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http://nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=782003 (link for complete article)
2007 Draft could have had different look
John Murphy
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick: 15
Actual choice: Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State
Revised choice: Anthony Spencer, OLB/DE, Purdue
This one is a bit trickier, because the Steelers were not really sure what they would get out of James Harrison - who turned out to be a Pro Bowl selection in his first-year replacing veteran icon Joey Porter. Meanwhile, Timmons recorded just 13 tackles and now has to either change positions or play as a backup for several years. The Steelers came back in round two by adding versatile pass rusher LaMarr Woodley, who could replace Clark Haggans on the opposite side of Harrison. However, by doubling up at that spot they left themselves vulnerable at a few other positions (like cornerback, defensive end and offensive guard). The Steelers were well aware at last year's draft that Alan Faneca would likely be gone a year later. At No. 15, the Steelers could have added cornerback Aaron Ross - who helped solidify the Giants secondary. Ross could have easily replaced Ike Taylor at some point last season. Another option could have been offensive guard Ben Grubbs as a future replacement for Faneca. More of a long-range look at their draft would suggest the Steelers would have likely looked at Anthony Spencer to push Haggans. Then, they could have come back in round two with either inside linebacker David Harris or cornerback Eric Wright, both of whom fit their needs/schemes.
2007 Draft could have had different look
John Murphy
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick: 15
Actual choice: Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State
Revised choice: Anthony Spencer, OLB/DE, Purdue
This one is a bit trickier, because the Steelers were not really sure what they would get out of James Harrison - who turned out to be a Pro Bowl selection in his first-year replacing veteran icon Joey Porter. Meanwhile, Timmons recorded just 13 tackles and now has to either change positions or play as a backup for several years. The Steelers came back in round two by adding versatile pass rusher LaMarr Woodley, who could replace Clark Haggans on the opposite side of Harrison. However, by doubling up at that spot they left themselves vulnerable at a few other positions (like cornerback, defensive end and offensive guard). The Steelers were well aware at last year's draft that Alan Faneca would likely be gone a year later. At No. 15, the Steelers could have added cornerback Aaron Ross - who helped solidify the Giants secondary. Ross could have easily replaced Ike Taylor at some point last season. Another option could have been offensive guard Ben Grubbs as a future replacement for Faneca. More of a long-range look at their draft would suggest the Steelers would have likely looked at Anthony Spencer to push Haggans. Then, they could have come back in round two with either inside linebacker David Harris or cornerback Eric Wright, both of whom fit their needs/schemes.
