SCB Steelers’ Quick Hitters: The “Draft Hyperbole Machine” Edition

Happy Hump Day Steelers’ Fans!

One thing we Steelers’ fans aren’t always used to is ‘Draft Talk’ happening this fast. In past seasons it’s always felt like there was a bit of a reprieve between the season’s end and when scouting draftees fired up. There has been no such reprieve this season and already the “Hyperbole Machine” is in full effect. What is this “machine?” Here’s an example… Last year the hot name on the list of most Steelers’ Draft Experts was Auburn edge rusher Carl Lawson. Despite injury concerns and a questionable motor, many thought he was clearly going to be the Steelers’ first round draft pick. Then the draft rolled around and he didn’t go until the fourth round to…