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

[BFritz21]

(04-29-2022, 03:50 PM)StrictlyBiz Wrote: This is tough for me. My kid goes to Pitt and is in the Drumline, so I've seen every game of Picketts that I could for the last 3 years. I always thought he was pretty good and had a chance to be a decent NFL QB, but never imagined he'd break out like he did this year. I really would like to see him do well in the NFL and to do it in Pittsburgh would be great. Imagine Desmond Ridder was drafted by the Bengals. 

I think it's a cool story, but strategically I'd rather see if Mitch could get his shit together over the next two years and definitively roll with him during that time. He does have the pedigree so who knows. With QBs falling like they did, they could have gotten a Ridder, Corral, or even Willis in the second or possibly trading up to the early 3rd, and used at least 1 or 2 other picks to address other areas. 

IDK, I guess I have to trust in what they're doing. They do generally make good sound moves, but then again they do draft Artie Burns and Jarvis Jones every once in a while. 

Do you think they drafted him just to try and attract more of the local fanbase and keep them engaged?

He just doesn't come off as a strong NFL quarterback. The Steelers will have him under center more, which could be a problem since he's used to playing from the gun and is only 6'3 (I know Burrow's only 6'4 and 6'3 is average, but I've seen people say it's a concern). 

Like you said, I think they were better off taking other positions of need, like offensive line, receiver, or defense. I don't think there was enough value in taking Pickett where they did.