Steelers select Dri Archer in Round 3

[Zack_of_Steel]

If you want a WR, draft a ******* WR. Or use the in-house 3rd round WR with speed that saw the field 161 snaps last season.

This pick was bullshit. Unless he can somehow be the one exception to the rule with ~180lb RBs, this pick was just ******* dumb.

 

[SteelerSask2]

Here is what I don't get. People post these highlight reels of these players. And I know people get jacked up to watch these guys. But really, who is he running around? I'm sure I could get a cuttup real of some CFL guys running all around players too. And that competition is a lot higher then the Akron Zips by the way. Colbert and Tomlin cannot draft. They simply cannot. They have completely ****** this thing up. They have whole draft classes, where everyone but the first rounder has disappeared in the Bermuda triangle. You guys can get excited about these guys. I'll wait till one of them actually does something.

 

[Steel Ballin]

I hate every ******* pick so far.

 

[blitzburghv5]

Dump offs and check downs...this is all i can see him for....scratchin my head but, they must have a plan..at least Haley must have a plan. I cant fathom this pick being totally Colbert and Tomlins...Haleys fingerprints are on this one. But perhaps they are gonna go the FA route for WR depth after some of the June 1st cuts.

4.23 speed is almost unmatchable...thats faster than Mike Wallace. All i know is with 4.23 speed, you can outrun just about anyone..i dont care if the competition is MAC, Pac12, SEC or BigTen...there arent many guys in the league that can match his footspeed.

Utility player, maybe....but get him in space, keep him clean and look out....lets hope they have something in mind...besides KR and bubble screens for this pick

 

[Hineswardkickedurpanzyass]

I envision game 2, Tombert wants to show off his shiny new toy. Puts shrimpy near the sideline for a quick out. Shrimpy gets literally broken in half by a LB that sniffs out the play. Tombert crys because his new toy is broken, calls Chris Rainey after the game to see what he is up to. SMH at this pick. Really hope that I am wrong.

 

[Omar10213245]

Let me paraphrase some megadeath: if this is is the new steeler way and we get #7, I'll be the first to eat crow and get back in line . . .but it better work this time!

Okay, I love Megadeth, but that was incredibly corny. Please, never again

 

[slashsteel]

I like the first two picks. Saying that sure I can see how the Steelers had bigger needs. But they were looking for playmakers in this draft that could flash. You have a playmaking LBer, a DE for a position of need not unlike the first pick. Then they wanted to kick the tires on this faster Rainey. One who could possibly fill multiple roles. Plenty of picks left, plus they had a busy free agency period. So do I love the pick? no. But if he can bring the occasional spark to STs and the slot, sprinkle in a few running plays. I can deal with it.

Sometimes one or two plays can change the momentum of a game.

As I look back past the 10 TD season, I can see a year prior he had a 20 combined TD's season.

So this kind of blazing speed can help possibly.................

let us hope his fumble history doesn't hinder.......................

 

[diver]

The way the Steelers draft is like when you are trying to get some from your wife when the kids are little. Just when you get into a flow, one of them starts crying or something, and throws everything off.

I thought they were in a flow here, addressing the defense. And all of the sudden, bam. Just makes no damn sense.

 

[Confluence]

Maybe they'll use him in a 3 back set; He can play FB so Will Johnson can get out in space....

 

[thesteelcity]

I'd rather have them drafted Devin Street. Not crazy about these small, fast and breakable scat guys in the 3rd round. Oh well, all we can do is sit back and watch.

 

[slashsteel]

I'd rather have them drafted Devin Street. Not crazy about these small, fast and breakable scat guys in the 3rd round. Oh well, all we can do is sit back and watch.

6 picks left, perhaps the Steelers will get a WR and a CB in the next two picks.............

 

[thesteelcity]

6 picks left, perhaps the Steelers will get a WR and a CB in the next two picks.............

no doubt, seems like we've been down this road many times with this type of player.

 

[fogdoctor]

I dont think he is an NFL player but now that he is a Steeler, I hope he is awesome.

 

[STEELERS R GR8]

Same debate when they drafted Chris Rainey. Same argument rehashed. He is a weapon. Weapon. Speed kills. Big plays. Special teams. Yada, yada, yada.

Here is what it is. Is Archer a RB? If he is, only 1 RB weighing under 180 has been quasi-successful in the NFL in the last decade and that was Dexter McCluster and he had one good year with 114 carries for 516 yards and 1 TD. That is it. So, if you are selling him as a RB, sorry, not buying. The history and statistics show he will fail. Long odds.

So, is Archer a receiver? A slot receiver? If so, why not go with a guy that has been a WR consistently in college that understands routes, defenses, body control, how to attack the ball in the air, and all the other things that WRs have done in college while Archer too end arounds. He has a great vertical jump, does not use it as a receiver. Small catch radius. TINY hands, under 9". Miniscule. Short arms. Poor route runner. Does not block. As a receiver, there are probably 20+ players more NFL ready with NFL bodies.

Is Archer a specialist? Well, he does not return punts, putrid at it. Kick returner only.

So, a team that needs help/depth at NT, DE, OLB, CB, WR, and the OL decides it is wise to spend a top 100 pick on a kick returner. Let that roll around in your head a minute.

TMC, this is what I was yelling at the tv when they picked him. I know we need some depth at RB but man this pick made me scratch my head, I am shocked we have not landed a WR, CB or TE with one of our 1st 3 picks. If we were looking for return help wouldn't a guy like Gallon(wr) or Allen(cb) make more sense later in the draft while still adding depth to position of need?
Now as far as Archer goes the question is going to be are they going to use him as a Sproles type of player? Let me know if you see this as well but when I watched his film I seen good vision and good speed, but what scares me is the speed of the game changes from college to pro and will he be able to do what he did in college? Still think he is drafted way to high here....at least for us.

 

[Tibs]

Steelers coaches think Archer is a dynamic playmaker that will impact the game. That's enough for me. When AP's running back coach gives a kid an endorsement, and calls him one the toughest players he's been around, I'm willing to forego that fans may think he's too short, or to small for the league. Go Dri Archer!! Looking forward to seeing this kid on the field.

 

[STEELERS R GR8]

Steelers coaches think Archer is a dynamic playmaker that will impact the game. That's enough for me. When AP's running back coach gives a kid an endorsement, and calls him one the toughest players he's been around, I'm willing to forego that fans may think he's too short, or to small for the league. Go Dri Archer!! Looking forward to seeing this kid on the field.

Well Tibs I won't disagree but I will say there are other players that could of helped us more. I am hoping this kid comes in and lights **** up and makes us all eat crow but I am not real excited about the pick right now.

 

[thesteelcity]

the beauty of being here and Steeler fans is that we can love or question the picks, but we have to sit back & see how they work out over time, nonetheless. We all know so much more than these coaches and scouts, don't we? lol

 

[Punxsutawney]

Steelers coaches think Archer is a dynamic playmaker that will impact the game. That's enough for me.

Based on what? Their great drafting over the years?

What flavor is that kool-aid?

 

[xjx]

I really dont like the pick. We should have used the r3 pick on a corner. All i can hope for now is that this kid can break free a couple times and score. He is of limited use.

 

[hook]

What a waste of a pick. Really, we spent a 3rd round pick on a fast midget? We could have found a similar if not the same player in later rounds. Remember how happy everyone was when we picked up Rainey a few years ago? That worked out real well, didn't it. We still have yet to address a serious, glaring need, cornerback, in this draft and now all of the good ones are gone. Again, some real question marks with our draft strategy.

 

[antdrewjosh]

Teddy Bruschi says we have had the best draft so far.

 

[xjx]

I guess Le Beau is happy with the corners already with the team. A couple of guys i have never heard of.

 

[Tibs]

What flavor is that kool-aid?

Tangerine-lime, or so it says on the packaging.

 

[Xc944]

I'm sorry Tomlin and Colbert have to go I absolutely hate the way this team is going

 

[steelville]

Not a fan of this pick at 3, maybe at 5-6. I like the other two picks a LOT. He supposedly ran a couple sub 4.2 40's which would make him really rare. Meanwhile I am hoping out of all the tiny fast backs they have tried, who can be tacked with a feather, this one actually works out well.