Steelers 1st Round Pick

[Steeltime]

Well, I did not watch every game but I did watch the Texas Tech game. It wasn't Romello it was Anthony Holmes Jr. #33. Looks to be a whole sack not a half.



Next play he didn't give up the sack on Bailey but the LT was one on one and got beat. Max gets a phenomenal chip from a teammate and if not for the fact the LT gave up the sack he would have. And that's with help.

If you also watch you will see he is a very good run blocker. I am not concerned there. It is his pass blocking that needs work. I hope he can develop but I just feel a bit early for a project.

If Mad Max's needed improvement is pass blocking, then I am much more enthused about the pick. He has great balance and feet, does not get pushed back, and takes a great set with his pads square to the defender and at a spot that gives his QB room. I see so many of these "great" OT prospects backpedal like a CB and take a set about 6' from the QB when they finally stop retreating, with their pads almost facing the sidelines.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

So, the site that shall not be named has an article that says the Steelers called the Cowboys before they called Lemon. They were told that the Cowboys were making the pick at 20 and they were going to take a defensive player.
Yeah, I would never do business with Jerry Jones again. Pretty low class move.

 

[SteelerFan448]

So, the site that shall not be named has an article that says the Steelers called the Cowboys before they called Lemon. They were told that the Cowboys were making the pick at 20 and they were going to take a defensive player.
Yeah, I would never do business with Jerry Jones again. Pretty low class move.

That makes sense. Lame if that’s what happened without calling the Steelers for a counter offer.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

That makes sense. Lame if that’s what happened without calling the Steelers for a counter offer.

Kind of figure that Jerry did it on purpose to screw McCarthy. Steelers seem to think so (according to a Dallas reporter).

 

[FordFairLane]

all righty then. I don't see it as getting played but let's agree to disagree and not make an embarassment of ourselves, God forbid the NY post makes an article about us.

That’s 2 posts about embarrassment for you now. Tied lol

 

[FordFairLane]

If Mad Max's needed improvement is pass blocking, then I am much more enthused about the pick. He has great balance and feet, does not get pushed back, and takes a great set with his pads square to the defender and at a spot that gives his QB room. I see so many of these "great" OT prospects backpedal like a CB and take a set about 6' from the QB when they finally stop retreating, with their pads almost facing the sidelines.

He definitely has sand in his pants. Good aggression. Nimble feet. He has all the tools and no one is arguing that.