Nate Herbig to Steelers

[TheSpecialSauce]

Report: Steelers Agree to Two-Year Deal With OL Nate Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers and GM Omar Khan continue to add to the roster, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million deal with free agent offensive lineman Nate Herbig, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #Steelers have agreed to terms with G Nate Herbig on a two-year deal worth $8 million with...

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[NCanton Panther]

Report: Steelers Agree to Two-Year Deal With OL Nate Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers and GM Omar Khan continue to add to the roster, agreeing to a two-year, $8 million deal with free agent offensive lineman Nate Herbig, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #Steelers have agreed to terms with G Nate Herbig on a two-year deal worth $8 million with...

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Never heard of him, don’t know whether to clap or moan

 

[BreakingPitt]

Kazee is back too, I like that.

Report: Steelers Agree To Two-Year Deal With S Damontae Kazee - Steelers Depot

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing one of their own, bringing back S Damontae Kazee on a two-year deal, according to The Score’s Jordan Schultz. #Steelers have agreed to terms with safety Damontae Kazee on a two-year deal, sources tell @theScore. — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 14...

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Now we need some WR's for Pickett.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Never heard of him, don’t know whether to clap or moan

There is information and video on him in the article. Dotson and him can battle it out for LG.

 

[OH Pete]

Never heard of him, don’t know whether to clap or moan

Yeah. Feels kind of underwhelming. But given that he was in Philly with Weidl, I'm thinking it is an ok signing.

 

[h2p_5150]

He's a good backup. This plugs a hole. Now they don't need to reach for a left guard. They can go into the year with Herbig and Dotson if the draft board doesn't go their way and a good guard doesn't fall to them.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

He's a good backup. This plugs a hole. Now they don't need to reach for a left guard. They can go into the year with Herbig and Dotson if the draft board doesn't go their way and a good guard doesn't fall to them.

Agree. It gives them options come draft day. At the very least he’s reasonably priced veteran depth who can step in and play.

 

[pittdan77]

Herbig was a cap casualty of Philly having so many good linemen. Had kind of an underwhelming season in NY but the guy is athletic and can pass block.

 

[NCanton Panther]

Agree. It gives them options come draft day. At the very least he’s reasonably priced veteran depth who can step in and play.

As of now looks like ILB is the biggest hole to do something about before draft day. A good number of the top free agents already off the board, some taking fairly Cap-friendly deals that the Steelers could have absorbed.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

It's fine, but a little depressing to think that 2/5 of our line will be comprised of other teams' backups... and they might very well end up being our best two linemen.

 

[Burgh15]

It's fine, but a little depressing to think that 2/5 of our line will be comprised of other teams' backups... and they might very well end up being our best two linemen.

Mason Cole? He's fine. It's more depressing knowing Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor will be the starting tackles.

 

[HailtoPitt]

This one feels kind of like...

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Feels like we

Mason Cole? He's fine. It's more depressing knowing Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor will be the starting tackles.

That's my point, though... Cole was a backup, and he'll be one of our better linemen. I remember when our backup linemen used to go start elsewhere. Beachum, Urbik, Hubbard, can't remember if Okobi did, etc. We're seeing how the other half lives.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

LT - Need a legit starter
LG - Dotson or Herbig
C - Cole
RG - Daniels
RT - Chuks
Moore - Can be a backup at G or T

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

LT - Need a legit starter
LG - Dotson or Herbig
C - Cole
RG - Daniels
RT - Chuks
Moore - Can be a backup at G or T

Winning games was all good and fun at the end of the season. If it cost us a franchise left tackle, that will sting a bit.

 

[wbrpanther]

Mason Cole? He's fine. It's more depressing knowing Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor will be the starting tackles.

They improved greatly during the season last year. There is still time to get a tackle in FA or the draft.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Winning games was all good and fun at the end of the season. If it cost us a franchise left tackle, that will sting a bit.

The signings we’ve made are team friendly deals. Maybe they sign a veteran LT that fits this bill.

 

[BreakingPitt]

LARRY O. is back.

 

[NCanton Panther]

They improved greatly during the season last year. There is still time to get a tackle in FA or the draft.

Yeah they improved a good bit over the course of last year to where the OL wasn’t a liability.

What I still find amazing about last year, assuming I have my info correct, our starting 5 OL played every snap of last year. That is more than amazing and definitely not something you can count on happening again. So it will be good to have some adequate depth.

 

[TempleBAPittMPA]

Never heard of him, don’t know whether to clap or moan

Nate, he big.

 

[Fk_Pitt]

Herbig was a cap casualty of Philly having so many good linemen. Had kind of an underwhelming season in NY but the guy is athletic and can pass block.

Thought I Heard he graded out as the #2 run blocker in the league.

 

[ShipofFools]

So basically Green turns out to be a wasted third rounder.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Spillane to Raiders. Bush leaving.
The need for ILB continues.

 

[Burgh15]

Feels like we


That's my point, though... Cole was a backup, and he'll be one of our better linemen. I remember when our backup linemen used to go start elsewhere. Beachum, Urbik, Hubbard, can't remember if Okobi did, etc. We're seeing how the other half lives.

I'm not worried that Cole was a backup or part-time starter, he's a good player and an above average starter. Herbig is an excellent run blocker from everything I read and a capable starter. I still want one stud in this group and another above average player, but the collective effort of all five players is more valuable than the skill of any individual.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

First three rounds: T, CB, WR, MLB

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I'm not worried that Cole was a backup or part-time starter, he's a good player and an above average starter. Herbig is an excellent run blocker from everything I read and a capable starter. I still want one stud in this group and another above average player, but the collective effort of all five players is more valuable than the skill of any individual.

I've got nothing against him. But at some point, you need some stars SOMEwhere. Our offense is littered with players who are something between below average and a little above average. It's the most "serviceable" unit ever. And we ain't changing our QB, RB, or TE anytime soon... and we're probably going with these current receivers for two more years. So T seems like the position to add star power. Better hit on one in the draft.

 

[Burgh15]

I've got nothing against him. But at some point, you need some stars SOMEwhere. Our offense is littered with players who are something between below average and a little above average. It's the most "serviceable" unit ever. And we ain't changing our QB, RB, or TE anytime soon... and we're probably going with these current receivers for two more years. So T seems like the position to add star power. Better hit on one in the draft.

Just saying that Cole is worthy of a starting position. If you want to talk low quality players, it should begin with 1. Dan Moore and then 2a/b. Chuks Okorafor and Kevin Dotson.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Just saying that Cole is worthy of a starting position. If you want to talk low quality players, it should begin with 1. Dan Moore and then 2a/b. Chuks Okorafor and Kevin Dotson.

I don't disagree. My comments were more of an indictment on them than anything. Cole, although fine as a starter, was still a backup elsewhere... And he's still better than at least 3/5 of our line.

 

[NCanton Panther]

First three rounds: T, CB, WR, MLB

You better move MLB up a few spots there

 

[PittPharm2002]

So basically Green turns out to be a wasted third rounder.

No such thing

 

[PittPharm2002]

You better move MLB up a few spots there

Hell no
Free agents only
You don’t waste early picks on a replacement level position

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Spillane to Raiders. Bush leaving.
The need for ILB continues.

Yeah, Robinson and…? VanderEsch staying in Dallas, David Long, Kyzir White and Edmunds all off market. Not sure they have space to sign David or Wagner.

 

[NCanton Panther]

Hell no
Free agents only
You don’t waste early picks on a replacement level position

What free agent ILBs are left to sign. There aren’t any ILBs in the draft worthy of 1st round but otherwise it is likely the biggest need on the team.

 

[PittPharm2002]

What free agent ILBs are left to sign. There aren’t any ILBs in the draft worthy of 1st round but otherwise it is likely the biggest need on the team.

I said what I said
There are still 16 free agents plus likely trade targets

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

You better move MLB up a few spots there

I don't have them in order, but I don't know that taking a MLB in the third round is low. It's not as important as those other three positions. Shoot, we drafted a rookie LT in the 4th round and plugged him in as a starter. No, really, we did that!

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

What free agent ILBs are left to sign. There aren’t any ILBs in the draft worthy of 1st round but otherwise it is likely the biggest need on the team.

We should go after someone like Cole Holcomb. Might be able to fit him under the cap.

 

[NCanton Panther]

I said what I said

And you don’t know what you’re talking about. ILB been the biggest deficiency on this defense for awhile.

 

[PittPharm2002]

And you don’t know what you’re talking about. ILB been the biggest deficiency on this defense for awhile.

Sure -
But look at the deals pretty pedestrian ILB are signing as FA?!?!
Buddy it’s Pennie’s on the compared to OLB and DB

 

[pittdan77]

Thought I Heard he graded out as the #2 run blocker in the league.

Hadn't seen that. He's a good OL-man.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Steelers get some help at LB.
Sign Cole Holcomb.