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Joe Haden signs with Steelers

This is good. Still only 28. We need the guy....hopefully he delivers.
 
ianv2012 said:
I was literally just going to say the same thing, many were complaining that we didn't try to sign a starting CB, now that we have it's complaining about money. Starting CBs ain't cheap. Damned if you do, damned if you don't
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oh well, he's a Steeler now. The Steelers know their finances better than we do.
 
Tibs said:
Don't forget about Mike Hilton. Looks like he may have already jumped these three on the depth chart. I like the sound of this. Hilton is an intense, quick-twitch athlete, I love how ferocious he is tackling and coming on blitzes. With Haden on the outside paired with Artie, we may finally see more aggressive coverage and schemes. I love how our secondary is shaping up, just hope Mitchell is good to go.


Beat Writer Predicts Mike Hilton Will Start In Slot
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**** what CB gets the axe?:popcorn1:
 
ianv2012 said:
I was literally just going to say the same thing, many were complaining that we didn't try to sign a starting CB, now that we have it's complaining about money. Starting CBs ain't cheap. Damned if you do, damned if you don't
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I would have given the draft pick to them for him. Looks like we save some change going this route though. Plus the pick. Just glad we didn't low ball him an offer.
 
I think Kenny Britt is the Browns #1 WR - throw Joe in week 1 and make them choke on it.
 
Tibs said:
I wouldn't be shocked if it was Gay or Cockrell.
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I don't think they will axe Cockrell as he will be insurance for injury IMO.
 
Tibs said:
I wouldn't be shocked if it was Gay or Cockrell.
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I thought Cockroach too, but, he's younger and can still be a good role player. For a long season with Haden's injury history, they need to hold their ****.
 
Can he stay healthy? Can he not get torched by Tom Brady?

If yes and yes then I like the signing.
 
Ike Kelly said:
Tempered enthusiasm. Haden may be an updgrade, but how much of one is the question. Is he fully healthy? I hope this doesn't impede Tuitt's deal being done.
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The Steelers are currently $10.5 million under the cap, giving them enough room to add Haden and still sign Stephon Tuitt to a long-term extension within the next week.

The Steelers travel to Cleveland for the season opener Sept. 10.

https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2017/08/30/report-steelers-meet-recently-released-cb-haden/
 
slashsteel said:
I don't think they will axe Cockrell as he will be insurance for injury IMO.
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Well someone has to go, doubt they keep seven corners. The rookie Allen can stick on PS, which leaves:

Burns, Artie
Haden, Joe
Hilton, Mike
Sutton, Cameron
Sensabaugh, Coty
Gay, William
Cockrell, Ross

If indeed Hilton beats out Gay as slot corner, that's huge. It also pushes Gay down the depth chart, as I view Sutton as a lock to make the 53. That leaves Sensabaugh, who they seem to be high on, and Gay and Cockrell. Due to his age, they may choose to move on from Gay, maybe with a wink and a promise to bring him back during the season if something opens up, if Gay doesn't sign elsewhere.
 
dhutcherson said:
My concern is that he has a history of concussions and other injuries he can't stay healthy what good is he

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I'm not worried about that. He is a top CB that can man up in coverage. That's what I'm worried about.
 
Tibs said:
Well someone has to go, doubt they keep seven corners. The rookie Allen can stick on PS, which leaves:

Burns, Artie
Haden, Joe
Hilton, Mike
Sutton, Cameron
Sensabaugh, Coty
Gay, William
Cockrell, Ross

If indeed Hilton beats out Gay as slot corner, that's huge. It also pushes Gay down the depth chart, as I view Sutton as a lock to make the 53. That leaves Sensabaugh, who they seem to be high on, and Gay and Cockrell. Due to his age, they may choose to move on from Gay, maybe with a wink and a promise to bring him back during the season if something opens up, if Gay doesn't sign elsewhere.
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Didn't someone report not to long ago. that they have been trying Gay out at Safety. maybe that's the plan for him.
 
Big Ben Rules said:
Didn't someone report not to long ago. that they have been trying Gay out at Safety. maybe that's the plan for him.
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Yep. Might be a nice fit for him.
 
Good deal as long as he can stay healthy.
 
Haden, 28, reached the Pro Bowl in 2013 and 2014. The 2010 first-round pick signed a six-year, $74.678 million deal in 2014 but has struggled to find consistency in the years since. Haden has played in just 18 games since 2014, with three interceptions and 13 pass breakups in those two years.

Although Haden's on-field presence has been hampered by injury, he makes an impact when he stays healthy. He's one of only two NFL players with more than 100 pass breakups since 2010 and, in the 13 games he played in, he has recorded a 78.6 passing rating against.
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per NFL.com
 
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