Either one of those guys would be great to have on the roster. Only problem is that it's so close to the season now, I'd have rather they swung a deal for one of those guys back in June. If Roethlisberger gets hurt week 1 and either of them has to step in only with only 3-4 weeks to learn the offense, it could be U-G-L-Y. Don't know if either would be an appreciable short-term upgrade over Landry, but if they had time to learn the offense first? No brainer.any other FA QBs out there?
Would love if they could pull off a trade for Mettenberger or Glennon
I agree with IB.From a talent standpoint, I like him only marginally better than Gradkowski, and even less so when it comes to the scheme we run.
So considering the very marginal upgrade plus the serious character issues in his past, I would much prefer they find someone else.
I'm not changing my team if they sign him. That's crazy. But oftentimes I am proud of what our front office does (or doesn't do) when others are willing to sacrifice principal for more immediate gratification. Signing him, to me, would mean we've regressed to the mean just a bit.
Jumped the gun. They're still "going through the process" per Tomlin.People can change and it sounds like he has.
Done deal.
Interesting point, if he has to start in the season (please lord, no), it would be Gilbert protecting his blind side. That could be bad.
And now it's being hinted he could be out longer, may need more surgery, possibly shoulder.Interesting thing is they're saying Gradkowski is probably only out 3 weeks.
Depending on what they think about Jones it might be more likely they cut Gradkowski. Cutting Jones only saves $550k while cutting Gradkowski saves $1.55M and would only deposit an additional $180k of dead money on next year's cap.I'm very good with the Vick signing. He is a guy who can win you a game or two.
He may crap the bed like most backups do, but he can certainly win a few as well.
Landry may be done upon Grads return.
If he needs shoulder surgery, sure. I'm not sure they can IR him if he's only supposed to be out 3-4 weeks from today. I don't know exactly how that works.Grads to IR, Jones not going anywhere.
ETA: and he's a UFA next year. Could be the last we see of him if Jones continues to progress.
He's already been placed on IR.If he needs shoulder surgery, sure. I'm not sure they can IR him if he's only supposed to be out 3-4 weeks from today. I don't know exactly how that works.Grads to IR, Jones not going anywhere.
ETA: and he's a UFA next year. Could be the last we see of him if Jones continues to progress.
Oh, OK. That settles that.He's already been placed on IR.If he needs shoulder surgery, sure. I'm not sure they can IR him if he's only supposed to be out 3-4 weeks from today. I don't know exactly how that works.Grads to IR, Jones not going anywhere.
ETA: and he's a UFA next year. Could be the last we see of him if Jones continues to progress.
I think Tuitt will be fine for week 1, though. Really all he'll miss is probably the first half of this next game, he wasn't likely to be playing after that anyway.Kind of a costly game Sunday. Pouncey out for the foreseeable future, probably IR/designated at least. Gradkowski done and lightning rod brought it. Tuitt out rest of preseason.
It's been a tough camp/pre-season losing Golson, Suisham and Gradkowski for the season, Pouncey for probably half the season, Tuitt for maybe a couple of weeks.Kind of a costly game Sunday. Pouncey out for the foreseeable future, probably IR/designated at least. Gradkowski done and lightning rod brought it. Tuitt out rest of preseason.
Amen.Godsbrother said:It's been a tough camp/pre-season losing Golson, Suisham and Gradkowski for the season, Pouncey for probably half the season, Tuitt for maybe a couple of weeks.3C said:Kind of a costly game Sunday. Pouncey out for the foreseeable future, probably IR/designated at least. Gradkowski done and lightning rod brought it. Tuitt out rest of preseason.
I hope the injury bug has had its fill of Steelers for a while
Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is facing 4-game suspension for violating Substance Abuse Policy, per league sources. Suspension under appeal.
Wonderful.https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/636971474423689216
Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is facing 4-game suspension for violating Substance Abuse Policy, per league sources. Suspension under appeal.
Brady is going to play in week 1.These first 2 to 4 games are going to be a struggle. Hell it wasn't for Deflate Gate we could get embarrassed on Week 1 losing Bell and Bryant
If Bryant is appealing it may not be the first 4 games -- I am not sure how long it could be delayed though.So, to sum this up.
Bell out the first 2 games.
Pounce out for early part of the season, but unknown how long yet. If you don't know how important Pouncy is to this team, read this article.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2015/08/26/pouncey-injury-makes-leveon-bell-antonio-brown-and-big-ben-big-fantasy-risks/?wprss=rss_sports
Now Bryant missing 4 first games.
Dare I say, stay away from this offense until mid- Oct?
I don't think we know if it was recreational or performance-enhancing at this point yet. Bryant did put on some weight in the offseason which could be attributed to HGH or having the munchies.Why's he appealing or under what grounds? Was that info released yet or no?
Ya once I saw the news I instantly thought about him bulking up this offseason. Makes sense now. I read somewhere in the shark pool a thread about when fantasy football clashes with your favorite team which way do you lean? Even though I own Martavis it definitely hurts more as a Steelers fan then a fantasy owner.I don't think we know if it was recreational or performance-enhancing at this point yet. Bryant did put on some weight in the offseason which could be attributed to HGH or having the munchies.Why's he appealing or under what grounds? Was that info released yet or no?
UGH! Please no, how is hey-bey still on an NFL roster. I would gladly take Tyler murphy over him.I'm hoping they find room on the roster for Tyler Murphy, but with Bryant being out for 4, Hey-Bey is probably more ready to step in and they won't have room to keep him.
Bryant will start on the reserve/suspended list. They'll have AB, Wheaton, DHB, Coates on the 53 for sure and then probably Murphy or Phillips. After week 4, Bryant will be added to the 53 and then if they carry 5 wide outs, that 5th guy (probably Murphy) will probably be put on the practice squad.I'm hoping they find room on the roster for Tyler Murphy, but with Bryant being out for 4, Hey-Bey is probably more ready to step in and they won't have room to keep him.
Bryant will start on the reserve/suspended list. They'll have AB, Wheaton, DHB, Coates on the 53 for sure and then probably Murphy or Phillips. After week 4, Bryant will be added to the 53 and then if they carry 5 wide outs, that 5th guy (probably Murphy) will probably be put on the practice squad.I'm hoping they find room on the roster for Tyler Murphy, but with Bryant being out for 4, Hey-Bey is probably more ready to step in and they won't have room to keep him.
This defense sucks.
Two TDs allowed in 2 drives to the 3rd string QB, 2nd string RB, and 4th and 5th receivers.Hopefully we're not seeing the best because I don't expect the bills O to be all that much.This defense sucks.
Watching on delay...