Quote:Also, I've talked plenty to Steelers fans regarding Beachum. Very solid, fringe top 10 guy when at the top of his game. Best in pass pro. He's very solid no doubt, but he's coming off a serious injury and there were some LT needy teams that didn't give out a solid contract for a reason.


I'm fully behind Beachum and think he'll befine, but there is a decent amount of risk. If he was a top talent thus far in his career though Sea, Den, Pit, Nyj, etc. Would have opened up the checkbook. He wouldn't be coming somewhere with a former top 2 pick who although is replaceable has been a middle of the pack starter in all reality.

 

Obviously, there is risk with him coming back from injury, but I'd still gamble on Beachum over Dunlap in the relative short term and especially in the long term. I never argued that Ramsey would be a dumb pick for San Diego or that they'll forever regret passing on Tunsil if they don't take him, but I don't think their left tackle spot is as settled as you do.

 

Also Pittsburgh had made an offer to Beachum that he rejected prior to his injury and now seems content with Villanueva as their LT. New York offered him a similar deal as ours, but he chose to come here instead. He had a visit scheduled with Seattle, but he never made it there due to our offer. I don't think Denver had any interest in him though.

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