NFL

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

Sure, but that's not what we're talking about. We're talking about Experts in a field that can't be quantified appointed by networks that don't care if they're right or wrong. It's educated guessing at best. I said Kiper's draft report card is meaningless. It's based on how he thinks they should have been taken, and the record shows where he thinks picks should be taken doesn't have any statistical value.

Congrats, the Steelers got an A- from Mel Kiper in 2015. He gave the Seahawks a C- in 2012. Forgive me for not being buoyed by his optimism.

Exactly, that's why I said I ignore any "grade" or whatever. Im saying its difficult to say Kiper is objectively bad without comparing him to his peers

[dodint]

The first article I posted shows that both him and his closest peer are bad.

[the wicked child]

I'd say it's a pretty inexact "science" to begin with. otherwise there would be a lot less busts and few surprises. It makes me scratch my head that these guys are somewhat deified by the unwashed masses. Fortunately for me, I can choose to not watch/listen to anything they say.

[columbia]

The same could be said of scouting staffs and GMs who follow their advice.

[count2infinity]

Interesting find... look at who this mock draft had the steelers taking in the first round:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-draf ... iah/215603

now look who they actually took in the 7th...

[dodint]

With Draft Analysts being so proficient I can only assume the Steelers got one hell of a bargain.

[skullman80]

Interesting find... look at who this mock draft had the steelers taking in the first round:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-draf ... iah/215603

now look who they actually took in the 7th...

To be fair that was written in January... lot of changes from now till then on quite a few of those players.

[count2infinity]

oh, no... I completely agree that it means jack squat. I just thought it was interesting.

[columbia]

Do da Stillers employ any of their good guy retired players to help mentor rookies off the field?

[willeyeam]

Do da Stillers employ any of their good guy retired players to help mentor rookies off the field?

Joey Porter?

[Dickie Dunn]

Jerry Olsavsky is ILB coach. Joey Porter is OLB coach. Carnell Lake is DB coach.

[columbia]

Sure, but any who aren't coaches?
I guess I'm thinking of a player development role, with an emphasis on keeping your nose clean and learning how to be a professional off the field.

[Kicksave]

You mean a babysitter?

[willeyeam]

i was just being facetious

[count2infinity]

here's the round up of the grades the pros gave the steelers:

http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Pittsburg ... p-37107340

ranges from A to D.

[Dickie Dunn]

LOL Rotoworld.

[NAN]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2453 ... =editorial

LOLOLOLOL. NFL dumb.

[Craig]

I doubt the nfl is dumb enough to read bleacher report.

[Dickie Dunn]

Steelers should sign La'el Collins.

[dodint]

hey, we're secretly planning to move a team across the country. Quick, get the web-designer.

1 day later.

Professional web-designer: I think I'll put this on the production network.

Yeah, okay.

[NAN]

hey, we're secretly planning to move a team across the country. Quick, get the web-designer.

1 day later.

Professional web-designer: I think I'll put this on the production network.

Yeah, okay.

SEC accidently posted all of their "Welcome Texas A&M" stuff on their live web before the deal was even done and a pending lawsuit from Baylor was going on. They had to immediately take it down and 4 months later, they put it back up when it was officially announced.

It happens.

[dodint]

College? Pffft, amateurs.

[NAN]

PS, I agree with you guys that there is nothing behind it.

[Viva la Ben]

Re:Chip Kelly

You see how fast he got rid of all the good players. Especially all the good black players. He got rid of them the fastest. That's the truth. There's a reason. ... It's hard to explain with him. But there's a reason he got rid of all the black players -- the good ones -- like that.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

So DeMarco Murray will be gone soon?