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Five potential FA signings

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Maddog78, May 28, 2021.

  1. Brice

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  2. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    My guess.... his agent reached out to the Steelers, they said they’d be interested at XYZ number, which was well below his expectations. I’d imagine that’s why he’s saying they can’t afford him

    I’m not sure who he thinks will pay him big bucks in this market. Okung would be as well off to wait until somebody goes down in preseason at this stage.
     
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  3. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....coin-last-year-heres-how-much-hes-made/?amp=1

    He converted his salary to bitcoin apparently. And made a fair bit from it...
     
  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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  5. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  7. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    7 passes defended and 8 forced fumbles for roche. marsh has 5 forced fumbles. both these guys create some turnovers. i think we are in better shape then most think. :cool:
     
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  8. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Marsh hasn't shown he can set the edge.
     
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  9. AskQuestionsLater

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    Interesting this is being brought up. I was going to create a thread about possible trade targets as well. That said, the Post June 1st dates are coming up; a lower cap hit as a result. I expect there to be MASSIVE TRADES to follow by the end of the week.... and I expect that the Steelers to be players within these trades. Chase Winovich is one such player I would not mind having at all. Pittsburgh showed a lot of interest in him back during the 2019 Michigan Pro Day as well. That said, how much would Bill Belichick ask Mike Tomlin for is the question?!


    Me and you both know that Bill Belichick LOVES his Draft Capital. I seriously doubt a lower pick is going to sway him.
     
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  10. AskQuestionsLater

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    Doubt this happens... as much as I would want it to. As you stated already, LVE has not shown he can stay healthy.



    Even though Dallas voided his Fifth Year Option, Leighton Vander Esch is still a solid player. That said, trading for LVE tells me that either Vince Williams, UG3 and Buddy Johnson all have severely underperformed, Devin Bush Jr.'s rehab took a turn for the worst or both. Even if neither were true, the trade for LVE completely nullifies the drafting of Buddy Johnson all together as Buddy is likely going to be Vince Williams' successor when Williams leaves in 2022. Finally, LVE is going to require some serious draft capital to move as Jerry Jones is not giving up a player for nothing. Jerry Jones loves his draft capital and despises the notion of giving up players for pennies.



    Even so, a Linebacking Corps with Watt, Highsmith, LVE and Bush?! One can dream..... :drinks:
     
  11. AskQuestionsLater

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    Well, Russell Okung and Bitcoin now have something in common; both are crashing... hard!! :lolol::drinks:
     
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  12. Roonatic

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    :thumbs up: i like it.
     
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  13. AskQuestionsLater

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    Never invest in stock that is volatile in nature!! :drinks:
     
  14. Steel Hog

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    Agree. LVE reminds me of Lambert in size and instincts to get to the ball. He's all over the field and high tempo. The injury issue must be pretty bad for the Girls to draft the way they did and making LVE expendable. Still on rookie contract and not too expensive so even though he played for Jones, I'd kick the tires on him. Cap may not be permitting though.
     
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  15. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    LVE has neck issues. not good for a LB. don't sleep on the use of killebrew on the inside, their new mark barron. johnson, bush, killebrew, spillane, UG3, are all move LBers. i like what we have at this spot except for one as we all know. you know the guy that all the other teams made a bid for while he was a FA. :smiley1::cool:
     
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  16. steelersrule6

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    I doubt Killebrew plays on defense, he sure didn't play much when he was with Detroit, I think he was signed for special teams.
     
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  17. Blast Furnace

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  18. Blast Furnace

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    I would actually like this signing very much. High injury risk but if he can stay healthy, man that would be a good pairing with Minkah.

     
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  19. SteelersFanIrl

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    Hooker would be a really nice signing

    They still need OLB and CB as well. I’m hoping they get a few things done in the coming weeks
     
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  20. AskQuestionsLater

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    :beg:


    Please oh please... let Malik Hooker be a Steeler... please!!!!!!
     
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  21. S.T.D

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    What is the percentage of people coming back fully after a Achilles tear, and how soon??????
    This is a question , not a smart A$$ reply.
     
  22. Disco1981

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    I watched Hooker a lot when he played in High School ( New Castle ) right down the road from me... Football and Basketball... Phenomenal football player...But also watched him carry his basketball team to a AAAA State championship...They couldn't stop him inside, and he was 6'1".....
     
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  23. Disco1981

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    That's has to be the reason he's still unsigned because, If healthy...A very good player!
     
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  24. AskQuestionsLater

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    Hmm....


    Here is a good link that discusses said outcome of an Achilles Tear. Keep in mind though that the article states simply a tear and no other prior injuries. Keep in mind that Hooker has had injuries before this one.
     
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  25. S.T.D

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    Thanks for the link.
    Doesn't sound great.
     

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