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All speculation at this point. We all have ideas on what they will or should do but that's all any of us have, including Dulac.
Thank you for explaining that. I'd seen people talking about him being cheap and wasn't sure why.Why do you think he'll be cheap? Or, what is your definition of cheap? His current contract owes him ~$50 - $55 million per year. Is cheap $35 - 37 mil per year, like Goff & Carr? If so, that's our entire free agent budget, plus some. So we'd bring in Wilson who's been ok the last few years, and have to get everything else through the draft. Why would Wilson take less than Carr, a replacement level QB.That was my point above. If they can get someone like Wilson cheap, why not bring him in and have him compete with KP. Unless the goal is to just tank next season completely. In that case, just anoint KP the starter now.I'm not on board trading any pick higher than a 3 for Fields. I am just not convinced he'll ever be any better than what he has already shown.
For 2024 I am fine rolling with Pickett and whatever veteran QB they can get on the cheap. Concentrate the draft picks and cap space on improving the offensive line and solidifying the defense and worry about QB in 2025.
There is some clause in his contract that he gives up certain money if he signed for >$X or something, So it is expected he signs something close to the minimum.
Does he play special teams? Could we use him as a Boykin replacement if we lose him?Cordarelle Patterson's contract voided. I'd bet $ he's a Steeler if I could.
He's so useful and well respected by teammates. A super easy sell for Arthur to Tomlin. Saves a roster spot (or two) also.
Yeah he's up there in return TD rankings.Does he play special teams? Could we use him as a Boykin replacement if we lose him?Cordarelle Patterson's contract voided. I'd bet $ he's a Steeler if I could.
He's so useful and well respected by teammates. A super easy sell for Arthur to Tomlin. Saves a roster spot (or two) also.
DiulacChad Johnson hears Russell Wilson will sign with the Steelers.
"A little birdie told me...Russell Wilson’s coming on over to the Steelers.”
Who you gonna believe? Ochocinco or Dulac?
I think Omar has done a pretty great job so far. The Steelers draft last year is rated in the top 3 by pretty much everyone. He signed some solid ILB help that happened to get hurt. He did the best he could at QB with what he had available. I don't think he had the solo power to get rid of Canada and there wasn't really a play for the Steelers to move up last year for Stroud or Young.For the record. I hope we get Wilson. I think he sucks and will prove again whst a mess the FO is and massive failure Tomlin is.
only in the Steelers threadFor the record. I hope we get Wilson. I think he sucks and will prove again whst a mess the FO is and massive failure Tomlin is.
Has anyone gone back and watched tape of Big Ben from his early years recently? If so, you'll see him stare down 1st reads a lot, and have off target throws, and hold the ball too long, and have plays every once in a while that are WOW. The one main difference thus far between him and KP is that Ben was able to throw with more anticipation. But Hines Ward and Heath bailed him out a ton on bad throws.
I'm hoping that having a true OC and staff will help Kenny learn to be more decisive and throw with anticipation. You don't get a long time to get good in the NFL, hopefully he can show marked improvement this coming season. If not, it might just end up being a case of what could have been.
That said, KP would be ideal as a backup QB. A guy who has a chance to win and isn't likely to turn the ball over.
Kenny's almost 43, I think.
Birdies are never wrongDiulacChad Johnson hears Russell Wilson will sign with the Steelers.
"A little birdie told me...Russell Wilson’s coming on over to the Steelers.”
Who you gonna believe? Ochocinco or Dulac?
Has anyone gone back and watched tape of Big Ben from his early years recently? If so, you'll see him stare down 1st reads a lot, and have off target throws, and hold the ball too long, and have plays every once in a while that are WOW. The one main difference thus far between him and KP is that Ben was able to throw with more anticipation. But Hines Ward and Heath bailed him out a ton on bad throws.
I'm hoping that having a true OC and staff will help Kenny learn to be more decisive and throw with anticipation. You don't get a long time to get good in the NFL, hopefully he can show marked improvement this coming season. If not, it might just end up being a case of what could have been.
That said, KP would be ideal as a backup QB. A guy who has a chance to win and isn't likely to turn the ball over.
Ben did that all as a, like, 21 year old though. Kenny's almost 43, I think. Afraid he may already be "what he is" at this point.
They should've stunk for a year with Mitch/Mason and not drafted a QB that year at all, prior to a day 3 body. Theyd probably be at least a 50/50 shot to be sitting on Stroud if they had. Instead, we're hearing sqwaking heads debating the merits 106-year-old Ryan Tannehill/Russell Wilson as a better fit for the team, or drafting freaking Bo Nix/McCarthy in round 1.
Guessing he would probably get a nice little bonus for winning DPOY, don't blame him one bit for being upset, anyone who actually watches the games knows he is a superior player to Garrett.TJ Watt is coming off as a huge crybaby.. There has been hundreds of guys who deserve awards and didn't get it.
T.J. Watt Advocates for Clarity in DPOY Voting Process
T.J. Watt wants more clarity on the Defensive Player of the Year voting process after being snubbed in favor of Myles Garrett.steelersnow.com
Kenny and his spin move into pressure...Where's all this "poise" Brad's talking about?
KP has pretty lousy pocket awareness, and his signature move is stepping in the bucket and doing that "back to the defense bail out" spin move. That's sort of the opposite of poised, in my book at least.
Kenny and his spin move into pressure...Where's all this "poise" Brad's talking about?
KP has pretty lousy pocket awareness, and his signature move is stepping in the bucket and doing that "back to the defense bail out" spin move. That's sort of the opposite of poised, in my book at least.
Patrick Peterson Says Kenny Pickett Needs Improved Pocket Presence
On the latest episode of the All Things Covered podcast with former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Bryant McFadden and his cousin, current Steelers CB Patrick Peterson, the two of them discussed the Steelers quarterback situation in 2024. In particular, Peterson, who said he wants Pickett as the team’s...steelersdepot.com
I tend to disagree with lack of offensive weapons. Offensive line I see a weakness at Center and Tackle. The starting TE is an adequate blocker at best. But the Steeler's have good running backs. Pickens and Diontae Johnson are good receivers. With the later being over paid.
Agree with both of you and IMO if the QB was better the discussion about the weapons being and issue would cease.I tend to disagree with lack of offensive weapons. Offensive line I see a weakness at Center and Tackle. The starting TE is an adequate blocker at best. But the Steeler's have good running backs. Pickens and Diontae Johnson are good receivers. With the later being over paid.
Yeah, not really buying that angle fully either.
Decent top 2 wide receivers,two good receiving running backs, a good receiving TE (when he plays). He Has a few things to work with. Not elite,but certainly not garbage.
Fully allow his OL hasn't done him any favors, and his offense of coordinator was historically awful. The pocket awareness is on him though.
Weapons looked pretty effective with Rudolph under center. Made big plays with a cannon arm. Dare you to single up on Pickens. Made the run more effective and Diontae eats all day when coverage rolls too far towards Pickens.Agree with both of you and IMO if the QB was better the discussion about the weapons being and issue would cease.I tend to disagree with lack of offensive weapons. Offensive line I see a weakness at Center and Tackle. The starting TE is an adequate blocker at best. But the Steeler's have good running backs. Pickens and Diontae Johnson are good receivers. With the later being over paid.
Yeah, not really buying that angle fully either.
Decent top 2 wide receivers,two good receiving running backs, a good receiving TE (when he plays). He Has a few things to work with. Not elite,but certainly not garbage.
Fully allow his OL hasn't done him any favors, and his offense of coordinator was historically awful. The pocket awareness is on him though.
Do need to WR depth in a bad way but that's not quite the same as weapons being an issue, not when everyone is healthy anyway.
Is there a jeff hartings out there or do we need to draft a center?
Nah it's not like that.Cordarrelle will be 33 next month his better days are behind him. Reminds me of the trap I fall into at times in fantasy football drafting someone like OBJ whose better days are behind him and me hoping he turns a corner.
He's very well drilled and very small soooo he's not good.Aaron Brewer Tennessee Titans. Who Arthur coached. Here's a list that includes Conor. Also, Kelce is on the list, and he's retired.
2024 NFL Free Agent Centers
This really irritates me.
Former Steelers OT Named Top Free Agent
Latest On Steelers' QB Situation, Possible Justin Fields Pursuit
Last week, we heard that the Steelers were interested in re-signing quarterback Mason Rudolph and having him compete with 2022 …www.profootballrumors.com
How reliable has he really been the last several years?Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that, even if the Steelers are unsuccessful in their pursuit of a Rudolph re-up, the club will not consider an external addition who is eyeing a QB1 role.
This has to be smoke and mirrors or Dulac is just making things up. Why would any team not pursue making their squad better? "Our qb1 is questionable and we have no one else. We good!"
I'm going to go with not much.How reliable has he really been the last several years?Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that, even if the Steelers are unsuccessful in their pursuit of a Rudolph re-up, the club will not consider an external addition who is eyeing a QB1 role.
This has to be smoke and mirrors or Dulac is just making things up. Why would any team not pursue making their squad better? "Our qb1 is questionable and we have no one else. We good!"
He's been about as accurate as the average fan, which is a bit sad.I'm going to go with not much.How reliable has he really been the last several years?Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that, even if the Steelers are unsuccessful in their pursuit of a Rudolph re-up, the club will not consider an external addition who is eyeing a QB1 role.
This has to be smoke and mirrors or Dulac is just making things up. Why would any team not pursue making their squad better? "Our qb1 is questionable and we have no one else. We good!"