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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 04.24.23
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Brian Batko
2:51
That's a very honest self-scout by you, Chuks. I tend to agree.
Boiler G Dog
2:52
BB: Thanks for the chat. Non-draft question. Listening to ESPN and they said only 39% of the 1st round picks since 2007 received a second contract (after 4 years) from the team that drafted them. Kind of hits home with Bush, Edmunds, and Burns. I was surprised it was that low. Your thoughts?
Brian Batko
2:53
As we always say, it's an inexact science. But it is wise to point out that it's not just the Steelers who have whiffed on high-profile first-round picks.
Heart in Pittsburgh
2:54
Hi Brian. I didn't like Van Ness as the pick at 17 but the more I watch film the more I see a bigger TJ Watt (JJ maybe?). What's your take on him? Was he not your pick at 17 because you feel he'll be off the board?
Brian Batko
2:55
If the Steelers don't trade up and Lukas Van Ness falls to 17, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they pick him and develop him as Cam Heyward's successor. I don't think he lasts to 17, though, and the only way I see the Steelers trading up is if it's for a left tackle.
Jay_In_Indy
2:57
Here is what I see (or hope) to see...  Round one @ 17, Broderick Jones or the OT from Tennessee.  Peezy's kid shockingly slips to round two.  In round two @ 32 they trade down slightly, pickup an extra pick and take a CB (JPJ).  At 49 they take Jack Campbell ILB.  With extra pick from trade or 80th pick, they take a DL.  What you think?  Looking forward to the draft.  Go Steelers!
Brian Batko
2:57
You're too optimistic, Jay. Joey Porter Jr. isn't making it out of the first round.
Greg
2:58
it sounds like the Steelers are willing to part with pick 32. If they do would they use it to move up or move back?
Brian Batko
2:58
The upside of that pick is fielding calls for it all day Friday, which would mean trading back.
Tjcst38
3:00
Addison available at 32.  Do we take him?
Brian Batko
3:00
Depends who else is available. I lean no.
Rodney Ross
3:01
Love the concept of your mock, getting a difference maker at 12 without giving up one of our 2nd rd picks. Is this realistic to expect the Texans to go for a trade like this? I would still like to see us trade back from 32 to spread the wealth of picks down the line.
Brian Batko
3:02
Thanks, Rodney. My thinking was the Texans have a ton of picks in this draft and they have a ton of needs on their roster. Would they rather have 12 or 17 and 80? Who knows, but I didn't think it was all that out-there.
Well we've gotta call it for today, folks. Thanks for all the questions. Looking forward to Thursday-Friday-Saturday, three great days of the NFL calendar. Stay tuned to the P-G for plenty of written/audio/visual content to come.
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