Rich's Sports Beat

The 2010 NFL Draft is now in the books, so it’s time to take a look at the Steelers draft choices made this year from Sports Beat’s perspective. First round pick Maurkice Pounce,y C/G, University of Florida While it was speculated the Steelers may have selected a cornerback or wide receiver with their first round pick, this was the most logical and it played into the Steelers’ hands. Offensive line needed to be addressed and this was the first step in the right direction. Pouncey was who Tim Tebow took snaps from during his career and he has two national championship rings in his arsenal. He has the championship caliber in him and he is coming to the right place to continue that tradition. Pouncey is a Steeler guy, meaning his character and his integrity match his athleticism and playing ability. Pouncey could end up starting immediately (if not sooner) and is the would-be heir apparent to the center position long manned by Ray Mansfield, Mike Webster, and Dermontti Dawson. Rega...

*By the time this week’s edition is published, the NFL draft will be at least one day, if not two days, old. However, that being said, it is still prudent to take a look at the draft and how the Steelers may end up approaching it. Given the situation regarding Ben Roethlisberger and his punishment from the NFL, not to mention what the Rooney family may end up doing, and Santonio Holmes being traded because of his problems, this draft is shaping up to be very interesting. It was initially speculated that the Steelers may end up going with an offensive lineman or perhaps a cornerback. That may still be the direction they end up heading. But, now that the receiver position is shy one, there is renewed interest in filling that void. Speculation is that Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate is on the Steelers radar screen. Could the Steelers still be thinking about dealing Roethlisberger? That is something that may happen, given the circumstances. Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, Jimmy Cla...