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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Ender, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    i was going by this. we still have money out of that 19 we need. it is around 12 not counting signing landry and johnson. so probably less now.

    http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/03/steelers-2017-salary-cap-projected-space-start-free-agency/

    more than past years but still not a ton. as i said too we could do a deal with tuitt and AV with some of that. would be nice to lock them up. :smiley1::cool:
     
  2. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    The Steelers don't need 7 ready starters, Vince Williams will be the starting MLB.
     
  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Scratch another one off the list. Coopers gone, signed with the Bears.
     
  4. Josh

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    Just because vw is starting does not mean he is a solid starter.... he has not proved himself to be that yet... and regardless, we still need another ILB, esp with shaziers injury prone
     
  5. SDOT

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    I like Aiken from the Ravens if they made AB honor his contract. Maybe could be a cheap Wheaton replacement. I wouldn't mind Barwin, not sure if he fits the "3-4" Brandon Flowers would be nice.
     
  6. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Duh, that's why they have the draft to find another ILB.
     
  7. Josh

    Josh Active Member

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    That's exactly my point... ppl saying we don't need to draft an ILB since vw is starting... read the thread idiot
     
  8. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    You need to learn the rules of the board, newb no name calling.
     
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  9. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I just read on PFT that Davon House is visiting today.
     
  10. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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  11. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    Don't know why, and I know it's just a pipe dream, but D'onte Hightower is still out there. Haven't heard him attached to any teams, we loved him in the draft before the Pats moved up two picks in front of us (damned, we were stuck with DeCastro- green font, for any of you that take that too seriously). THAT would be the splash of all free agency.
     
  12. Ender

    Ender

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    Nice to see the Steelers at least kicking the tires on Hightower.
     
  13. turtle

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    Connor Barwin is visiting the Bengirls from what I hear, for those interested
     
  14. RPO IZSB

    RPO IZSB Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if Jamaal Charles could be a target?
     
  15. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    He could be but that injury history does have teams concerned for sure.
     
  16. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    I still want Poe. Even more since he said he'd take a 1 yr prove it deal
     
  17. coldrolled

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    If a 1st round QB drops to 30. grab him and upgrade Jones.. That could be a 2-3 game winning upgrade.
     
  18. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    They just paid Jones, a rookie isnt going to unseat him. Zach would get the boot.

    Seriously doubt they take any of the QB's in this draft in the first but Trubisky (sp?) and Watson may be worth a look if they somehow drop.

    I dont see that happening though.
     
  19. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    I think Watson and Trubisky will both be gone by pick 10.
     
  20. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Wouldn't surprise me, 5 of the first 10 teams could use a QB.
     
  21. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    I would agree with this strategy IF said QB was also an elite pass rusher.
     
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  22. coldrolled

    coldrolled Well-Known Member

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    A Patrick Mahomes at 30?

    or a Brad Kaaya in the 3rd...

    But remember our last #30... Ziggy Hood.. I would rather take a Mahomes.. he is a gunslinger...
    Funny if the Pats trade garapollo to the browns and pick up mahomes or tribisky..
     
  23. RPO IZSB

    RPO IZSB Well-Known Member

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    Brad Kayaa in the 3rd would be ideal.
     
  24. RPO IZSB

    RPO IZSB Well-Known Member

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    I didn't see that he'd take a 1 year deal. That's definitely interesting.

    I still dream of moving to a hybrid over/under front... adding Poe would give us the versatility to do it. A hybrid front would allow us more seamless transition in and out of our 7 man front and Nickel Front.

    Under Hybrid (base)
    9T/LEO/1gap- Dupree
    3T/UT/1gap - Hargrave / Tuitt
    1T/NT/2gap - Poe / Tuitt
    5T/DE/2gap - Heyward / Tuitt
    WILL - Shazier
    MIKE - Williams
    SAM - ???? / Matakevich

    Over Hybrid (base)
    9T/LEO/1gap- Dupree
    1T/NT/2gap - Poe / Tuitt
    3T/UT/1gap - Hargrave / Tuitt
    5T/DE/2gap - Heyward / Tuitt
    WILL - Shazier
    MIKE - Williams
    SAM - ???? / Matakevich

    Even front nickel
    9T/LEO/1gap- Dupree
    3T/UT/1gap - Hargrave / Tuitt
    1T/NT/1gap - Heyward / Poe
    7T/DE/1gap - Harrison
    WILL - Shazier
    MIKE - Williams
    NB - Gay/Golson

    hybrid okie
    45T/DE/2gap - Heyward / Walton
    01T/NT/2gap - Poe / Hargrave
    45T/DE/2gap - Tuitt / Walton
    OLB - Dupree
    Mack - Shazier
    Buck - Williams
    OLB - Harrison
     
  25. AskQuestionsLater

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    Same here. Given the direction that they want to mix up their coverages to be able to play both man and zone, I personally would say this team is not too far off from that dream to become reality.
     

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