steelers agreed to a 2 year deal with lance moore

That's pretty clever.

 

No I look at it all from an even prospective. Yes the team has needs at DE, RB, and CB. WR was/is in the same position as DE for example (a position you mentioned before)...we only have ONE proven guy at WR (AB) and DE (Cam)...the rest are unknowns right now at both positions (even though yes there is a 3rd round pick WR sitting there/etc...but he is still unknown). ALL of these positions are in need of depth and talent...and Moore took Cotchery's place as the vet guy at the WR position. You act like Moore is a scrub...he isn't...now if we say brought in some nobody Joe Schmo...then I could agree with you...but Moore is a proven commodity that is a solid signing for them. Now they can work towards those other positions. Obviously they don't want to have to restructure someone but they will if they have to (or maybe extend someone)...plus with the cap growing over the next couple years...a restructure (say of Timmons) will not hurt as bad. They will still sign a vet DE and RB and probably OLB (this has always been in the plan just like a vet WR).

Just because they signed a WR first instead of signing a DE/RB or whatever first...its not a big deal. Then again you and others would probably still complain if they signed a DE, RB and OLB THEN Moore for the WR spot.

SMH @ some people on here lately

 

Apparently it's a pretty big priority to the Steelers since they've scheduled 3 free agent visits.

 

they're bluffing

 

http://presnapreads.com/2014/02/16/...s-need-for-a-big-red-zone-receiver-is-a-myth/
I found a interesting article that should go along with the Moore signing.

 

That was a good read and very well put together.

 

i DON`T.
Nothing against him, but I don`t wanna see him succeed elsewhere, after we let him go.
That would just prove US wrong, for letting him go...
Actually, I read an article in my local paper, where Cotch said he had a hard time deciding what to do...
His quote was, (as a receiver)"If you`re gonna leave a qb like Ben, you better be sure, that your new qb is at least as good as what you left..."...
That`s not word for word, but pretty close...
He thinks Cam, can be as good as Ben, and his recent surgery, won`t hold him back.
He also mentioned that it would feel good to be part of a group that led to Carolina, "taking the next step"...
So, Yeah, I think the fact that he will get more passes thrown to him, played a big part in his decision, maybe more than the money...
Just speculation, but he sure didn`t say anything negative about "the `Burgh", just that he would have a better chance to be more of a "primary weapon", in Carolina, and had faith in Newton... No disrespect to Ben, or us, just thought he would be a bigger part of their offense, than ours... Makes sense to me...I wish him luck. No hostility, But I don`t necessarily hope he "proves you wrong" that he can be a #1...
Don`t really think he can, but if he does, I`m gonna wish it was here...
GO STEELERS!

 

Yeah, what TTF said. He catches everything close to him. Holmes is 5'10 also right?

 

It is something nice to say without having to say I hope you suck.

 

As TTF said, dropping a 2nd year UDFA or 6th round pick is not the end of the world. In fact, any time you keep one around for a couple years, that should be something of a surprise considering how many players that come in so late do squat. And we'd only have to say goodbye to one of them if we take two receivers this year, which we have the option of doing. I hope that they use their best judgement based on who is available, and not go with the, "Well this guy would be awesome, but then I'd possibly have to part ways with a so-so 6th rounder from last year" approach. That's not how you get better.

Signing Moore does not prevent us from addressing the DL. We needed a receiver, we needed a DE. We were going to have to get both. We got one. Now we can get the other, either in FA or the draft. I'd rather we get a WR we like than take a DE we don't like - the FA equivalent of reaching for need.

 

He is a down grade in talent from
Cotchery.Can he play in cold weather? How did we ever let Cotch get out of the fold?Who is watching the watchers?Disgusting.

 

yes he can play ok in cold weather... and yes he is a downgrade over cotch ..... and i bet it comes out the money is close... i can see where cotch was torn.. he lovedddddddddd the steelers but thought he would get more playing time in carolina ..... i dont think money was a huge factor in his decision but i bet when the moore contract numbers come out there wont be a huge difference there.. just think cotch took the playing time over staying with the team he loved.. and he went back to where he played his college ball ... i can see where he had a LOT to think about ...

HINES

 

Check out his one handed catch at 2:43

This guy has amazing balls skills.. The concentration is uncanny

[video=youtube;5gbXiQrTpoI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gbXiQrTpoI[/video]

 

Another video but the big circus catch is 1:25

[video=youtube;7qSWOPJ3WEk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qSWOPJ3WEk[/video]

 

He fits Haley's system, and we needed a veteran WR who can game. Good signing.

Cotch caught 10 TD's because he was the 4th option and typically uncovered, not because he has mad shake'n'bake skills. I'll miss him but the Moore signing erases any negative connection from losing Cotchery. Good luck in Carolina, and welcome to Pit, Lance!

 

Yes I agree 100% GB .. This is a good signing. Welcome to the Burgh Lance. Give em hell

Bman

 

Do you see anything about his size and how it could be a problem? As you know having read this thread it seems to be a topic of conversation. lol

Bman

 

like the signing as well as long as he stays healthy which you can never predict. He will fit in nicely. What he lacks in height he makes up for in hands and his ability when the balls in the air. He had a 40" vertical at some point. Don't know how much of that he still has.He is maybe a more athletic version of Welker and if used properly he can be as effective. Solid option after losing Cotchery.

 

Yes .. Agreed.. Wes Welker is definitely a good comparison

 

Dude, you're an idiot homer who is wearing rose colored glasses. Get a clue.


Oh, wait....


Dude, you're and idiot homer who is wearing rose colored glasses. Get a clue.

How's that?