UPDATE: Steelers Release Blount

[SteelMayhem72]

So now the Steelers have only one RB(Bell) on the roster.

No to Felix Jones.

Only reason I say yes to felix jones is probably because he is familiar with our system...know of anyone else?

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After just hearing the new's that the Steeler's released Blount made me realize why I'm a fan of the BEST run football organization. This is truly a class, family business. Not standing for unsportsmanlike foolishness, only excepting TEAM spirit and nothing less. A true family tradition, something that you want your young member's to understand and follow. My daughter is 24 and a Steeler fan. I explained the team values to her at a young age, especially when the bungholes were up coming with all of their thug team members and jail history. She saw the value immediately LOL. Now, it's time to move on. Hopefully this situation may light a match on the rest of the player's and make them understand the value of the job they perform and the money they earn doing it. A truly once in a lifetime situation that not all get or keep. I hope Blount life turns around soon, since at such a young age he is truly heading down a bad road with nothing good at the end of it. He's already limited his list of professional teams that will take a chance on him, and none of them are probably contenders and his future limited with them. Hat's off to the STEELER's. Thanks for remaining a classy, reputable, family organization !!! ( Makes the miserable playing the past few year's somewhat bearable....LOL )

Amen brother!!! Raiders will take him...lol

[X-Terminator]

So now the Steelers have only one RB(Bell) on the roster.

No to Felix Jones.

There aren't exactly a whole lot of options out there. Jones might be the best one available assuming they say no to Tate, which would be the right move since he was released for the same reason.

[Steeldude]

There aren't exactly a whole lot of options out there. Jones might be the best one available assuming they say no to Tate, which would be the right move since he was released for the same reason.

Perhaps Michael Bush, if healthy and still a free agent?

[steelreserve]

There aren't exactly a whole lot of options out there. Jones might be the best one available assuming they say no to Tate, which would be the right move since he was released for the same reason.

Who knows. People's attitudes have a way of changing when they're just flat out of work, and you bring them in for a short-term engagement where it's made clear what to expect coming in. It's only a few games, I think both parties could deal and I dont even think there'd be time for a guy like that to stir up any shit.

I'd certainly prefer having a backup RB who could actually run the ball if needed, which is certainly not Dri fucking Archer or Felix fucking Jones.

[X-Terminator]

Perhaps Michael Bush, if healthy and still a free agent?

I believe he's still a free agent. I'd be all for that. Perfect replacement.

Who knows. People's attitudes have a way of changing when they're just flat out of work, and you bring them in for a short-term engagement where it's made clear what to expect coming in. It's only a few games, I think both parties could deal and I dont even think there'd be time for a guy like that to stir up any shit.

I'd certainly prefer having a backup RB who could actually run the ball if needed, which is certainly not Dri fucking Archer or Felix fucking Jones.

Only problem I'd see is that you'd basically render Blount's release, well I don't want to say hypocritical, but I can't think of a better word right now. You know the media would jump all over that. Besides, I would think Tate would want to go to a team where he'd get a lot of touches.

[steelreserve]

Perhaps Michael Bush, if healthy and still a free agent?

Unless there's something going on with him that I don't know about, that's a great idea. As close to a 1:1 replacement as I can think of.

[Dwinsgames]

that was a Blount ending

[Steeldude]

I believe he's still a free agent. I'd be all for that. Perfect replacement.



Only problem I'd see is that you'd basically render Blount's release, well I don't want to say hypocritical, but I can't think of a better word right now. You know the media would jump all over that. Besides, I would think Tate would want to go to a team where he'd get a lot of touches.

Also, what about Benjarvis Green-Ellis? He seems solid.

[fansince'76]

Perhaps Michael Bush, if healthy and still a free agent?

His name stuck out to me as well when I was looking at the FA link on the NFL.com site. He is indeed available at the moment.

[Mojouw]

I say no recycled veterans playing out the string. RB is the most fungible position in the league. Get some young kid (say Josh Harris) with upside, not a vet with little to no tread left on the tires.

[fansince'76]

I say no recycled veterans playing out the string. RB is the most fungible position in the league. Get some young kid (say Josh Harris) with upside, not a vet with little to no tread left on the tires.

I'm all for promoting Josh Harris, but it would be nice to have an extra RB stashed in case of an emergency.

[Count Steeler]

Do the Cardinals have anyone on their practice squad?

Kudos to Tomlin for making the right move. We have the bye week, so lets get another back or 2 to come in for some testing.

[Bluecoat96]

that was a Blount ending

Boo.

[Mojouw]

I'm all for promoting Josh Harris, but it would be nice to have an extra RB stashed in case of an emergency.

Very true. How about bringing one of these guys in for a visit rather than the usual suspects:

Cierre Wood - busted for smoking weed in team hotel, but so are a lot of people. Flashed talent in a limited run with the Texans.

Mikhel Leshoure - ticketed as the feature back in Detroit before injuries derailed that plan. Still young and set a ton of records in college. Goes over 225 with some quickness.

Ben Tate - who knows where his head is at, but if it is anywhere besides up his ass, most complete back sitting on the street.

Other than that, scour practice squads across the league.

[GBMelBlount]

It's not a good 1-2 punch if one guy is only getting a handful of carries a game. Not making excuses for Blount's attitude, just saying.

This is how I feel too.

Doesn't excuse his actions but I do undersand his unhappiness and feel he should have gotten more carries.

It will be interesting to see what happens if / when all of these carries start to take their toll on Bell.

[one side only]

The Browns released Ben Tate. Considering the Steelers play the Bengals in a couple of weeks, I'd sign James Wilder, Jr. from their practice squad.

[vader29]

[tube517]

I'm all for promoting Josh Harris, but it would be nice to have an extra RB stashed in case of an emergency.

Stash the LaSH!

[86WARD]

Browns released Ben Tate this afternoon.

[T&B fan]

Do the Cardinals have anyone on their practice squad?

Kudos to Tomlin for making the right move. We have the bye week, so lets get another back or 2 to come in for some testing.

who said it was Tomlins move ? IMO this was a complete organization move . it was just not Steelers football .

[Count Steeler]

who said it was Tomlins move ? IMO this was a complete organization move . it was just not Steelers football .

I for one am quick to blame him for things that may or may not be his responsibility. Gotta give him credit in kind.

[ALLD]

Only a limited number of people know the real story. And I don't know how much of it is on Tomlin and Haley for not keeping it under control before it blew up. Blount has not been the same since he fumbled the ball and I don't know what he showed in practice. He might have ended up being more trouble than he was worth, especially with the pot smoking.

[steelreserve]

Only problem I'd see is that you'd basically render Blount's release, well I don't want to say hypocritical, but I can't think of a better word right now. You know the media would jump all over that. Besides, I would think Tate would want to go to a team where he'd get a lot of touches.

I don't really care if it's hypocritical - you're in it to win football games, not a PR contest. If that guy could help us without causing trouble, it'd be a no-brainer to do it and just tell the media to eat shit. The second part is what I'd think makes it more unlikely - although really, unless there's some place I don't know about where he could go on a week's notice and be handed the starting job, beggars can't be choosers.

I also have to say I don't like the argument that's been put forth that we're "better off seeing what a young guy can do than signing an aging veteran." That would be true in either of the past two seasons. This year, it's completely different; we are not "playing out the string." As of right now we are in the playoffs, and we are in the driver's seat to stay that way or move up. It is not the time to worry about developing prospects. Whoever can help you the most, that's who you go get and put on the field.

Think about it this way ... Bell pulls up lame next game with a sprained ankle. You already know Archer can't get it done, and whoops, it turns out the other rookie can't either. Do you want to risk something as silly as that ruining the entire season? Or are you better off with a guy you KNOW can run the ball at least somewhat effectively? If nothing else, we should at least be using the bye week to bring in some veterans for a tryout. If we don't even do that, the people in charge are just so stupid that you could beat them all to death with a shovel and the police wouldn't even care, and neither would their parents.

[fansince'76]

If we don't even do that, the people in charge are just so stupid that you could beat them all to death with a shovel and the police wouldn't even care, and neither would their parents.

[tube517]

[Count Steeler]

Have to agree with steelreserve, have to have an insurance against injury. It would be a shame to make the playoffs and then have any run cut short due to an injury. Use this bye week to improve the team.

[steelreserve]

Have to agree with steelreserve, have to have an insurance against injury. It would be a shame to make the playoffs and then have any run cut short due to an injury. Use this bye week to improve the team.

To address this right off the bat:


Q: But ... we already filled Blount's roster spot by signing Josh Harris! So who would we c--

A: Landry Jones.

[silver & black]

Only reason I say yes to felix jones is probably because he is familiar with our system...know of anyone else?

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Amen brother!!! Raiders will take him...lol

SHHHH............. Reggie will hear you!

[Mojouw]

I don't really care if it's hypocritical - you're in it to win football games, not a PR contest. If that guy could help us without causing trouble, it'd be a no-brainer to do it and just tell the media to eat shit. The second part is what I'd think makes it more unlikely - although really, unless there's some place I don't know about where he could go on a week's notice and be handed the starting job, beggars can't be choosers.

I also have to say I don't like the argument that's been put forth that we're "better off seeing what a young guy can do than signing an aging veteran." That would be true in either of the past two seasons. This year, it's completely different; we are not "playing out the string." As of right now we are in the playoffs, and we are in the driver's seat to stay that way or move up. It is not the time to worry about developing prospects. Whoever can help you the most, that's who you go get and put on the field.

Think about it this way ... Bell pulls up lame next game with a sprained ankle. You already know Archer can't get it done, and whoops, it turns out the other rookie can't either. Do you want to risk something as silly as that ruining the entire season? Or are you better off with a guy you KNOW can run the ball at least somewhat effectively? If nothing else, we should at least be using the bye week to bring in some veterans for a tryout. If we don't even do that, the people in charge are just so stupid that you could beat them all to death with a shovel and the police wouldn't even care, and neither would their parents.

One would think they would have to at least bring in 3 or 4 guys for a workout during the bye week just to update their "oh shit list".

[The Patriot]

Now he can return to the Patriots, having served his mission to destabilize the Steelers' lockerroom.