Steelers not done adding

[Dwinsgames]

lots of rumors clamoring that either today or tomorrow another high profile signing is going to be announced in Pittsburgh ... New Castle Pa Kid Malik Hooker is receiving the bulk of that talk with some going to Steve Nelson in which I am far less inclined to believe as I believe he burned that bridge and it would take a ton of pride swallowing for him to come back here at a much lower number ( and he would have to do exactly that )...

If Hooker is healthy and added this secondary could be the best we have fielded in decades

[teegre]

Indeed. So many rumors.

The Steelers wanted Justin Houston, but signed Melvin Ingram for half the cost… leaving room for Malik Hooker.

Or, Steven Nelson.

Or, Gareon Conley.

Benny Snell to the Rams for a 5th (that could turn into a 4th with playing time).

A major trade (including the 5th/4th for Snell) for Xavien Howard. Howard is very unhappy that he hasn’t been extended; the Steelers have the MOST cap space of any NFL team in 2022. Unlike Nelson (who didn’t understand the concept of “delayed gratification”), Howard is smart enough to come here, sign a new deal that pays for the final year of his current contract… but, with a HUGE signing bonus that can be pushed to next year’s cap. After Ingram was signed, Terance Garvin (currently a Dolphin) tweeted that the Steelers are “not done yet” and that “biggg news” was coming.

So, yeah… Steelers social media is a big crazy right now. :lol:

[Disco1981]

I would be stoked with a Hooker signing lol...I watched that Dude in HS ( Football and Hoops ) 5 mint away from me...He played Center in Basketball, and dominated inside against 6'7"- 6'8" kids, with his explosiveness and leaping ability...

If his injuries haven't sapped him of his athleticism, He would be a great pickup!

[Shoes]

Indeed. So many rumors.

The Steelers wanted Justin Houston, but signed Melvin Ingram for half the cost… leaving room for Malik Hooker.

Or, Steven Nelson.

Or, Gareon Conley.

Benny Snell to the Rams for a 5th (that could turn into a 4th with playing time).


A major trade (including the 5th/4th for Snell) for Xavien Howard. Howard is very unhappy that he hasn’t been extended; the Steelers have the MOST cap space of any NFL team in 2022. Unlike Nelson (who didn’t understand the concept of “delayed gratification”), Howard is smart enough to come here, sign a new deal that pays for the final year of his current contract… but, with a HUGE signing bonus that can be pushed to next year’s cap. After Ingram was signed, Terance Garvin (currently a Dolphin) tweeted that the Steelers are “not done yet” and that “biggg news” was coming.

So, yeah… Steelers social media is a big crazy right now. :lol:


I'd take a can of beans in a trade for snell

[86WARD]

Indeed. So many rumors.

The Steelers wanted Justin Houston, but signed Melvin Ingram for half the cost… leaving room for Malik Hooker.

Or, Steven Nelson.

Or, Gareon Conley.

Benny Snell to the Rams for a 5th (that could turn into a 4th with playing time).

A major trade (including the 5th/4th for Snell) for Xavien Howard. Howard is very unhappy that he hasn’t been extended; the Steelers have the MOST cap space of any NFL team in 2022. Unlike Nelson (who didn’t understand the concept of “delayed gratification”), Howard is smart enough to come here, sign a new deal that pays for the final year of his current contract… but, with a HUGE signing bonus that can be pushed to next year’s cap. After Ingram was signed, Terance Garvin (currently a Dolphin) tweeted that the Steelers are “not done yet” and that “biggg news” was coming.

So, yeah… Steelers social media is a big crazy right now. :lol:

I would do that Benny Snell deal in a heart beat…

[DesertSteel]

I’d trade Snell for a bag of Doritos.

[tube517]

Rams need a RB

[86WARD]

Rams need a RB

Or two…

Lev Bell free agent and trade for Benny Snell.

Bell and Snell Connection!!

[tube517]

Or two…

Lev Bell free agent and trade for Benny Snell.

Bell and Snell Connection!!

I'll take Doritos and Beans for that.

[Born2Steel]

Rams need OL help. They have Cam Akers(injured) and Darrell Henderson. Stafford should be able to keep 'the box' unoccupied. This could be a make or break season for McVay. Defense is solid. Is he truly is the offensive guru he's was billed to be or has he been figured out?

Malik Hooker has also been rumored to the Ravens.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I'd take a can of beans in a trade for snell

But would a team give up a can of beans for Snell?? Pinto or green maybe, but nothing exotic like garbanzo beans, or something with molasses and pork. That is too much.

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I’d trade Snell for a bag of Doritos.

Starting too high in negotiations with Doritos. Maybe a bag of store brand ripple chips from Walmart. Have to be realistic.

[Dwinsgames]

Rams need OL help. They have Cam Akers(injured) and Darrell Henderson. Stafford should be able to keep 'the box' unoccupied. This could be a make or break season for McVay. Defense is solid. Is he truly is the offensive guru he's was billed to be or has he been figured out?

Malik Hooker has also been rumored to the Ravens.

if the money is even close no way he goes to the ravens IMO .... he could commute from his Moms house to Heinz field as it is literally a 45 min drive from New Castle to the north shore of Pittsburgh

[tube517]

Now they need ILB depth and safety depth

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[Dwinsgames]

Now they need ILB depth and safety depth

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need it even more now with Vince retiring

[Devilsdancefloor]

hooker rumored to be signing with the cowboys

[Devilsdancefloor]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/steelers-miss-out-on-safety-malik-hooker/ar-AAMvHzK

[DesertSteel]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/steelers-miss-out-on-safety-malik-hooker/ar-AAMvHzK
It says nothing about him signing elsewhere only that he is visiting Cowboys again.

[DesertSteel]

Here’s a list of available FAs, ranked.

https://nfltraderumors.co/top-50-2021-nfl-free-agents/

[teegre]

Here’s a list of available FAs, ranked.

https://nfltraderumors.co/top-50-2021-nfl-free-agents/

Richard Sherman might be a good addition.

:wink02:

[Mojouw]

I can’t believe I’m saying this…but If the Steelers are really intent on making a deep playoff push this year….

…What about Vaccaro at safety and James at TE?

I feel faint, I gotta go lie down.

[one side only]

I can’t believe I’m saying this…but If the Steelers are really intent on making a deep playoff push this year….

…What about Vaccaro at safety and James at TE?

I feel faint, I gotta go lie down.

I'm not a regular on the board, so I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not.

[Mojouw]

I'm not a regular on the board, so I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not.

I’m being serious about those two players. But also attempting to humorously acknowledge that I’ve been loudly and strongly critical about both in the past. Particularly Jesse James.

[one side only]

I would think if they were interested in either they would have signed them by now. James would be a no-brainer depth addition, but he probably wants to start and that ain't happening with the Steelers.

[Mojouw]

I would think if they were interested in either they would have signed them by now. James would be a no-brainer depth addition, but he probably wants to start and that ain't happening with the Steelers.

Good points. Maybe they sign some guys later in camp? Once it gets deeper into August and that phone hasn’t rung yet…

What’s everyone think of the safety depth?

[SteelMayhem72]

I’d trade Snell for a bag of Doritos.I'll make a request, get the spicy nacho, thanks lol

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[st33lersguy]

Not getting Hooker is not much of a disappointment. It was probably going to be a depth piece. He was a FS and the Steelers already had Minkah at FS. Nothing more than backup really.

[teegre]

After Ingram was signed, Terance Garvin (currently a Dolphin) tweeted that the Steelers are “not done yet” and that “biggg news” was coming.

As I stated elsewhere, in hindsight, this was the announcement by Bince ​about his retirement.

[HollywoodSteel]

Richard Sherman might be a good addition.

:wink02:

I think he already signed with the Mean Machine.

[86WARD]

I think he already signed with the Mean Machine.

https://media2.giphy.com/media/3oEjHI8WJv4x6UPDB6/giphy.gif

[Shoes]

Thank God they won't be added J James, hope he has fun in Chicago.

[teegre]

I think he already signed with the Mean Machine.

:applaudit:

[HollywoodSteel]

Thank God they won't be added J James, hope he has fun in Chicago.

I agree. James is really just a guy with a cool name, but I think he sees himself as something more than a #3 TE.

But as our resident TE expert, do you think we’re good with Gentry as our #3, or do you think it’s worth adding someone?

[Shoes]

I agree. James is really just a guy with a cool name, but I think he sees himself as something more than a #3 TE.

But as our resident TE expert, do you think we’re good with Gentry as our #3, or do you think it’s worth adding someone?

Well I'm not an expert, but if Rader could stay healthy he might take the #3 spot imo, but I'm guessing that will play out in preseason between Rader & Gentry. TE's at 6'8" really don't impress me. I doubt they will add another TE ( not sure who is available for cheap :chuckle:), so its a toss up at this time, one of them will be #3 the other on the PS imo.

[Born2Steel]

Well I'm not an expert, but if Rader could stay healthy he might take the #3 spot imo, but I'm guessing that will play out in preseason between Rader & Gentry. TE's at 6'8" really don't impress me. I doubt they will add another TE ( not sure who is available for cheap :chuckle:), so its a toss up at this time, one of them will be #3 the other on the PS imo.

I'm no expert either, but with Ebron and Freiermuth as solid 1a and 1b, I would thing #3 will need to bring more than TE skills. Such as ST player, backup FB as well, MUST block on the move, and doesn't cost very much at all. Other than the cost part, I don't see this guy on our roster currently.

[Shoes]

I'm no expert either, but with Ebron and Freiermuth as solid 1a and 1b, I would thing #3 will need to bring more than TE skills. Such as ST player, backup FB as well, MUST block on the move, and doesn't cost very much at all. Other than the cost part, I don't see this guy on our roster currently.

Which is why I think Rader fits if the Team doesn't add a player from the dung heap. He good on ST, a decent blocker and can play FB, if he can stay healthy. That TE FA list above isn't better than what we have in house, imo. Stocker is the only one that may fit the teams needs that has a pulse. He can block and play ST & FB but isn't much of a receiver, doesn't seem to have any major injury history. If the price is right, why not?

[Born2Steel]

Which is why I think Rader fits if the Team doesn't add a player from the dung heap. He good on ST, a decent blocker and can play FB, if he can stay healthy. That TE FA list above isn't better than what we have in house, imo. Stocker is the only one that may fit the teams needs that has a pulse. He can block and play ST & FB but isn't much of a receiver, doesn't seem to have any major injury history. If the price is right, why not?

I don't know enough about them. Just from reading profiles and such Rader and Gentry have below average athleticism and Dax is not going to block. Again, I am only going by articles I read.

[Shoes]

I don't know enough about them. Just from reading profiles and such Rader and Gentry have below average athleticism and Dax is not going to block. Again, I am only going by articles I read.


Lets just trust Ebron and PF will stay healthy!

[Born2Steel]

Lets just trust Ebron and PF will stay healthy!

:yup:

[86WARD]

So Rodgers negotiated an out for next season. Would you sign Rodgers for 4-5 seasons to step in for Ben starting 2022? Not like they won’t have the money to do it…

[Steeler-in-west]

So Rodgers negotiated an out for next season. Would you sign Rodgers for 4-5 seasons to step in for Ben starting 2022? Not like they won’t have the money to do it…

how many good years does he have left? 2-3? Still it may be the best chance at another ring after Ben,

Looks like a no brainer unless Ben gets hurt and Rudolph or even Haskins light the world on fire

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They need a replacement for Vince, if they don’t bring someone in maybe means they have faith in Buddy Johnson and he can step up and eventually supplant Spillane

[86WARD]

Would you roll the dice and trade for Deshaun Watson now in anticipation that he is suspended for 2021 and back in the league able to play in 2022?

[EzraTank]

Would you roll the dice and trade for Deshaun Watson now in anticipation that he is suspended for 2021 and back in the league able to play in 2022?

Yes I would to Watson, but from what I've read the Texans want multiple first round picks and a LOT. Of course no one is going to pay that for a guy that could be facing a year suspended.


I would also go hard after Aaron Rodgers next year. Imagine winning the Superbowl, Ben rides off into the sunset and we take his money and sign Rodgers (who is a year younger and will be 38 next fall) like Brady did in Tampa and win another one (or two)!

[Dwinsgames]

Problem with Watson is he is not only under league investigation but also criminal ... Texans want THREE 1st round picks ++ ..... so you could trade away the future and the puzzle piece you traded for might be in prison ?

a big no thank you to that

[hawaiiansteeler]

Would you roll the dice and trade for Deshaun Watson now in anticipation that he is suspended for 2021 and back in the league able to play in 2022?

not for what the Texans are asking in return.

[tube517]

Would you roll the dice and trade for Deshaun Watson now in anticipation that he is suspended for 2021 and back in the league able to play in 2022?

Nope

[86WARD]

not for what the Texans are asking in return.

They’ll never get three first round picks for him so there eventually will be a realistic price.

[86WARD]

Problem with Watson is he is not only under league investigation but also criminal ... Texans want THREE 1st round picks ++ ..... so you could trade away the future and the puzzle piece you traded for might be in prison ?

a big no thank you to that

Even under criminal investigation, there’s a realistic probability that that wouldn’t occur for a couple/few years down the road just based on the courts being so backed up. I forget what state it was but one of them is backed up by 34,000 cases.

[Steeler-in-west]

No on Watson. I’d rather give Rudolph the starting roll in 22 and see how he does, at worst we get a high pick in the following draft

[DesertSteel]

At some point, in 22 or 23, we’ll likely have to make a bold trade up like KC did for Mahomes or the Bears did for Fields. That approach is totally worth it if you’re sold on the guy.

[teegre]

Considering that Bill Cosby got away with raping 92 women, it would be safe to say that Deshaun Watson (who only had about a third of the cases filed against him) will get off scott free.

But… naw, f*ck that guy. I’d rather lose with Rudolph/Haskins than win with Watson.

[Shoes]

No way the steelers touch Watson

[DesertSteel]

Considering that Bill Cosby got away with raping 92 women, it would be safe to say that Deshaun Watson (who only had about a third of the cases filed against him) will get off scott free.

But… naw, f*ck that guy. I’d rather lose with Rudolph/Haskins than win with Watson.
Right on. We don’t need a douchebag leading our Steelers.

[86WARD]

Right on. We don’t need a douchebag leading our Steelers.

So the ego-maniac Rodgers is out too??

[DesertSteel]

So the ego-maniac Rodgers is out too??
Ego isn’t quite the same as a possible sex offender. Nice try though.

[86WARD]

Ego isn’t quite the same as a possible sex offender. Nice try though.

Just two different types of assholes. Steelers seemed to have success with a potential “sex offender” in the past…just saying…

[EzraTank]

Considering that Bill Cosby got away with raping 92 women, it would be safe to say that Deshaun Watson (who only had about a third of the cases filed against him) will get off scott free.

But… naw, f*ck that guy. I’d rather lose with Rudolph/Haskins than win with Watson.

After what Ben went through imagine getting Watson? Is it too hard to have a QB that doesn't have any rape charges?

Like I said things are lining up with Rodgers and Ben's careers. Ben retires after this year and is 100% off the books, Rodgers is a UFA after this year. At 38 he has a lot more left in his tank than Ben did at 38. Two year deal to Rodgers and see what happens. Hell Brady just won at 43, why not? That would give you two years to draft a QB to replace Rodgers. Imagine Rodgers throwing to Claypool, Johnson, Washington, Freiermuth and possibly Juju with Harris running or catching? Me likes!

I do not want Watson. Seems like a nice kid but I'd take ego over sex offender for $200 Aaron.


This is what I'm talking about:

https://steelersnow.com/steelers-ben-roethlisberger-16th-best-nfl-qb-in-poll-of-coaches-execs/

Ben is ranked #16 on this year's list and Rodgers and Mahomes are ranked at the top. The more I think about it, I want Rodgers here next year! Our defense and him with our offense! Yummy!

[86WARD]

After what Ben went through imagine getting Watson? Is it too hard to have a QB that doesn't have an rape charges?

Like I said thing are lining up with Rodgers and Ben's careers. Ben retires after this year and is 100% off the books, Rodgers is a UFA after this year. At 38 he has a lot more left in his tank than Ben did at 38. Two year deal to Rodgers and see what happens. Hell Brady just won at 43, why not? That would give you two years to draft a QB to replace Rodgers. Imagine Rodgers throwing to Claypool, Johnson, Washington, Freiermuth and possibly Juju with Harris running or catching? Me likes!

I do not want Watson. Seems like a nice kid but I'd take ego over sex offender for $200 Aaron.


This is what I'm talking about:

https://steelersnow.com/steelers-ben-roethlisberger-16th-best-nfl-qb-in-poll-of-coaches-execs/

Ben is ranked #16 on this year's list and Rodgers and Mahomes are ranked at the top. The more I think about it, I want Rodgers here next year! Our defense and him with our offense! Yummy!

They should have the money to get him with all the cap space. Just make sure TJ and JuJu get their money. Rodgers to Claypool and JuJu would be a nice thing!!

[Mojouw]

Just two different types of assholes. Steelers seemed to have success with a potential “sex offender” in the past…just saying…

Yeah...sorry....but a self-centered dude and a guy who tries to have non-consensual sex with people he hired are not just "different types of assholes". One is an asshole, one is predatory criminal.

[EzraTank]

Yeah...sorry....but a self-centered dude and a guy who tries to have non-consensual sex with people he hired are not just "different types of assholes". One is an asshole, one is predatory criminal.

Exactly. I've taken enough shit (rightfully so) about Ben over the years from non-Steelers fans. I don't think it's too hard to ask for a QB that hasn't been accused a sexual assault.

[86WARD]

Yeah...sorry....but a self-centered dude and a guy who tries to have non-consensual sex with people he hired are not just "different types of assholes". One is an asshole, one is predatory criminal.

Allegedly…lol.

[DesertSteel]

Just two different types of assholes. Steelers seemed to have success with a potential “sex offender” in the past…just saying…
I wanted Ben cut back in 2010 too. And most of his success (both of his Super Bowl wins) came before his incidents. He hasn't won anything since.

[fansince'76]

This is what I'm talking about:

https://steelersnow.com/steelers-ben-roethlisberger-16th-best-nfl-qb-in-poll-of-coaches-execs/

Ben is ranked #16 on this year's list and Rodgers and Mahomes are ranked at the top. The more I think about it, I want Rodgers here next year! Our defense and him with our offense! Yummy!

I realize that the sports media loves to ride Mr. Discount Double-Check's nuts more than anybody with the exception of Saint Brady, but the fact remains he has historically come up short in the postseason too. However, unlike Roethlisberger, every excuse in the book has been made for his postseason failures (his coach sucks/his receivers suck/his running game sucks/his defense sucks, etc., etc.).

On a side note, I also have a hard time taking a poll that puts Dak Prescott in the top 10 seriously. Talk about overrated.

[EzraTank]

I realize that the sports media loves to ride Mr. Discount Double-Check's nuts more than anybody with the exception of Saint Brady, but the fact remains he has historically come up short in the postseason too. However, unlike Roethlisberger, every excuse in the book has been made for his postseason failures (his coach sucks/his receivers suck/his running game sucks/his defense sucks, etc., etc.).

On a side note, I also have a hard time taking a poll that puts Dak Prescott in the top 10 seriously. Talk about overrated.

I don't think he's the top guy out there, especially at 37, but I do think he's a very good QB. I would take Josh Allen and Mahomes over him if it were possible but we all know those guys aren't going anywhere.

Yes Rodgers has only won once (we all know when) but Marino only made ONE Superbowl and never won. I would take Rodgers and his "ego" for two years with our offense and defense and roll the dice like Tampa did last year. You can say what you want about Brady and the sports media but the guy has won 7 Superbowls.

[Mojouw]

I realize that the sports media loves to ride Mr. Discount Double-Check's nuts more than anybody with the exception of Saint Brady, but the fact remains he has historically come up short in the postseason too. However, unlike Roethlisberger, every excuse in the book has been made for his postseason failures (his coach sucks/his receivers suck/his running game sucks/his defense sucks, etc., etc.).

On a side note, I also have a hard time taking a poll that puts Dak Prescott in the top 10 seriously. Talk about overrated.

I see a ton of Rodgers out my way and...in this case there is more truth than fiction to the myth. He has dragged several fundamentally flawed teams to records they wouldn't have without him and then in the postseason, the roster finally turns into a pumpkin. Maybe he isn't as good as they say...but maybe he is. Either way...if the Steelers 2022 starting QB was Aaron Rodgers, they would be a SB contender.

[DesertSteel]

There is absolutely NO WAY that the Steelers add another player of any real value. Not going to happen!!!

(I am trying to set in motion the signing of a starter-caliber player. Shh...)

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if the Steelers 2022 starting QB was Aaron Rodgers, they would be a SB contender.
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