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stillers4me
01-13-2012, 07:34 PM
Adam Caplan@caplannfl12m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/caplannfl/status/157995454209069057)

#Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%23Steelers) signed former #Patriots (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%23Patriots) 7th rounder DT Kade Weston to reserve/future deal today.

oneforthetoe
01-13-2012, 07:41 PM
Check him for wires before you let him in the facility. He could be a spy.

smokin3000gt
01-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Check him for wires before you let him in the facility. He could be a spy.

no.. c'mon man.. they got more sense and class then that!

wait a minute...



nevermind..

JayC
01-13-2012, 09:26 PM
Check him for wires before you let him in the facility. He could be a spy.hahaha

katmandu
01-13-2012, 09:34 PM
Adam Caplan@caplannfl12m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/caplannfl/status/157995454209069057)

#Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%23Steelers) signed former #Patriots (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%23Patriots) 7th rounder DT Kade Weston to reserve/future deal today.He was with the COLTS this year.

http://www.nfl.com/player/kadeweston/1037911/profile

Why did the Pats and Colts unload him ?

Maybe the Colts found a hidden transmitter in him from Belicheat!

7willBheaven
01-13-2012, 09:59 PM
Signings actually began a while ago...I've read they signed former TCU WR Jimmy Young, CB Antonio Smith (I think he went to OSU), and former Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson all in addition To Kade Weston

7willBheaven
01-15-2012, 05:10 PM
Add OT Trevis Turner to the list...i thought he sucked.

Forgot to add that they also signed (from the PS) TE Jamie McCoy, DE Corbin Bryant and OL Malecki.

Chidi29
01-15-2012, 05:42 PM
Don't know a ton about Weston, just remember him being a big guy from Georgia.

Chidi29
01-15-2012, 05:43 PM
Add OT Trevis Turner to the list...i thought he sucked.

Turner was on our practice squad all year.

86WARD
01-16-2012, 06:07 PM
All garbage.

Chidi29
01-16-2012, 07:17 PM
Also signed DE Mike Blanc.

7willBheaven
01-16-2012, 08:22 PM
Also signed DE Mike Blanc.

Along with former SC State LB Marshall McFadden. Blanc was a former DT at Auburn.

Steelersfan
01-16-2012, 10:47 PM
Trevis Turner & Corbin Bryant have MUCH potential. Neither of them suck !!! Actually, they both might be (draft pick) saving graces. There's a reason they have been kept on the practice squad all season and now signed to come back in to camp next year.

7willBheaven
01-16-2012, 11:35 PM
Trevis Turner & Corbin Bryant have MUCH potential. Neither of them suck !!! Actually, they both might be (draft pick) saving graces. There's a reason they have been kept on the practice squad all season and now signed to come back in to camp next year.

I agree with you on Bryant I liked what I saw of him. But Turner did not impress me during the preseason ever...more like Turnstyle.

Count Steeler
01-17-2012, 05:14 AM
Training camp bodies.

katmandu
01-17-2012, 06:03 AM
All garbage.So did James Harrison his first few signings...

7willBheaven
01-18-2012, 12:00 PM
Official Announcement via the Steelers FB:

"The Steelers signed 10 players today to Reserve/Future contracts for the 2012 season. Five members of the Steelers’ 2011 practice squad were among the 10players signed to the team’s 2012 offseason roster.

The Steelers announced today that OG John Malecki,TE Jamie McCoy, OT Chris Scott, OT Trevis Turner and DT Corbin Bryant have re-signed with the team after spending part or all of the 2011 season on the club’s practice squad. Bryant was the only player to spend time on the active roster in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Steelers also signed quarterback Jerrod Johnson, defensive lineman Mike Blanc, defensive tackle Kade Weston, cornerback Marshall McFadden and defensive back Antonio Smith."


I was wondering if they were gonna bring C Scott back or not...

7willBheaven
01-19-2012, 11:33 PM
Add former Detroit Lions 3rd rd pick WR Derrick Williams to the future contract list

ShutDown24
01-20-2012, 12:05 AM
Williams is sort of intriguing. Depending on what happens with Ward and Cotchery I could envision a scenario where he sticks.

Other than that the only name I really like at this point is Chris Scott. I'd be a little surprised if he doesn't make the active roster this year.

Chidi29
01-20-2012, 01:15 AM
Add former Detroit Lions 3rd rd pick WR Derrick Williams to the future contract list

Certainly will be no shortage of speed at WR, even towards the bottom of the depth chart.

The Duke
01-20-2012, 08:23 AM
Wasn't Derrick Williams a Sweed-like bust? Why would we want him here??

7willBheaven
01-20-2012, 12:12 PM
Add WR Tyler Beiler

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/01/steelers-sign-wr-tyler-beiler-to-futures-contract/ (for info)

Chidi29
01-20-2012, 12:57 PM
Add WR Tyler Beiler

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/01/steelers-sign-wr-tyler-beiler-to-futures-contract/ (for info)

Very small school guy but highly productive. Guy I had on my "small school/crazy stats" list last draft season.

7willBheaven
01-20-2012, 01:07 PM
Very small school guy but highly productive. Guy I had on my "small school/crazy stats" list last draft season.

At least someone knows something about these guys a lot of us have never heard of, haha.

Chidi29
01-20-2012, 01:14 PM
At least someone knows something about these guys a lot of us have never heard of, haha.

Vertical/speed guy judging by the numbers and depot's report of a 4.38 40.

Tyler Beiler/WR Bridgewater (VA) - 6'1 190
2009: 46 rec 843 yds 9 TD
2008: 39 rec 770 yds 5 TD

Nadroj 20
01-20-2012, 01:14 PM
Signed QB Troy Smith

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/01/steelers-sign-former-heisman-trophy-qb-troy-smith-to-future-contract/

7willBheaven
01-20-2012, 02:18 PM
Also CB Walter McFadden (younger bro of Bmac) and former Raider, and WR David Gilreath

86WARD
01-20-2012, 03:10 PM
Ugh...

And

Double Ugh...

7willBheaven
01-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Ugh...

And

Double Ugh...

What do you expect...they're just "future contracts"...aka a lot of camp bodies with a couple having a slight chance to make the team. Its not like this is the regular FA signing period, haha.

Chidi29
01-20-2012, 04:26 PM
And Beiler will be the new guy Bob Pompanei, much to my frustration, will call the team's "Wes Welker" after he makes a five yard catch on 2nd and 14 in the third quarter of the second preseason game.

And it meets the Steelers' quota of having white receivers named Tyler since Grisham is gone.

7willBheaven
01-31-2012, 04:31 PM
Looks like former FSU Safety (and 6th rd pick by TN in 2010) Myron Rolle has signed a futures contract with the Steelers. I remember a lot of people liking the kid and wanting them to draft him.

steeldevil
01-31-2012, 05:08 PM
Looks like former FSU Safety (and 6th rd pick by TN in 2010) Myron Rolle has signed a futures contract with the Steelers. I remember a lot of people liking the kid and wanting them to draft him.

Thats the guy that got a Rhodes scholarship right?

7willBheaven
01-31-2012, 05:23 PM
Thats the guy that got a Rhodes scholarship right?

Yep

El-Gonzo Jackson
01-31-2012, 06:48 PM
Interesting, Rolle looked OK at the Senior Bowl from what I remember, but just a bit slower than one would want from a FS. Didnt show the speed or range, but played positionally well. Camp body.

The Duke
01-31-2012, 08:07 PM
High character kid with great football IQ. Just like Clark, and he's never had problems with his lack of speed

it's a long shot, but he's the kind of player you just want to root fot

Psycho Ward 86
01-31-2012, 10:50 PM
Looks like former FSU Safety (and 6th rd pick by TN in 2010) Myron Rolle has signed a futures contract with the Steelers. I remember a lot of people liking the kid and wanting them to draft him.

whoooaaa this is the first signing that has my eyes popping. High high potential, i heard he's been playing rugby to stay in football shape. Won't be shying away from contact anytime soon, that's for sure.

lilyoder6
01-31-2012, 10:55 PM
but took awhile for myron to get back into playing shape w/ taking time of for the scholarship.. it be a nice battle between him, da'mon.. i think mundy and allen will be safe

7willBheaven
01-31-2012, 10:57 PM
but took awhile for myron to get back into playing shape w/ taking time of for the scholarship.. it be a nice battle between him, da'mon.. i think mundy and allen will be safe

I think Mundy will be re-signed (cant remember if hes a FA or RFA)...but Will Allen is supposed to make like 1.5-2.5 mil or something like that I think...he could EASILY be a cap cut and then a young guy taking his place.

JayC
02-01-2012, 06:43 PM
i remember i wanted rolle late in the draft. im glad we are giving him a chance now

Iron Steeler
02-01-2012, 07:09 PM
Nice this is great news. At least it shows me that we are not ignoring the depth need in saftey

GBMelBlount
02-01-2012, 07:24 PM
Add OT Trevis Turner to the list...i thought he sucked.



Should blend perfectly with the current O line then...:grin:

lilyoder6
02-01-2012, 07:48 PM
I think Mundy will be re-signed (cant remember if hes a FA or RFA)...but Will Allen is supposed to make like 1.5-2.5 mil or something like that I think...he could EASILY be a cap cut and then a young guy taking his place.

i didn't know that will allen's cap hit was that high, and that is pretty high for the 2nd back up safety.. obv we know that mundy goes in for clark and pol when they cant go for a play, a game, etc... i would prob agree that he will be a cap cut.. thx for ze info

JayC
02-01-2012, 10:55 PM
Should blend perfectly with the current O line then...:grin::toofunny:

ShutDown24
02-01-2012, 10:57 PM
Rolle should have a shot at making the roster if he is in good shape in camp. He is exactly the kind of Free Safety the Steelers have a track record of putting on the field.

The Duke
02-01-2012, 11:11 PM
If Allen does indeed leave (that's an outrageous salary for someone who's not even a main backup!), Cro Smith and Rolle will likely compete for that 4th spot in camp

unless they do move Gay to safety after all

ShutDown24
02-01-2012, 11:52 PM
And Beiler will be the new guy Bob Pompanei, much to my frustration, will call the team's "Wes Welker" after he makes a five yard catch on 2nd and 14 in the third quarter of the second preseason game.

I got a good long laugh out of this one Chidi

Steeldude
02-02-2012, 04:53 AM
the problem is rolle is about as slow as foote.