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Steelers Re-Sign Guy Whimper

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 17, 2014.

  1. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    The team announces that they have re-signed Guy Whimper to a one year deal.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 17, 2014
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  2. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    So while other teams are making a BANG we are getting a whimper? The only thing better would be if we drafted a guy named Kerpulk. That wa y while other teams are making a splash we are.... well you get the jist
     
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  3. gpguy

    gpguy Well-Known Member

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    I think he earned a shot to come back again. Everyone crapped all over his and Wallaces signing...yet both played quite well once they settled in.
     
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  4. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    i smell a super bowl. kev,you da man. :cool:
     
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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    :lolol:
     
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  6. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Yup. Whimper is a cheap, depth move. Risk free re-signing.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 17, 2014
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  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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  8. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    YEAH MAC maybe we can split a room at the super bowl if we book early... bet glenn is so excited over this signing... signing him will keep us a .500 team again .. maybe .. he is a year older though... maybe 7-9

    HINES
     
    HinesWardHOF, Mar 17, 2014
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  9. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    He provides quality depth............for the ticket holders if one of the turnstiles breaks.
     
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  10. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Uh oh, gonna hit the fan now, they aren't signing all pros at every position and future HOF back ups, damn them, damn them to hell!
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 17, 2014
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  11. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Lol.

    He's clearly not being signed as a starter. A seasoned vet as an option on the line, supplemented by the younger guys (Beachum etc.), plus perhaps a draft pick... I don't see what's not to like.

    There is little point in signing a big money OL free agent, as their price is usually way over their worth. (With the possible exception of Joe Thomas, perhaps, if he was on the market).
     
    Thigpen82, Mar 17, 2014
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  12. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    every position? how about any position? i'm sure ben will sleep better tonight knowing we signed guy. this should put us over the top now. super bowl bound baby!!!!:dancing::cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Mar 17, 2014
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  13. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    Scratch O line off the draft board! OK maybe not, but I do think that bringing Whimper back under a 1 year deal was a good utility signing. You need backups, and he was a solid fill in when we needed to be.
     
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  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    seriously whimper played ok last year. his fit if they go to the inside and outside zone though is iffy and no we definately won't scratch o-line off the draft boards thats for sure. i'm sure munch and MT don't just go to these highly prized pro days of top linemen just for spring break, but who knows. maybe thats their thing. spring break in michigan whoop whoop!!!:rawk::cool:
     
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  15. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Nothing to see here, just a camp body.
     
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  16. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Except he's not. He made the roster last year.
     
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  17. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    He did make the roster, but if Embernate hadn't blown a knee he would have been on the street.
     
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  18. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Hard to say. I was just clarifying. Normally he'd be considered a "camp body" type signing, no doubt.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Mar 17, 2014
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  19. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Not exactly keeping up with the Broncos and Patriots with these signings.
     
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  20. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    This is why I have no CONFIDENCE in KC/MT.
    We can do better, we must do better.
     
    Wardismvp, Mar 18, 2014
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  21. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    and the giants... only team we are keeping up with is cincinnati since they have signed no one ..

    HINES
     
    HinesWardHOF, Mar 18, 2014
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  22. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    The Giants? :lol:
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 18, 2014
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