Steelers 3rd Round Pick -2007 - Matt Spaeth TE Minnesota

[BlitzburghRockCity]

Steelers 3rd round selection. Welcome to the team.

Ok now that Ive said that, WTF is this pick about !!! I can't believe we just blew a chance to get Hunt or Bush !!

[Prosdo]

I don't get it. We don't need a freaking TE. We need a RB. Both Michael Bush and Tony Hunt are there. Why did we pass on them? I am praying to God we trade up and get one of them.

[BlacknGold Bleeder]

Maybe they are thinking he can be converted to O-line??

[BB2W]

Wow... he is a good tight end but I didn't expect him here.

[BlitzburghRockCity]

6'7" 267 is too small to be an offensive lineman. If he's here he's going to be a TE, but why I have no idea !

[BlacknGold Bleeder]

6'7" 267 is too small ... IMHO that's a good size for lineman, STEELERS seem to always have a little undersized lineman... IF that's what they are gonna do... who knows, will be good for message board speculation,

[SteelerSal]

Forget about the past with Cowher and the invisble TE's. We have a new OC and maybe we may finally get the TE in the mix on sundays.

[SteelersfaninPhilly]

[Prosdo]

Height: 6-71/8 | Weight: 270 | 40-Time: 4.81

Official Bio

Strengths:
Has very good size and the frame to get bigger yet...Superb blocker...Knows how to get open and use his body...Great focus and concentration...Extremely reliable hands...Physical and will deliver a blow rather than accept one...A good redzone target...Tough and has proven that he will play through pain...Has been relatively durable for the most part...Smart and a team leader with exceptional intangibles.

Weaknesses:
Average athleticism...Lacks the timed speed and quickness you prefer...Not a big play threat and won't stretch the field vertically...Doesn't provide much after the catch...Needs to play with more consistent leverage as a blocker...Had his college career cut short by injury and it is unclear how healthy he'll be prior to the draft.

Notes:
Father, Ken, played football at Nebraska and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills...He began his college career as a defensive end...Missed the Gophers bowl game in '06 after he underwent reconstructive shoulder surgery...A great all-around tight end who does everything well but nothing great...He is not the dynamic receiving threat that the pros are looking for these days but could be an excellent backup.

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...attspaeth.html

[Prosdo]

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