Threads from the Enemy: 2022 NFL Draft in the AFC North

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(04-29-2022, 08:28 AM)StrictlyBiz Wrote: Good observation. If the best this draft class can be is Trubisky-like, it doesn't make sense to take a qb. If Trubisky can mature, grow, and reach his draft position potential, then they wouldn't need anyone. That's a big 'if.'

But it appears that they did just that. The things that I will say with Pickett though, is that being the safe pick that he is, if he is = to Mitch, at least they have him for two additional years and cheaply. I doubt he will be worse than Mitch. 

Also, you have to believe that their familiarity with him makes them trust that he can be more than what everyone is projecting. Given their shared training facilities, the Panthers and Steelers interact everyday. They are pretty much one big team. He's practically been a Steeler for 5 years now. Of course that could cause them to over focus on him, but you have to trust that they can take the emotion out of it. Thats kinda a requirement of the job. 

I guess we shall see. I've got hopes that he can grow into a really good QB soon. But maybe I an idiot? Who knows?  

But that doesn't seem like the typical Steelers move. Having a mediocre cheap for two extra years that's not better than what you have is better than getting a quarterback that can possibly make you competitive or even good is better than waiting to get a good quarterback in a year?

Next year's draft class is loaded at quarterback and, while it's not like Pickett is expensive, I highly doubt they cut-bait after one year, especially when Trubisky will likely be the starter this year.

It just seems like they panicked and didn't think it through too much.

Wouldn't you have rather they waited and made a pick that can help them immediately or even next year when they do draft a good quarterback?