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08-19-2015, 12:25 PM
Steelers: Arthur Moats is ready to prove his worth
by Perry Biggerstaff
stillcurtain.com
Aug 19, 2015
In the offseason, outside linebacker Arthur Moats turned down an offer to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. His versatility and solid play not only made him an attractive option for Atlanta but also for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.
Arthur Moats decided to stay in Pittsburgh.
Even before Jason Worilds retired from football and opened the door for Moats to fill the starting spot on the left side, the James Madison graduate had made up his mind that he wanted to stay with the Steelers. Pittsburgh rewarded that loyalty with a three-year 7.5 million dollar contract. By any stretch of the imagination, that’s a bargain.
Moats is well aware that the Steelers drafted Alvin “Bud” Dupree in the first round of the 2015 draft. He understands that he is grooming his possible replacement, but is in no hurry to just hand that position over to him. Dupree will have to challenge the competitive veteran, and Moats will have to earn the right to stay on the field. For all the appreciation and the anticipation the Steelers organization has shown towards him, it’s still a business.
Read More: http://stillcurtain.com/2015/08/19/steelers-arthur-moats-ready-prove-worth/
by Perry Biggerstaff
stillcurtain.com
Aug 19, 2015
In the offseason, outside linebacker Arthur Moats turned down an offer to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. His versatility and solid play not only made him an attractive option for Atlanta but also for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.
Arthur Moats decided to stay in Pittsburgh.
Even before Jason Worilds retired from football and opened the door for Moats to fill the starting spot on the left side, the James Madison graduate had made up his mind that he wanted to stay with the Steelers. Pittsburgh rewarded that loyalty with a three-year 7.5 million dollar contract. By any stretch of the imagination, that’s a bargain.
Moats is well aware that the Steelers drafted Alvin “Bud” Dupree in the first round of the 2015 draft. He understands that he is grooming his possible replacement, but is in no hurry to just hand that position over to him. Dupree will have to challenge the competitive veteran, and Moats will have to earn the right to stay on the field. For all the appreciation and the anticipation the Steelers organization has shown towards him, it’s still a business.
Read More: http://stillcurtain.com/2015/08/19/steelers-arthur-moats-ready-prove-worth/