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Alualu Signs Two Year Deal

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TuRnDoWnForWaTT, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    Alualu signs a new two year deal per SteelersDepot. Good signing by the Steelers.
     
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  2. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    To a two year deal. Some stability for us but he didn't have a year like in 2017. :cool:
     
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  3. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I agree, I wish he had a better year last year.
     
  4. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    He’s good for depth. Heyward and or Tuitt are often banged up at some point. He’s more than adequate solution to an injury or give guys a breather.
     
  5. FootballAnalyst98

    FootballAnalyst98 Well-Known Member

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    Why do you always use ":cool:" on every post. Lol I'm just curious.
     
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  6. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    2017 Alualu- well worth an extension. 2018 Alualu- not so much. Hopefully he gets his mojo back and gets rid of the roller skates he seemed to be wearing when engaging O linemen in 2018.
     
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  7. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    I’ve heard its the closest image to mac’s likeness ever created.
     
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  8. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    You are a little young but the name daddyo. The elder posters are probably more in tuned to its origin.:cool:
     
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  9. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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  10. turtle

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    Don't have a problem with Alualu as a good depth signing, McCullers on the other hand....well, hopefully we get draft prospect there.
     
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  11. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    We would be better off with one of those motorized dummies we use in camp.....
     
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  12. SteelerGlenn

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    Good signing
     
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  13. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    Don't you think his numbers are a reflection of them trying to rededicate themselves to stopping the run first and foremost? 2017 saw them gashes in the run game because they had Tuitt, Heyward and AluAlu moving into the backfield and making individual efforts while leaving lanes for cut back runs. 2018 saw them trying to hold the line and string plays out.
     
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  14. mcam

    mcam Well-Known Member

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    I like the signing. Gives decent quality as a backup.
     
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  15. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    It’s not really the numbers. In 2018 it seemed to me like he was too easy to move, and didn’t provide nearly as much protection for our LBs that our other linemen did. I didn’t chart plays or anything. I just remember yelling at him on the TV way too much.
     
  16. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    Thought McCullers would be gone last year...But I say that every year. They must see something I don't because I like to use the eye test...All I ever seen is a guy who can't stay low, stands straight up, with NO leverage...I don't care how big you are that doesn't work
     
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  17. Lambert

    Lambert Well-Known Member

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    Like it. Nice to have some good news.
     
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  18. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Good move, they have no depth behind their starters. Get rid of McCullers, draft a DL and sign one in free agency.
     
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  19. NY STEELERFAN

    NY STEELERFAN Well-Known Member

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    Nice signing will be curious as to the numbers, his last deal was 2 @ 6mil.

    On a side note this is one of the most positive threads we have had is awhile. I mean it feels like everyone likes this signing and that rarely happens. :applaud::applaud::applaud:
     
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  20. turtle

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    I posted last year that making the 53 would be mccullers super bowl and he would fade from there. That seemed to prove true as the season went along, he just needs to go as an upgrade is sorely needed.

    I liked LT Walton as a draft pick but he seemed to lose some steam last year as well, being inactive a couple times iirc. I would expect a mid round draft pick or low level FA being brought in.
     
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  21. Iowasteeljim

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    I heard that if he used his real picture it would shut down the internet. Now that I think about it, maybe that was me they were talking about. Sucks when my hearing and memory have both decided they are better off without me. I guess I still have my leaky bladder to hang on to! :cool:
     
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  22. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I will say though for my age I am pretty regular. I have a bowel movement every morning at 8:00 am, the trouble is I don't get out of bed until 9. :cool:
     
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  23. NY STEELERFAN

    NY STEELERFAN Well-Known Member

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    TMI.......lmao!:smiley1:
     
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  24. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure Ben approved the signing :lolol:
     
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  25. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you. I became a huge fan of Alualu in 17'. I even wondered if we weren't better off with Alualu starting over Tuitt at times. 2018 was different. I also noticed him getting pushed around a bit. Either way he is still solid depth. I would rather have him than not have him. Hopefully Alualu gets back to 2017 from next season.
     
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