formul8or Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_535828.htmlTribune-Review Steelers writer Scott Brown answers your questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read older questions in the archives. Q: This draft seems to be deep in overall talent. I am concerned that the Steelers will reach with their first-round pick. Trading down might not be a bad idea. Atlanta has two second-round picks, numbers 37 and 48 overall. Trading the No. 23 overall pick for numbers 37 and 48 might makes sense strategically and financially. Would Atlanta be giving up too much? -- Randy Kowalczyk of Mount Laurel, N.J. A: Randy, That's an interesting scenario, and if the Steelers want to move down in the draft and pick up an extra choice or two Atlanta would be a logical trading partner because of the two picks it has in the second round. Also, if the Falcons don't take Boston College's Matt Ryan with the third overall pick of the draft, they might consider trading into the bottom part of the first round to select their quarterback of the future. Consider that in two of the last three drafts teams have done just that with the Redskins swinging a deal with the Broncos for the 25th overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft so they could take Jason Campbell. Last year, of course, the Browns rescued Brady Quinn from his free fall when they made a draft-day deal with the Cowboys and took the former Notre Dame star with the 22nd overall pick. The Browns gave the Cowboys their second-round pick last year and their first-round selection this year. Essentially, they gave up a first-round pick so they could move up 14 spots in last year's draft and take Quinn. It's not out of the question that the Falcons might also be willing pay a hefty price to get a late first-round pick if a quarterback they really like -- Louisville's Brian Brohm perhaps? -- is still available and they don't he'll make it to them in the second round. If the Steelers are in a position to make such a deal I think they'd have to seriously consider it unless they really like what they have to choose from with the 23rd overall pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formul8or Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd like the trade, I just worry Brohm won't make it that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I dunno about that one.Having said that, man, the draft can't get here fast enough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I like it. And as a Steeler fan first, Falcons fan second, it would work out perfect for both.I think Brohm will still be there at 23. But not much past that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDIRTYcode Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 If Brohm makes it to the Steeler's pick, he'll make it to the Chargers. No since in giving up 2 seconds when we can swing a deal with the Bolts for a 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzCliche Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think we need all of our first day picks to get this terrible team turned around. I also dont really like Brohm either. So that would be a pretty disappointing draft day for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 mbrizzle (4/14/2008)I think we need all of our first day picks to get this terrible team turned around. I also dont really like Brohm either. So that would be a pretty disappointing draft day for me.Why don't you like Brohm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 theDIRTYcode (4/14/2008)If Brohm makes it to the Steeler's pick, he'll make it to the Chargers. No since in giving up 2 seconds when we can swing a deal with the Bolts for a 2nd and 3rd.Good point. But you know Tampa is sitting there as well and Gruden loves to pick QB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Matthew Pritts (4/14/2008)I like it. And as a Steeler fan first, Falcons fan second, it would work out perfect for both.I think Brohm will still be there at 23. But not much past that. Really? Because you seem to think that he will be there at #34 in another thread..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I personally don't like it, but oh well. I'm not the GM, we will see what Dimitroff will do. Anything he does I am willing to trust, this guy is going to turn us around. So if he sees this being a good idea, then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDIRTYcode Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Matthew Pritts (4/14/2008)mbrizzle (4/14/2008)I think we need all of our first day picks to get this terrible team turned around. I also dont really like Brohm either. So that would be a pretty disappointing draft day for me.Why don't you like Brohm?Tampa picks 20th. They are the last team inline for Brohm if he gets past the Vikings and Bears.Edit: Our quoting system sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxedo Road Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Brohm might not be there, but Flacco will and we'll have to take him before Miami does with their 1st pick in the 2nd round. I wouldn't mind getting Flacco in the bottom of the 1st round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Kobold King (4/14/2008)Matthew Pritts (4/14/2008)I like it. And as a Steeler fan first, Falcons fan second, it would work out perfect for both.I think Brohm will still be there at 23. But not much past that. Really? Because you seem to think that he will be there at #34 in another thread.....34 isn't that much further away from 23. And I mentioned that b/c Tampa is between the Steelers and Chargers. And we all know Gruden loves to pick QB's. He would take nothing but QB's in the draft if he could. But I don't think Tampa is going QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 theDIRTYcode (4/14/2008)Matthew Pritts (4/14/2008)mbrizzle (4/14/2008)I think we need all of our first day picks to get this terrible team turned around. I also dont really like Brohm either. So that would be a pretty disappointing draft day for me.Why don't you like Brohm?Tampa picks 20th. They are the last team inline for Brohm if he gets past the Vikings and Bears.Edit: Our quoting system sucks...I stand corrected. I was thinking that Tampa was between S.D. and the Steelers. But I don't think the Vikes are going QB, Bears same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Tuxedo Road (4/14/2008)Brohm might not be there, but Flacco will and we'll have to take him before Miami does with their 1st pick in the 2nd round. I wouldn't mind getting Flacco in the bottom of the 1st roundFlacco in the bottom of the 1st? OH GOD NO! Talk about a reach!He's the biggest bust potential of this whole class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott hartley Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I don't want to trade up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 "34 isn't that much further away from 23.":blink:?:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67camaro Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 THat woulds be a stupid trade. pick 23=760 pointsPicks 37&48=970 pointsthat is 210 points over value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Pritts Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Kobold King (4/14/2008)"34 isn't that much further away from 23.":blink:?:laugh:You're trying to get me into a flame-war where the end result is both of us get banned.It ain't gonna happen b/c I ain't cooperating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd hate this trade in every way. Please don't do it, I'll get a migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Matthew Pritts (4/14/2008)Kobold King (4/14/2008)"34 isn't that much further away from 23.":blink:?:laugh:You're trying to get me into a flame-war where the end result is both of us get banned.It ain't gonna happen b/c I ain't cooperating. LOL yeah that's what it is.34 is only 11 picks from 23. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmystico Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 If the Steelers are willing to throw in a 3rd or next year 2nd then I say yes...maybe even a 4th round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 zmystico (4/14/2008)If the Steelers are willing to throw in a 3rd or next year 2nd then I say yes...maybe even a 4th round pick.So you basically want the Steelers to trade the Falcons their 1st for our 2nd? Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Kobold King (4/14/2008)zmystico (4/14/2008)If the Steelers are willing to throw in a 3rd or next year 2nd then I say yes...maybe even a 4th round pick.So you basically want the Steelers to trade the Falcons their 1st for our 2nd? Good luck with that. They would want two seconds and I say **** NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I REALLY doubt that any team at the bottom of the first round is going to spend a first round pick on a QB so you don't have to worry about any of them.It's the OTHER teams that try to trade back into the first. The ONLY team in front of us with a QB need is Miami.So let's assume we're talking about Brohm...What other teams would we seriously need to worry about jumping back into the first and taking him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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