I like it and how on earth can the Bears justify paying Graham 2 for $16M?Steelers sign TE Eric Ebron, 2 years, $12 million
I like it and how on earth can the Bears justify paying Graham 2 for $16M?Steelers sign TE Eric Ebron, 2 years, $12 million
He'll help if he can stay healthy. Dude misses a lot of games.Steelers sign TE Eric Ebron, 2 years, $12 million
He played at least 13 games for his first 6 years. Played 11 last year.He'll help if he can stay healthy. Dude misses a lot of games.
geneyus said:He'll help if he can stay healthy. Dude misses a lot of games.
As BigSteel pointed out he does miss a lot of games but he has what I'd call Jeremy Maclin disease. He'll roll around on the ground several times a year and you'll think you've lost him for weeks if not the season and he'll be back in the lineup a few plays later. He's not much fun to own in that regard.BigSteelThrill said:He played at least 13 games for his first 6 years. Played 11 last year.
Awwww that's what it was. I remember reading about that now. I also remember thinking I can't really take anything the Colts organization says about the health of a player seriously. Which means it's a he said she said thing but if he rubbed them wrong I'm sure it gets around the league.As BigSteel pointed out he does miss a lot of games but he has what I'd call Jeremy Maclin disease. He'll roll around on the ground several times a year and you'll think you've lost him for weeks if not the season and he'll be back in the lineup a few plays later. He's not much fun to own in that regard.
As for the 11 games he played last year that is what effectively ended his Colts career. They thought he had an injury he could have continued to play through, but Ebron elected to have surgery. From what I've read from multiple outlets the Colts were were through the roof po'ed at him, that severed the relationship, and they felt that Ebron was abandoning the team to get himself healthy for FA. On one hand I can't say I blame Ebron, but on the other hand I think he's got a bad rep with some in the league and it might have actually backfired in terms of him maximizing his deal.
Either way I'm glad the Steelers for him for what they did. Last year was an asterick with that horrendous QB play so we never had to focus on the 15 TD's we lost with AB, he'll help.
Just saw report he is working out and practicing with Whole Lotta Money Mr. Big Chest.No offseason buzz thus far. Dionte had a nice rookie season with sub-par QB play. If Ben comes back from his injury I think Johnson has a good chance to have a breakout season.
I think Suh's agent is talking to everybodyHeard a radio report and Ndamukong Suh's agent had contact with Pittsburgh.
Thus ending my dream of getting Jameis on a one year discount price.Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says team is done with Free Agency and is focused on the draft.
Hands of stoneHe'll help if he can stay healthy. Dude misses a lot of games.
Meh, he has drops and a probably always will, also catches a lot of them as well and some really difficult catches. Drops are not an official stat and you'll see different numbers given but some people have Gallup leading the league with a whopping 10+, multiple sites have Edelman leading the league.Hands of stone
One year? I was hoping they'd give him on a contract between Mariota and Bridgewater, 3 years $34-38 mil. That way, if Ben goes down we have a great 2nd QB, and when Ben leaves in 1-2 years we have a great young QB to start without using 1st round pick flyers. He's only signing to be a backup at this point, and we could make the deal work if we backloaded it. I know he's thrown a crapload of picks, but I really think part of that was his poor eyesight and refusal to wear glasses (ok, so maybe he's an idiot). He got eye surgery to correct his vision, and I think he will end up being a top 10 QB if matched with a solid coaching staff, which we have.Thus ending my dream of getting Jameis on a one year discount price.
For sure a Mariotta deal would have been incredible but I'm trying not to be greeedy. Just figured if we could get him in the building for a year, I think he'd like Tomlin and then depending on year goes with Ben we could reassess.One year? I was hoping they'd give him on a contract between Mariota and Bridgewater, 3 years $34-38 mil.
One of reasons I thought it would be difficult but I think we got about $10M, our draft picks won't take up much cap space, Mariotta got signed for $7.5M and Winston is running low on options. Not easy but doable but takes two sides to want to work it out and I've seen no evidence that either side is interested.How could they fit him under the 2020 cap?
JoeSteeler said:
Nice haul.My shot.
- 2 Tee Higgins - WR Clemson
- 3 James Lynch - DT Baylor
- 4 Darrynton Evans - RB App State
- 4 Netane Muti - G Fresno State
- 6 Michael Warren II - RB Cincinnati
- 7 Carter Coughlin - OLB Minnesota
Best available with Tee Higgins. *Wanted a SS prospect in draft, but it never materialized. Lynch posted 12.5 sacks as a 6'4 #285 DT, could provide depth across entire DL. Darrynton was second fastest RB at combine with a nice history of production, including as a kick returner. And 0 fumbles in 580 touches. Muti is a middle round favorite of mine, road grader who needs refinement. He was disappointed by "only" benching 44 reps. Michael Warren gives size (5'10" 226#) to the RB position that the team seems to covet. He has very nimble feet with balance. Unlikely to be the same type of bully at this level though. Coughlin should work on special teams while he gets stronger/heavier if he wants to stick in the NFL.
I'd be surprised, no...shocked, if the Steelers use this much draft capital on the RB position.My shot.
- 2 Tee Higgins - WR Clemson
- 3 James Lynch - DT Baylor
- 4 Darrynton Evans - RB App State
- 4 Netane Muti - G Fresno State
- 6 Michael Warren II - RB Cincinnati
- 7 Carter Coughlin - OLB Minnesota
Best available with Tee Higgins. *Wanted a SS prospect in draft, but it never materialized. Lynch posted 12.5 sacks as a 6'4 #285 DT, could provide depth across entire DL. Darrynton was second fastest RB at combine with a nice history of production, including as a kick returner. And 0 fumbles in 580 touches. Muti is a middle round favorite of mine, road grader who needs refinement. He was disappointed by "only" benching 44 reps. Michael Warren gives size (5'10" 226#) to the RB position that the team seems to covet. He has very nimble feet with balance. Unlikely to be the same type of bully at this level though. Coughlin should work on special teams while he gets stronger/heavier if he wants to stick in the NFL.
not sure why it says Hurst in the article title, it is Jalen HurtsKiper mocked up a QB in round 2. With Colbert signing a 1-year extension, it's hard to see the Steelers taking a QB that high. New GMs usually want to pick their own.
Jalen Hurst
I'm down with grabbing a future franchise QB & immediate backup, but how would it play out when a new GM rides his horse down the ol' steel-town road? .
Trade Dupree.How could they fit him under the 2020 cap?
I know this is the time of the year with many lies and misinformation generating by GMs and their cronies before NFL Draft. One of them is the supposedly rumor on JuJu being shopped by Steelers. If it is true, it makes sense for Steelers to sell him high to get higher pick this year and avoid giving him a higher contract salary.Unlike most people, I don't think the Steelers are desperate at WR. I believe in Juju, James and Diontae, and I think that Deon Cain can develop into a very solid WR. He had some flash plays joining mid-season with crap QB play. Also, I think injuries were part of the reason for Juju's poor performance, not just terrible QBs. Also, the 2021 class of WRs is incredible, so if we still feel a great need, there will be new rookies who are able to step up.
This year's draft is going to be crazy, and the team's not being able to attend pro days and meet in person I think will have a drastic effect on the Group Think within the NFL. Players could fall, or rise, much more than currently projected.
That and he's still so young. He's the type of guy you build around, even if he is just a very very good #2 instead of #1.JuJu is I'll cast as a #1 guy. He just can't separate enough against bracket coverage or top man-to-man corners. I wouldn't hate a trade if they got an early pick for him, but I'm not sure they will. I also like the guy a lot, and would miss his presence on the team.
yeah could be wishful thinking on my part. Would also love Mims, not sure about Pittman. Was hoping for Ruiz as well but figured that was a pipe dreamRay McKigney said:I'm not convinced that either of those two guys is there at 49.
I also agree with you on RB. With only one pick in the top 100, don't you want a guy that can help you win while Ben is still playing? Are any of those guys going to push Conner aside in year one? I know Conner gets hurt a lot, but they've drafted an RB each of the last three years, they'd have to cut one of them for a rookie. They're not carrying 4 and Derek Watt.
If they're going to go skill position, I'd rather have Hurts or Eason, or Mims or Pittman. I suspect they're looking pass rush, secondary, or O-line depending upon who falls. I was hoping for Ruiz, but no such luck.
Is this Diontae Johnson's scouting report?I'm torn on him. He could be an absolute game changer in the slot with his speed if they want to move JuJu back outside (and in the return game) but he's tiny, drops the ball a lot, and isn't a great route runner. Major boom/bust with him. I wouldn't cry if they took him, I'd just hope he pans out. His speed will play and he's one of a handful of guys that could impact the team one way it another from week 1.
It doesn't? If they had a halfway legit #2 a year ago they make the playoffs easy.QB doesn't (hopefully) fit a win-now mindset,
I don't know if I'd classify it as "most exciting" to me, but I wouldn't hate them taking a QB. Eason and Fromm don't do much for me, but Hurts....it sure looks like there's something there with him to me. Incredible athlete, but can still make the throws you need. Yeah, he has some things he'll need to improve upon, but all he's ever done is win. Allegedly good leadership qualities, etc, etc.Most exciting to me is backup QB. It's a glaring need not addressed through FA. Could be the Steelers are considering Eason, Fromm or Hurts. Any one of these would make a veteran backup irrelevant.
Yep, ben goes down and it will be groundhog day, 2019 all over again. Thought they might go Cleveland thereA WR is good as long as Ben is healthy. If not then yeah not so happy. The receivers currently on this team definitely need to step up