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Mataeo Durant

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by JD86, May 3, 2022.

  1. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    I do not know what the standard is, I recall reading a year or so ago 5 grand was an incentive to at least keep guys interested and an incentive if they were not drafted. Do not know if all teams offered this. I'm sure some guys get more interest but if offered anything and they see it's a better opportunity then that's enough bait for them to sign.
     
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  2. jeh1856

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    Oh I agree totally

    But in the grand scheme $15k is peanuts and making it a headline as biggest ever just seems overkill

    It’s raining, I’m just grumpy
     
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  3. Vox Ferrum

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    I really want to give the RBs some mercy as the Oline was just that bad. That said there definitely needs to be some new look in that room. Other than Harris nearly every back just looked pathetically slow last year.
     
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  4. oldschool

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    I noticed that at first too, but that might just be to dazzle someone with less skeptical eyes at first. There were some other runs with good cuts in there. Also some good field vision too while choosing good running angles once he had some space.

    I’m hoping like all of us that our free agent signings will change the O-line for the better and at least these backs can have a chance to get skinny and run through some holes. If they bounce off tackle this kid seems to have the get away sticks for some decent long ones.
     
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  5. S.T.D

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    GEEZZZZ!
    I hope We don't see 2 much of that this year. Last year it happened way 2 many freaking times. Surely the OL is better this year. At least I hope it is.:thumbs_up:
     
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  6. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Be honest....You're awake....So You're grumpy. LoL
     
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  7. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    i resemble that remark. :cool:
     
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  8. S.T.D

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    I do also . Well... some days, but they seem 2 be more ,and more frequent lately. :thumbs_up:
     
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  9. steelersrule6

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    Okay Debbie downer :rolleyes:
     
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  10. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Ballage is a free agent
     
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  11. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Lindsay hasn't done anything since he showed something early in his Broncos career, there are better free agent RBs out there.
     
  12. jeh1856

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    So is he better or not
     
  13. The Sodfather

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    Outstanding! Big Kenny in arguably the most famous car drove. And built.
     
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  14. The Sodfather

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    To be fair to him, it was tough sledding behind that line last year. That said, with Durant you get younger, cheaper and faster.
     
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  15. SteelHack

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    Is why I like him....I don't want another Melvin Ingram situation. I want a clear back up that has shown he can play, and should not cost a much as some others

    HACK
     
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  16. Hanratty#5

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    Yes, Jaylen Warren from Oklahoma State had a big year for the Cowboys rushing for over 1,200 yards and 11 TD's. I wouldn't be surprised if both UDFA's made the team in place of McFarland and Edmunds.
     
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  17. steelersrule6

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    Except Lindsay isn't any good, he wouldn't beat out Snell for the backup role.
     
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  18. SteelHack

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    I have a different opinion

    HACK
     
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  19. jeh1856

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    I’m wondering if and when we will ever see Benny Snell football

    Or is this all we get
     
  20. steelersrule6

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    So do all 32 teams, Lindsay isn't signed anywhere :shrug:.
     
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  21. Fe3CCity

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    Guys, what's the deal here?
    They are highlights but this guy looks like he can play.
    I would assume it's size ( he seems on the smaller end ) but that looks like some great contact control, an amazing burst, and a disregard for what's in my way.
     
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  22. Fe3CCity

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    I agree with your Lindsay opinions. I bet he'd quickly cement as number 2.
     
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  23. mac daddyo

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    i sure don't get the mcfarland thing. he has show zero since being here. i actually think trey edmunds runs better than he does. edmunds has been here for years. will he ever get to the 53 again? :cool:
     
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  24. Hanratty#5

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    Matteo Durant is 5'11" and weighs 196 but he runs a blazing 4.38. The other UDFA Jaylen Warren is only 5'8" but he weighs 215 and runs a 4.55 forty.
     
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  25. The Sodfather

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    McFarland is a wasted draft pick. He is rarely used and when he is, nothing positive happens.
     
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