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Malik Reed

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Disco1981, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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  2. Lambert

    Lambert Well-Known Member

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    I like for outside LB depth if the draft pick is 6th or 7th.
     
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  3. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    Dammit you beat me lol
     
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  4. biggbunch68

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    Who?
     
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  5. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know anything about the guy? Honestly don't think I have ever heard of him
     
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  6. Lambert

    Lambert Well-Known Member

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    Was a UDFA in 2019. Played 3 years in Denver. Good pass rusher, struggles some against the run. Broncos fans aren't real happy with the trade.
     
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  7. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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  8. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    I thought Hamilcar was showing promise. I guess he won't make the team now?
     
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  9. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    You might still see Hamilcar. Derek Tazaka might be gone though. It will be either Tazaka or Hamilcar cut more than likely
     
  10. troybellringer55

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    Good move. Need some depth there badly.

    We still haven't seen Highsmith since the Regan Administration.

    Not much faith in Hamilcar or Tuzaka.
     
  11. Blast Furnace

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    Late round pick.

    Rudolph trade more likely now, IMO. They’ll want to recoup that.
     
  12. blackandgoldpatrol

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    Somebody please tell me we gave them Kendrick Green in return
     
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  13. Karl

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    I am a little concerned they went to OLB.
    But not too much - you can never have too many pass rushers.
    It depends on the compensation.

    Reed does improve the depth off the bench and has been a steady riser in Denver.

    I was figuring O-Line but scanning the wires and rosters, I'm not sure they can pull one off.
     
  14. Lambert

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    We'd have to send a 5th with Green just for someone to take him.
     
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  15. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    Scratch that Hamilcar cut.
    Maybe he makes it to Practice Squad, guess that means Tazaka is safe.
     
  16. Formerscribe

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    I don't think Tuszka was ever in any danger. He was pretty solid late last season and this preseason.

    I wonder if the trade for Reed is a reflection of concerns about Highsmith. I wonder if he is going to be ready in time for the opener.
     
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  17. Karl

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    I 'think' it is a 6th. (I would hope it is really a 7th if a pick is involved)
     
  18. CK 13

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    Highsmith might go on the PUP list. Not a great sign so grabbing Reed makes sense.
     
  19. SteelersFanCanada

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    Traded a 6th for Reed and a 7th.
     
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  20. Formerscribe

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    I hadn't seen anything about Highsmith going on the PUP list. Is that just speculation?
     
  21. SteelersFanCanada

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  22. Formerscribe

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    That's not terrible, especially given concerns about Highsmith being ready for the start of the season.
     
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  23. SteelersFanCanada

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    Its a pretty solid deal based on our need at OLB.
     
  24. CanadianSteel

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    Austin says he expects both Highsmith and Watt to be ready for week 1. FWIW.
     
  25. Formerscribe

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    That's good, but I'll believe Highsmith is good to go when I see him on the field.
     
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