The Steelers are declining Broderick Jones 5th year option

Good.

 

He has been pretty disappointing for a first round pick. Just seemed like his work ethic wasn’t there.

 

To the shock of no one.


As much as I do admire him, that injury didn't aide him whatsoever but so place all the blame on that injury against Chicago is just silly. Quite a bit lead up to that moment; dirty or not. For one, Tomlin's propensity to play "musical chairs" with his skill position players was one factor. Broderick's own concerns, particularly how he handled himself in Year Two, were another. There is also the "Pat Meyer factor" given the fact that Broderick Jones was Pat's biggest test yet; a test he couldn't ace. In Meyer's defense, Spencer Anderson, Ryan McCollum, Spencer Anderson, Zach Frazier and Dylan Cook all ended up turning out okay.

Overall, Broderick largely has no one to blame but himself. At this point, even if he should return, where the hell does he even go?! Back to Left Tackle where he was?! Should Max Iheanachor even show capable starting ability, put him at Right Tackle and move Troy to the Left. Not something that is ideal but Pittsburgh cannot afford to mess up Max's development as they did Broderick's. The concern would be Troy Fautanu but Troy's baseline tools can translate to that side; footwork, contact balance, anchor, leverage and hand placement to name a few.


In short?! A shame it came to this but such is the way of the NFL. Next man up.

 

He will play next season

He will play slightly above average

Some team will way over pay him in 2027

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I did and tried to tell people about how Free Agency works. I was told that no one would do it for him. I ended up being right for the history of NFL Free Agency proved me right.


For those who don't know about who I or Jeh are talking about, the answer is Dan Moore. More specifically to me, I argued from the standpoint that Dan Moore will be getting a good payday for Free Agency isn't about being good but about what people are willing to pay you. Christian Kirk should have been the first prime example of this but he was ignored.


Now, back to Broderick, should he return to 100%, start the season and perform well?! All the better for him and I wish him all the best of luck as well. Moreover to the point, do I expect Broderick to be given a good payday like Dan Moore should this happen?! Absolutely for the reasons I outlined.