Friday, February 5, 2016

Did The Steelers Get Bailed Out For Drafting Dri Archer?

May 2014, I’m sitting in my bedroom watching the NFL draft. It was the 3rd round and the Steelers were almost up, of course I was excited. I was hoping we take either Pierre Desir or Martavis Bryant. Then out of nowhere, boom, Dri Archer was drafted.
                I’m sure I wasn’t the only Steeler fan confused by this choice. We had all these needs, and we took a running back. FAST FORWARD.  Steeler fans are excited about Dri Archer. He's blazing fast and the common narratives are “lightning in a bottle” & “he’s a threat to score anytime the ball is in his hands.” FAST FORWARD TO NOW. Dri Archer is off the team. Cut for Jacoby Jones (which still perplexes me btw).
                Many Steeler fans are probably upset over this wasted draft pick, but a closer look shows the Steelers may have been bailed out.



Notice in anything from the picture? The Steelers are now in possession of Ross Cockrell, cb, who was taken twelve picks after Archer. It’s not ridiculous either thinking the Steelers were considering taking Cockrell with their pick. According to SteelersDepot.com, Ross Cockrell was brought in for a pre-draft visit for the Steelers back in 2014.

                That’s not the only recent bailout though Steeler fans. Landry Jones is a giant question mark currently. Can he be a long-term reliable back-up for the Steelers? Nobody knows yet. It’s worth noting though that the player the Steelers may have taken over Jones is a former Steeler.


Like Cockrell, Webb was brought in for a pre-draft visit in 2013. Webb ended up spending time with the Steelers during the 2014 season and the 2015 offseason but was unable to make the final roster.

                So there you guy Steeler fans. I personally find some comfort knowing Dri Archer & Landry Jones weren’t entirely wasted picks. B.W. Webb had his shot, and Ross Cockrell shows promise and has another year to prove himself. I hope you find some comfort in all this too.  

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