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Should the Steelers release Kevin Colbert before the draft?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by 86WardsWay, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  3. Not Sure

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  4. Don't care

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  1. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-gm-kevin-colbert-expected-to-step-down-following-2022-nfl-draft

    "Colbert's contract runs through the 2022 NFL Draft, and he has told people he intends to stay on the job through. But while he has not been definitive in conversations with those close to him, Colbert has acknowledged that it is likely his last season and the expectation is he'll retire sooner rather than later after the draft".

    I really don't see any benefits to keeping Kevin Colbert on as GM through the draft if he intends to leave right after picking the future of the franchise.
     
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  2. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    He has been year to year for a while. When he extended last year through the 2022 draft I was perplexed. It's like an addict wanting that last high, something to hold on to, but it never measures up. I doubt they can him, bit the Steelers way and I know the Ravens did this a few years ago and promoted a guy from within. I for one like the clean break. Just have your presser and ride off into the sunset, it's time.
     
  3. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    I’m assuming his replacement has already been identified, works in the building with KC and that the 2022 draft is a handover situation.

    If that is not the case then I agree that he should go now rather than saddling the next GM with a draft class and possibly a future QB that isn’t their choice. It would make no sense whatsoever to approach it like that.
     
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  4. SteelHack

    SteelHack Well-Known Member

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    Do you want to hand the keys to a guy who walks in the 3 months before the draft

    Or the guy that's been doing all the work for the last year.

    HACK
     
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  5. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    Probably, but it really doesn’t matter what I think. The Steelers have already made their plan.
     
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  6. Marvology

    Marvology Well-Known Member

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    Is there a good time to replace the GM? Seems like hes always going to be in the middle of something.
     
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  7. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    The fact there is no new GM with several outstanding candidates available such as Dan Morgan, Ed Dodds and Joe Schoen available means the Steelers are "promoting from within."

    It just means Tomlin will make the final personnel decisions now.
     
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  8. AFan

    AFan Well-Known Member

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    If KC is gonna be replaced by one of his underlings anyway, what difference does it make when he leaves?

    Actually, I think a lot of GM in the NFL have contracts that expire right after the draft. I guess it a logically time as it gives continuity for scouting college players. The same team goes to Senior Bowl, Hula Bowl, combines etc, same teams prepares a draft board without disruption.
     
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  9. woofermazing

    woofermazing Well-Known Member

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    Makes sense to me. Next GM won't have done a years worth of scouting for this draft.

    And if the next one up is already in the building, they will probably have a lot of input anyways.
     
  10. R2sojr

    R2sojr Well-Known Member

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    His replacement is in the building in Hunt. Makes no difference if he leaves now or after the draft.
     
  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    He is regarded as one of the best GM’s in the league so yes, I want him for one more.

    Not to mention, if you have ever looked into it, the Steelers prep for the draft is a very through process involving a lot of people and a lot of input. A true collaborative effort. Theres no king here which a new GM might want to be.
     
  12. gibson43

    gibson43 Well-Known Member

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    This. It’s also why nothing official has been stated.
     
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  13. Hardini68

    Hardini68 Well-Known Member

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    Yea they are so thorough they drafted a guard from a crappy Big 10 school and put him at center ? Just sayin
     
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  14. SteelHack

    SteelHack Well-Known Member

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    Good point... when it was announced he was going to retjre...I I heard some ESPN guys saying they don't know what exactly was required for front office to make the HOF... but that he has to be in the conversation.

    HACK
     
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  15. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Got Watt at 28.

    Green could have very well been drafted with the idea of moving him to guard if he failed at center. Thats actually a pretty good plan since the line wouldnt be fixed in one draft anyway.

    You guys should look at what other teams have done in the draft, you act like every other team is perfect. Fact is, you miss more than you hit.
     
  16. Hardini68

    Hardini68 Well-Known Member

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    Not sayin he’s bad I think he’s good but I had to throw that out there it is kind of an important position and to do that is baffling to say the least
     
  17. gibson43

    gibson43 Well-Known Member

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    I think Colbert has drafted well. I mean, to keep a team relevant for as long as he did while consistently drafting later in the first round isn't easy. Sure, he's missed on picks...every GM does. He drafted two first ballot hall of famers in Troy and Ben....and probably Watt and maybe Heyward (Heyward maybe gets in...definitely not a first ballot). If Shazier didn't get hurt...who knows where he would've ended up. But if you look back through his drafts from 2000 to current, a lot of his picks were multi contract players that contributed as a starter or significant contributor to a winning team with good talent often. I wasn't like the tear down we have now where we don't have an o-lineman that would start on any other team. All the teams until this one had talent. Even this year, Ingram left because of the talent at OLB. And that's the goal. Draft guys who you can groom and keep. That builds culture...and culture is the foundation of a winner.

    Let's not forget he plucked gems like AB in the 6th and Kiesel (Da Beard) in the 7th! And scooped up practice squad guys like James Harrison.
     
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  18. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    It's probably to give teams the option of replacing the GM before the draft without being in a panic to find a GM before the draft.
     
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  19. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    It's exactly what the ravens did. Lamar is not ....nor is any of that draft class their GMs picks.
    Their GM drafted ,and then moved on.
     
  20. Animus

    Animus Well-Known Member

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    Not sure if it matters. The new GM will definitely have a voice in the room, for the draft, for sure. I think Colbert will simply be a consultant. And since it's widely accepted that the new guy will be Hunt or Khan, I just don't think it makes that much of a difference. Personally, I'd rather use this time to a complete shakeup. The Art II disagrees, oh well.
     
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  21. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    It doesn't matter who is available, they were always promoting from with in.
     
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  22. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    People hate to admit it but the Ravens and Steelers are run in very similar ways.
     
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  23. Brice

    Brice Well-Known Member

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    Where exactly do you think they would be getting his replacement from? Home Depot, the local Wal Mart? It is not like they would bring in someone that is not already employed by an NFL team to take over at GM.

    There have been some pretty good candidates mentioned that are already in football and already have a years' worth of scouting done.

    But, I think most of you are right, in that it will be another internal promotion, so it doesn't matter anyway.
     
  24. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    Are you just hear to hurt feelings with facts and common sense? :lolol:
     
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  25. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    HC, Calls the D ( which sucked ).and GM too! Why not....Woulda surprise me one bit with Gutless Rooney though...Who still thinks Tomlin is the cats Ass
     

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