We all know the Steelers won't/can't get involved in the initial free agency frenzy. We never, ever have the cap space that other teams seem to have. Maybe next season after AB's dead money comes off the books but they will surely use up some of that in the annual "we resign our own".
Look around at rosters as these big names are being signed.
The Jets just gave CJ Mosley $80 million to play ILB. They also have Avery Williamson at ILB. Where does that leave former 1st round pick at ILB, Darron Lee from Ohio State?
The guy is close to a Ryan Shazier-level athlete and he doesn't have a starting spot anymore. He's also still on his rookie contract (4 years at $10 million). He's played 2 seasons for a terrible team. Maybe the Jets would be willing to shed his contract for a late draft pick? $2.5 million is a lot to pay a backup LB. However, he is a far better athlete than any ILB on the Steelers roster by a wide margin. I don't know much about his football IQ other than he merited a 1st round pick 2 years ago. We have a collection of stiffs at ILB. We need an upgrade and he might be available for cheap. Would the Jets take a 5th or 6th? If so, we aren't getting a better player with those picks in the draft.
Look around at rosters as these big names are being signed.
The Jets just gave CJ Mosley $80 million to play ILB. They also have Avery Williamson at ILB. Where does that leave former 1st round pick at ILB, Darron Lee from Ohio State?
The guy is close to a Ryan Shazier-level athlete and he doesn't have a starting spot anymore. He's also still on his rookie contract (4 years at $10 million). He's played 2 seasons for a terrible team. Maybe the Jets would be willing to shed his contract for a late draft pick? $2.5 million is a lot to pay a backup LB. However, he is a far better athlete than any ILB on the Steelers roster by a wide margin. I don't know much about his football IQ other than he merited a 1st round pick 2 years ago. We have a collection of stiffs at ILB. We need an upgrade and he might be available for cheap. Would the Jets take a 5th or 6th? If so, we aren't getting a better player with those picks in the draft.