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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelersrule6, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Why is this guy still on the team? They should've cut him when they got rid of William Jackson, with a salary of 4 million there's no way he's in their plans for next season. Let him go and give him a chance to catch on with another team, if they don't plan on keeping him for next season.
     
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  2. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I am a bit surprised he’s still here as well. My recollection from the last 2 years is that he was decent in zone, and a complete liability in man coverage. We are one of the most man coverage-heavy teams in the league. Why not move on?
     
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  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    I thought he should be cut in the middle of the Buffalo game

    He had perfect coverage for an interception and was too lazy/dumb to go for the ball and had his hands open palms up thinking he’d wait for the ball to land there

    The receiver just grabbed the ball out from him

    If he had made any effort it would have been an interception rather than a Buffalo touchdown
     
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  4. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=092f...jZS5jb20vcGxheWVycy9XL1dpdGhBaDAwLmh0bQ&ntb=1

    not last year but the two years prior to that, he had pretty good years. he's 4 mil. for a year. thats pretty cheap for a corner. not saying he's the answer but also a guy that doesn't kill you as a part time player. similar to pierre. until you have a rookie get up to speed, probably not a guy you just let go for what is a small amount. :cool:
     
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  5. FeartheBeard

    FeartheBeard Well-Known Member

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    I would rather have him than Pierre - who we just resigned for some reason.
     
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  6. SGSteeler

    SGSteeler Well-Known Member

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    There's no need to cut him unless we have a plan or a need for his cap savings. Even as a depth piece he has value to us, so unless we are agreeing to terms with another player and we need his cap savings for the new signing.... why cut him?
     
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  7. mytake

    mytake Well-Known Member

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    Cut him and cut everybody.
     
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  8. GoldBurgh

    GoldBurgh Well-Known Member

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    Hang em' high!!
     
  9. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    No need to cut him until they see how the draft pans out. I expect they’ll draft a corner and he may be cut during camp
     
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  10. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    4 million isn't cheap for a CB that's not in the top 3 of their rotation :rolleyes:.
     
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  11. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    They could use that 4 million to fill some more holes on the roster.
     
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  12. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    We really don't know where he would have been because he was hurt all last year.:cool:
     
  13. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I'm talking about where he would be at in the rotation this year, him being injured isn't an excuse for his poor play, he sucked before he got injured :shrug:.
     
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  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    He was good the two years prior to last year. He may be able to help in the nickel or dime defense. We don't know yet. If they had no use for him they would have let him go.:cool:
     
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  15. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    They both should be gone, Add Maulet to the list also.
    This is why #17 and #80 are going to be CB picks. And they better be
    be able to produce.
     
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  16. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    and if they dont? we are stuck with two rookies instead of vets that know much more of the defense. the slot is the spot we need help at if maulet is cut. kazee can man one but when they go 4 wide we will be at a loss. we need a safety as well now. we need him for run support and two deep safeties and he needs to play the slot as well. good luck with a rookie doing all of that in year one. :cool:
     
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  17. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    These two/ three players mentioned are usually 2 to 3 steps off of
    Receivers. Easy pitch and catch.Lets give some other people a chance.
     
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  18. SteelersFanCanada

    SteelersFanCanada Well-Known Member

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    I think the lower body injuries really derailed last season for him.
     
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  19. Vox Ferrum

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    Then re-sign them. Got to keep the moniker fresh. lol
     
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  20. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Yes cutting him would save 4 mill. I feel they are going to wait it out till after the draft to see where they stand. I could care less about releasing him so he can catch on with another team. He is a Steeler until they say so.
     
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  21. mytake

    mytake Well-Known Member

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    Three people understood my sarcasm. I am not sure how you interpreted my post.
     
  22. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    I got it, perhaps I should have been more clear..cut everyone, the resign 'em. cuz we should sign everyone lol
     
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  23. mytake

    mytake Well-Known Member

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    Yes, that is what I was trying to say and you said it better.
     
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  24. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    Our corners are meh but I hope the draft changes that
     
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  25. defva

    defva Well-Known Member

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    A Good and Great mixture of a front 7 ... will make our db's look good again
     
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