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It seems like it would be an obvious goal. But after the Pittsburgh Steelers left arguably one of their best offensive lineman from 2020 standing on the sidelines during their Wildcard game, it’s not something that can completely be taken for granted. If the Steelers want to have a successful 2021 campaign, they’ve got a find a way to make sure their best players at a given position are the ones on the field and getting the majority of snaps.
The most obvious way this becomes a problem, much like it did in the previously mentioned example, is when it comes to rookies versus veterans and who gets the nod when the time comes. If the rookies are ready and a better option, they simply need to be the ones on the field.
The Loudermilkk Threadd
Okay, so maybe I just missed it, but it seems like somehoww fans haven t fully takenn holdd of this Loudermilk phenomenonn yet. I mean, the thread after the Holba pick quickly became the stuff of legend. The Loudermilk pick seems every bit as weird, even more so, and yet I haven t really seen any reaction at all beyond some mild expressions of perplexity.
Well pull yourself together, people! I know you re stunned, but this is where champions stand up and are counted. Blink and I ll cut your eyelids off, etc.
I mean, how has no one figured out yet how this guy is related? My first thought was that maybe they got him mixed up with someone else, but that s ridiculous. If his name were Bob Wills or something, maybe, but it s hard to believe there s an Isaacc Loudermilk or something who was a top notch CB for Boise St. If someone wants to look into that of course, I suppose it s worth a shot, but there has to be a family connection here I think. Is Louder
Williamson recaps the draft
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The 2021 NFL Draft is now in the books. After the dust settled and the Steelers sent a fourth round pick from next year s draft to Miami for the 12th pick in the fifth round this year, Pittsburgh ended the three day process by adding nine draftees to their roster. Here is that haul:
Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, 24th Pick in Round 1
Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State, 23rd Pick in Round 2
Kendrick Green, OC, Illinois, 24th Pick in Round 3