2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Discussion

[Mr. Goosemahn]

I know we probably won't sign FAs, but I'd like to see if we could get ILB Jovan Belcher from KC. He's the type of Lb we need, someone who takes on blockers and opens things up for Timmons.

[K Train]

that signing would be very keyaron fox-like, not out of the question.

10 mil under the cap, ----> carl nicks haha

[b316]

we are really 10 million under the cap? Man thats good, I thought we would be like 5-8 under. but 10 is real good.

well need to reserve 5 for rookies.

[K Train]

Bengals: $49.9 million under.
Broncos: $44.7 million under.
Buccaneers: $42.7 million under.
Jaguars: $40.6 million under.
Chiefs: $32.5 million under.
Redskins: $31.1 million under.
Bills: $30.8 million under.
Seahawks: $29.8 million under.
Titans: $28.1 million under.
Bears: $22.6 million under.
49ers: $21.8 million under.
Browns: $17.4 million under.
Patriots: $16.2 million under.
Chargers: $14.9 million under.
Ravens: $14.45 million under.
Dolphins: $11.8 million under.
Colts: $11.6 million under.
Steelers: $10.5 million under.
Eagles: $9.6 million under.
Vikings: $7.9 million under.
Jets: $7.1 million under.
Falcons: $5.8 million under.
Packers: $5.4 million under.
Saints: $5.2 million under.
Cowboys: $4.7 million under.
Rams: $1.2 million under.
Giants: $3.8 million over.
Texans: $4.7 million over.
Panthers: $5.3 million over.
Raiders: $7.4 million over.
Lions: $11.5 million over.
Cardinals: $16.4 million over.

[Hines]

I want Jon Goff if we are signing a FA LB. Also, I could see a few more cuts coming.

[Hines]

As far as trading for a LB, I wouldn't mind trading a 7th round pick to San Fran for Larry Grant. He played well in his starts when Willis left.

[Jakey]

Really cant see the point in retaining Casey Hampton.

He wont be healthy until mid-season, and when he is, he will probably be like 400lbs.

Why pay a 2-down, injured, overweight, overpaid, old NT? Surely any big body would do what Big Snack can do now!

[Hines]

Originally Posted by Jakey

Really cant see the point in retaining Casey Hampton.

He wont be healthy until mid-season, and when he is, he will probably be like 400lbs.

Why pay a 2-down, injured, overweight, overpaid, old NT? Surely any big body would do what Big Snack can do now!

I think he'll be ready around opening day. He doesn't need his knee as much as Mendenhall. I agree that his salary is killing us, but he knows the system and we need him at the moment.

[K Train]

eh knowing the system isnt really crucial for out type of NT, i think they will end up cutting him if they can land taamu or chapman....or if they think theyve managed to squeeze any potential out of woods

[b316]

Steelers draft hat.

[Hines]

Kellen Davis is visiting on Thursday. I'd be happy with that pick up. A big, athletic pass catcher who can stretch the seem? Yes please.

[CDub]

After the tenders we offered we're only $1.6mil under the cap.

[Hines]

It looks like Tomlin and Colbert really liked Trenton Robinson at their Pro Day yesterday. I've learned that if Tomlin AND Colbert both show up at a Pro Day and talk to a prospect, they aren't messing around.

[Burden]

According to SteelersDepot, Casey Hampton took a pay cut and gave up his workout bonus to adjust his cap hit anywhere from 3-5mil in the Steelers favor (approximately).

[K Train]

trenton robinson is a good player, im interested to see just how interested in FS they are

[Hines]

Originally Posted by K Train

trenton robinson is a good player, im interested to see just how interested in FS they are

I like Robinson because he can play FS and the slot his rookie season if we were to draft him. He smallish, but so is Ryan Clark.

[K Train]

hes a little smaller but i like him the same way i liked quinton carter last year....hes a good coverage safety that could play some NB.

the problem i have with FS in the draft is that i feel like keenan lewis and cortez allen are both good FSs, and i thought the same about donovan warren and crezdon butler, and even mcfadden. all just seem like they would be better there than at CB, i just am unclear on what they are looking for

[DeeboHarrison]

Keenan Lewis definitely doesn't strike me as having the lateral quickness to be a FS ... jury's out on Cortez allen as he's only seen limited action.

[K Train]

but clark has the quickness lewis doesnt? not really

[DeeboHarrison]

Yes he does. Watch the tape from last year Ryan clark was a top 5 safety in the NFL. Made plays all over the place and saved some TD's from happening that people don't even really notice. I argue CLark had a better year last year than Polamalu - but a lot of that has to do with injuries taking their toll on POlamalu - I'm not suggesting Ryan is better than Troy.

[K Train]

ryan clark was often benched on third down, he is not that good even if he made a few plays. saying hes top 5 is insane

[Mr. Goosemahn]

If he's cheap and the market continues to not develop for him, I'd bring in LaRon Landry. Will probably wind up signing a short deal because of his injuries, so he might be worth a look. If he can be good and healthy, we found our replacement for Troy when he gets injured, or Clark when he leaves because of age.

[Burden]

San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that the Steelers or Panthers are the likely landing spot for Mike Tolbert. I would be very happy with this. He should come relatively cheap.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Originally Posted by Burden

San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that the Steelers or Panthers are the likely landing spot for Mike Tolbert. I would be very happy with this. He should come relatively cheap.

Yes! Tolbert is one of the guys I'd really like. Tough, good hands, good runner. We'd have the slowest RBs though, haha. Redman, Tolbert, Dwyer, Clay, no speedsters.

[CDub]

Hey now - wasn't it Clay who broke off that 70yd run