Official 2011 NFL Draft GDT

steelcurtain29 · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 32619 Location: Monongahela, PA

Here we are gentlemen! The 2011 NFL Draft! T - 13 hours (From the time I made this thread) until the first picks of the draft.

So what will the Steelers do this year?

Do they wait on 31 for a CB, DE, or OL?

Do they move up using their first and second to gain a falling prospect and hope for success from that pick like in 03 and 06 with the selections of Troy Polamalu and Santonio Holmes?

Or do they trade back in hopes for more younger talent in the Black and Gold?

Either way, allow me to welcome in the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

Let's keep all our discussion here -

(Sorry if I snaked this from someone who was granted permission, but no one created one so I wanted to get one started).

GO STEELERS! Very Happy

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Ward4HOF · Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 2586

I am pumped! Took Leave for the next two days just to soak in all aspects of the draft. BTW, if the lockout is indeed over, especially if the 8th Circuit does not grant the stay, do the teams take UDFAs? Do they trade players? This could be a very exciting 3 to 4 days in my opinion!

MightyJoeYoung · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

Gunny Highway · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:02 pm Post subject:

I think all NFL owners will play it close to the vest - The judge stated specifically she isn't telling them ( ownership ) how they have to do business with the one exception they can't lock the players out. They can still forbid them to workout ( claiming insurance issues ), still not trade players etc

It should be an interesting draft
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SteelbyN8re · Joined: 20 Apr 2011 Posts: 8

Hey guys, regular reader, don't know that I will be able to contribute much but I got extra excited the other day about this drat and thought maybe I would chime in.

Question: I am the only one who really hopes Brandon Harris is the pick? I mean, obviously it depends how the draft falls, but based on what I have seen it seems like he will probably be there. If thats the case, I really want him. Anyone else?

AlanFanecaFan · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:16 pm Post subject:

MOSteelers56 · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 4626 Location: Missouri

I know he's a moron but I saw that McShay had Prince dropping to 20.

I know thatd be a tough trade up but it could happen, even though Prince won't slip that far.
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Gatoradus · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:32 pm Post subject:

If Pouncey fall into 20's we will trade up. For sure.

If not, I see us trading back, irony of how we would trade up for just one player, i know Very Happy

Ward4HOF · Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 2586

SteelbyN8re · Joined: 20 Apr 2011 Posts: 8

I would be ok if Dowling was the pick, but I would prefer Harris over him. Dowling certainly has the size advantage but, as I believe I have seen 43 mention before, Harris could have been a top ten pick if not for size. I remember before the "Draft Process" started he was going to the Cowboys at 9 in several mocks. If we can get someone with that talent level at 31 I'm all in. Especially if the cost is only two inches.
Still wouldn't be upset if we took Dowling though.

AlanFanecaFan · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:03 pm Post subject:

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Dook · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 2016

Pouncey isn't worth trading up for in the 1st. Why do that when we can stay at 31, take OG Ijalana and still have all our other picks?

AlanFanecaFan · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:51 pm Post subject: