Tuiit

Dump him he's done !

 

I'd rather start prioritizing what's good for the team. He's a millionaire making millions and not even working. Enough. Need to know if we can count on him or not. Crap or get off the pot. Sorry, but none on here is more well taken care of than Tuiit has been and never will be. This pity party has gone on forever. Strange that we pay players millions to not play but we can't pay decent salaries to get good coaches. JMO>

 

Kaboly said we could have some clarity on Tuitt's future on Monday.

 

I feel he is done.

 

He tweeted about our cap number and how it would go up if a few things happened, one of which was Tuitt retiring. I'm guessing that's what happens.

 

Nobody knows for sure right now, hopefully he plays the last year of his contract.

 

Ideally Tuitt comes back and gives the team a break given that he got paid in full for doing absolutely nothing last season. The team have been incredibly (and I mean incredibly) good to him.

At the risk of sounding cold, if he retires the team should look for his signing bonus from last season’s restructure to be returned. A signing bonus is an advance, not a personal gift.

 

It would not happen. Unless a guy leaves a team.on really bad terms this would really be a bad look. You can lose a locker room very fast when yiu mess with a man's money, especially in a league without guaranteed contracts.

 

Yes you’re probably right, but the man has not played a single down since getting an advance of $8m on his deal.It is not a typical situation, I cannot think of a precedent for it. He simply has not earned that money.

 

In theory I could agree, but it is how the team does business. I have no idea the exact numbers, last year he had a certain amount due that would have been paid had he made the roster. The team was over the cap and he agreed to a lower salary by turning that into a bonus allowing the team to operate and pushing those numbers into the future. It certainly sucks things have turned out the way they did, but if they went after that bonus what players in the future would be willing to restructure? While this may be a rare occurrence, the bigger picture suggests you just eat it and go on.

While a different scenario when Andrrw Luck retired the Colts could have opted to go after a huge amount they had paid in bonus, they opted not to do it.

 

The Steelers did the right thing by handling Tuitt's situation the way they did. He reportedly had a knee injury, but I don't believe he was in the right frame of mind to play ball last season anyway. I think Tuitt's decision has already been made and he is now trying to give the Steelers enough time to figure out how they are going to replace his production.

 

[QUOTE="it sucks because he's so good, and he'll really be missed but...

I hope he finds peace[/QUOTE]

I don't think he'll be missed he was hurt so much it'll be like he's still here..

 

Latter aspect of your statement is not so much as cold as it is the standard practice; NFL is a business. For that matter, Mike Tomlin says it all the time; "This League is a business. Our business is winning" being the central aspect. While I agree that would be quite the turn of a moral compass for the Rooney Family in terms of how they deal with long tenured players, if they need the money.. they have the right to pursue it.

 

Is he gonna come in , get hurt and paid for this season to?

 

Again I have no idea what the original salary was last year before he restructured. Restructuring can benefit both 'business' parties. It frees up cap space needed in the current year, it gives the player money that was not guaranteed. The Steelers have relied on the restructure formula a lot, if they went after that money what player in the future is going to want to restructure? Business also has risks, you calculate that into the decision. To claim the restructured money is just bonus, when some or much of it was going to be his salary anyway, just reapportioned and go after it would send a wrong message to the locker room imho.

Much different would be a player signing a huge contract with a bonus, then quitting after the first year.

 

He has missed like a total of 34 games out of possible of 68 or so games.

I just don't think its a wise investment anymore.

Plus with a knee problem, mental problem, plus he tore a pec in the past.

Tuitt is a beast when healthy, but I think the better days are behind him, and its time to move on.

 

Tuitt brings a heavy dead money cap hit if they cut him. I would hope they have some clarity about his health and mental state, even if they aren't sharing those with the public.

If he is healthy and mentally ready, there really is no reason to believe his play has declined. He was excellent in 2020. He will be 29 when training camp starts. I wouldn't bet on too many more seasons. Not every lineman is going to get better with age like Heyward, but a healthy Tuitt would have a few more good seasons in him. Of course, a healthy Tuitt is a rare thing.

The better bet is to bring him back. They certainly missed him in 2021. Though he is also a very good pass rusher, it was that disastrous run defense where his absence was felt the most. Tuitt is an outstanding run defender, and this team clearly needs as many of those as it can get. His return would also allow them to focus on needs other than the defensive line. Sure, the line needs more help in the long run, but they only have so many draft picks and so much money to spend. Given all that, the savings from cutting him just isn't worth it.

Of course, we really don't have much more clarity. I always assumed the Steelers would welcome Tuitt back if he wanted to return for 2022. The real issue is what Tuitt wants.

 

Judging by the article and interview they still have no clarity.

Steelers need to know how they should be approaching the Draft and Free agency.

I'm fine with Tuitt sitting out the year, but at least give them an answer as we head into the draft process.

 

38 I believe

 

If he wants to play next season then bring him back, look how bad the DL was without Alalu, and Tuitt.

 

With Alualu and Tuitt fully healthy last year TJ Watt would have shattered the Sack record.

 

It’s Wednesday. No clarity.

 

Cut bait, fill an OL need, or other needs
And find someone that can stay healthy. The best player
is the available player, Not someone on IR all the time.

 

Best I can tell you are the only one in this thread that thinks he will come back and play well. I'm on the side it won't happen but sure the hell am hoping you turn out right.