menobrown 4,245 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 13 minutes ago, Dizzy said: Chris Mortenson had some interesting comments on Mike & Mike this morning... basically making it sounds as though the interest from other teams in Bryant is either tremendously overblown, or the best kept secret around the league. He noted that Bryant being one slip-up away from indefinite suspension combined with on-going maturity issues is not something NFL GM's covet (unlike Shark Pool fantasy owners I suppose). Who is saying there is a tremendous interest in him around the league? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 803 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Just now, menobrown said: Who is saying there is a tremendous interest in him around the league? Lots of buzz herein, and it was the first thing out of Greenburg's mouth during the segment on trade deadline. In fact Greenie said something like "obviously there is a lot of interest in Bryant" and Mort cut him off immediately, "There is? Well we haven't seen it" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belljr 11,292 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, menobrown said: Who is saying there is a tremendous interest in him around the league? Ian Rappaport Quote Link to post Share on other sites
menobrown 4,245 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dizzy said: Lots of buzz herein, and it was the first thing out of Greenburg's mouth during the segment on trade deadline. In fact Greenie said something like "obviously there is a lot of interest in Bryant" and Mort cut him off immediately, "There is? Well we haven't seen it" Did not know, thanks. I personally never thought there was a lot of interest in him and was more or less surprised people think there is. I mean that in context of I'm sure plenty of teams would be interested in a 5-7th round pick type of cheap deal but I don't see anyone clamoring for him or paying more than a 5th. I'm also sure plenty of teams would not give a 7th for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDirtyWord 978 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 JuJu becomes a cult hero - complete with missing bike/recovered bike/TD celebration based on bike saga after 97 yard TD leads to Martavis Who? Fact is, Bryant never seemed to understand that his reinstatement to the NFL (and the Steelers) wasn't simply procedural. There were some fences he needed to mend in that locker room with some pretty important Steelers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grateful zed 1,502 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) the bears? they just traded for inman. Edited October 30, 2017 by grateful zed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttyl 2,689 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 just throwing this out there - how about him to the Lions for Ebron, who apparently is also on the trade block? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Interseptopus 5,722 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, matttyl said: just throwing this out there - how about him to the Lions for Ebron, who apparently is also on the trade block? IMO this makes sense, but I would say Bryant is not enough for Ebron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttyl 2,689 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Just now, Dr. Dan said: IMO this makes sense, but I would say Bryant is not enough for Ebron Ebron is on the last year of his rookie deal, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steeler 3,009 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Why would the Steelers want Ebron? Ok, ok, I'll try to stop cluttering the thread with my "he won't be traded" wet blanked and let you guys have fun until the trade deadline tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocHolliday 4,208 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, Steeler said: Why would the Steelers want Ebron? Ok, ok, I'll try to stop cluttering the thread with my "he won't be traded" wet blanked and let you guys have fun until the trade deadline tomorrow Don't come in here with common sense. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NREC34 3,561 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 18 minutes ago, Steeler said: Why would the Steelers want Ebron? Ok, ok, I'll try to stop cluttering the thread with my "he won't be traded" wet blanked and let you guys have fun until the trade deadline tomorrow He's an upgrade to Jesse James maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Interseptopus 5,722 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 35 minutes ago, matttyl said: Ebron is on the last year of his rookie deal, correct? Yes but Bryant =/= Ebron for value. While I do think it makes snese, I just think PIT would have to give up more to get Ebron... 30 minutes ago, Steeler said: Why would the Steelers want Ebron? Ok, ok, I'll try to stop cluttering the thread with my "he won't be traded" wet blanked and let you guys have fun until the trade deadline tomorrow PIT hasn't found a Heath Miller replacement. They don't use their TE like they used to, but they also don't have a TE like they used to. Many Super Bowl Champions have a pretty solid TE (here comes the flood of examples of champs who did not...). Regardless, PIT could certainly use a better starting TE over a WR who is inactive/benched. I am at the point where I do not think he is traded either. It's fun to pretend and speculate. I'd be a little surprised if he was traded, but not entirely because I think part of benching him was to prevent injury so they can trade him. Even if they want to trade him, I think they will not get what they want in return. That's why I think he stays, not because they dont' want to, but because they can't get what they want for him. But again, I think many in Steeler nation are over-estimating his value in general. I think he is worth a 5th or 6th round pick. I'd be kind of ticked if my team traded away a Bryant type WR for a 5th or 6th rounder, but that's pretty much what I think his value is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franknbeans 1,951 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, belljr said: Ian Rappaport I swear this dude just makes #### up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 803 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, NREC34 said: He's an upgrade to Jesse James maybe? Not from what I've seen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyLayne 11,160 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 To be clear, Bob Quinn is not going me to be GM for a day. But if today were that day, I'd take Bryant 8 days a week straight up for him. I don't think they will get more than a 5th or 6th rounder if they do move him. re: Rookie Contract - the Lions picked up his 5th year option (something like $8.25M), but it's one of those favorable deals that are a no brainer for the club. If they cut him before the new league year starts in March, they're not on the hook for any dead money. It's a mortal lock he'll be cut so it would make total sense to move him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pip's Invitation 7,693 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Franknbeans said: I swear this dude just makes #### up He does. Anything that is reported by him alone should not be believed until someone else confirms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walking Boot 8,296 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Man. 8 years with Super Mart, just flies by. Can't believe he might almost be already done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spider321 1,124 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I just offered the Steelers a Slim Jim and my Sheetz card. They said they’d call me back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 What does JuJu's big game mean for Martavis Bryant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Frankman 3,372 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Quote ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Martavis Bryant has been told he is part of the Steelers' Week 10 game plan. Pittsburgh is on bye this week, but Bryant will apparently be integrated back into the offense following the break. If true, it all but confirms Bryant will not be traded before today's deadline. Even so, JuJu Smith-Schuster has played too well to be demoted at this point. He should serve as the No. 2 receiver the rest of the way. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMMIT TRADE HIM!!! Quick, some owner give the Steelers a 6th round pick and a gift certificate to Bennigans! Edited October 31, 2017 by The Frankman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wrigley 3,453 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looks like he’s a drop this waiver cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckLiddell 629 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Huge bummer. Makes him droppable in redraft, and even maybe in Dynasty if you need the space. He is a huge risk to carry due to suspensions, and now he wont even see 5 targets a game. JuJu is 20. AB is the best in the game. This schmuck is now a WR3 on a run first team and he is under contract for another year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroncoFreak_2K3 2,616 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 21 hours ago, Steeler said: Why would the Steelers want Ebron? Ok, ok, I'll try to stop cluttering the thread with my "he won't be traded" wet blanked and let you guys have fun until the trade deadline tomorrow Ebron blows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Martavis Bryant will not be traded ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Rapsheet also confirms Bryant will report for practice on Wednesday. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported earlier Tuesday that Bryant is expected to be part of the Steelers' Week 10 game plan when they come off their bye week. A trade never had much chance at happening. The Steelers would be selling for pennies on the dollar, and pruning a Super Bowl contender of proven play-making depth. Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter Oct 31 - 2:35 PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Frankman 3,372 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 C'mon Steelers do the right thing! Look... a 2018 6th round pick, a $50 Gift Certificate to Bennigans, and a Doritos® Locos Taco tomorrow between 3 and 6 PM. That's a great deal! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSteeler 3,506 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 was he traded? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Interseptopus 5,722 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Bryant's current life sound track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 5,407 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 PIT is turning him into their version of a king sized Ted Ginn. 'Hey Martavis, when you get in the game, just run deep. When you catch your breath, we will put you in again and....run deep again.' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Steelers WR Martavis Bryant expects to play vs. Colts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rickyg 832 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Faust said: Steelers WR Martavis Bryant expects to play vs. Colts He’s been practicing with the ones this week. Sneaky sneaky pickup if someone dropped him. And he has great history vs the colts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bb7278 71 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 6 hours ago, rickyg said: He’s been practicing with the ones this week. Sneaky sneaky pickup if someone dropped him. And he has great history vs the colts. Agreed, judging by his 44% ownership in Yahoo I sense regret coming for his former owners. He's an immature kid sure but he's back practicing with the 1st team, didnt get traded, and kissed and made up with Tomlin. There's too much talent there not to take a chance coming off the reconciliation/bye and hes playing the Colts, nice game to get right. I got him for nothing after waivers cleared this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Martavis Bryant can coexist in Steelers offense Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cantstop1999 33 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Let’s face it, he’s not what he was 2 years ago, I’m not sure why, but it’s clear he’s not the same guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Steelers will look to Martavis Bryant to pick up JuJu Smith-Schuster's slack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cantstop1999 33 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Fools gold!,, watch his play he’s terrible.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
⚡DEADHEAD⚡ 802 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I'm giving this a shot. Packers secondary is awful. I expect a bomb or two thrown his way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 5,407 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sandeman said: I'm giving this a shot. Packers secondary is awful. I expect a bomb or two thrown his way. There will certainly be 2 bombs throw his way but Big Ben has not connected on much deep. He's not putting enough air under the ball so his margin for error is low. he's missed everyone deep including Brown last week or the week before. Bryant isn't helping out much as far as going after the ball either. Seems he may have gotten too big...David Boston. He was more dangerous when he was built like Randy Moss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faust 5,647 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Martavis Bryant hauled in 4-of-6 targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' Week 15 loss to the Patriots. One of Bryant's missed connections was a pass he probably should have caught, but he made up for it and then some with a great diving catch down the sideline and a one-handed touchdown to give the Steelers the lead just before halftime. He only saw one target in the second half as Pittsburgh rode the running game, but Bryant will be locked into a primary role for at least the next two weeks with Antonio Brown (calf) sidelined into the playoffs. Despite disappointing most of the season, he will be worth starting in most leagues in a great matchup against the Texans on Christmas Day. Dec 17 - 8:22 PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aznflyer14 119 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 So, what's the deal with this guy? Will he step up on week 16 for Steelers to ease the loss of Antonio Brown? Or is JuJu Schuster-Smith better play? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 5,407 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Juju is the better play. He steps into Brown's spot and I own Bryant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboysfan8 7,919 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Aznflyer14 said: So, what's the deal with this guy? Will he step up on week 16 for Steelers to ease the loss of Antonio Brown? Or is JuJu Schuster-Smith better play? I like Juju better this wk , I don't own him though. I am starting Bryant in place of Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kitrick Taylor 196 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Bryant has averaged 7 targets for the last month. Juju has been averaging nearly 7 as well. AB was averaging about 12 targets a game. I think it's relatively safe to assume Bryant and Juju are going to see a few of AB's targets each. So Bryant and Juju are both set up to see double digit targets against one of the worst secondaries in the league. They'll both see plenty of Kevin Johnson who is PFF's 119th rated CB. Last week, Bryant beat Stephon Gilmore (a top 20 CB) over the top a few times. This is a potential blow up spot for both Juju and Bryant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unckeyherb 1,551 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Evans is locked in for me but with Josh Gordon going against a very underrated secondary in Chicago and Marquis Goodwin facing the toughest defense in the league I am seriously considering picking him up if he clears waivers and starting him this week. Think he's got volume potential and a 50/50 shot at a TD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aznflyer14 119 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I'm seriously contemplating on starting Bryant due to his great opportunities instead of going with either Funchess vs. Buccaneers or Demaryius Thomas vs. Redskins. With Funchess, I can't trust him since Newton is likely to target Olsen a lot more. It's pretty self-explanatory on Thomas due to his sh*tty QB situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kitrick Taylor 196 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Aznflyer14 said: I'm seriously contemplating on starting Bryant due to his great opportunities instead of going with either Funchess vs. Buccaneers or Demaryius Thomas vs. Redskins. With Funchess, I can't trust him since Newton is likely to target Olsen a lot more. It's pretty self-explanatory on Thomas due to his sh*tty QB situation. I think the notion that Juju is a top 10 play and that Bryant is a low end WR2 this week is flawed. Houston's biggest vulnerability has been the deep ball, which happens to favor Bryant's skill set. As I said upthread, I think they are both excellent plays this week with tons of upside for both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elbowrm 1,216 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I have Ben and am at 10+ pt underdog, so right now I am rolling them both out there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unckeyherb 1,551 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Yep he's in with gordon and Evans over Goodwin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bolldpt 54 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Think he is worth a shot over Shepard ? Opponent has Big Ben and I could capitalize on his tds just not sure if I'm overthinking it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snorkelson 4,389 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 13 hours ago, bolldpt said: Think he is worth a shot over Shepard ? Opponent has Big Ben and I could capitalize on his tds just not sure if I'm overthinking it Shepard is the safer floor, I’ve been saying Marty b can go 3/136/2 at any time, but could gon2/35 and Eli Rogers could go 6/70/1. I’d stick with sheps floor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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