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Steelers Sign C/G Fernando Velasco

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 9, 2013.

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  1. Jammasterc

    Jammasterc Well-Known Member

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    they did about as well as they could.
     
    Jammasterc, Sep 9, 2013
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  2. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Brilliant.
     
    Thigpen82, Sep 9, 2013
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  3. CanadianSteel

    CanadianSteel Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Anyone know what kind of head he has on his shoulders? I assume he was calling the protections with the Titans last year?
     
    CanadianSteel, Sep 9, 2013
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  4. SteelByDesign

    SteelByDesign Well-Known Member

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    Keep in mind we saved about 1.2 mil when we cut Dwyer.
     
    SteelByDesign, Sep 9, 2013
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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    $715,000.

    Look for this to be a one year contract with a small signing bonus. The cap count should be only $620,000 if worked that way.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 9, 2013
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  6. ThrowToHeath

    ThrowToHeath Well-Known Member

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    I am still flabbergasted as to why we are so cap-strapped with this really bad roster. Gotta get that money ready for "Operation Rebuild - 2014".

    Also, I hope the team doesn't give Pouncey a big contract, as he is ultra injury prone and not worth the bucks at this point. I'd rather have five $2 million linemen than one $10 million guy, especially at the rate we go through linemen a season.
     
    ThrowToHeath, Sep 9, 2013
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  7. ThrowToHeath

    ThrowToHeath Well-Known Member

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    I'll clarify my remark on Pouncey being "injury-prone"....he gets hurt a lot and is in the wrong places in the wrong times (like when DeCastro mistakes his knees for a chicken plank)
     
    ThrowToHeath, Sep 9, 2013
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  8. numbah58

    numbah58 Staff Member Mod Team

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    I'm happy with the signing.. It does beg the question though, why didn't we sign him instead of Cody Wallace to begin with?
     
    numbah58, Sep 9, 2013
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  9. freakfontana

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    i wonder the same and i found around one comments that say velasco was waived after the sign of wallace and probably he wanted to start
     
    freakfontana, Sep 9, 2013
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  10. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    He was good at georgia. I wanted us to draft him. He is not a big drop from pouncey in my opinion
     
    steel1031, Sep 9, 2013
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  11. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    have they got rid of Wallace? is he a better guard then what we have?:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Sep 9, 2013
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  12. freakfontana

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    they shouldn't have signed any veteran (like wallace whimper) before the season just keep the young udfa that cost a lot less, then after week one make the movement you want without guarenteed any salary
     
    freakfontana, Sep 9, 2013
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  13. PWP

    PWP Well-Known Member

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    Well said...I would also like to add more power at the center position will be a good thing IMO.I for one hope he plays lights out and allows us to move Pouncy to LG.

    I been saying it for years the best way to run a zone scheme is with Power at center and speed at the Guards.
     
    PWP, Sep 10, 2013
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  14. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if he will start this week? I don't see why a vet like him wouldn't be able to?
     
    Da Stellars, Sep 12, 2013
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  15. FeartheBeard

    FeartheBeard Well-Known Member

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    Last I heard, Beachum was starting.
     
    FeartheBeard, Sep 12, 2013
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  16. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Valesco said the turns used a lot of zone schemes last year and other then terminology it was pretty much the same
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Sep 12, 2013
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  17. freakfontana

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    they are saying beachum is starting because they want to hide the plan that see beachum at te
     
    freakfontana, Sep 12, 2013
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  18. D0bre Shunka

    D0bre Shunka Well-Known Member

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    He's a solid p/u and I'm surprised we were able to get him. He's played all over the line in his past.
    Could be a keeper/ We'll see...

    Titans Tendered him at one point I believe
     
    D0bre Shunka, Sep 13, 2013
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