2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up team loses to Buffalo. Looking ahead to 2024 now (2 Viewers)

[Godsbrother]

Trubisky restructuring. Maybe something coming with these cap moves?

Extension so definitely could be something else in the works

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Mason Rudolph returning to the Steelers

Not that surprised. Pickings are incredibly slim.

Still....meh.

I'm holding out slim hope that we sign him for super cheap and just roll with Pickett, Rudolph, and a young QB at QB3 and either trade or cut Trubisky to save some cap space.

That would be ridiculous

 

[steelers1080]

Mason Rudolph returning to the Steelers

Not that surprised. Pickings are incredibly slim.

Still....meh.

I'm holding out slim hope that we sign him for super cheap and just roll with Pickett, Rudolph, and a young QB at QB3 and either trade or cut Trubisky to save some cap space.

That would be ridiculous

I mean, I just wanted cap relief and now we're getting it through a Trubisky extension...

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Mason Rudolph returning to the Steelers

Not that surprised. Pickings are incredibly slim.

Still....meh.

I'm holding out slim hope that we sign him for super cheap and just roll with Pickett, Rudolph, and a young QB at QB3 and either trade or cut Trubisky to save some cap space.

That would be ridiculous

I mean, I just wanted cap relief and now we're getting it through a Trubisky extension...

What do you want to spend it on? I would trade Tribisky for any available free agent

 

[steelers1080]

Mason Rudolph returning to the Steelers

Not that surprised. Pickings are incredibly slim.

Still....meh.

I'm holding out slim hope that we sign him for super cheap and just roll with Pickett, Rudolph, and a young QB at QB3 and either trade or cut Trubisky to save some cap space.

That would be ridiculous

I mean, I just wanted cap relief and now we're getting it through a Trubisky extension...

What do you want to spend it on? I would trade Tribisky for any available free agent

Not any specific player at the moment, I just think that there's better value than a $10 million mediocre backup QB.

I wish the team would extend Cam by 2 years and ease our cap a bit more. He's 34, but he is still playing at a ridiculously high level and a 4 year contract isn't nuts, especially with an out after 3.

It's hard to imagine us getting another starter through FA at this point so it'd have to be through a trade or we just add improved depth. But also, even if there's no specific target for the money right now, we'll need some leeway during the season in case we have to make moves. Or roll it over into 2024.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Ian Rappaport:

The NFL bylaw on allowing a third QB to be active without burning a roster spot was approved, per source.

Rudolph 100% makes team.

 

[steelers1080]

Thursday flex is happening even with 8 teams voting against it. It could be nice for out of market Steelers fans if they get flexed in, so fans can watch the game. But it can't be good for teams flexing from Sunday to Thursday, or for any fans traveling to a game. Feels like the NFL should be required to reimburse travel expenses for people who paid to travel from out of town (they won't, but they should).

 

[steelers1080]

Markus Golden visiting the Steelers. He was pretty good in 2021, but was really not good in 2022. Not sure if injury or scheme could have played a part. As a 32 year old pass rusher I'd hope he's our OLB #4.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Markus Golden visiting the Steelers. He was pretty good in 2021, but was really not good in 2022. Not sure if injury or scheme could have played a part. As a 32 year old pass rusher I'd hope he's our OLB #4.

Depending on cost, he could be a decent rotational rusher ("could" not "will").

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kwon Alexander visiting the Steelers. Hopefully a very cheap signing if we do sign him. I'd be sad to have him as a starter, but happy with him at ILB #4.

I hear Kwon failed his physical.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Markus Golden visiting the Steelers. He was pretty good in 2021, but was really not good in 2022. Not sure if injury or scheme could have played a part. As a 32 year old pass rusher I'd hope he's our OLB #4.

Depending on cost, he could be a decent rotational rusher ("could" not "will").

Looks like he is being signed to a 1-year deal.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

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Will Steelers Trade for Linebacker Isaiah Simmons? | Offensive Line's...
The Pittsburgh Steelers still need an inside linebacker, and the questions about Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

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Christopher Carter
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Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@ASaunders_PGH!
- Isaiah Simmons trade a real possibility? - What Khan needs to pull the trigger
- Kevin Dotson's comments on Broderick Jones
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Will Steelers Trade for Linebacker Isaiah Simmons? | Offensive Line's...
The Pittsburgh Steelers still need an inside linebacker, and the questions about Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah

Carter doesn't know what he is talking about and basically puts out clickbait

 

[steelers1080]

https://twitter.com/CarterCritiques
Christopher Carter
@CarterCritiques
Locked on #Steelers Tuesday w/@ASaunders_PGH!
- Isaiah Simmons trade a real possibility? - What Khan needs to pull the trigger
- Kevin Dotson's comments on Broderick Jones
- Good problem: Coming OL depth battles Watch/like/subscribe on
@YouTubeyoutube.com
Will Steelers Trade for Linebacker Isaiah Simmons? | Offensive Line's...
The Pittsburgh Steelers still need an inside linebacker, and the questions about Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah

Carter doesn't know what he is talking about and basically puts out clickbait

"Hey, I'm just asking the question!"
His podcast is so far outside reality so often.

 

[McBokonon]

RIP Stan Savran.

“Stan, Guy - love the show.”

 

[5-ish Finkle]

RIP Stan Savran.

“Stan, Guy - love the show.

This makes me a sad panda.

Goodspeed, Stosh. Hopefully, where ever you are, that fat woman, in a white car, going 20 mph, ON THE PARKWAY is nowhere in sight.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Released Anthony Miller. I really thought he could be a good slot option. Had good rapport with KP prior to his injury.

Also, I saw a picture of Washington in the huddle next to the olinemen. My god he really is a huge man.

 

[ThaPenguin]

Released Anthony Miller. I really thought he could be a good slot option. Had good rapport with KP prior to his injury.

Also, I saw a picture of Washington in the huddle next to the olinemen. My god he really is a huge man.

Hope we can get Miller on the practice squad.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Steelers Depot
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[Godsbrother]

Rapoport reporting the Steelers have signed Alex Highsmith to a 4-year, $68 million extension.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Rapoport reporting the Steelers have signed Alex Highsmith to a 4-year, $68 million extension.

How does this impact cap space this year?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Porter signs his 4yr deal and will report to camp on time.

Haven’t seen confirmation of how much of year 4 is guaranteed $$ yet. Earlier reports had it at 70%.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Rapoport reporting the Steelers have signed Alex Highsmith to a 4-year, $68 million extension.

How does this impact cap space this year?

Very little per Dave at Steelers Depot

 

[JoeSteeler]

Porter signs his 4yr deal and will report to camp on time.

Haven’t seen confirmation of how much of year 4 is guaranteed $$ yet. Earlier reports had it at 70%.

Nice. Good to have it done before camp starts. I am guessing at least 70%, will be interesting to see.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Training Camp Arrivals (No helicopters or big rigs so far)

Pittsburgh Steelers arrive at training camp Wednesday

The team’s first practice is set for Thursday.

www.behindthesteelcurtain.com

 

[Grid71]

Feeling more optimistic about the offense. ARob in the slot is perfect for KP development and a great veteran to help Pickens mature. I think he elevates the team and easily leads the steelers in TD receptions. O-Line is still a serious concern for pass pro. Mix that with an OC who doesn't bother with hot routes... Team desperately needs a better offensive mind at the helm.

 

[Grid71]

Kwon Alexander signs with Steelers. Fills a coverage void with the ILB group.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kwon Alexander signs with Steelers. Fills a coverage void with the ILB group.

Must have gotten healthy since May.

So does he start with Holcomb?

 

[Grid71]

Most likely earns the spot. KA has better speed and range than the others, so he should pair up with Holcomb on passing downs. Has enough speed in a mobius D to either rush the QB or drop into coverage.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Cory Trice to IR. I guess that is why he fell to the 7th round. Looks like his right leg -- ACL or Achilles?

Steelers Sign S Trenton Thompson And CB Isaiah Dunn, Place Cory Trice Jr. On IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed S Trenton Thompson and CB Isaiah Dunn, the team announced today. In corresponding moves, the team waived/injured RB Alfonzo Graham and placed CB Cory Trice Jr. on the reserve/injured list. Thompson played his college football at San Diego State before signing with...

steelersdepot.com

 

[Godsbrother]

Let's hope the injury bug stays out of Steelers training camp

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Any rumors on why Fitz has not practiced at all yet?

 

[Godsbrother]

Any rumors on why Fitz has not practiced at all yet?

No I didn't know that he wasn't. One more thing for me to worry about.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Any rumors on why Fitz has not practiced at all yet?

No I didn't know that he wasn't. One more thing for me to worry about.

It is "personal reasons" but not sure what or if more to it.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kendrick Green getting FB reps tonight apparently

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

O-Line room is going to be interesting to form.

I am not sure that I buy the Kendrick Green as short yardage FB experiment or not -- and whether that will get him a roster spot.

I am hearing Herbig is taking 2nd team C snaps, and has actually looked better than Cole. If Herbig is playing C, then Green is very expendable, as Dotson is a better G. Moore/Jones as swing tackle, but do they need to also keep another like Clark on the roster? If not, then they can overload on the interior.

Rudolph having a terrible camp. We may only keep 2 QBs . . . .

 

[Godsbrother]

O-Line room is going to be interesting to form.

I am not sure that I buy the Kendrick Green as short yardage FB experiment or not -- and whether that will get him a roster spot.

I am hearing Herbig is taking 2nd team C snaps, and has actually looked better than Cole. If Herbig is playing C, then Green is very expendable, as Dotson is a better G. Moore/Jones as swing tackle, but do they need to also keep another like Clark on the roster? If not, then they can overload on the interior.

Rudolph having a terrible camp. We may only keep 2 QBs . . . .

I could see Rudolph getting cut in favor of Tanner Morgan but would be surprised if we don't keep 3 QBs

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

My shot at 53:

QB (2):

Pickett; Trubiski

RB (3):

Najee, Warren, McFarland

FB (1):

Heyward

WR (6):

DJ, Pickens, Robinson, Austin, Boykin, White

TE (3):

Muth, Williams, Gentry

OL (9):

Moore, Seumalo, Cole, Daniels, Chuks, Jones, Herbig, Green, Clark

DL (7):

Heyward, Ogun, Leal, Benton, Fehoko, Loudermilk, Adams

OLB (4):

Watt, Highsmith, Golden, Herbig

ILB (5):

Holcomb, Alexander, Roberts, Robinson, Muse

CB (5):

Peterson, Wallace, Porter, Pierre, Sullivan

S (5)

Fitz, Kazee, Neal, Killibrew, Norwood

ST (3)

Boswell, Kuntz, Harvin

 

[Grid71]

O-Line room is going to be interesting to form.

I am not sure that I buy the Kendrick Green as short yardage FB experiment or not -- and whether that will get him a roster spot.

I am hearing Herbig is taking 2nd team C snaps, and has actually looked better than Cole. If Herbig is playing C, then Green is very expendable, as Dotson is a better G. Moore/Jones as swing tackle, but do they need to also keep another like Clark on the roster? If not, then they can overload on the interior.

Rudolph having a terrible camp. We may only keep 2 QBs . . . .

Green shouldn’t be anywhere near the final 53. Cole struggled quite a bit too. Relieved to hear Herbig might take over.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

O-Line room is going to be interesting to form.

I am not sure that I buy the Kendrick Green as short yardage FB experiment or not -- and whether that will get him a roster spot.

I am hearing Herbig is taking 2nd team C snaps, and has actually looked better than Cole. If Herbig is playing C, then Green is very expendable, as Dotson is a better G. Moore/Jones as swing tackle, but do they need to also keep another like Clark on the roster? If not, then they can overload on the interior.

Rudolph having a terrible camp. We may only keep 2 QBs . . . .

Green shouldn’t be anywhere near the final 53. Cole struggled quite a bit too. Relieved to hear Herbig might take over.

Him or Dotson I suppose. This experiment at FB might get him the last spot on the team though.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

How can I watch tonight's game if I am not in Pittsburgh?

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

How can I watch tonight's game if I am not in Pittsburgh?

YouTube TV

 

[Gold Fox]

How can I watch tonight's game if I am not in Pittsburgh?

Replay will be available on NFL Network 7:00 AM EDT Saturday.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

How can I watch tonight's game if I am not in Pittsburgh?

YouTube TV

I don't think Sunday Ticket covers pre-season.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

I saw I had it as a scheduled recording. I missed that it is on Saturday morning

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

6/7. 70yds, and TD to Pickens. Exactly what you want to see from this game.

 

[Grid71]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Green lost himself his spot. So does Dotson, Clark, or Anderson get the last 1-2 spots on OL?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

This should be the best team since 2017. Where is the excitement and enthusiasm at in this thread???

 

[Grid71]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Green lost himself his spot. So does Dotson, Clark, or Anderson get the last 1-2 spots on OL?

Agree with you on Green. He looked lost out there. Not great for a vet.

Energy around the team feels seriously strong. Feels like a contender ready to show out.