Meanwhile, at the "C" position...

[xiidaen]

I saw this blurb on PFT a while back:

"The Steelers hope to sign C Chukky Okobi to a long-term deal; if they can't, he'll receive the "lowe" RFA tender of $628,000, which would give the team a right to match and a fifth-round pick if they let him walk."

Anyone know anything about this guy? Might he be a good choice for a 5th round pick?

I am not sold on McKinny - articles last year about his slowness to pick up the line calls concerned me, and we need quality backup anyway. Woody? I think he'll be expensive and hard to get, while also having some injury problems potentially -- but I can deal with that solution.

Any ideas?

 

[Hellion]

Center is a difficult position to learn in the NFL, they call and change blocking schemes which means they have to read the defense, and in todays NFL with defenses playing 3-4, 4-3 and zone blitz coverages it's a big learning experiance, McKinney will be fine. IMO

 

[hunter5nc1]

First of all you have to love LOU!!

If Mckinney struggles at center then what about him playing guard? Could we bring back Ruddy back for less!!!

 

[finregime]

We may get Ruddy back for less.That would be a good assumption.

 

[Danny]

I think that Seth is at best an average guard but I think he'll be a solid center for us. Is his natural position and he'll do better there than at guard.

Ozzy rules!!

 

[dolfan91]

i would like to see miami sign chris bober of the ny giants.. he is a starting caliber center .. and he is a good one... i know abit about him i live in the ny/nj area see him play alot.. he's worth it!!!

 

[ckparrothead]

The Giants line this year was a mess though.

I think McKinney deserves the chance to play through a full season to work out whatever jitters and ticks he's showing in practice that have made us nervous. Whether that be at LG where he could work to become like a Mark Dixon clone, or whether that be at his more natural position center, he still deserves the shot to start and be able to work through his problems in a full season instead of spot duty.

 

[Jaj]

I would like the Steelers C, I forget his name though. He had a bad injury year, but is a great C.

 

[dolfan91]

don't count put bober of ny.. he is solid.. despite the problems ny had last season.. they had 3 rookies starting.. not bobers fault.. he is good.. and young too

 

[finfan54]

That is why i say get Rahaun Woods and Jake Grove (if we get picks for Ogun). you could probably trade down and get another pick and get Grove.