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Shoes
06-02-2014, 07:06 PM
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Steelers are interested in re-signing free agent DE Brett Keisel to a one-year, minimum-salary deal.

Beat writer Ed Bouchette believes "it makes just too much sense for [Keisel] not to rejoin the Steelers." The soon-to-be 36-year-old wouldn't be asked to play a full complement of snaps should be be re-signed, but Keisel could help mentor rookie DE Stephon Tuitt and the other young defensive linemen on the Steelers.
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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com/steelers-steelers-blog/2014/05/30/Bell-looking-forward-to-reduced-workoad/stories/201405300002)

stillers4me
06-02-2014, 07:09 PM
.....fingers crossed!

GBMelBlount
06-02-2014, 07:44 PM
Keisel could help mentor rookie DE Stephon Tuitt and the other young defensive linemen on the Steelers.

Mentor away Brett...

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I000046Y85zNabeE/s/700/Brett-Keisel-08.jpg

st33lersguy
06-02-2014, 08:05 PM
OK, only because depth is still thin at the position, there is not a lot of proven players there

steelerdude15
06-02-2014, 08:14 PM
I think he would be a good mentor for the younger players.

Shoes
06-02-2014, 10:02 PM
Keisel & Harrison were salt and pepper on this play.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koq9afMw6RY

salamander
06-03-2014, 12:22 AM
Do it!

Psycho Ward 86
06-03-2014, 12:42 AM
if keisel can play at least as well as last season, im down to keep him all season long. If he's had a significant drop off in play, im in favor of keeping him until final cuts, solely to help speed up Tuitt's readiness to play

Steeldude
06-03-2014, 01:23 AM
I would rather sign Harrison.

Devilsdancefloor
06-03-2014, 07:10 AM
I would rather sign Harrison.

i dont want harrison back at all. He made is bed lie in it, plus brett i think will do a fantasic job of mentoring and be a good rotation guy

steelreserve
06-03-2014, 09:24 AM
I am all in favor of this. We could use the depth, plus as far as I could see last season, Keisel can still actually play. Let's hope they get it done.

st33lersguy
06-03-2014, 11:56 AM
As long as they intend on using him in the back-up role/mentor. I don't want him starting over Tuitt.

tube517
06-03-2014, 01:27 PM
Keisel would be a good insurance policy.

Drazo85
06-03-2014, 01:33 PM
One of my favorite players. Hope the Steelers bring him back. I grow my beard when our training camp begins and shave when the season is over as Brett does. :D

GBMelBlount
06-03-2014, 02:24 PM
One of my favorite players. Hope the Steelers bring him back.

I grow my beard when our training camp begins and shave when the season is over as Brett does. :D

How are your defensive end skills Drazo?

We might be hiring. :grin:

http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2010/09/24/beard.jpg_1285325527.jpg

Steeldude
06-03-2014, 03:02 PM
Ed Bouchette reported Kiesel balked at playing for vet minimum.

ALLD
06-03-2014, 03:46 PM
Offer him $1.2m. If he doesn't take it then good luck and see you in the desert. I would jump on it if I was 36 years old and closing out a career. He could be an icon in Pittsburgh and his decision making is coming down to money.

Never make a major decision based solely on money.
-Chuck Noll


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GBMelBlount
06-03-2014, 03:54 PM
Good mentors ponder important decisions....

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I000046Y85zNabeE/s/700/Brett-Keisel-08.jpg

steelreserve
06-03-2014, 05:28 PM
Offer him $1.2m. If he doesn't take it then good luck and see you in the desert. I would jump on it if I was 36 years old and closing out a career. He could be an icon in Pittsburgh and his decision making is coming down to money.

Yeah, the minimum deal for him would be $955K (over $1M if you also use the allowed $65K bonus). That's not exactly chump change.

The problem offering anything more is that under a minimum deal, you get the veteran credit, which lowers his cap hit to the minimum for a second-year player (or $570K). If we offered him $955,001, then it becomes a regular contract and we lose the veteran cap credit. So bumping the salary up by about $200K would cost us an extra $700K in cap space. At that point, I don't think the extra $200K is going to be what makes the difference for him; it's more a question about whether or not you really want to play football anymore.

If he's hoping we give him something like $3M or $4M, forget it, that's just not gonna happen.

KeiselPower99
06-03-2014, 05:58 PM
Keisel starting and mentoring the young guys would be very beneficial to this team. I know Tuitt is a stud and was drafted to be the guy but instead of rushing him we could let him learn.

ALLD
06-03-2014, 06:58 PM
As explained by SReserve, it would not be logical to offer him more than min and he's not worth $3m either.

BigNastyDefense
06-03-2014, 10:31 PM
I'm for bringing him back, he can still play. Depth, rotation, keeping guys legs fresh. Heyward can still learn a lot from him, and Tuitt could learn a ton from him. I'm all for bringing him back at a reasonable price.

Drazo85
06-04-2014, 04:05 PM
How are your defensive end skills Drazo?

We might be hiring. :grin:

http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2010/09/24/beard.jpg_1285325527.jpg

I actually play D-line, but my potential is limited. :chuckle:
Similar situation is with my body hair. Limited potential. :chuckle:

Steelman
06-05-2014, 08:52 AM
I think we could benefit from the depth and experience he would provide, would like to see him back in the Burgh for another year. I think Brett has the mindset to be a fantastic mentor, which might help Tuitt's progress.