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Nepotism at its finest?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by JackAttack 5958, Sep 1, 2022.

  1. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Really what Watt is actuality getting paid this year is ALMOST same as what He would make with His years as a veteran minimum.
     
  2. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    This is it in a nutshell.

    People can ***** about Watts salary but he was the best FA FB out there at a time we were meant to be getting back to the run. The fact he wasn’t used isn’t exactly his fault.
     
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  3. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    I think what people don't realize or want to realize is we can add
    a player of need at a way cheaper price then the 14 million over contract that this Watt will
    have taken from the Steelers. Shame on Steelers. OL/ ILB anyone?
     
  4. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    If they needed money sure but they have been in pretty good shape with the cap.

    Money is not stopping them from signing anyone, talent available is.
     
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  5. SteelReal

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    I noticed one of the comments under the Steelers PS post on Twitter was that Cody Whites dad is a scout...confirmed that Sheldon White, Director of Pro Scouting, is indeed his dad. Someone made the point Tyler Vaughns was a greater prospect then Cody White (which I agree). I wonder who others think had the better upside between the two??

    Cody White preseason stats

    SEASON GP GS TGT DROP REC PCT RECYDS RECAVG YDS/G RECTD LNG
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    (GP)3 (GS)0 (TGT)6 (DROP)0 (REC)4 (PCT)66.7 (YDS)19 (RECAVG)4.8 (YDS/G)6.3 (RECTD)0 (LNG)10 (FD)3 (YAC)4

    Tyler Vaugns Preseason Stats

    (GP)3 (GS)0 (REC)8 (YDS)112 (AVG)14.00 (YPG)37.3 (LG)25 (TD)1 (FD)5 (20+)3 (TGT)11 (YAC)48

    Note: FD is receiving first downs.
     
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  6. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    I believe this is his fourth year, knowing what we had(#7) back when signed we could have gotten somebody OL back then.
    I agree with you.
     
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  7. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    That could be an example, I’m a sure it doesn’t hurt having his dad as director of pro scouting but its not getting him a spot on the 53 either. Up until this season, Vaughns also was on the PS. There’s not a whole lot separating these practice squad players, that dad connection could be the deciding factor.
     
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  8. SteelReal

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    Yeah, that irks me in this case because he really did play head and shoulders above Cody White. Hope it doesnt come back to bite them one day.
     
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  9. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    I think if We get all the way that far down the depth chart for a length of time....We are screwed anyway. :shrug:
     
  10. Steelers304

    Steelers304 Well-Known Member

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    The stealing part isn't meant to be taken literal, you absolute banana. He is way over compensated for his role. I don't expect him to give the money back. come on guy
     
  11. Steelers304

    Steelers304 Well-Known Member

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    He signed a nearly 10 million dollar deal.... I don't care what cap gymnastics were played. He was made the highest paid FB in the NFL and has done nothing at all to warrant that on this team.
     
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  12. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    wait you mean after they give the contract and you sign it and they hand you money you are supposed to perform at a level commensurate with the amount of money they give you? What kinda of communist scam are they trying to pull? Everyone knows that once you get that fat football deal you let you body go and start adding a second level to your barley and hops storage facility.
     
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  13. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    I said what He is making this year....not anything else. Hold on let me look............
    Yep.....I said this year.:thumbs_up:
     
  14. METALMAN_68

    METALMAN_68 Well-Known Member

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    So in your estimation, is this because he has shown he isn't worth the money with the very little he's played, or because they haven't used him enough to warrant the contract? One of those things is clearly not his fault.
     
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  15. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    Actually, neither is his fault.
     
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  16. METALMAN_68

    METALMAN_68 Well-Known Member

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    I was eluding to him not playing well when he did play but yes, not being utilized is certainly not his fault. Seems surprising that any blame would fall on him when the head coach and o.c. take the blame for everything else.
     
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  17. Brice

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  18. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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