Yes this sucksLosing Alualu is a huge loss for that defense. Kind of flew under the radar what a fantastic season he had last year.
Keep hearing they are all over him.Hilton to Bengals.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1371894745086181377Keep hearing they are all over him.
Is it official now?
It's going to be interesting to see where the Steelers' money will go, because 2 years $6 million should have been a no-brainer for Alualu. Unless they know something us fans don't, the backup DTs let the run game fall apart when Alualu was out.Defense taking it on the chin today. The draft just got a whole lot harder to predict now...
Seems like a lot.Word is Banner got two-years, $9.5 million, including $3.25 million signing bonus.
The only info I can find about it makes it seem like a $3 mil deal for 2021, and $6 mil for 2022 with only $1.5 mil guaranteed for 2022. $3 mil isn't much for a LT (or RT?), and if he works out and is solid, neither is $6 mil for next year.Seems like a lot.
JuJu and Al contracts coming?Vince Williams released
That saves $4 million against the cap. Kinda did him dirty by not releasing him before Monday so he could shop around. His cryptic tweet came true I guess, about the streets calling him.Vince Williams released
Also, this increases my belief that the Steelers go LB early. If he's still on the board at our pick, I think Zaven Collins could def be our selection. And if the Steelers trade down to the end of the 1st, or early 2nd, Nick Bolton could be in play. He's not worth the 24th pick in my opinion.Vince Williams released
They have a lot more work to do to sign either one.JuJu and Al contracts coming?
Sucks though -- I love Vince Williams.
I am wondering if JuJu or Al came back to the Steelers with a number after seeing what their market was and the Steelers are making room for one of them.That saves $4 million against the cap. Kinda did him dirty by not releasing him before Monday so he could shop around. His cryptic tweet came true I guess, about the streets calling him.
I'm not sure why they'd wait to release anyone, unless they went to him about a pay cut. Wonder if they're making room for a specific reason.
At this point it could be any position.Also, this increases my belief that the Steelers go LB early. If he's still on the board at our pick, I think Zaven Collins could def be our selection. And if the Steelers trade down to the end of the 1st, or early 2nd, Nick Bolton could be in play. He's not worth the 24th pick in my opinion.
Agreed. I do think the odds of drafting a LB went up significantly today although they still need help on the offensive line, RB and secondary. Even a NT or TE.At this point it could be any position.
If they think Christian Barmore is going to be an All-Pro NT, I wouldn't hate taking him at 24. I know he's probably a 2-down guy, but I think that he's really freakin talented.Agreed. I do think the odds of drafting a LB went up significantly today although they still need help on the offensive line, RB and secondary. Even a NT or TE.
Yeah I thought JuJu would be one of the first FA signings. I guess he is asking for too muchKinda odd there aren’t more juju rumors out there, no?
Sounds like san fran thought so. Raiders, Giants, Ravens, Steelers?Yeah I thought JuJu would be one of the first FA signings. I guess he is asking for too much
It seems some WRs are waiting for a big name to sign to kind of set the market.Yeah I thought JuJu would be one of the first FA signings. I guess he is asking for too much
Idk, Golladay hasn't signed either. They might be waiting for the other to sign.Yeah I thought JuJu would be one of the first FA signings. I guess he is asking for too much
OLB/WR/O-Line/CB/S/QBSo, Tomlin and Colbert spotted at Georgia pro day, checking on Azeez Ojulari. Are they truly going to repeat the yearly exacta box of OLB/WR again?
Drafting a G or T in the 4th round or higher since 2012 has led them to the current issues up front. It might be time to change philosophy, especially since the last 4 seasons have produced 2 playoff one-and-done games at home.OLB/WR/O-Line/CB/S/QB
Everything we've drafted recently are still needs...
They went heavy on O-line for a few years and netted DeCastro and Pouncey, I wouldn't be surprised if they do so again in the next few years, especially to protect Ben and any new QB. Strength in the trenches leads to success in January/February.Drafting a G or T in the 4th round or higher since 2012 has led them to the current issues up front. It might be time to change philosophy, especially since the last 4 seasons have produced 2 playoff one-and-done games at home.
Lol, he would be a solid backup ILB, but it sounds like he might resign with them.How YOU doin LJ Fort?
Packing up, I hope. I love JuJu but they have too many holes at other positions.Apparently juju is in Pittsburgh tonight. Packing up or signing documents?
I don't know. He is still only 24 and plays the game hard, blocks, makes tough catches. Him, Claypool, and Johnson are a formidable trio. Of course, it won't matter if the line can't protect or run block. But I would rather have JuJu than not.Packing up, I hope. I love JuJu but they have too many holes at other positions.
I'm fully of the opinion that Fichtner was the reason for Juju's regression in stats, and not Juju himself. When targeted, he put up #s, and he was no longer allowed to operate on the outside. He played decently from the slot, but he's the type of WR who should be used with more flexibility and moved all over. There's rumors that the Steelers are trying to re-sign Big Al; I'll be so incredibly disappointed if they sign Big-Al, and it would have just taken a few more million to re-sign Juju.I don't know. He is still only 24 and plays the game hard, blocks, makes tough catches. Him, Claypool, and Johnson are a formidable trio. Of course, it won't matter if the line can't protect or run block. But I would rather have JuJu than not.
That rumor seems to have originated with John Clayton. Who used to be the Gold Standard, but now I feel like everything he says is wrong.I'm fully of the opinion that Fichtner was the reason for Juju's regression in stats, and not Juju himself. When targeted, he put up #s, and he was no longer allowed to operate on the outside. He played decently from the slot, but he's the type of WR who should be used with more flexibility and moved all over. There's rumors that the Steelers are trying to re-sign Big Al; I'll be so incredibly disappointed if they sign Big-Al, and it would have just taken a few more million to re-sign Juju.
I can't tell who the offense mis-used more, Juju or Feiler. Feiler played excellent at RT, and they kicked him in to LG where he wasn't as strong.
As would I but not at the expense of filling holes at other positions that are of greater need.I don't know. He is still only 24 and plays the game hard, blocks, makes tough catches. Him, Claypool, and Johnson are a formidable trio. Of course, it won't matter if the line can't protect or run block. But I would rather have JuJu than not.
The Steelers have plenty of $$ available in 2022 and beyond, if they fail to lock up Minkah or TJ, it's because they weren't ok with paying their asking price, not because it was unaffordable.As would I but not at the expense of filling holes at other positions that are of greater need.
I won't hate it if he is back but it is going to cost money that could be spent elsewhere or used to lock up TJ or Minkah to long term deals
Hmm. I had seen previously they thought he wanted too much. Maybe his price went down and he wanted to be in CA.Just saw a rumor, Juju to the 49ers, 2 years $24 million.