My Updated Mock 4.0 (1 Viewer)

[REBEL_SOUL]

I disagree. I think we can get that NT that we "Need" in later rounds. We already Have a stable of DE and DTs that will work. Hicks and Bunkley will probably move from the DT to DE spots throughout the game. But we do need that prototypical NT and we can get a guy like Brandon Williams or Geathers in mid rounds or we can wait until UDFA and pick up a guy like T.J. Barnes from Georgia tech.

When it comes down to it, we will take BPA in the 1st round. At this time I feel that we are stronger @ OLB than Safety or DL and def stronger than @ OT. Even-still, sure we may take an OLB in the first round if they are highest on our draft board and the staff sees value in the pick. I still feel that it is highly possible that the majority of the PT and starts comes from the OLBs currently on the roster. That is my guess at this time. I feel that Jones is an injury risk and may not be much of an upgrade of what we currently have, in terms of readiness to play in the NFL. Someone to groom @ OLB in the later rounds or UDFA, that is less of a risk may be a better option.

However, I do agree that we will add a 'prototypical' 3/4 NT that will make the roster, through the Draft or FAgency

 

[cajungiant40]

When it comes down to it, we will take BPA in the 1st round. At this time I feel that we are stronger @ OLB than Safety or DL and def strong than @ OT. Even-still, sure we may take an OLB in the first round if they are highest on our draft board and the staff sees value in the pick. I still feel that it is highly possible that the majority of the PT and starts comes from the OLBs currently on the roster. That is my guess at this time. I feel that Jones is an injury risk and may not be much of an upgrade of what we currently have, in terms of readiness to play in the NFL. Someone to groom @ OLB in the later rounds or UDFA, that is less of a risk may be a better option.

However, I do agree that we will add a 'prototypical' 3/4 NT that will make the roster, through the Draft or FAgency

I think it's hard to say we are set at olb when all we have is 3 unknowns

 

[REBEL_SOUL]

I think it's hard to say we are set at olb when all we have is 3 unknowns

Drafting Jones @ 15 would make 4 unknowns. Unknown how his game will translate in the NFL, Unknown future health conditions, and Unknown if he will out perform the young incumbent OLBs at some point during his rookie contract. I do not believe this is the best option at this stage.

 

[cajungiant40]

Drafting Jones @ 15 would make 4 unknowns. Unknown how his game will translate in the NFL, Unknown future health conditions, and Unknown if he will out perform the young incumbent OLBs at some point during his rookie contract. I do not believe this is the best option at this stage.

I understand your main concern of health, but when Dr James Andrews says there's nothing wrong and you are a full green light to play, along with no other injuries during his collegiate career, I'm ok with it. His production is undeniable, and the steelers have had success with undersized OLB.