Comments on: Alameda Ta’amu becomes first Steelers draft pick to sign http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: sudz28 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1769696 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:46:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1769696 Finally, an answer to the Ratbirds Haloti Ngata (6’4″, 330lbs)! He even sounds to be Polynesian!

]]> By: paulieorkid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768981 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:41:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768981 Aside from ’74, this draft shapes up to me to be the baddest most beastly infusion of talent ever.

(1) DeCastro = perfect Steeler filling the most pressing need
(2) Adams = nimble feet, needs to get his “act” together, but with the Steeler coaches, front office and locker room leadership – there’s reason for optimism
(3) Spence = needs to put on a little weight and groom, but Lloyd played at 226
(4) Ta’Amu = LOVE this pick, thought we take him in the second or third, but Colbert is smarter than I, so just thrilled we made an aggressive move to take the highest value target on the board
(5) Rainey = could be a difference-making player, and get value in the 5th.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768789 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:15:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768789 zanderbough says:

Sad to see a Husky land with the Stealers
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Really? Because as a Bama fan, I’m only concerned for the Tide players who wound up with dysfunctional clubs that haven’t had a winning season in years. I may hate the Pats, but couldn”t be happier that Dont’a Hightower landed with the defending AFC champs. Wish Ozzie would quit making our guys Ravens, but at least he’ll take good care of them and they can be proud of their team. A real Husky fan would be happy to see Ta’amu with a contending team where players take paycuts to stay with the organization because they’re well-treated.

]]> By: msclemons67 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768573 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:50:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768573 I’m not a Steelers fan but I have to say Ta’amu was a great pick. We may not hear much about him this year but I’ll bet two years from now we’ll all be calling him the steal of the 2012 draft.

]]> By: pftfollower http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768567 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:48:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768567 He’s been spotted doing his “I’m going to get me some Poi” celebration ala Manu Manu the Slender.

]]> By: zanderbough http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768454 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:17:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768454 Sad to see a Husky land with the Stealers
:(

]]> By: holeinone09 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768442 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:11:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768442 Deb, I agree about the draft class. They really seem to have filled serious needs with the talent they got on paper. Looking forward to seeing how training camp plays out, and if the 2 big OL and maybe even this guy will be good enough to start the season and start getting experience.

GO STEELERS!!

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768368 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:22:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768368 Hello, Alameda. Welcome to the NFL. Can’t remember when I’ve been this excited about a draft class. Looking forward to getting a look at these guys in preseason action. Sounds as though this may be a near seamless transition from Big Snack to Ta’amu.

]]> By: mrjackson206 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768355 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:17:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768355 Facemask is ugly though. Needs to change the little girl looking look.

]]> By: rexismybff http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768341 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:10:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768341 Just watched his Youtube highlights – this guy is a BEAST. Motor running high every play. He’s the only guy on the Washington D-line pushing into the offensive backfield on nearly every play, and most of the time he’s deep in the backfield. Highly disruptive. He’s taking on two blockers on a lot of plays and pushing them both backward.

Very similar to the way Hampton played at UT.

]]> By: stairwayto7 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768327 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:04:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768327 Hey Flacco, meet Mr. Ta’amu for the next few years, unless you get traded!

]]> By: rexismybff http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768303 Sun, 06 May 2012 16:49:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768303 Where’s his pregnant belly? He’ll never replace Big-Snack Hampton without a nice, big, pregnant bowling-ball belly.

]]> By: chuckxx http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768174 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:29:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768174 I can’t even tell you how sick this makes me. My Chiefs could have taken this stud instead of the turd Poe they chose. Just makes me sick.

]]> By: gotcaughtcheating http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768146 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:08:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768146 Steelers 7.0 — envy of the League.

]]> By: bettis3636 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768136 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:01:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768136 D@MN RIGHT…!! So excited to see this guy in NFL action!

]]> By: tluke25 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/06/alameda-taamu-becomes-first-steelers-draft-pick-to-sign/#comment-1768047 Sun, 06 May 2012 13:55:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=683085#comment-1768047 He’s hungry!

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