Fear of losing Wilson and Fields in 2025!

This is what the draft seems to have, it's strong points.
I haven't even thought about team needs at this stage.

But a wild toss; I would imagine the Steelers could mine a pretty solid DB.
My general rule: Always draft along the lines of scrimmage. There's certainly some solid edge and OT's available.
No idea what they will actually do.

 

He might get another shot, but I'd be surprised to see it happen so quickly.

 

We're still in the thick of a playoff race now....
My con C arms are for us making a run this year.... I'll worry about all the other things when our season is officially over

 

Metcalf is under contract still with Seattle, Wilson went to Denver I doubt he's worried about lifestyle. Wilson's legacy would take a hit going to a rebuilding team like the Raiders.

 

I can see this as a potential possibility. That said though, I only say this as 2025 is not good for teams needing a QB in addition to Pittsburgh likely learning the lesson of attempting to pick a QB in Round One in a weak QB Class.... *cough cough 2022*. 2025 should be about bolstering the roster on whomever is to inherit the throne left behind by Big Ben. Should that be Fields?! All the better. If not, 2026 is looking pretty damn good for QBs; something I suspect Pittsburgh has also and will continue to look into come the 2025 Pro Day Circuit.


Long story short?! Should both get one more shot at it?! I personally wouldn't mind this at all. Will the team be able to keep both?! That remains to be seen; doubly so with Russell Wilson wanting to prove he can still play at a very high level.

 

Between me and you, EDGE might be a surprise pick for the team. Not early round barring some extreme circumstances but mid rounds for certain. However, if there is one player I'd recommend you'd watch, Landon Jackson from Arkansas is a very intriguing but very possible Round One Steelers pick. For that matter, just by looking at his highlights, he screams *Pittsburgh Steeler* in every sense of the word.


Among my personal Round 1 options for the Steelers, he is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Tyleik Williams though remains the prohibitive favorite at present however.

 

Vodka?

 

L. Jackson received a neck injury, and was taken to the hospital in Arkansas final game. He's been released, but nobody know the totality of the injury yet.

 

Filed for bankruptcy.

 

Fields is four years into his career. It makes little sense for him to sign on for two or three more as a backup before getting another shot. Maybe the rest of the league has soured on him enough that nobody will give him even an opportunity to compete for a starting job, but otherwise, if the Steelers keep Wilson, I expect Fields to be gone.

 

How does edge make any sense for this team? They have Watt, Highsmith, and Herbig under contract.

 

A Sterling idea

 

Watt is getting old

And we have seen what injuries do in general

He did say surprise pic

 

I know we disagree on this. I don't think the Steelers (nor I - now) see Fields as any long term solution. has been a nice add for 2024 and got us off to a great start, so thankful - but no future here.

 

You don't draft your fourth guy at a position in the first round. Watt will be there for at least one more season. Highsmith is signed through 2027. Herbig is still on his rookie deal.

The Steelers could end up with needs at receiver, running back, cornerback, and defensive tackle. All should be higher priorities than another edge rusher.

 

Agreed. Receiver as well. And corner.

You have had the barrage of posters saying they don't do contracts during the season which is true. Plus Wilson if he signed a contract say in training camp would lose some of that Denver money. So I believe he will stay with the Steelers and sign a deal. He has found a home here as the Field General and i'm glad about it.

Some team QB starved like the Jets or Raiders might take a flyer on Fields to start. Good luck...

 

correct - OLB is NO WAY a #1 pick. that is a depth pick - rounds 4+

 

Watt is under contract through 2025. I can see them adding some years maybe 2 or 3 bringing the cap number down for 2025.

I agree that Edge is not a high priority in the 2025 draft. DT, Receiver and Corner.

 

may need a RB too - but we will fill in what we can with FA, then the draft board comes into play.

 

CB 1st round

 

I don't think so they will probably go DL or WR.

 

You get a dislike for that. LoL.
I can see DL, but I always think Wr us a waste 1st round. It's a position that is too Qb dependent, and the right Qb can make a lot of Wrs look good.
There are Wrs that can make any Qb look good,,but those are very few , and far between.

 

DL would be my pick. If they go receiver will it spell the end of Pickens?

They will add to the corner room but not in the 1st.

 

Realistically I think they will sign Wilson and let Fields go. Maybe they place importance on signing both, as 2025 will not be a good year of QBs in the draft.
But why even think about such things? We are not football executives, we are fans. Just enjoy this playoff run.