Offseason Moves/Free agent signings

From a long time poster on a Commanders message board:

"Losing Holcomb is a huge disappointment. Huge. Terrible decision to let him walk."

Other comments:

"Holcomb has the freedom to roam sideline-to-sideline and wreak havoc with his freakish athleticism"

"Holcomb was an immediate contributor as a rookie, and his on-field play and leadership have developed throughout his 4 years"

 

Yeah, I'm not sure we really need one of those.

 

Your original post on Holcolmb was his available FA rating, I was going to ask where did Spillane rate when he was available, this follow up post pretty much states what I was thinking. We lost a guy who was good on Sp teams and made you hold your breath (especially in coverage) when he was on the field. What I do see with Holcolmb (when healthy) is he can tackle..something the team seems to have forgotten how to do, lol.

 

Honestly, no, I haven't. But he was ranked #43 on nfl.com list of free agents, so I'm going to say this was a good signing.

 

Well.... the rookie line is a bit of stretch... lol
But he does play with good instincts. Not 'freakish athleticism.'
He can and will make splash plays now and then.
As I said, if you want a player that goes 110%, you got one.
I don't think his foot is an issue, by camp he should be ready to go.

I like the Highsmith, Jack, Holcomb, Watt lineup.
Would like to see improvement in depth, that's doable via the draft.

 

I know PFF isn’t an absolute authority, but they graded Holcomb well above any of the Steelers ILBs last season.

 

My cap Buddies on here...I would have to think we'd be about out of coin...We had like 7 million, before all these moves...they generally like to have around 5 million for the draft and emergencies...


Restructures / cuts coming?

 

Yeah, there are still ways to make some money for another mid-level signing, in-season contingency spending, and the draft. Restructures could happen (Mitch and Jack both making over $10M right now in '23 and others) and we have a couple of cuts that could save money, such as Witherspoon for $4M.

Right now, we have TJ, Minkah, Cam, DJ, and Chuks counting $100M against the cap this year.

 

I would cut Jack, and and another one...I read somewhere where he was ranked as the next to LAST ranked ILB in the LEAGUE last year...

The last 2 years...He has 0....Int/ sacks / TFL/ FF/ FR, not one big play in TWO years!... overrated AF and washed

 

Certainly possible if the draft lands a good ILB to put with Holcomb and Robinson (and whomever else). Cutting Jack would save $8M.

 

Kind of like the signing of Cole Holcomb he's only 26, if he bounces back from injury this could be a very good signing.

 

Everybody is an upgrade over Spillane in coverage. He really is terrible in that area.

 

He played hurt most of last season and it definitely showed. He had declined in Jacksonville so you may be right. Maybe getting healthy and giving him a competent partner inside will help. I would rather see them let Jack go and sign Tranquill, but I'm not sure if that is realistic.

 

Spillane is a good tackler between the tackles ILB, you do not want him into any kind of space against any athletic talent.

If I was a team with a good TE I would pester him anytime he was in a game.

 

I would be all about that. I've been asking for Tranquill for a while. The money going to Jack would surely help get Drue. They could skip adding a LB early in the draft if they did that. Focus entirely on OT and CB early and then add DL and BPA elsewhere.

 

Agreed. Again, I'm not sure that is realistic. I could see them just going with Jack and perhaps asking him to restructure his deal. I wouldn't be surprised if they are done at least until the draft. Maybe they bring back Edmunds.

As it stands, their free agent signings aren't bad. If they did cut Jack and sign Tranquill, I would call it a successful free agency period. Even better if they bring back Edmunds as a part-time player and extend Highsmith.

 

they would have graded YOU higher - LOL

 

we are done w FA, I'd think

Sign Highsmith

then DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT

 

Was nervous at first, but now the Steelers can literally go any direction in the Draft...My guess is they still would NOT take...QB/ RB / WR/ TE with the first pick...

 

All you really need to know is he is Spillane’s replacement on the field and on TSF complaint thread!!! He’ll soon be hated by this group the second a receiver he’s covering catches a pass !!!!

My son has Redskin season tickets, says he likes Holcomb , is a smart scrappy player.

Cajun

 

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