Daily News & Links: The Ngatas Throw Shade at Steelers; Daniel Jeremiah High on Payton Wilson
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? Former Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata provided a humorous moment for Ravens fans when he introduced his sons before making Baltimore’s third-round pick.
Ngata: “They were all born in Baltimore and they were all raised to say one thing.”
His sons: “Steelers suck!”
THE NGATAS FOR THE WIN!! 😂😂😂
Tune in on NFL Network! pic.twitter.com/od9Q6D5lOa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 27, 2024
? NFL Network lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah thinks Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round pick Payton Wilson could have been a first-round pick if he didn’t have a lengthy injury history. He had Wilson ranked 41st on his draft board.
Daniel Jeremiah had Payton Wilson Ranked at 41. 👀 #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/E6vrlASYoZ
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 27, 2024
? Chris Simms of NBC Sports thinks the Steelers got another steal at the wide receiver position by scooping up Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round (84th overall).
“Stop me if you’ve heard this before… the Steelers stole a good WR in the middle rounds. Roman Wilson was my #5 WR, I think he would have been in the Day 1 convo if his offense gave him more chances. I get Steve Smith/Stefon Diggs vibes from him,” https://twitter.com/CSimmsQB/status/1784059662645502177″>Simms
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? Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen was pumped to see the Steelers draft Payton Wilson out of NC State in the third round (98th overall).
P Dub!! pic.twitter.com/fENV7S9pSK
— 🦈 (@Patrickqueen_) April 27, 2024
? Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, who played his first three years of college ball at NC State, also welcomed Payton Wilson to Pittsburgh.
Payton! @PackFootball Baller! Congrats bro! Welcome to the ⚫️🟡 @Steelers @payton_wilson21 https://t.co/KYmErDNxzX
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 27, 2024
? Nick Herbig welcomed Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson to the Steelers. Wilson went to the same high school in Hawaii as Nick and Nate Herbig — Saint Louis High School in Honolulu.
Nick Herbig welcoming Roman Wilson to the Steelers. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/Bb60DptYmL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 27, 2024
? Pro Football Focus tabbed the Steelers third-round selection of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson as elite.
PFF says the Roman Wilson pick by the Steelers is ‘Elite.’ #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/mr86i3E6Bz
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 27, 2024
? Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard went off on anonymous sources tearing Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for character concerns.
“Put your name on it. We tear these young men down. … It’s crap. This is a good kid.”
#Colts GM Chris Ballard just went OFF on anonymous sources tearing Texas WR Adonai Mitchell for character concerns.
“Put your name on it. We tear these young men down…. It’s crap. This is a good kid.”
pic.twitter.com/jdGgyJ48b6— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 27, 2024
? Chris Simms thinks the Steelers are getting back to their old ways by building up the trenches. He thinks Zach Frazier is a perfect fit.
“Damn. The mofo @steelers getting back to there roots. Just kick the shit out of people!!! ?. 2nd great offensive line pick in the draft. Zach Frazier has all the tools and attitude to be the next great Steelers center,” https://twitter.com/CSimmsQB/status/1784019483654312178″>Simms
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Damn. The mofo @steelers getting back to there roots. Just kick the shit out of people!!! 😜. 2nd great offensive line pick in the draft. Zach Frazier has all the tools and attitude to be the next great Steelers center
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 27, 2024
? NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down film on Zach Frazier.
.@steelers @zfrazier54 @WVUfootball the Steelers know how to draft centers and Frazier is the final BRICK to constructing a powerful wall. Every player; and coach benefits when the offensive line is Stout! #HereWeGo #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/QivzTAMeov
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 27, 2024
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