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Who gets cut when Green and Dupree are activated?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SteelerGlenn, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    For Green I believe the logical choice is Mahliak if M. Gilbert is back. Mahliak can go back to the PS and be available in case of injury.
    If Gilbert isn't ready then it could be Cody Wallace, David Johnson, Thomas or Nix?

    Going to be even tougher decision when Dupree comes back. Do we carry 11 LB's? Is Dirty Red going to the PS? Steven Johnson cut? Fort? Chick?
     
  2. DwarfToss

    DwarfToss Well-Known Member

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    They gave Grimble an extended look against New England, and he didn't do much. Jesse is a liability as a blocker and not much of a receiver.

    One of those two would be my guess for Green.
     
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  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Our LBs haven't been playing exceptionally well. I don't see the need for more of them. Drop a LB.
     
  4. funkysteelersfan

    funkysteelersfan Well-Known Member

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    When Green returns I'm thinking David Johnson is gone. Nix is a possibility if he has a reoccurrence of his back injury. As for Dupree, I hope it's Fortt or preferably Steven Johnson. The instincts big red shows is intriguing and I'd like to see what his ceiling is after another year or two.
     
  5. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    David Johnson
    Shamarko Thomas
     
  6. steelers5859

    steelers5859 Well-Known Member

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    Cody Wallace
    Roosvelt Nix
     
  7. DwarfToss

    DwarfToss Well-Known Member

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    Why are you trying to get rid of the only TE and FB who can block? I know there are no fantasy points for blocking, but we kind of need blockers.
     
  8. funkysteelersfan

    funkysteelersfan Well-Known Member

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    Did you read my post? I'm not trying to get rid of Nix but if he's injured again and can't play then it's an easy decision. its not like you would be waiving Heath Miller.
     
  9. SteelerGlenn

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    A guy like Nix who's been injured could be placed on IR. That actually would work out well. Open up a roster spot and not lose rights to him.
     
  10. thorn058

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    And why are you trying to ditch the only two that have caught balls and TD's in favor or the originail jack of all trades master of none David Johnson? He may block but he doesn't block well and is pretty telling that all his years in the league and Grimble and James have just about the same blocking ability. All DJ has on them is fat.
     
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  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Don't know why he's acting like he can block like Heath Miller. They won't be cutting Grimble or James for DJ.
     
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  12. RPO IZSB

    RPO IZSB Well-Known Member

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    Mihalik is definitely one of the cuts, if Gilbert is returning.
    With Green, it's a little more difficult. I think they'll keep 4 TEs in the short term given how banged up they are at WR.

    Jordan Dangerfield has passed Shamarko on both the defensive and special teams depth charts... I think Shamarko is a likely candidate to be moved off the active roster is one fashion or another (cut/IR)
     
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  13. DwarfToss

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    He's easily the best blocking TE on the team. Green is easily the best pass catching TE on the team. Grimble and James do neither particularly well.
     
  14. funkysteelersfan

    funkysteelersfan Well-Known Member

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    True... He's a ERFA after this year
     
  15. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    A backup linemen can do what David Johnson does since DJ is barely good for one block and has trouble getting to the second level.
     
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  16. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    James does have 3 TDs, he's probably better suited as a #2 TE. Put Grimble on the practice squad.
     
  17. WWW

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    Weren't both on IR?
    I probably missed something, since only one can be reinstated from IR, right?
     
  18. SteelerGlenn

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    Green was on PUP
     
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  19. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Green coming off the PUP in the next 21 days ( a few less now ) should replace another TE since none are doing great. I'd go with Grimble.

    Dupree coming off IR should replace an OL..... Mihalik is the newest addition but he must remain on the 53 for three weeks. That most likely corresponds with Duprees return but doesn't make sense. Cody will most likely go on IR. he is having trouble recovering and BJ has shown he is more than capable.

    Cajun
     
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  20. funkysteelersfan

    funkysteelersfan Well-Known Member

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    Just wondering, Why must Mihalik stay on active roster for three weeks? They signed Feiler to the active roster on 10/8 and released him on 10/18.
     
  21. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    When a player is signed off another teams PS he must go on your 53 for no less than 3 weeks

    Cajun
     
  22. funkysteelersfan

    funkysteelersfan Well-Known Member

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    Gotcha, thanks for the info
     

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