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Is William Gay a candidate to move to safety?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Wardismvp, May 11, 2017.

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  1. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    That's why I didn't like this draft by Colbert that much, this was a deep safety class and he ignored it. Safety should've been more of a priority than WR,RB,QB those posiotions could've been filled later IMO. Defense wins championships.
     
    steelersrule6, May 13, 2017
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  2. turtle

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    No way Gay moves to Safety. I don't think this is the right move. We have Davis and Mitchell as out starters and as much as I hate Mitchell and am pissed that the Steelers ignored FS in the draft, I don't think taking a hobbled CB and moving him to Safety "because he lost a step" is the answer in any way shape or form. They ignored the position in the draft, mostly due to who fell to them at their respective draft slots, but moving an aging CB is not the answer. We know this because of the interest shown in FA S Tre Boston. They'll stick with Davis and Mitchell and then double dip in the 2018 draft hopefully. It is what it is for the 2017 season and although some fans may not be thrilled with Mitchell, (including myself in that group), MT seems to like the guy and has trust in him. To his credit, he has been durable so we may not have to see a backup come in and disrupt the communication of the defensive secondary. Thank you Big Play Willie Gay for the past services but I expect he is a late cut.
     
    turtle, May 13, 2017
    turtle, May 13, 2017
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  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Perhaps the Steelers don't feel the safety position is as bad as some fans do :shrug:
     
    Blast Furnace, May 13, 2017
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  4. turtle

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    A FS prospect could have been brought into the fold imo. Mitchell's stock is dropping like a Tie Domi glove.
     
    turtle, May 13, 2017
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  5. turtle

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    They met with Melifonwu, Budda Baker, Josh Jones, Montae Nicholson, Marcus Maye, and Damarius Travis. I think the interest was there but the draft cards didn't fall in their favor. Hence the FA visit of Boston two weeks or so after the draft. They realized they missed the boat. But I still think it's all good. Mitchell can be serviceable for one more year. They sacrificed Safeties this year to bolster other positions. They'll just re-stock next year.
     
    turtle, May 13, 2017
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  6. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I like Mitchel more than most.

    Of course, due diligence, they look at a lot of people. And word is they would have taken Obi if he fell to them (which I would have loved). However, they obviously didn't feel it was a big enough need or they'd have moved up to get him.
     
    Blast Furnace, May 13, 2017
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  7. turtle

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    So they would have taken Obi in round two, but they didn't think they needed to upgrade the position?? Why was the first FA brought in after the draft a S? I think the interest was there, but they would not trade draft capitol to chase it. For safety or any position.
     
    turtle, May 13, 2017
    turtle, May 13, 2017
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  8. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I didn't say interest wasn't there, just that its not as big a need as fans are making it out to be. They took an OLB in the first and had Obi and Jones within reach in the second but stood pat and took a WR.
     
    Blast Furnace, May 13, 2017
    Blast Furnace, May 13, 2017
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  9. turtle

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    I see your point...I concede my Mitchell disgust clouds the windows from time to time. But I think a top Safety is #1 on the needs list next year (and Mitchell disappoints once more). Depending on Big Ben of course.
     
    turtle, May 13, 2017
    turtle, May 13, 2017
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  10. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I don't think Mitchell is that bad, but he's not a stud either. I the first month or two of last season I think he was the second best performer in the secondary (behind Cockrell), but IMO Burns and Davis both passed him by season's end, and Mitchell enters 2017 as the weakest starter on the back end. However, I also think that our 3rd/big nickel safety and nickel corner were even weaker spots, especially in the AFCCG. I think we've taken a solid shot at fixing the nickel corner deficiency both through the draft and free agency, but were not able to get better at big nickel. I think the visit by Boston was more about that 3rd safety spot than Mitchell. I do agree that upgrading Mitchell's spot will be a priority next off season.
     
    Steel_Elvis, May 14, 2017
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  11. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    i think a move will be made for a FA safety before we break camp. there are a few out there and we are bringing in or have brought in a few as UDFA's and futures guys to get a look at. there is a need to make this all work. :cool:
     
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    mac daddyo, May 14, 2017
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  12. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I think thats probably true.
     
    Blast Furnace, May 14, 2017
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  13. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    We are so close, I would keep me eye's open and be proactive.
     
    Wardismvp, May 15, 2017
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  14. GoalLine

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    No. I would not support Gay conversion. He was born that way...to play slot cb.
     
    GoalLine, May 15, 2017
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  15. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Ok so Gay has lost a step, right? Yet he has always been solid against the run, right? So then it would make sense to drop him back to cover the speedier opponents? Am I thinking clearly?:shrug::hmm::scratch:
     
    blountforcetrauma, May 15, 2017
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  16. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I used to be a hardcore Gay basher but now find him serviceable and even somewhat fabulous. I guess this is my coming out of the Gay closet. Now I guess I just need to decide which bathroom to use?
     
    blountforcetrauma, May 15, 2017
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  17. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    the one with less people in line.:shrug::smiley1::cool:
     
    mac daddyo, May 16, 2017
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  18. StillHERNation

    StillHERNation Well-Known Member

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    William Gay is gonna get cut!!! He cant cover anyone. Plus he's 32 and let Jarvis Landry who ran a 4.77 burn him deep! Good Bye!
     
    StillHERNation, May 26, 2017
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  19. StillHERNation

    StillHERNation Well-Known Member

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    Nope.. you've lost your mimd.
     
    StillHERNation, May 26, 2017
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  20. JAD

    JAD Well-Known Member

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    yea Blast you could be right, but that dosent always make it right, as we have seen in the past. Sometimes we are right, lol. :lolol:
     
    JAD, Jun 7, 2017
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  21. Diamond

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    I still think Brian Allen has the size 6-3 215 and 4.4 speed to be a FS, they should start molding him into a safety in camp, he could be a pick machine at that position STEELERWIRE: His ball skills are tremendous which makes sense. But he also understands route concepts which helps him in coverage.............
     
    Diamond, Jun 7, 2017
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  22. AskQuestionsLater

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    Ughh....


    ***Cues Jordan Whitehead chants***.


    I can already here them... :facepalm::facepalm:
     
    AskQuestionsLater, Jun 7, 2017
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  23. turtle

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    Some good safeties to keep an eye on this upcoming season.

    See if James from FSU can recover from that injury and Parker from Oklahoma may be worth a look. Still like Aaron Williams from Nebraska, but that's homerism.:smiley1:
     
    turtle, Jun 7, 2017
    turtle, Jun 7, 2017
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  24. Walter Lemons

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    William gay needs to be replaced he can't cover here is the Achilles heel of the defense he puts them in to many rough spots
     
    Walter Lemons, Jun 21, 2017
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  25. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Jordan Whitehead would look great in Black & Gold.
     
    Wardismvp, Jun 22, 2017
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