Bingo! There it is. Mentioned him as a possibility yesterday. The Steelers are doing a good job this offseason.
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Bingo! There it is. Mentioned him as a possibility yesterday. The Steelers are doing a good job this offseason.
You called that pretty good👍We should go after someone like Cole Holcomb. Might be able to fit him under the cap.
Nice call. I like this signing but definitely need to address the position further. I’m assuming via the draft.We should go after someone like Cole Holcomb. Might be able to fit him under the cap.
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
Tackle and CB are two positions that rarely have a lot of guys that are ready to start but I generally can't disagree with your logic. WR's and DT's have gotten really expensive.In general, it just seems like common sense to address the big money positions (QB, Edge, T, WR, CB, DT) through the early rounds of the draft and the lesser money positions (RB, MLB, Interior OL, TE, S) through free agency. Both because higher draft picks are usually more talented and because you want those positions on rookie contracts.
Obviously there are always going to be a few exceptions: You might be solidified at a certain position; there might be a freak at a "lesser money" position; etc.
But yeah - Shazier (1st), Bush (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Fitzpatrick (1st), Friermuth (2nd), Edmunds (1st), Davis (2nd), Harris (1st), Bell (2nd) is a lot of draft capital to be throwing at the wrong positions.
They're not all bad players or anything. Just the wrong way to build, in my opinion. Free agents at the more imperative positions are expensive. So if you build this way, you're going to end up with, well, 32-year-olds at CB, mid-round picks who suck at the tackle spots, an underwhelming receiving corps, and aging d-line, etc.
Yeah you convinced me on that rationaleIn general, it just seems like common sense to address the big money positions (QB, Edge, T, WR, CB, DT) through the early rounds of the draft and the lesser money positions (RB, MLB, Interior OL, TE, S) through free agency. Both because higher draft picks are usually more talented and because you want those positions on rookie contracts.
Obviously there are always going to be a few exceptions: You might be solidified at a certain position; there might be a freak at a "lesser money" position; etc.
But yeah - Shazier (1st), Bush (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Fitzpatrick (1st), Friermuth (2nd), Edmunds (1st), Davis (2nd), Harris (1st), Bell (2nd) is a lot of draft capital to be throwing at the wrong positions.
They're not all bad players or anything. Just the wrong way to build, in my opinion. Free agents at the more imperative positions are expensive. So if you build this way, you're going to end up with, well, 32-year-olds at CB, mid-round picks who suck at the tackle spots, an underwhelming receiving corps, and aging d-line, etc.
Tackle and CB are two positions that rarely have a lot of guys that are ready to start but I generally can't disagree with your logic. WR's and DT's have gotten really expensive.
Ika - Our second pick of the 2nd round would be nice.I feel like we're still missing that space-eating two-down NT. I get that it's not 1998 anymore and we miraculously graded out decent against the run this past season, but I'd rather have one on the roster than not.
Isn’t that what Larry ogunjobi is ?I feel like we're still missing that space-eating two-down NT. I get that it's not 1998 anymore and we miraculously graded out decent against the run this past season, but I'd rather have one on the roster than not.
James Franklin doesn't think so, LOL.Isn’t that what Larry ogunjobi is ?
Is 305 not enough space ?
OL-men running the 40 is one of the more ridiculous drills. Not a skill set they need.Fun Fact:
Herbig finished 260 out of 260 in the 40 combine and it costs him to be drafted.
I would really to see them get a stud Center to anchor the OL. Best OL's always have a very good one.I feel like we're still missing that space-eating two-down NT. I get that it's not 1998 anymore and we miraculously graded out decent against the run this past season, but I'd rather have one on the roster than not.
Especially considering 11 picks later the Broncos took one of the draft darlings, C/G, Quinn Meinerz. He has started 22 games so far in his NFL career. He's short too, but at least he doesn't look 5-foot-7 on the field.So basically Green turns out to be a wasted third rounder.
Isn’t that what Larry ogunjobi is ?
Is 305 not enough space ?
I don't disagree really. A guard got to be strong above all elseOL-men running the 40 is one of the more ridiculous drills. Not a skill set they need.
I don't think there was a ton of guaranteed money with his new contract so I think they are viewing it in terms of his upside and can move on if things change. Market driven all the way.Aside from that, he's about as league average as it gets, which is why that signing didn't grade out very well. It's not like an atrocity, but they certain overpaid him. He's not some block eater who frees up the middle linebackers.
Makeover of the ILB group well underway now, followed up the Holcomb signing by releasing Jack and signing Miami LB Elandon Roberts.
Makeover of the ILB group well underway now, followed up the Holcomb signing by releasing Jack and signing Miami LB Elandon Roberts.
Roberts looks like a reasonable Spillane facsimile at a cheaper price…. good against the run, struggles in coverage.
We rolling with Holcomb, Roberts, and Robinson as our top three? I have no idea if that is better or worse than last season.
Holcomb seems like an upgrade to anyone we had last year if healthy. Roberts takes Spillanes spot. Probably need to add one more as it’s still an area of weakness. But maybe not an immediate concern if they plan on drafting one early.
Yeah they need to add one more thought the draft or free agency. Overall I’d give them a C maybe a C plus. Not good but not horrible either. We’ll need to see how this fits with who they draft to get a better assessment.I'm thinking cutting Jack puts drafting one in the 3rd or so back on the table. Unless we re-sign Jack at way less money or something... ?
Man, we have been pretty terrible at filling this position since Shazier played. I guess Bince the painter had his moments.