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The Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington have reached agreement on a four-year, $42M extension

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steelersfan43, Jun 3, 2026.

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  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    We waited longer between Bradshaw and Ben.
     
    Blast Furnace, Jun 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
    Blast Furnace, Jun 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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  2. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    :offtopic:

    What was the longest time the Steelers stuck with a QB before moving on after Bradshaw?

    The QBs drafted in the first 3 rounds after Bradshaw:

    B. Brister - 7 yrs
    M. Kruczek - 4 yrs (while drafted high, he was only really a backup)
    M. Malone - 7 yrs
    N. O'Donnell - 5 yrs
    K. Stewart - 8 yrs

    Crazy part is that the one QB they kept the second shortest was also the one that took them to a SB. I guess Cowher decided after that loss it was time to start over.

    (The recent Pickett pick set a precedent. But you have to wonder if it really was Pickett forcing himself off the team.)
     
    Bubbahotep, Jun 18, 2026 at 6:25 AM
    Bubbahotep, Jun 18, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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  3. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I thought the Jets offer was too much for the Steelers to match, the 90s sucked for the Steelers in losing free agents.
     
    steelersrule6, Jun 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM
    steelersrule6, Jun 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 I’ll eat turds in the field but not a fresh pea

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    I don’t have to wonder

    The Coward admitted he ran when he was told he wasn’t being handed the starter position and would have to compete

    That fact is easy to find for all but the one fan
     
    jeh1856, Jun 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
    jeh1856, Jun 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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  5. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    My point was waiting for Darnold to develop would have been way less than the gap between TB and Ben.

    Steelers didn’t move on from N.O., he accepted the Jets offer at the last minute. Steelers were expecting him back.
     
    Blast Furnace, Jun 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
    Blast Furnace, Jun 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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