Daily News & Links: Brian Baldinger Thinks Steelers Won the Draft; Ryan Watts’ Draft Call From Mike Tomlin
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? Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave high praise to new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and his two new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields during an interview with Peter Schrager of NFL Network.
“All three guys – to be really transparent – have something to prove professionally…it’s not fun to relocate or get fired. But as competitors, it always motivates in the right way,” Tomlin told Schrager.
I asked Mike Tomlin how it’s been going with Arthur Smith and his two new QBs. His answer is A+.
“All three guys – to be really transparent – have something to prove professionally…it’s not fun to relocate or get fired. But as competitors, it always motivates in the right way.” pic.twitter.com/101UOIruaw
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 28, 2024
? NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger thinks the Steelers won the draft.
“I thought the Steelers won the draft. They had been trying to rebuild their offensive line. Now it started last year when they drafted Broderick Jones, signed Isaac Seumalo. They want this offensive line to be amongst, if not the best. They go out and get Troy Fautanu. They go out and grab Zach Frazier. They went right down the highway right there to West Virginia to get Zach Frazier, their center of the future. You just heard him talking about the history of the centers. Roman Wilson, Payton Wilson, love it. I thought they got the best linebacker. I thought they got the best center. I thought they got one of the best offensive linemen in Fautanu. I really thought the Steelers helped themselves out,” Baldinger said.
The #NFLDraft is complete! But which team won the weekend? 🤔@BaldyNFL | @cfrelund | @RhettNFL pic.twitter.com/mAqqgMx5HE
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) April 27, 2024
? Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward was with new draft picks Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier and Payton Wilson at the Steelers Draft Party at Acrisure Stadium.
Squad in Pittsburgh! #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/p6uej7vg0G
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 27, 2024
? Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson loves the Steelers draft class.
“Love this draft class for us @Steelers !!! Tough. Physical. Smart. Athletic! Black & Gold!” Wilson wrote on X.
Love this draft class for us @Steelers!!!
Tough. Physical. Smart. Athletic!Black & Gold! ⚫️🟡
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 27, 2024
? Steelers’ sixth-round selection cornerback Ryan Watts out of Texas allowed just one touchdown in college on 267 coverage snaps, https://twitter.com/PFF_Steelers/status/1784324151643156785″>according
to Pro Football Focus. He also had a stellar run game grade of 84.9 since 2022.
? Check out Ryan Watts receiving the phone call from Mike Tomlin that he’s a Steeler.
A call to remember 🤘@TheRyanWatts x @steelers x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/OuDcvC4ZCY
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) April 27, 2024
? Steelers’ third-round selection wide receiver Roman Wilson gave a shoutout to Antonio Brown that Business is Boomin.
business is boomin 📞 🤙🏽 https://t.co/t7Dmy47npE
— Roman Wilson (@Trilllroman) April 27, 2024
? Payton Wilson has an incredible motor. Watch him track down this receiver.
side note, I can’t wait to watch Payton Wilson run the 40. pic.twitter.com/f2F6yEHGhu
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) February 27, 2024
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