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Where we stand after wave 1 of FA

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We resigned Moats and Spaeth and tendered our scrub guys.

1. We need to sign either a FA pass rusher or a FA starting corner. The other will be had in rd 1 of the draft. My options to consider ( Orakpo, Morgan, Brandon Browner, Adrian Clayborn). Sheard does not have much of a pass rush,. so he doesn't really work for what we need.

-Clayborn and Orakpo are always hurt. Both could be interesting if the deal had incentives. I like Moragn too, but I think he signs somewhere today or tmrw
-Brandon Browner...best cb left out there I think. Would be a nice get, but I hear he may sign today or tmrw

Our pass rush may look worse than last year....yikes!!!
 
I don't expect any action today from the Steelers. I think they will start their bargain basement shopping later in the week and bring in a couple 2'nd and 3'rd tier guys like last year. That's what we do. I'm sure they already have their guys all picked out that they want to bring in.
 
Where we stand?

ha ha - right where we started

Here's one guy I would like to get back...

New Orleans Saints' Keenan Lewis: 'Time to take my talent somewhere else'

CB Keenan Lewis unhappy, wants #Saints to guarantee contract or let him go

Lewis has base salaries of $1.8 million, $4.25 million and $4.75 million in the final three years of his contract, and the Saints probably wouldn't be receptive to guaranteeing all $10.8 million of his remaining salary.

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ss...is_time_to_take_my_talent_somewhere_else.html

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I would like to have Keenan back but what are we going to trade with? Maybe they'll take Cortez and his inflated contract. Just kidding! Wishful thinking though. I can't see the Steelers giving up a draft pick when they need to re-load from the draft.
 
I already mentioned Lewis before, but apparently to trade him costs NO 2.5 mil against their cap. That's against the cap. NO is cap strapped. Not sure they would want to incur dead money on the cap. Now, if they are offered a decent draft pick...well.maybe they would. If I am the FO I would at least offer a 5th and see what NO says. Strangely, NO is bringing Browner in for a visit I think.
 
Lewis is still young enough, with the need large enough at CB, I'd consider offering the Saints a 3rd or 4th round pick for him.

As for the Steelers relative inaction to this point, it was pretty much expected. It's how the Steelers roll.
 
Rooney did say we will upgrade pass rush and back end. We can't do it all through the draft. I guess if we drafted and edge rusher in rd 1 and grabbed a corner in rd 2, that would do it, but that's a big if.
 
Keenan has be put off right now because of his "Revis-attitude"; but, you're all right - the FA pickings are VERY SLIM in the areas we need help.

I, for one, think Sheard is the sleeper we need - he's tattooed Ben numerous times that I can remember and don't forget - we have a new DC, who maybe able to be more creative w/ the younger/new players (???)...

I was just looking at our roster and I just realized that W. Gay is 30 - with McCain possibly in the wind - our DB problem is a HUGE one. Take a look from www.steelers.com:


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53 Pouncey, Maurkice C 6-4 304 25 6 Florida
72 Wallace, Cody C/G 6-4 300 30 6 Texas A&M
28 Allen, Cortez CB 6-1 196 26 4 The Citadel
30 Fogg, Kevin CB 5-10 185 24 R Liberty
22 Gay, William CB 5-10 190 30 9 Louisville
39 Webb, B.W. CB 5-11 190 24 3 William & Mary
Conrath, Matt DE 6-7 306 25 3 Virginia
79 Hemer, Ethan DE 6-6 282 23 R Wisconsin
97 Heyward, Cameron DE 6-5 288 25 5 Ohio State
91 Tuitt, Stephon DE 6-5 303 21 1 Notre Dame
65 Kruger, Joe DL 6-6 287 22 1 Utah
62 McCullers, Daniel DL 6-7 352 22 1 Tennessee
96 Thomas, Cam DT 6-4 330 28 6 North Carolina
66 DeCastro, David G 6-5 316 25 3 Stanford
73 Foster, Ramon G 6-6 325 29 7 Tennessee
74 Hubbard, Chris G 6-4 286 23 2 UAB
6 Suisham, Shaun K 6-0 200 33 11 Bowling Green
57 Garvin, Terence LB 6-3 221 24 3 West Virginia
44 Jones, Howard LB 6-4 238 25 R Shepherd
95 Jones, Jarvis LB 6-2 245 25 3 Georgia
Lemon, Shawn LB 6-2 250 26 Akron
55 Moats, Arthur LB 6-2 250 26 6 James Madison
Nix, Roosevelt LB 5-11 260 22 1 Kent State
50 Shazier, Ryan LB 6-1 237 22 1 Ohio State
51 Spence, Sean LB 5-11 231 24 4 Miami
94 Timmons, Lawrence LB 6-1 234 28 9 Florida State
98 Williams, Vince LB 6-1 250 25 3 Florida State
56 Zumwalt, Jordan LB 6-4 235 23 R UCLA
60 Warren, Greg LS 6-3 252 33 11 North Carolina
90 McLendon, Steve NT 6-4 320 29 6 Troy
78 Villanueva, Alejandro OL 6-9 277 26 R Army
76 Adams, Mike OT 6-7 323 25 4 Ohio State
Leone, Richie P 6-3 214 23 R Houston
9 Wing, Brad P 6-3 205 24 2 LSU
Boyd, Tajh QB 6-1 222 24 1 Clemson
5 Gradkowski, Bruce QB 6-1 220 32 10 Toledo
3 Jones, Landry QB 6-3 221 25 3 Oklahoma
7 Roethlisberger, Ben QB 6-5 241 33 12 Miami (Ohio)
26 Bell, Le'Veon RB 6-1 244 23 2 Michigan State
40 Harris, Josh RB 5-11 210 24 1 Wake Forest
Dangerfield, Jordan S 5-11 200 24 1 Towson
Darby, Alden S 5-10 192 22 1 Arizona State
Lewis, Isaiah S 5-10 211 23 R Michigan State
23 Mitchell, Mike S 6-0 210 27 7 Ohio
43 Polamalu, Troy S 5-10 207 33 13 USC
29 Thomas, Shamarko S 5-9 217 24 3 Syracuse
35 Ventrone, Ross S 5-8 195 28 3 Villanova
Wild, Ian S 6-0 205 24 1 Mercyhurst
77 Gilbert, Marcus T 6-6 330 27 5 Florida
Van Dyk, Mitchell T 6-7 299 24 1 Portland State
68 Beachum, Kelvin T/G 6-3 303 25 3 SMU
87 Blanchflower, Rob TE 6-4 256 24 R Massachusetts
Egnew, Michael TE 6-5 260 25 3 Missouri
83 Miller, Heath TE 6-5 256 32 11 Virginia
89 Spaeth, Matt TE 6-7 260 31 9 Minnesota
14 Benford, Tim WR 5-11 198 25 1 Tennessee Tech
84 Brown, Antonio WR 5-10 186 26 5 Central Michigan
10 Bryant, Martavis WR 6-4 211 23 R Clemson
Chancellor, Brelan WR 5-8 188 22 R North Texas
18 Goodwin, C.J. WR 6-3 190 25 R California University (PA)
Washington, L'Damian WR 6-4 200 23 R Missouri
11 Wheaton, Markus WR 5-11 182 24 3 Oregon State
13 Archer, Dri WR/RB 5-8 173 23 R Kent State
 
Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago

Now here's a fit that makes a ton of sense: former Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is scheduled to visit the Steelers on Friday, per source
 
We never make a splash early in FA. This is nothing new. Late this week or next week and you might have something.
 
Lots of guys still out there.

Here is rotoworld's updated FA list:

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/51589/309/2015-nfl-free-agents

The only real "problem" position is defensive backs, where those guys are being gobbled up pretty quick.

We can still re-sign Heyward-Bey to be a special teamer and #5 receiver.

Plenty of running backs that might be nice compliments to Bell: Williams, Bush, McFadden, Mareno, Thomas

Still lots of edge defenders to add depth to the position: Sheard, Schoolfield, Morgan, Ayers, Harrison, Spencer, Acho

It's the potential issues at safety and corner that are cause for concern (assuming Polamalu retires/released by end of week).

Not a lot to choose from without issues....
 
Why would N.O, get rid of a Cheap starting CB? There's nothing, literally nothing out there on FA near his play level that cut cost them less or even the same.

They should guarantee his contract, they are still making out like bandits
 
I'm surprised us or anyone else hasn't made a move for Greg Hardy yet, he was absolutely dominate before his incident. Now would be the perfect time to get him cheap too.
 
Litos said:
Why would N.O, get rid of a Cheap starting CB? There's nothing, literally nothing out there on FA near his play level that cut cost them less or even the same.

They should guarantee his contract, they are still making out like bandits
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Maybe he shouldn't have signed the contract if he didn't like it.
 
Steelz said:
I'm surprised us or anyone else hasn't made a move for Greg Hardy yet, he was absolutely dominate before his incident. Now would be the perfect time to get him cheap too.
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Not sure the Rooney's would want to bring him in. Also not sure if he still faces league punishment. He was on the inactive list and paid for last season. The fuhrer may want to further punish him. If he gets overlooked and is still out there in another week or two, maybe, but not sure he can play OLB. We're good at DE with Tuitt & Heyward.
 
I, for one, think Sheard is the sleeper we need
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you snooze you lose

Pats picked him up for 2 yrs / $11M
 
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Sign De/OIBClayborn @ Morgan( incentive ) laced deal, RB Roy Helu JR CB Browner 2 year deal, Will Allen 1 year @ DT Dan Williams to replace Cam
 
No big loss not grabbing Sheard, overrated and inconsistent in the pass rush. Mainly a backup for four seasons in Cleveland.
 
bermudasteel said:
Keenan has be put off right now because of his "Revis-attitude"; but, you're all right - the FA pickings are VERY SLIM in the areas we need help.

I, for one, think Sheard is the sleeper we need - he's tattooed Ben numerous times that I can remember and don't forget - we have a new DC, who maybe able to be more creative w/ the younger/new players (???)...

I was just looking at our roster and I just realized that W. Gay is 30 - with McCain possibly in the wind - our DB problem is a HUGE one. Take a look from www.steelers.com:


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53 Pouncey, Maurkice C 6-4 304 25 6 Florida
72 Wallace, Cody C/G 6-4 300 30 6 Texas A&M
28 Allen, Cortez CB 6-1 196 26 4 The Citadel
30 Fogg, Kevin CB 5-10 185 24 R Liberty
22 Gay, William CB 5-10 190 30 9 Louisville
39 Webb, B.W. CB 5-11 190 24 3 William & Mary
Conrath, Matt DE 6-7 306 25 3 Virginia
79 Hemer, Ethan DE 6-6 282 23 R Wisconsin
97 Heyward, Cameron DE 6-5 288 25 5 Ohio State
91 Tuitt, Stephon DE 6-5 303 21 1 Notre Dame
65 Kruger, Joe DL 6-6 287 22 1 Utah
62 McCullers, Daniel DL 6-7 352 22 1 Tennessee
96 Thomas, Cam DT 6-4 330 28 6 North Carolina
66 DeCastro, David G 6-5 316 25 3 Stanford
73 Foster, Ramon G 6-6 325 29 7 Tennessee
74 Hubbard, Chris G 6-4 286 23 2 UAB
6 Suisham, Shaun K 6-0 200 33 11 Bowling Green
57 Garvin, Terence LB 6-3 221 24 3 West Virginia
44 Jones, Howard LB 6-4 238 25 R Shepherd
95 Jones, Jarvis LB 6-2 245 25 3 Georgia
Lemon, Shawn LB 6-2 250 26 Akron
55 Moats, Arthur LB 6-2 250 26 6 James Madison
Nix, Roosevelt LB 5-11 260 22 1 Kent State
50 Shazier, Ryan LB 6-1 237 22 1 Ohio State
51 Spence, Sean LB 5-11 231 24 4 Miami
94 Timmons, Lawrence LB 6-1 234 28 9 Florida State
98 Williams, Vince LB 6-1 250 25 3 Florida State
56 Zumwalt, Jordan LB 6-4 235 23 R UCLA
60 Warren, Greg LS 6-3 252 33 11 North Carolina
90 McLendon, Steve NT 6-4 320 29 6 Troy
78 Villanueva, Alejandro OL 6-9 277 26 R Army
76 Adams, Mike OT 6-7 323 25 4 Ohio State
Leone, Richie P 6-3 214 23 R Houston
9 Wing, Brad P 6-3 205 24 2 LSU
Boyd, Tajh QB 6-1 222 24 1 Clemson
5 Gradkowski, Bruce QB 6-1 220 32 10 Toledo
3 Jones, Landry QB 6-3 221 25 3 Oklahoma
7 Roethlisberger, Ben QB 6-5 241 33 12 Miami (Ohio)
26 Bell, Le'Veon RB 6-1 244 23 2 Michigan State
40 Harris, Josh RB 5-11 210 24 1 Wake Forest
Dangerfield, Jordan S 5-11 200 24 1 Towson
Darby, Alden S 5-10 192 22 1 Arizona State
Lewis, Isaiah S 5-10 211 23 R Michigan State
23 Mitchell, Mike S 6-0 210 27 7 Ohio
43 Polamalu, Troy S 5-10 207 33 13 USC
29 Thomas, Shamarko S 5-9 217 24 3 Syracuse
35 Ventrone, Ross S 5-8 195 28 3 Villanova
Wild, Ian S 6-0 205 24 1 Mercyhurst
77 Gilbert, Marcus T 6-6 330 27 5 Florida
Van Dyk, Mitchell T 6-7 299 24 1 Portland State
68 Beachum, Kelvin T/G 6-3 303 25 3 SMU
87 Blanchflower, Rob TE 6-4 256 24 R Massachusetts
Egnew, Michael TE 6-5 260 25 3 Missouri
83 Miller, Heath TE 6-5 256 32 11 Virginia
89 Spaeth, Matt TE 6-7 260 31 9 Minnesota
14 Benford, Tim WR 5-11 198 25 1 Tennessee Tech
84 Brown, Antonio WR 5-10 186 26 5 Central Michigan
10 Bryant, Martavis WR 6-4 211 23 R Clemson
Chancellor, Brelan WR 5-8 188 22 R North Texas
18 Goodwin, C.J. WR 6-3 190 25 R California University (PA)
Washington, L'Damian WR 6-4 200 23 R Missouri
11 Wheaton, Markus WR 5-11 182 24 3 Oregon State
13 Archer, Dri WR/RB 5-8 173 23 R Kent State
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They still have Antwon Blake also I guess the roster for some reason is not picking up RFAs.

But they are down one starter CB one aging SS two OLBers

and have addressed fricking nothing

I am not suggesting they break the bank. But there is teams signing players to friendly contracts while Tombert is sitting on their hands.

This wasn't the year IMO to filter thru the garbage. Our teams D has obvious holes, and we should see a fricken aggressive gameplan.

So far what I see is leaving me unimpressed.

If they would have resigned Brice and dumped Allen I might have been like well there is something. But the something I see is holding onto flops while your starters fly the coop.
 
TDX27 said:
We never make a splash early in FA. This is nothing new. Late this week or next week and you might have something.
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This is true I see us bring back Harrison and going hard in the first two rounds for OLB. I also feel we will be watching Culliver, Cox, Browner and Cromartie and see who if any are still there in a week and make a play for one on the cheap. I also feel rounds 3-5 we could still get us a darn good CB to be ready in a year or so.
 
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