Chase Claypool aka

He should be playing about 6 more snaps a game at the receiver position, he is getting the results, the 2 tight end set is keeping him on the bench.

 

Maple Leaf reference perhaps ?

 

He's a down right animal on special teams, man does he get down there, and he's not some 5'10" guy trying to tackle you either.

Plus throw in the offensive bonuses, I guess the training camp praise was warranted. All the Steelers defensive backs were talking him up all training camp.

 

I truly believe the FO loves and wants to keep JuJu! Last year hurt him. This year he is showing his value to the team and deserves a really nice contract..... BUT...

The NFL is alienating the fans and the fans are leaving and the CAP will most likely go down and the owners cash flow is dropping.

The Steelers rely on the cap going up to keep their cap managed.... any drop will drastically hurt our ability to work the cap!!

The math most likely won’t work out for JuJu and he’ll need to leave to get his money.

Cajun

 

You did not, but plenty of people did. Not that I'm naming names, but you can go here for a good look:
http://thesteelersfans.com/forums/threads/the-official-nfl-draft-2020-thread.24100/page-20

 

I admit... I wanted Dobbins for the 2nd round pick. Claypool looks like he's going to be a great WR for the Steelers. But... Dobbins looks like he's gonna be good for the Ravens. Our WR depth is better than our RB depth. After watching Snell fumble (twice) and Samuels not do much... RB depth may come back to bite us.

 

Who honesty cares if Dobbins is good for Baltimore?! Are you indirectly implying Pittsburghs Run Defense will be average by the time we face him?! I like our chances as they stand currently.

 

It isn't fans being alienated that is the issue with the cap and cash flow. It is covid and fans not being in the stadiums that is the problem.

 

I think this discussion is moot until we get an OC who one, knows how to get a TE open, and two has some imagination. IMO, the Steelers have the worst set of coordinators of the supposed "better teams". And yes, it is time for change at HC.

 

Its Both..... But I feel you know that but just want to start something.

Covid has nothing nothing to do with rating dropping And rating determine TV Money AND TV Money is the driving factor in Cap Money!!!

Stop looking for a fight

Cajun

 

I'm not looking for a fight. I just think you are wrong in what you said. The cap problems are due to the lack of revenue from selling tickets. The cap would be absolutely fine if there were fans in stadiums as per usual.

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2020/7/23/21335270/nfl-salary-cap-revenue-loss-coronavirus

"The NFL is going to lose revenue as multiple teams have already announced they won’t have fans at games this year."

"The players would prefer to make up for lost revenue by borrowing from future years, especially those beyond 2022, when new TV deals are expected to increase revenues."

If declining ratings or interest (from alienating fans) were the issue then they would not expect increased revenues from the next TV deal.

 

I wanted Dobbins also. In hindsight, the rb position can be filled adequately in later rounds or cheaper in fa.

 

Steelers needed RB more than WR. This is not the first time the first draft pick was confusing initially. Colbert and company have been more right than wrong. There is no other team who drafts WRs better than the Steelers....and it's not even close. Claypool will be great....he will have to be, because Juju is gone in March 2021.

 

I wanted Robbins also. I also did very little Pre-draft analysis this year and need just a little about Claypool..... when the pick was made I was a bit upset we didn’t go with Robbins but leaned into the fact The Steelers did their homework.

cajun

 

There were some FA RB I wanted !!!

Cajun

 

Well..


Just answered your own concern then!

 

I didn't ask any questions. I made declarations.

 

I said concerns. Not questions.


Not the point either. Your declarations were already the answer towards your initial confusion. That is what I was getting at.. Furthermore, as you said, Claypool will be great.



So again, your declaration shows you believed in Claypool long after Baltimore drafted Dobbins.

 

I like his enthusiasm.

 

Except when Conner is out again and Benny fumbles again. Dobbins does have as many TDs as Jonathon Taylor and claypool together.

 

I would still take Claypool, he's a mismatch for defenses, the Steelers haven't even targeted him much yet.

 

LMAO!!!!!!!!!
2 weeks into the season and the special on the menu is roasted crow

 

We need more football's to go around. Such a problem to have.