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Jim Kelly wanted to be traded to the Steelers

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Mar 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    After the USFL folded he tried to get the Bills to trade him to the Steelers or Raiders.

    Fun to think about the domino affect that may have had. Does Noll retire and we never see Cowher as a Steelers HC. Do they go on to win any more SB’s in the 90’s. The NFC was so dominant back then, not sure it would have made a difference.
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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  2. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    I think Kelly and Noll would have clashed more than a little. Kelly was already headstrong and that was before he got a taste of success, Chuck got less flexible near the end I think it might have accelerated the change. I think with Kelly under center Cowher makes at least 2 SB and wins those first few years. The supporting cast was there just lacked anything better than NOD.
     
    thorn058, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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  3. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    I really wish the Steelers would have grabbed Dan Marino way more than any interest, or lack there of in Jim Kelly.
     
    86WardsWay, Mar 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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