Vince Williams Signed To 4 Year Ext.

I'm lukewarm on the signing.

On one hand, he is better than many give him credit for. He is the best ILB we got, although some will say that ain't saying much.

Others will say this is a sign of accepting mediocrity just because he was willing to sign (But isn't that was what AB did? Sign to a reasonable deal
only to flourish afterwards?)

Overall, this doesn't make me warm and fuzzy, nor does it bother me. We locked up Boz as well. Worse things could happen.

 

he would be the best backup ilb in the league lol

 

Nothing against Vince, but Steelers really need a 1st round/potential pro bowl caliber ILB in the starting lineup to start along side of him.. I hope they can draft one in '19. Or maybe the Steelers can sign Bell and then trade him to the Raiders for Mack.

 

Some vindication for James? Not that I wasn't in his camp anyway....now for all those who took CryBuddy Duprees take on things as gospel there are two sides to the story. He has no excuse now but to shut his cake hole and try to become half the player Harrison was...

 

I think this was a necessity with the lack of starting/depth/stability at the position. At least Vince has been with the team for a while and has been a functional starter that can make plays and limit mistakes. We know what we get with him for the most part.

The other ILB is a huge concern IMO. I don't think Shazier is coming back, and if he did I certainly don't think we'd see the player we once did. All of the top ILBs went in the top 20 this year. That means most likely the Steelers once again won't be able to go after the top tier talent next year at the position either. Overall I think this was a fair deal.

 

So is this the front office tidying up the house before the season starts, a precursor to making some trade or just a big FU Lev Bell day similar to what happened to Mike Wallace.

 

He’s our thumper and that’s what he should be. He needs an ILB beside him that plays off of him. He needs a side line to side line type ILB to show off his skills. Shazier was that exact person he needed.

Now they are just trying to throw stuff against the wall and see what sticks.

Ridiculous pass rusher and I believe the run D will come along. Haven’t looked at what starting ILB’s are getting now a days so I really can’t comment on the number.

 

4 year deal for $20 million. He continues to put up 8 sacks a year and does well in the run game, that’s a steal at $5mill a year.

 

I thought Mack was OLB/DE/edge rusher?

 

My bad...I thought he was ILB.

 

I like it. I didn’t think Williams would cut it as a starter last year before the season... but I was wrong. He’s an unspectacular, yet solid player that gives it everything he has and is a positive locker room influence. He’s signed on a good deal and for a short enough tenure that we can get out of it unscathed if it backfires. No complaints here. Like the player and the contract

 

Sums it up for me.

 

No, a Mack Linebacker is on the inside.

 

This is basically where I am with it although maybe slightly more optimistic. I think that having Bostic next to him will help a lot. It seems like Bostic has already mastered the defense and calls so that should make things a lot easier on Vince.

 

All the more reason that the Steelers should give Matthew Thomas an extended look.


If not him, L.J. Fort.

 

The entire defense was better with Shazier in there.

 

If Vince is getting his extension, he needs a running mate for the season.


We should have a better idea on if Bostic is capable of doing so. If not, I would rather take my chances with Fort.

 

Except Mack isn't a ILB

 

I like it! Vinny Vidi Vici baby

 

I'd like to think the young guys could step up. It looks like there might not be much more of an option at this point. Based on what I'm seeing and reading about Matt Thomas, he looks to make the cut. He's showing some good stuff, but still has a lot to learn to fulfill a starting role IMO.