Biggest Weakness is clear...

[McBFLO]

It's LB. If Luck comes out, we have to grab him if given the opportunity. The next priority, speaking just about the draft for a second, is LB LB LB!!! We need to spend like the 2-5 picks on LB. Okay maybe not all those picks, but there needs to be a concerted effort to improve that position, especially if we have plans to go back to the 3-4 at some point.

Before the draft, do we make a (fairly) big-name signing in FA? I know Nix has said that they're going to build through the draft, but do you think that also have targeted a few players out there they plan on going after? Who will be available through FA after this season? We need some serious help in our LB corps, and I think that should be priority #1, after QB.

[k-oneputt]

Qb
dl/o-tackle
lb

You can find lbers in the mid rds that can play.
Well, most teams can.

[Saratoga Slim]

It's really a shame that Danny Batten is missing this season. He was getting rave reviews in the offseason. Woulda been nice to know what we have there.

[McBFLO]

I'm talking pass-rushing OLB a la Shawn Merriman in his first couple years. And I'm not asying we should target some roidball either. lol

[Hogwasher]

Our front three do a decent job. The other three get blocked, and Kelsay, well, I dont know how to describe what he does.

[Bangarang]

When we draft a franchise QB in round 1, we should take a stud offensive lineman to protect that QB in round 2.

[Jaybird]

Lamar Woodley or Derrick Johnson, one of those boys should be a target (both free agents)

[ServoBillieves]

I don't know where the hole is in this team.

One week we're blowing up on offense, the second the defense is shutting teams down, I don't see us knowing what this team needs until after 16 games are played.

[Bangarang]

I don't know where the hole is in this team.

One week we're blowing up on offense, the second the defense is shutting teams down, I don't see us knowing what this team needs until after 16 games are played.

Our run defense is the one consistent weakness we have. That's not debatable.

[k-oneputt]

I don't know where the hole is in this team.

One week we're blowing up on offense, the second the defense is shutting teams down, I don't see us knowing what this team needs until after 16 games are played.

You don't know where the holes are ?????

[Extremebillsfan247]

It's LB. If Luck comes out, we have to grab him if given the opportunity. The next priority, speaking just about the draft for a second, is LB LB LB!!! We need to spend like the 2-5 picks on LB. Okay maybe not all those picks, but there needs to be a concerted effort to improve that position, especially if we have plans to go back to the 3-4 at some point.

Before the draft, do we make a (fairly) big-name signing in FA? I know Nix has said that they're going to build through the draft, but do you think that also have targeted a few players out there they plan on going after? Who will be available through FA after this season? We need some serious help in our LB corps, and I think that should be priority #1, after QB. Your correct. LB is the next bigger issue here. Especially with the failing of Maybin. That really sets this team back if they fail to draft a LB with experience in the 3/4. JMO

[Dr. Lecter]

The holes are easy to find.

There are more than 15 of them.

[ServoBillieves]

I meant the #1 overall problem to fix. I know this team has about 22 holes to fill as of now.

[Extremebillsfan247]

I meant the #1 overall problem to fix. I know this team has about 22 holes to fill as of now.#1 is pretty much figured out by now, its easily the QB position. #2 has to be LB. Without effective LB's in a 3/4 defense, you won't win many football games.

[Lexwhat]

Lamar Woodley or Derrick Johnson, one of those boys should be a target (both free agents)

I would be shocked if the Steelers let Woodley wear another uniform. Unless he demands over $10 million a year, he will be a lifelong Steeler.

The guy is just too young and too good to let go. He might be the best overall Defensive player in the league that no one talks about.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Yep, I agree if Luck aint there look for a pass OLBer though clayborne or dareus would be nice to. ILBers can be found in the middle rounds, true pass rushing OLBer can't.

[McBFLO]

If the team still has plans for the 3-4 and if Luck doesn't declare, a pass-rushing OLB is absolutely, in my opinion, the #1 need on this team.

[Bangarang]

If the team still has plans for the 3-4 and if Luck doesn't declare, a pass-rushing OLB is absolutely, in my opinion, the #1 need on this team.

I don't see a player like that warranting a top pick in this draft.

[Extremebillsfan247]

I don't see a player like that warranting a top pick in this draft.Trading down for more picks in that kind of scenario would not be out of the realm of possibility even if unlikely. JMO

[Ed]

If Luck doesn't declare, I think you take the best defensive front 7 player in the draft period. I don't want to see us pass up on a better player because they don't fit a certain scheme that may or may not even be relevant in a few years. There's no reason to say we have to be a 3-4 or 4-3 team next year when we really don't have the talent to run either effectively. Take the best players and make your scheme fit their talents.