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Steelers Do Some Restructuring, AB Gets A Raise

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    The Steelers did some restructuring today to add some room for injuries etc. Heath, Suisham, and Antonio Brown have been restructured. Nearly $6 Mil in cap room has been created. The team reportedly will use most of the cap room for injury offsets.

    The team also has also worked out a raise for AB. The team did some a little less traditional and moved apx $2 Mil from 2016 so AB could get more in 2015. This wasn't just a simple salary to bonus conversion.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 1, 2015
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  2. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Why do all that this late in the game. Could they be working a trade or something?
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Sep 1, 2015
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  3. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    They clearly need to bring in some more bodies... whether it's a bigger trade, who knows. It's not like they've gone to form this preseason.
     
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  4. niterider

    niterider Well-Known Member

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    I'm surprised they did this actually. Did they add any years to AB's contract? Man... they keep surprising me lately. I never know what's going to happen anymore.
     
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  5. pjgruden

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    I know restructuring is the name of the game in today's NFL, but isn't that kind of how we got in so much trouble with Woodley and Colon's dead numbers when they were cut? I guess my question is what's a better solution. Be brushing the cap every year and have to restructure, or leave about 5-8 million free every year for contingencies?
     
    pjgruden, Sep 1, 2015
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  6. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    I doubt it personally. It wouldn't surprise me if they're trying to get some extra in-season cushion in place before locking down Beachum.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 1, 2015
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  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    No. No additional years for AB. The trades definitely mix things up. That's for sure.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Sep 1, 2015
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  8. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    so where are we now with cap space? scooby doo's money probably threw a clinker in their plans. do we have money to make a play for anyone?:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Sep 1, 2015
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  9. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Several thoughts....

    Strange restructure for Brown. He gets a raise this year but reduced salary next year. Probably means he gets an extension next year to keep him happy and the team viable. Good deal........message for Bryant, clean up, straighten up, play like a beast and we'll take care of you... if not, bye bye hello Coates.

    Suisham-- Again strange, They trade for Scooby, who's a legit challenger to his permanent roster spot, offer an extended contract, he refuses, now make Suisham dead money more next year........ looks like Suisham survived and Scooby is here but one year, hope he become a a pro bowl kicker this year!!!!!!!!

    They were not in cap trouble.....needed a little room for Beachum's new upcoming extension.....

    Cajun
     
    cajunyankee, Sep 2, 2015
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  10. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    I got a .70 cent raise last month. I really should have had the Steelers negotiate it. Oh well. You live. You learn. I guess UPS doesn't feel like restructuring things so I can get that 2 million I deserve. I guess I will start holding out until they meet my demands.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Sep 2, 2015
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  11. darcrav

    darcrav Well-Known Member

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    my UPS shipping bill increased
    SOOOOOO
    I GUESS YOU'RE WELCOME
     
    darcrav, Sep 2, 2015
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  12. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    or you could change tactics on Sunday's to help offset the income.:club::cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Sep 2, 2015
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