Ladarius Green signed 4 years 20 mil

[mightyguru]

Green was at the top of my TE FA wish list. If they make this happen, color me happy.

He's visiting the Steelers,,,,not the cheating ********.

 

[swal75]

I hope they get him signed before the next huge TE contract comes out. Colby Fleener just got 35m.

 

[slashsteel]

I hope they get him signed before the next huge TE contract comes out. Colby Fleener just got 35m.

NFL Network just said they had to fight off the Steelers for him...............

 

[nooneuno]

The Saints went after Fleener because they thought they were out of the running for Green to the Steelers. So if Fleener is getting $36m over 5 years you can expect Green to be getting at least that much or a bit more.

 

[slashsteel]

The Saints went after Fleener because they thought they were out of the running for Green to the Steelers. So if Fleener is getting $36m over 5 years you can expect Green to be getting at least that much or a bit more.

Not so sure.... I think Fleener has the stats, where Green had a solid 2015.

 

[biscuits4u2]

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNN!

sounds good

 

[Djfan]

I like it, but defense wins championships, and ours is so-so. Let's build up our defense!

 

[Vindrow]

I was hoping they would go after Green. He played extremely well when Antonio Gates went down with an injury.

He will be a solid player for us and will make Ben a happy QB.

 

[nitsuj1225]

Glad we didn't pay that for Fleener...he's not worth $35m

 

[antdrewjosh]

4 yrs 20 million done deal


Report: Steelers signing Ladarius Green to 4-year, $20M contract
http://www.thescore.com/news/979174
(via http://thesco.re/theScore_app )

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I'm sorry, I'm sitting here blinking at this, can't believe my eyes...



That's simply amazing to me, a guy that big being able to move so fast.

And its cool! I just hope he can block.

 

[Steelerfan81]

Its official. Green signed 4 year 20 million. 6 mil in 2016 and 5 motion in 2017.

 

[nooneuno]

I think that is a good deal. FO has had a nice start to FA.

 

[lefty]

1.25 mil this year with a 4.75 signing bonus. Great deal! following years-5 mil, 4.5, and 4.5.

 

[Vindrow]

Nice!! I love this...he will be a very nice weapon for Ben....now get Weddle.

 

[awboatguy]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing tight end Ladarius Green to a four-year deal worth $20 million, reports Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

Green would give the high-powered Steelers offense yet another explosive playmaker to utilize in the passing game, joining receivers Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, and Markus Wheaton.

Finally stepping out of Antonio Gates' shadow and taking on a lead tight end role could soon have him poised to outplay the figures involved in his new contract.

Green appeared in 13 games for the San Diego Chargers in 2015, recording 37 receptions for 429 yards and four touchdowns.

 

[swal75]

Wonder if Ike helped to steer him our way. Not too many UL-L players in the NFL

 

[awboatguy]

Wonder if Ike helped to steer him our way. Not too many UL-L players in the NFL

That's an interesting point. Wonder if that would come out. Either way. Great news.

 

[stillerfaninfl]

Heath needs to be at Latrobe to help coach him up.

HHeeeeeaaaathhhhh! Ggrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenn! Sounds good.

 

[Clete]

WOW, he came dirt cheap compared to what the lesser player Fleener got from the Saints.

 

[deljzc]

Seems like a solid signing. No long term commitment. Even if he completely flops, it's not a terrible signing given the market and roster at this point.

I'm curious how they are going to use their TE's this season and how many snap counts Green will get. If he immediately become the #1 guy and gets like 95-99% snap counts in 2016, it's a steal contract. That type of money/commitment for a starting TE is peanuts in today's NFL.

But if he fails to mesh in the offense. If he can't block up to Haley's standards and you see a huge increase in snap counts from the very limited Matt Spaeth OR if the position becomes a hodgepodge of substitutions and roll playing, maybe it's not such a good signing.

As this point it really depends on his work ethic and how the coaches utilize (or not utilize) his talent.

 

[Lloyds legend]

Great signing!

I'm stoked to have him.

 

[ETL75]

I assume that the $4.75m signing bonus gets spread out over the 4 year deal. So his cap hit this year is approx.$2.44m. Hope that is right.

 

[Steel G]

Great deal, love it. Was a good first day of FA for the Steelers.

 

[swal75]

I assume that the $4.75m signing bonus gets spread out over the 4 year deal. So his cap hit this year is approx.$2.44m. Hope that is right.

yeah(all figures rounded)-

2016- 2.4m
2017-6.2m
2016-5.7m
2017-5.7m