask me.
Larry Whistler Zbyszko
8:40
Jets -best DL in the draft
Shawn
8:43
You think they’d start making calls if white gets past Tampa?
Brian Batko
8:43
Here's what Kevin Colbert said on (generally) this topic Monday: " What we look at is if a certain player we think we would take at 5 is available at 10, then we say, you know what, this guy is coming to where he’s available. We might want to think about going up to get him because he probably won’t get to 12."

Now, whether or not you consider that straight talk from an NFL GM in draft week, that's up to you.
Black Jack Bill
8:44
Is there any chance Colbert will be aggressive instead of his usual passive self in the draft? Why not trade DOWN and get more coveted picks in the 15th thru 70th range? That is where the value is this year.
Adam Bittner
8:44
Oakland's up. Some young man is about to get a large-chested mentor.
Indiana Steelerfan
8:45
White will go n the next couple of picks
Brian Batko
8:45
If the Steelers take a corner, it should be:
Deandre Baker (1.8% | 1 vote)
 
Byron Murphy (45.6% | 26 votes)
 
Rock Ya-Sin (12.3% | 7 votes)
 
Greedy Williams (38.6% | 22 votes)
 
Other (1.8% | 1 vote)
 
Total Votes: 57
Vcoach
8:46
Rock
Brian Batko
8:47
Raiders pick is in. Might they do something wild?
Damian
8:47
I would take a Sebastian Jenakowski here if I were Gruden
Brian Batko
8:48
Oh, by the way, Quinnen Williams is The Mountain. Just because he's huge.
Narrator: The Raiders did something wild.
Indiana Steelerfan
8:49
That was a surprise pick by the Raiders
pdxJaxon
8:49
TB on the clock.....please sweet baby jesus in your swaddling clothes,.....DONT let them pick Devin White
Bryan
8:49
Does Tampa get Allen now? If you are Colbert are you talking to Detroit now?
Adam Bittner
8:49
If you're not tuned in, Oakland took DE Clelin Ferrell from Clemson.
Brian Batko
8:50
Yep, Raiders take Clemson DE Clelin Ferrell over the likes of Josh Allen, Ed Oliver, and they don't take a skill guy for Derek Carr.
Shawn
8:50
Great player but that might be the most anticlimactic pick I’ve ever seen the raiders make
MD
8:51
I am amazed that anybody thinks a corner that runs 4.55 or played one year at Temple should be the pick.  I thought we figured out that corners need to run and cover.  There are safeties, LBs, and even a DE faster than Murphy, Baker, and Ya-Sin.  Time to have the greed for speed.  Williams is the only legit 1st round prospect at corner.
Brian Batko
8:52
A lot of mock drafts that a lot of analysts worked on for a lot of time just got blowed up.
Adam Bittner
8:53
We've seen the Steelers go the projectable route in the past without a ton of success. I like Williams, too, but I don't think the choice is black-and-white either.
Rick S
8:53
Count on the Raiders.  That took Hey-Bey in the first round.
Alaska Steeler
8:53
Raiders take a guy at 4 that's probably there at 24.
Joey
8:55
If that is top guy on your board you trade down
Ryno
8:55
Ferrell being a core character should mix well with the accountability AB will be offering.
Adam Bittner
8:57
Welp, there's one Devin off the board.
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