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Steelers sign Ex Rams ILB/S Mark Barron

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Former Rams’ LB Mark Barron reached agreement on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source. A rare free-agent foray for Pittsburgh.

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Interesting...............
 
Looks like the Steelers didn't want a repeat of last year. No *glaring* need now in the first round. Interesting this happened after Bush's pro day.
 
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Told this won’t affect Justin Houston. They still have some cap space and still have some contract changes to make. #Steelers

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I am also told this doesn’t do a thing to the draft plans. #steelers are still looking at taking a highly touted LB.

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I think the plan will be for Mark to replace Burnett....................
 
So does mean Justin Houston cancelled see we get Houston still this could be a new strategy
Rnd 1 wr metcalf
Rnd 2 de/olb vinowich
Rnd 3 ilb Wilson/ lb from buffalo
Rnd 4 wr Ridley
Rnd 5 olb hollins
Rnd 6 nt Huggins
Rnd 6 k Sergio
Rnd 7 p Bailey
 
He has had some injury issues. But if healthy huge upgrade from what we had
 
F83 said:
So does mean Justin Houston cancelled see we get Houston still this could be a new strategy
Rnd 1 wr metcalf
Rnd 2 de/olb vinowich
Rnd 3 ilb Wilson/ lb from buffalo
Rnd 4 wr Ridley
Rnd 5 olb hollins
Rnd 6 nt Huggins
Rnd 6 k Sergio
Rnd 7 p Bailey
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No way is Metcalf there at 20. I wouldn’t take a WR in the 1st anyhow. Still go corner or LB in the first.


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F83 said:
So does mean Justin Houston cancelled see we get Houston still this could be a new strategy
Rnd 1 wr metcalf
Rnd 2 de/olb vinowich
Rnd 3 ilb Wilson/ lb from buffalo
Rnd 4 wr Ridley
Rnd 5 olb hollins
Rnd 6 nt Huggins
Rnd 6 k Sergio
Rnd 7 p Bailey
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that's a reach in round 2.

By the way, nice signing, he was cut by the Rams right? He won't affect compensation picks next season
 
This takes Houston out of play more than likely. I think he goes to Ravens when it’s all said and done.


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coupon said:
Dude, seriously. Slow down. Think it through. Review for clarity before you post.
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Coup is right, one has nothing to do with the other. Two different positions.
 
He was not a great S to start his career in Tampa, but when they slid him down into the box in STL as a rover LB he flourished. This is an awesome signing. If I had to guess I'd say he rotates in at ILB and plays nickel LB and roams the field a bit in the box like Polamalu used to. He's immediately our best cover LB.
 
Litos said:
that's a reach in round 2.

By the way, nice signing, he was cut by the Rams right? He won't affect compensation picks next season
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Doesn't effect the compensation formula correct.

From what I read the Rams wanted him back, just at a lower price.
 
I don’t know why we are so obsessed with hybrid LB/S.. we already have Edmunds and Allen.. how well does Barron cover? I don’t know about this


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AggieSteel said:
I don’t know why we are so obsessed with hybrid LB/S.. we already have Edmunds and Allen.. how well does Barron cover? I don’t know about this


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Allen is a guaranteed nothing. Edmunds will stay in the more traditional SS position.
 
mdk2 said:
This takes Houston out of play more than likely. I think he goes to Ravens when it’s all said and done.


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Earlier in the thread, already addressed. Doesn't effect Houston

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This replaces Fort and pretty much takes away Burnett. He’s a sub package linebacker.
 
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