Long-Term Deal Advantageous For Both Villanueva, Steelers

[Steelerfan81]

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The time is now for the Pittsburgh Steelers and left tackle Alejandro Villanueva to agree to terms to a long-term contract, ensuring the blindside protection of the franchise’s most valuable asset — quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Villanueva has traveled an interesting and inspiring road to the starting lineup of a solid Steelers’ offensive line.

The son of a Lieutenant Commander in the Spanish Navy, Villanueva started 24 of the 28 games he played in at Army (2006-09). He saw action at left tackle, the defensive line and even wide receiver. After serving three tours in Afghanistan as an active member of the U.S. Army from 2010-13, Villanueva returned to the gridiron in 2014. He joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad after he was signed and released as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles.

 

[slashsteel]

Almost like the Steelers are dragging their feet with these last three contracts, either that or I am just inpatient.

C'mon Steelers let's get to it !

 

[Steelr4evr]

I want this guy to get a new contract over just about anyone. A ton of respect for Big Al.

 

[Drink IRON City]

AND......... He has shown improvement as his playing time lengthens... SIGN him and Ben plays another couple years.





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[Steelerfan81]

They need to get something done soon. I don't know if they're waiting for Bell to sign or what.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

They need to get something done soon. I don't know if they're waiting for Bell to sign or what.

I think they will, they just need to figure out the salary cap issues. It's not like they're the Pats**** where it doesn't matter.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I think they will, they just need to figure out the salary cap issues. It's not like they're the Pats**** where it doesn't matter.

Well the pats have heavy inside intelligence on teams. That's been pretty clear for a long time. They keep beating people with scrubs. Those amazing halftime adjustments my ***.

 

[Roy92040]

Restructure somebody and use the money to sign this guy. Come on FO do your job.

 

[stillwright]

Restructure somebody and use the money to sign this guy. Come on FO do your job.

Restructure? Aren't we $16 mill plus under the cap now....with the cap rising drastically every year?

 

[SteelChip]

They still have over a month to get something done and if they don't and he plays out his measly little 600K option, it will cost them big time next year fur shur when he hits FA.

My money is on a deal right before camp.

Restructure somebody and use the money to sign this guy. Come on FO do your job.

They got the money but Bell is gunna be expensive, it only makes sense to get him settled first.

 

[Roy92040]

Restructure? Aren't we $16 mill plus under the cap now....with the cap rising drastically every year?

Is that $16M counting Bell?


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[Roy92040]

They still have over a month to get something done and if they don't and he plays out his measly little 600K option, it will cost them big time next year fur shur when he hits FA.

My money is on a deal right before camp.



They got the money but Bell is gunna be expensive, it only makes sense to get him settled first.

You're right. They're probably waiting until they have committed to Bell. But they'd better git er done soon. I want them to get the big guy wrapped up.


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[Confluence]

Where did you find this Ashcraft writer guy Justin?

Good first article. Get him crankin' out a couple per week!!

And just sign Big Al!

 

[stillwright]

Is that $16M counting Bell?


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I believe Bell's franchise tag price is already included. Signing Bell to an extension would probably open up more cap space for us.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think they will, they just need to figure out the salary cap issues. It's not like they're the Pats**** where it doesn't matter.

Or pay kick-backs to their QB's buisness.




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[Litos]

Bell's tag is already counting, a new contract won't go over what he is already accounted for.
Villanueva on a 4 years 6,5M per year contract would be great for both sides, that's very similar to what Gilbert got three years ago. The difference is that Gilbert was two years younger but the cap has gone up, so one thing balances the other.

such salary would put him as the 17th best salary for left tackles, that's fair given his age and contract situation

 

[Steelerfan81]

Where did you find this Ashcraft writer guy Justin?

Good first article. Get him crankin' out a couple per week!!

And just sign Big Al!

One of my best friends. He's a professional in the PR business for Ohio U. From Latrobe. He posts on here as IronMike52

 

[Coach]

Almost like the Steelers are dragging their feet with these last three contracts, either that or I am just inpatient.

C'mon Steelers let's get to it !

When you have players with top ability that get suspended or hurt often ( Bell, Bryant ) it makes this complicated.

Villanueva is good, not great. The players around the OL, and our coach Munchak are fantastic. But when they leave ( Beachum , Colon ) they don't seem to play as well.

 

[Litos]

When you have players with top ability that get suspended or hurt often ( Bell, Bryant ) it makes this complicated.

Villanueva is good, not great. The players around the OL, and our coach Munchak are fantastic. But when they leave ( Beachum , Colon ) they don't seem to play as well.

Colon never was more than an average Joe even as a steeler

 

[deljzc]

He's a tough contract to "slot" in the offense. Since he bounced around the league for so long before developing into a starter, they are very tough to judge the correct value (and try to estimate what he would get in free agency for instance). In a lot of ways his story is very similar to James Harrison, who was another player that was very difficult to guess his correct contract because his career was so unprecedented.

If I was to guess, I would say going to slot below DeCastro and Pouncey and will probably be close to what we gave his fellow tackle, Marcus Gilbert.

As far as Bell, there is no rush on the Steelers with that one. I think they are probably pretty far apart and it's going to be a tough negotiation. Both sides feel somewhat emboldened in their positions I bet. The Steelers could even franchise tag him again if they had too. It wouldn't break the bank to keep doing that considering how the cap keeps going up but the franchise tag on running backs has kind of flat lined.

 

[Steelerfan81]

He's a tough contract to "slot" in the offense. Since he bounced around the league for so long before developing into a starter, they are very tough to judge the correct value (and try to estimate what he would get in free agency for instance). In a lot of ways his story is very similar to James Harrison, who was another player that was very difficult to guess his correct contract because his career was so unprecedented.

If I was to guess, I would say going to slot below DeCastro and Pouncey and will probably be close to what we gave his fellow tackle, Marcus Gilbert.

As far as Bell, there is no rush on the Steelers with that one. I think they are probably pretty far apart and it's going to be a tough negotiation. Both sides feel somewhat emboldened in their positions I bet. The Steelers could even franchise tag him again if they had too. It wouldn't break the bank to keep doing that considering how the cap keeps going up but the franchise tag on running backs has kind of flat lined.

If they tag Bell again next year they have to pay him 20% more then they would this year. I don't see them doing that. When Mr. Rooney says he wants to do something then it usually gets done. He said he wanted to sign Bell to a long term contract. It'll get done. Its beneficial to both sides to get the deal done.

 

[bmoritz]

I think they will, they just need to figure out the salary cap issues. It's not like they're the Pats**** where it doesn't matter.

Seriously, I'd REALLY like to know where the Pats are getting all this cap space to sign everybody and their brother. Something is simply not adding up here.

 

[Steelerfan81]

Seriously, I'd REALLY like to know where the Pats are getting all this cap space to sign everybody and their brother. Something is simply not adding up here.

They don't pay anyone big money. Brady has a low cap hit cause they funnel him money thru his business.

 

[Stryker]

Hey Del,

I'd think Villa's contract will be slotted similar to Beechum's from JAX. He was a 7th rounder, and worked his way up the ranks to be a solid, above the line, starter. His health is probably the only reason why he wasn't given the big payday this year by JAX and is now a JET.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

They don't pay anyone big money. Brady has a low cap hit cause they funnel him money thru his business.

I still think that Kraft has briefcases full of cash delivered to players' houses.