Te'O at 17: For or Against?

JDLefebvre · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:20 pm Post subject: Te'O at 17: For or Against?

If he is there at 17 would you be for or against the Steelers taking him.

I don't claim to know what all you NFL scouts know Wink

..... and that is why I come to all of you with these questions.

Most believe he will go higher than he should in the draft but if he is there....

IDK about his potential but he seems like a high character leader that would be nice to have.
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MOSteelers56 · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 4625 Location: Missouri

I'd be ok with it. I really want someone who can make big splash plays since we only have an old Troy, but a fiery leader would be very helpful as well.
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waffles7 · Joined: 18 Feb 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Cleveland, Ohio

BINGO!

A high character leader. I love Ben and Troy but they arent vocal natural "leaders" as a Hines, Porter, Farrior. I think we lost focus down the stretch and the lack of leadership hurt us. I think he is a great compliment to Timmons as we all know. I want an OLB in round 1 (Jones, Moore, Jordan) all might be pipe dreams but if Te'o is there at 17 and those OLBs are gone Id be thrilled to land him. Very humble, down to earth, hard working young man who would fit in very nice with this organization.
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1BackInBlackFan · Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Posts: 4887 Location: 10 wins, PA

Definitely a big yes.
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jebrick · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 7125 Location: Indianapolis

All depends on who is on the board. The same question could be asked about Chance Warmack. I would normally say no but if all the defensive playmakers are off the board and at least 2 or 3 OTs are gone...maybe.

If Montgomery is on the board then no. I take the pass rusher. If Joeckel or Mathews is on the board I would take one of them. Do I think I can get Minter or Alec Ogletree in the 2nd?

So I'm not in love with Te'o. Probably because I've watched him a lot this year.
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turtle28 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:16 pm Post subject:

YES!!!!! Of course, he is a great vocal and I believe spiritual leader maybe not on a Ray Lewis level but at least like a London Fletcher level. He's a great ILB, I don't believe he'll be there, but I'd take him for sure.
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Dcash4 · Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 978

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IM FOR IT.

I like the idea of having him next to Timmons for the next so many years. I dont know as much as some other guys on here regarding prospects, but him in black and gold is something i have wanted. I like watching him play.

I just feel that Teo and LT make a good compliment to each other. Solid player, great leader.

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kethnaab · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 6976

I'm fine with it based on who is available. At the very least, it'll be a player I like, and I can't argue with that. Sure, I'd rather draft minter in the 2nd but he probably won't be there.
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armsteeld · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 2865 Location: In your head

Only if Banks, Minter, Millner (sp), Ansah, Reid are gone, would I take him. As a Rookie, he is going to have to get in line and prove himself before he gets a chance to 'lead'. I look forward to him going against Warford Cool

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Gatoradus · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject:

Minter is overrated. Pass-rusher is needed but would be pointless if we don't fix ilb position first. We must have an inside linebacker who can do it all and stay on field during no-huddle.

Te'o is everything we need right now, great complimentary to Timmons. I have noticed many seem to think we ought to get a run-stuffer linebacker but with today's increase of aerial attack, is that really necessarily?

I want me a Chad Brown 2.0!

armsteeld · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 2865 Location: In your head

How is Minter overrated?
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steelcurtain29 · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 32609 Location: Monongahela, PA

He's a perfect compliment for Timmons, He's a high-character player, non-stop motor, a leader in all fashions...

Would there really be any debate? I personally think he should be our #1 target. I don't feel there is anyone in this draft we would need more than him. In terms of skills, need and overall potential; I feel Te'O being our #1 pick would make this entire class worthwhile, even if the rest of the class we draft is nothing more than average.
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