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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