The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

So, what's everyone's biggest surprise pick so far? I think the Steelers taking Mendenhall has to be up there. Also Sam Baker and Duane Brown...

I thought the Steelers would go Mendenhall mine was Chris Johnson to the Titans when I thought they would go WR.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I thought the Steelers would go Mendenhall mine was Chris Johnson to the Titans when I thought they would go WR.

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

Probably a case of taking the best player on their board.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

really, even with Willie Parker? I thought they would trade down once OL was depleted. After that, WR was a pretty big need. I agree with Matty, Mendenhall is a great back but it seemed like a luxury pick.

I had them picking Mendenhall cause the Steelers were always at their best when they had a power back to help with the quote unquote speed back and with Mendenhall I thought they would get a power back with little to no ware on the tires so it seemed right with the pick.