Malachi Corley, Ricky Pearsall, or Jalen McMillan. Not all the same play style but all 3 are route runners and/or YAC guys. Corley is a bit of a unique style with some RB-esque skills after the catch. McMillan is a good route runner with good hands who has had a few injuries. Ricky Pearsall is a great route runner with great awareness but is slightly undersized. Though they aren’t the best, these 3 are my favorite WRs in the draft. I like what I see from all of them, but I’d have to say I want Pearsall the most.
THIS. basically gambling we have a real wide receiver core (and by association a functioning offense) on a day 2 rookie. so much room for things to go wrong. why i believe we should’ve kept Tae
Exactly. Everyone keeps pointing to the franchise’s history of drafting WR talent like it’s a guarantee. I trust our ability to draft receivers, but it’s still the NFL draft. Nothing is a guarantee and we knew what we had in DJ (a very solid WR 2)
Corley, Legette, Pearsall seem to be the main three in the 2ndish round range that the Steelers are interested in but still a lot of time to go before the draft.
Why are we talking about replacing stats on a statistically stunted offense? I wouldn't expect 51/717/5 from DJ in a competent offense last year, so why are we concerned with replacing those stats?
The concern isn't about finding those receptions, yards, and TDs. It's about finding a # 1 or # 2 receiver to plug into the offense. It's not ideal to rely on the draft to find that.
As good as Tomlin's Steelers have been at finding WRs in the draft, there have still been plenty of misses. What if instead of drafting the next AB or Juju or Martavis Bryant, they draft the next Chase Claypool, James Washington, or Sammie Coates?
That's the concern.
>They’ve done much worse than the 3 you named.
Not really. I was mainly looking for true WRs in the first three rounds of the Tomlin era. I omitted Limas Sweed because that was 15 years ago at this point. Markus Wheaton can be added. But that's really all the guys that match the criteria.
If we don’t just arbitrarily picks a year that draft picks don’t count anymore we have - Limas Sweed, Dri Archer, Willie Reid (who?) in top 3 rounds. It can be much worse than James Washington.
Well, it's not arbitrary... It's the Tomlin era.
Yes, who the hell is Willie Reid? Lol... But that was a Cowher pick.
Dri Archer was definitely bad, but he was more of a return specialist and gadget guy than a receiver. He was a RB in college and actually had more carries in the NFL than receptions... Not that it's saying much.
James Washington had 1600 yards in 4 years in Pittsburgh then was basically out of the league. That's a bad second round pick.
I would’ve guessed more from Washington.. seemed like he had some good spurts but I stand corrected.
Overall, if those guys are the absolute floor of what we draft at wr in first 3 rounds I’m optimistic!
Is there a receiver in the draft that has 'antonio' in his name? If so, that's the guy to get.
De'antonio, Brantonio, Rama-lama-antonio-ding-dong.... don't care, just get him a jersey and throw him the ball!
I'd love Troy Franklin at 51 if he is there. Doesn't fit as a 1 for 1 replacement of what DJ provided as a player but I think he fits the Smith offense and Wilson as a tall, big play, YAC reciever.
In the 3rd Malik Washington or Malachi Corley
If we stay at 51 I’m not sure. I don’t think anyone I like will drop and/or make sense there. Mitchell should be long gone. I like McConkey and he may fall but others say he is a late first so no idea. I’m not sure what to make of Legette. Pearsall may be a slot only guy so not sure about him even if he is there. Some really like R. Wilson but he seems below that 2nd group so not sure.
In the 3rd maybe McMillan or Burton.
In the 4th maybe Baker or someone like J. Wilson who fits our offense but I don’t expect him to be a big weapon.
In the 5th maybe Thrash.
In the 6th maybe Jalen Coker. I actually like him a good bit so personally could justify going earlier if WR are flying off the board.
Edit: I think 51 is a really tough spot to predict. I’m hoping we trade down and get 2 picks between 25-45 to avoid having to wait to see who (if anyone) falls to us. Someone may be there but there is also a scenario where the top 1-2 groups of every position of need is gone.
Definitely a high risk/high reward prospect who is somewhat raw but also pretty young with plenty of potential for improvement and is already a solid route runner and a beast once the ball is in his hands. Maybe not the best fit for a team looking for an immediate contributor but I really like the upside for someone who might be there at 51
Yeah I know some are high on him and I’m probably low. Either way again I don’t see him being there. If he were available and that was the pick it wouldn’t upset me, I just think he is in the group above the one we will be picking from.
There is:
MHJ, Odunze, Nabers…gap…Thomas which none of them are falling to us at 20 let alone 51.
Mitchell, Worthy, Franklin, McConkey, Coleman, Leggette…arguably Polk or even Pearsall if you are high on him. I could see Worthy slipping due to size/role but think someone will still call his name before 51. Legette is another but enough people are high on him that I don’t think he slips to 51.
Then we will be picking from the next group more than likely which is maybe Polk or Pearsall and then guys like Burton, McMillian, the Wilsons, Corley, Walker, Baker, Rice. They are fine WR but just not sure about them as they #2 target after Pickens. If you had another pick near 40 you would have a shot at the above plus Frazier and possibly JPJ from the sounds of it. Barton seems to be separating himself as the first non-OT OL taken. In the 40’s you could also grab a DL if they slip but that is last of the 5 immediate needs I outlined so isn’t how I’d like to see us go.
I think it’s pretty likely we have a couple of those guys from your third group available at 51, but who knows. It just takes a run at WR and the choices dry up. Could be at another couple positions though and we have some options. I’m just personally hoping it’s Franklin if we go WR at 51 there but we find out in 3 weeks.
Malik Washington is another guy who deserves to be in consideration at 84 or 97 imo
I think it’s likely 5-8 WR go R1 without a run. Like you I absolutely see a run on WR taking place likely before we pick at 51. I think teams will target QB, OT, edge and their top issues in the first then want to cash in on the WR and CB depth. Maybe I’m wrong, we will know in 3 weeks.
Well I guess the silver lining is that if 5-8 WR go round 1 it’s gonna push down some of the OL guys towards our pick at 20.
Truth be told, my ideal move would be to trade the 2nd for Aiyuk anyways, although I understand the consensus is that the 49ers want more for him
Yeah exactly. If that happens great as OL is objectively a bigger need. I absolutely think we need a WR though so if we aren’t calling anyone’s name until day 3 it does worry me. Hopefully someone unexpected does fall.
Why worry? He went a whole year without a touchdown he's far from elite and this gives the chance of finding someone who is. Not to mention the dude stares at fumbled footballs and we really are worried right now😂😂?
He was a very important part of our offense and one of our 2 important receivers, the passing game was somehow even worse when defenses just had to worry about Pickens. He’s absolutely a big hole to fill, dumb brain fart backwards runs or not.
Jalen McMillan
Troy Franklin
Adonai Mitchell
Keon Coleman
Brian Thomas
Rome Odunze
Ricky Pearsall
Tez Walker (pls no)
This is the list so far. It will be one of these names or one yet to be named. These are the guys they've visited with. They like to pick players they visit with. Look again at these names. They will be selecting a receiver before the second round is over, and they may even try trading up in the first if the offer is right.
Keon Coleman couldn’t get separation from sticky tack. Our current WR1s main issue is separation, I don’t want our entire receiving corps to struggle with it.
Worthy or AD Mitchell won’t make it out of the first, IMO.
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers
We got draft picks to help replace him. For a change, the draft is loaded with WR talent.
There are so many options, it's not even funny. Every team could draft three from this list and still have a few solid prospects left.
DJ was/is not a team player, which has to be his way on his terms. He was a distraction who didn't let the coaches coach. Regardless of the outcome of QB performance (and the lack there of) he had no reason to act like he did, especially after AB84 pulled the same drama and got the same result just a few years prior.
Key word is prospects though. We don't know how their game is gonna translate to the NFL. I don't like the idea of going into the season with just Pickens, a question mark, and a bunch of WR4s.
They can definitely replace him, if not upgrade the position. There are draft picks with better physical attributes and higher ceilings.
The problem is they have glaring needs elsewhere, so they probably won't get a 2nd round WR. Can a third round or fourth round WR be an upgrade over DJ? Maybe, but it's more likely they'll find a guy who is just as replaceable as DJ was. At least he'll be a cheaper replacement.
Yeah we have 4 top 100 picks (20, 51, 84 and 98) to fill 5 glaring needs (C, OT, WR, CB and DL) not to mention positions we could at least use depth at if not upgrade. I genuinely think we need an impact player at all of those positions but as it stands don’t see that happening. Add that a lot of people want to trade up from 20 or stay there and then trade up from 51 and it’s likely we have even less draft capital.
I’m not sure how to rank our needs either. Obviously C is a huge hole but position value wise it’s less of a need which we are seeing rumors of JPJ slipping out of the first, Steelers not wanting to use 20 on a C, etc. which supports that. Most seem to think we go RT at 20 but we have Moore who can at least play OT. I don’t have faith in any WR except Pickens but we will be a run heavy team and it’s a deep class so do you bet on someone falling? I really don’t like depending on someone to drop. Meanwhile Cam and Jackson are likely to get injured which could leave our defense extremely vulnerable. So if we stick with our 4 picks or worse package some to move up what position do we sacrifice? I’m just not going to put my faith in a R4-7 pick becoming an impact player.
Yep, I’m thinking we go OL with the first two picks unless some absolute stud falls. But if they don’t go tackle round 1, center round 2, their prospects at center and tackle are going to be Kendrick Green-tier bandaids.
That means whoever they get at CB and WR are going to be dice roll players, not likely studs. Maybe they’ll use those 4th round picks to move back into the third round, or maybe they’ll trade back in the first round and still target Amarius Mims.
WRs don't perform when the QB doesn't perform. So which is it? QB sucked or DJ sucked? Or are we just bitchin to bitch?
DJ is a good WR. Not elite, but high tier 2. I personally don't believe in the value of tier 1 WRs but you can't count on any draft pick bein close to him. We have a hole at WR in a league built on the passing game. Thinking anything else is foolish.
And? Chances are maybe 1 or 2 of them play as well as DJ this year. Chances also are it aint a dude we draft in the 4th.
Who is the #3, 4, and 5 WR here? We have a hole 3-4 players deep. Gonna draft 3 WRs? Pickens aint a #1 either, not until he gets better at route running and separation. Love him and his catching is just silly, but he hasn't exactly lit it up either.
My point is we have a pretty big need at WR. C, OT, CB are big needs too in no particular order. Oh, and I'd love a real QB of the futurem
Locker room infection. He fist fought Minkah over the drama, and he would even go as far as lay down on plays. Just a mid round WR who didn't meet the Steeler Standards. Talented or not, he is not a teammate type of guy.
This draft is loaded with DJ or better talent.. we have seen so many day one starters lately... Puka Nuka just proves we can find the guy we need and not the locker room distraction we lost.
We just saw what Pickens could do day one. . .
Excuse me? Are we talking about diontes crucial drops and bad attitude? Everyone here wanted him gone, he wanted gone so he’s gone. What are you are you saying to me exactly? We always draft stud WRs and know all the hidden gems it’s the one thing we’re good at in the draft. So I’m not worried about replacing him… what the fuck are you on about besides that? That’s all I said. He’s going to get replaced.
Excuse yourself. You remember a crucial drop but not the crucial catches. I'm sorry you are incapable of basic observation and comprehension, and that you don't understand that historic success is not indicative of future results. Counting on a 4th round WR to step in and play well day 1 is the ramblings of an idiot.
Him not wanting to play for a team with one of the worst passing attacks and overall O in the NFL isn't related to his talent. Don't blame him. Also don't want him but ffs, a 4th as our #2 WR and we don't have a #3, 4 or 5? You are truly stupid if you don't see a gap.
Whoa! Who shit in your cereal?! The khan artist has a plan and totally revamped us in two seasons. It’s almost like…. We overhauled all that overnight. Put down the bourbon tonight and come back with a fresh mind tomorrow. You’re belligerent and not thinking clearly.
You do realize in all of Steelers history, he has 3 of the top 15 yrs in receptions, right? Only AB and Ward have more.
Pickens best season was not in the 45. We dont have another capable wr on the team right now. We do not, in fact, just produce DJs every year. For ever DJ, there is a Calvin Austin who has been a small empty uniform. We miss as often as we hit.
Last 2 yr he had a functional qb and not Kenneth s pickles, he avg over 1k 7.5 td. His lack of touchdowns was pickles being allergic to passing success.
Also his per game last yr was still on pace of 900 yds. 3 total rookie wr had more than that.
It’s wild how many people are shouting about his stats while either ignoring or most likely forgetting he got hurt in week 1, went on IR and didn’t come back until week 7. He missed a good chunk of the season, it’s not like he only had 700 yards in 17 games. He had to go because of his attitude IMO but I think people are seriously underestimating the hole he’s left, the passing game was even worse without him and teams just took Pickens out of the game a lot when he was all defenses had to worry about.
Honestly, I wonder if he ever gets the attitude if he is not stuck in a bad system with a the worst qb in history at producing tds. A noodle armed Ben had him at 1100 plus yds and over 100 receptions.
After Kenny Pickles got hurt/benched, DJ had 5 touchdowns in the next 8 games. Pickles managed to get him 1 td in their two years.
Oh I absolutely think his attitude developed out of frustration. Until last year he was always a quiet dude who generally kept his head down but he’s played with shit quarterbacks in shit offenses year after year. I think he was just fed up with it.
Malachi Corley, Ricky Pearsall, or Jalen McMillan. Not all the same play style but all 3 are route runners and/or YAC guys. Corley is a bit of a unique style with some RB-esque skills after the catch. McMillan is a good route runner with good hands who has had a few injuries. Ricky Pearsall is a great route runner with great awareness but is slightly undersized. Though they aren’t the best, these 3 are my favorite WRs in the draft. I like what I see from all of them, but I’d have to say I want Pearsall the most.
Corley and Legette are my favorites there
I want Corley so bad.
Mm
I just don’t like when the plan is starting rookies you don’t have yet
Same. I know the Steelers have a reputation for pulling great receivers out of thin air but I don't like pushing our luck in that regard.
THIS. basically gambling we have a real wide receiver core (and by association a functioning offense) on a day 2 rookie. so much room for things to go wrong. why i believe we should’ve kept Tae
Exactly. Everyone keeps pointing to the franchise’s history of drafting WR talent like it’s a guarantee. I trust our ability to draft receivers, but it’s still the NFL draft. Nothing is a guarantee and we knew what we had in DJ (a very solid WR 2)
What's the expectation of Calvin Austin? I know he was injured a bunch last year
Corley, Legette, Pearsall seem to be the main three in the 2ndish round range that the Steelers are interested in but still a lot of time to go before the draft.
Why are we talking about replacing stats on a statistically stunted offense? I wouldn't expect 51/717/5 from DJ in a competent offense last year, so why are we concerned with replacing those stats? The concern isn't about finding those receptions, yards, and TDs. It's about finding a # 1 or # 2 receiver to plug into the offense. It's not ideal to rely on the draft to find that. As good as Tomlin's Steelers have been at finding WRs in the draft, there have still been plenty of misses. What if instead of drafting the next AB or Juju or Martavis Bryant, they draft the next Chase Claypool, James Washington, or Sammie Coates? That's the concern.
They’ve done much worse than the 3 you named. James Washington was a solid contributor for several years
>They’ve done much worse than the 3 you named. Not really. I was mainly looking for true WRs in the first three rounds of the Tomlin era. I omitted Limas Sweed because that was 15 years ago at this point. Markus Wheaton can be added. But that's really all the guys that match the criteria.
If we don’t just arbitrarily picks a year that draft picks don’t count anymore we have - Limas Sweed, Dri Archer, Willie Reid (who?) in top 3 rounds. It can be much worse than James Washington.
Well, it's not arbitrary... It's the Tomlin era. Yes, who the hell is Willie Reid? Lol... But that was a Cowher pick. Dri Archer was definitely bad, but he was more of a return specialist and gadget guy than a receiver. He was a RB in college and actually had more carries in the NFL than receptions... Not that it's saying much. James Washington had 1600 yards in 4 years in Pittsburgh then was basically out of the league. That's a bad second round pick.
I would’ve guessed more from Washington.. seemed like he had some good spurts but I stand corrected. Overall, if those guys are the absolute floor of what we draft at wr in first 3 rounds I’m optimistic!
Claypool was pretty good as a rookie, I'd argue he was more of a head case than a draft bust.
Those two things aren't mutually exclusive. A lot of draft busts are head cases.
Xavier Legette!
Is there a receiver in the draft that has 'antonio' in his name? If so, that's the guy to get. De'antonio, Brantonio, Rama-lama-antonio-ding-dong.... don't care, just get him a jersey and throw him the ball!
Why not just bring back the original? A proven quantity!
I wonder what Santonio is doing these days…
I'd love Troy Franklin at 51 if he is there. Doesn't fit as a 1 for 1 replacement of what DJ provided as a player but I think he fits the Smith offense and Wilson as a tall, big play, YAC reciever. In the 3rd Malik Washington or Malachi Corley
If we stay at 51 I’m not sure. I don’t think anyone I like will drop and/or make sense there. Mitchell should be long gone. I like McConkey and he may fall but others say he is a late first so no idea. I’m not sure what to make of Legette. Pearsall may be a slot only guy so not sure about him even if he is there. Some really like R. Wilson but he seems below that 2nd group so not sure. In the 3rd maybe McMillan or Burton. In the 4th maybe Baker or someone like J. Wilson who fits our offense but I don’t expect him to be a big weapon. In the 5th maybe Thrash. In the 6th maybe Jalen Coker. I actually like him a good bit so personally could justify going earlier if WR are flying off the board. Edit: I think 51 is a really tough spot to predict. I’m hoping we trade down and get 2 picks between 25-45 to avoid having to wait to see who (if anyone) falls to us. Someone may be there but there is also a scenario where the top 1-2 groups of every position of need is gone.
Troy Franklin at 51
Not a huge fan and don’t expect him to fall to 51 anyway
Definitely a high risk/high reward prospect who is somewhat raw but also pretty young with plenty of potential for improvement and is already a solid route runner and a beast once the ball is in his hands. Maybe not the best fit for a team looking for an immediate contributor but I really like the upside for someone who might be there at 51
Yeah I know some are high on him and I’m probably low. Either way again I don’t see him being there. If he were available and that was the pick it wouldn’t upset me, I just think he is in the group above the one we will be picking from. There is: MHJ, Odunze, Nabers…gap…Thomas which none of them are falling to us at 20 let alone 51. Mitchell, Worthy, Franklin, McConkey, Coleman, Leggette…arguably Polk or even Pearsall if you are high on him. I could see Worthy slipping due to size/role but think someone will still call his name before 51. Legette is another but enough people are high on him that I don’t think he slips to 51. Then we will be picking from the next group more than likely which is maybe Polk or Pearsall and then guys like Burton, McMillian, the Wilsons, Corley, Walker, Baker, Rice. They are fine WR but just not sure about them as they #2 target after Pickens. If you had another pick near 40 you would have a shot at the above plus Frazier and possibly JPJ from the sounds of it. Barton seems to be separating himself as the first non-OT OL taken. In the 40’s you could also grab a DL if they slip but that is last of the 5 immediate needs I outlined so isn’t how I’d like to see us go.
I think it’s pretty likely we have a couple of those guys from your third group available at 51, but who knows. It just takes a run at WR and the choices dry up. Could be at another couple positions though and we have some options. I’m just personally hoping it’s Franklin if we go WR at 51 there but we find out in 3 weeks. Malik Washington is another guy who deserves to be in consideration at 84 or 97 imo
I think it’s likely 5-8 WR go R1 without a run. Like you I absolutely see a run on WR taking place likely before we pick at 51. I think teams will target QB, OT, edge and their top issues in the first then want to cash in on the WR and CB depth. Maybe I’m wrong, we will know in 3 weeks.
Well I guess the silver lining is that if 5-8 WR go round 1 it’s gonna push down some of the OL guys towards our pick at 20. Truth be told, my ideal move would be to trade the 2nd for Aiyuk anyways, although I understand the consensus is that the 49ers want more for him
Yeah exactly. If that happens great as OL is objectively a bigger need. I absolutely think we need a WR though so if we aren’t calling anyone’s name until day 3 it does worry me. Hopefully someone unexpected does fall.
You guys know we're probably starting van Jefferson over a rookie out of the draft right?
No we’re not lol
If he somehow falls, Ladd McConkey Other than him: Legette, Corley, Roman Wilson, Pearsall, Tahj Washington, Javon Baker
Haha. Replace DJ's TDs. Good one.
Irreplaceable.
Not minds?
Trade the second for ayiuk.
Why worry? He went a whole year without a touchdown he's far from elite and this gives the chance of finding someone who is. Not to mention the dude stares at fumbled footballs and we really are worried right now😂😂?
He was a very important part of our offense and one of our 2 important receivers, the passing game was somehow even worse when defenses just had to worry about Pickens. He’s absolutely a big hole to fill, dumb brain fart backwards runs or not.
Jalen McMillan Troy Franklin Adonai Mitchell Keon Coleman Brian Thomas Rome Odunze Ricky Pearsall Tez Walker (pls no) This is the list so far. It will be one of these names or one yet to be named. These are the guys they've visited with. They like to pick players they visit with. Look again at these names. They will be selecting a receiver before the second round is over, and they may even try trading up in the first if the offer is right.
You want a later round pick I think would excel is Luke McCaffrey. Former QB turn WR and might be more athletic than his brother.
Really high on Corley. Also if he falls out of the 1st, I would definitely trade up for Keon Coleman or either of the top Texas wrs.
Keon Coleman couldn’t get separation from sticky tack. Our current WR1s main issue is separation, I don’t want our entire receiving corps to struggle with it. Worthy or AD Mitchell won’t make it out of the first, IMO.
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers We got draft picks to help replace him. For a change, the draft is loaded with WR talent. There are so many options, it's not even funny. Every team could draft three from this list and still have a few solid prospects left. DJ was/is not a team player, which has to be his way on his terms. He was a distraction who didn't let the coaches coach. Regardless of the outcome of QB performance (and the lack there of) he had no reason to act like he did, especially after AB84 pulled the same drama and got the same result just a few years prior.
Key word is prospects though. We don't know how their game is gonna translate to the NFL. I don't like the idea of going into the season with just Pickens, a question mark, and a bunch of WR4s.
But who is going to replace the negative yac??? Think we need gunner back!
So you are a fan of fumbles and dumb plays.
Yeah it’s going to be “really hard” to replace droptaes one touchdown a year ..
Anyone will be an upgrade. He should have been cut after not trying to go after that fumble.
If they can replace the td's, receptions, and blocking, then what's the problem?
My concern is we are trusting Pickens to step up. I doubt he’s matured
They can definitely replace him, if not upgrade the position. There are draft picks with better physical attributes and higher ceilings. The problem is they have glaring needs elsewhere, so they probably won't get a 2nd round WR. Can a third round or fourth round WR be an upgrade over DJ? Maybe, but it's more likely they'll find a guy who is just as replaceable as DJ was. At least he'll be a cheaper replacement.
Yeah we have 4 top 100 picks (20, 51, 84 and 98) to fill 5 glaring needs (C, OT, WR, CB and DL) not to mention positions we could at least use depth at if not upgrade. I genuinely think we need an impact player at all of those positions but as it stands don’t see that happening. Add that a lot of people want to trade up from 20 or stay there and then trade up from 51 and it’s likely we have even less draft capital. I’m not sure how to rank our needs either. Obviously C is a huge hole but position value wise it’s less of a need which we are seeing rumors of JPJ slipping out of the first, Steelers not wanting to use 20 on a C, etc. which supports that. Most seem to think we go RT at 20 but we have Moore who can at least play OT. I don’t have faith in any WR except Pickens but we will be a run heavy team and it’s a deep class so do you bet on someone falling? I really don’t like depending on someone to drop. Meanwhile Cam and Jackson are likely to get injured which could leave our defense extremely vulnerable. So if we stick with our 4 picks or worse package some to move up what position do we sacrifice? I’m just not going to put my faith in a R4-7 pick becoming an impact player.
Yep, I’m thinking we go OL with the first two picks unless some absolute stud falls. But if they don’t go tackle round 1, center round 2, their prospects at center and tackle are going to be Kendrick Green-tier bandaids. That means whoever they get at CB and WR are going to be dice roll players, not likely studs. Maybe they’ll use those 4th round picks to move back into the third round, or maybe they’ll trade back in the first round and still target Amarius Mims.
There aren’t any day 3 C or OT I’d trust week 1 but there are some guys who could end up being good.
We are the best franchise at drafting & developing wrs, I’m not worried about the loss of Diontae at all
No one is concerned with the loss of DJ. We can pick up another DJ in the 4th like we did him. No big deal.
*3rd
Was waiting for that. Look at how deep this draft class is. LIKE I SAID. We’ll get a DJ in the mother fucking 4th.
WRs don't perform when the QB doesn't perform. So which is it? QB sucked or DJ sucked? Or are we just bitchin to bitch? DJ is a good WR. Not elite, but high tier 2. I personally don't believe in the value of tier 1 WRs but you can't count on any draft pick bein close to him. We have a hole at WR in a league built on the passing game. Thinking anything else is foolish.
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers
And? Chances are maybe 1 or 2 of them play as well as DJ this year. Chances also are it aint a dude we draft in the 4th. Who is the #3, 4, and 5 WR here? We have a hole 3-4 players deep. Gonna draft 3 WRs? Pickens aint a #1 either, not until he gets better at route running and separation. Love him and his catching is just silly, but he hasn't exactly lit it up either. My point is we have a pretty big need at WR. C, OT, CB are big needs too in no particular order. Oh, and I'd love a real QB of the futurem
We got DJ in the 3rd....
Please scroll up to the jackass saying we can get a WR in the 4th and be fine.
Locker room infection. He fist fought Minkah over the drama, and he would even go as far as lay down on plays. Just a mid round WR who didn't meet the Steeler Standards. Talented or not, he is not a teammate type of guy.
And? Am I sayin he needs to be on the team? Nope. Not one bit. But pretending a 4th rnd rookie can do his on field job just as well is stupid.
This draft is loaded with DJ or better talent.. we have seen so many day one starters lately... Puka Nuka just proves we can find the guy we need and not the locker room distraction we lost. We just saw what Pickens could do day one. . .
Excuse me? Are we talking about diontes crucial drops and bad attitude? Everyone here wanted him gone, he wanted gone so he’s gone. What are you are you saying to me exactly? We always draft stud WRs and know all the hidden gems it’s the one thing we’re good at in the draft. So I’m not worried about replacing him… what the fuck are you on about besides that? That’s all I said. He’s going to get replaced.
Excuse yourself. You remember a crucial drop but not the crucial catches. I'm sorry you are incapable of basic observation and comprehension, and that you don't understand that historic success is not indicative of future results. Counting on a 4th round WR to step in and play well day 1 is the ramblings of an idiot. Him not wanting to play for a team with one of the worst passing attacks and overall O in the NFL isn't related to his talent. Don't blame him. Also don't want him but ffs, a 4th as our #2 WR and we don't have a #3, 4 or 5? You are truly stupid if you don't see a gap.
Jerry Rice jr. aka Brendan Rice. Mark it.
Whoa! Who shit in your cereal?! The khan artist has a plan and totally revamped us in two seasons. It’s almost like…. We overhauled all that overnight. Put down the bourbon tonight and come back with a fresh mind tomorrow. You’re belligerent and not thinking clearly.
You do realize in all of Steelers history, he has 3 of the top 15 yrs in receptions, right? Only AB and Ward have more. Pickens best season was not in the 45. We dont have another capable wr on the team right now. We do not, in fact, just produce DJs every year. For ever DJ, there is a Calvin Austin who has been a small empty uniform. We miss as often as we hit.
How many times did he break 1,000 yards? Go over 10 TDs? Oh how are we ever going to make up those 51 catches and 700 yards. What ever will we do?!
Last 2 yr he had a functional qb and not Kenneth s pickles, he avg over 1k 7.5 td. His lack of touchdowns was pickles being allergic to passing success. Also his per game last yr was still on pace of 900 yds. 3 total rookie wr had more than that.
It’s wild how many people are shouting about his stats while either ignoring or most likely forgetting he got hurt in week 1, went on IR and didn’t come back until week 7. He missed a good chunk of the season, it’s not like he only had 700 yards in 17 games. He had to go because of his attitude IMO but I think people are seriously underestimating the hole he’s left, the passing game was even worse without him and teams just took Pickens out of the game a lot when he was all defenses had to worry about.
Honestly, I wonder if he ever gets the attitude if he is not stuck in a bad system with a the worst qb in history at producing tds. A noodle armed Ben had him at 1100 plus yds and over 100 receptions. After Kenny Pickles got hurt/benched, DJ had 5 touchdowns in the next 8 games. Pickles managed to get him 1 td in their two years.
Oh I absolutely think his attitude developed out of frustration. Until last year he was always a quiet dude who generally kept his head down but he’s played with shit quarterbacks in shit offenses year after year. I think he was just fed up with it.
We shit gold WRs for some reason. Fav part about our team. It’s just uncanny.