02-28-2018, 04:32 PM
(02-28-2018, 03:50 PM)shanebo Wrote: I would add that the Steelers (1) draft BPA in a position of need, regardless of position and (2) retain their best players, regardless of position.
We all recognize that the Bengals value certain positions in the draft and free agency -- CB, OT, DE, WR, QB, RB -- and devalue others -- OG, S, C, LB, DT. Thus, we picked Ogbuehi over, e.g., Landon Collins in 2015 even though safety was arguably a more immediate need, and kept Dre over Zeitler. In contrast, the Steelers pick players early in positions that we devalue, e.g., DeCastro, Pouncey, Shazier, Dupree, Timmons, even Polamolu (going back in time here ...) if they think they'll be great players, and keep them when they prove themselves, regardless of position. They have no hard and fast rules regarding position value like we do -- they simply draft, play, and keep the guys they believe will be their best players.
That's why in this draft I don't see us taking Nelson, Smith, or James even if one falls to us. Not seeing Vea or Price either (even though I really like Price ...)
This is what I am hoping happens this year. I get the whole BPA, but I'd prefer to look at areas that need attention and go with BPA to that area or several areas. Decipher what area is more important or it could come down to, could I get the same player skillwise in the next round so I had better take player X now...
