Rank the Steeler UFAs that you least want to lose (most like to keep):
Mine:
1. Sutton
2. Hilton
3. Dupree
4. Juju
5. Alualu
6. Conner
The rest... meh
And you have to factor salary cap considerations.
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Rank the Steeler UFAs that you least want to lose (most like to keep):
Mine:
1. Sutton
2. Hilton
3. Dupree
4. Juju
5. Alualu
6. Conner
The rest... meh
And you have to factor salary cap considerations.
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1. Hilton
2. Sutton
3 JuJu
4. Conner
5. Alualu
6. Wormley
Hilton
JuJu
Alualu
Sutton
Conner
The rest can go. I’d love to see them keep 3 of the above but not sure that’s even feasible at this stage.
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I think they'll find a way to keep 3. Who knows which ones. They always seem to find a way.
Bud
Hilton
JuJu
Hilton, JuJu and Alualu/Sutton!
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Bud
hilton
sutton
juju
I'd really want Hilton to stay.
Cam Sutton I also would like to stay
Alualu had some value in the run defense he may be worth trying to keep
Bud may be a nice keep to prevent needing more OLBs, but if he is going to command too much money it won't be worth keeping him
Simple keep the D intact and franchise Bud for one year if you have too. Will miss JUJU nd Conner but not to hard to replace. Defense is the strength of the team now and will probably go heavy on offense in the draft. Why you need to keep the D intact!
1. Sutton is able to play outside. Hilton has more big plays and can stop the run, but Sutton is Haden’s replacement.
2. Hilton is flat-out amazing. He is not an outside corner, but inside, there’s no one better.
3. JuJu is our most dependable receiver. If he is used correctly (targeted more than 5 yards past the LOS), he can still put up monster numbers.
As far as the rest go...
Bud will be too expensive. I’d love to see him stay, but Alex Highsmith showed that we aren’t in dire straits if Bud leaves.
Alualu will be replaced by JJ Watt. The Texans will cut him, and JJ will play with his brothers for around the same price (brother discount) that we were paying Tyson: $6.5 million.
AV seems to have regressed. I go with Okorafor and Banner as my bookends (and draft a couple of guys to compete with them for the starting roles).
Conner was a good back, but certainly not irreplaceable.
The more I think about it, the more I would put my order as:
1. JuJu
2. Hilton
3. Sutton (with the release of Haden to follow)
The rest they can do whatever...but I need to see those three and if Ben has to go to keep those three...then, unfortunately, Ben has to go. I love the guy and always will but I need the three above to stick.
We did go 1-5 after Dupree got injured. I'd like to see him back on the team
I agree, I know a lot high on highsmith on here, I need to see more it’s not like Bud lit it up first few years. But to me the drop off was huge, bud a good step quicker and always in QB face, sometimes running right by their face. Bud worth more than JuJu or a slot corner IMO.
These three players I hope they retain.
1. Sutton leaving would not be ideal. They finally drafted and developed a corner that also can play multiple positions. Sutton is also just entering his prime, turning 26 this year. He's a must keep with Haden and Nelson entering their last year of their deals.
2. Hope they retain both Alualu and Wormley. Keeps the depth on the d-line pushing the need to 22'.
3. Re-sign Feiler and put him back at RT, where he preformed very well in 2019. It moves Chuk over to the left side, Banner as the swing tackle.
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Kevin Colbert: Steelers Aren't Ruling Out Return of Bud Dupree
The Pittsburgh Steelers still believe there's a chance to resign outside linebacker Bud Dupree.
to read rest of article:
https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news...out-bud-dupree
For the right price:
1. Dupree: I know he will cost too much but our defense was never the same after he went down. Teams easily could double team TJ or run away from him. Our slide started the minute Bud went down.
2. Sutton: He's a year younger than Hilton and taller, but I'd hate to lose Hilton's blitzing instincts.
3. Juju: (but I think we can survive it since we have 3 viable receivers in DJ, Claypool and Washington).
4. Hilton: (but if we keep Sutton not so bad).
I could care less about Conner (he's made of glass) or Alualu (he'll be 34 years old in May) or Alejandro Villanueva. Unless AV had an injury we didn't know about he was atrocious last year. We can replace these three via draft.
the salary cap came in at $180 million.
let the negotiations begin!
That is just the floor. The salary cap could come in even higher. That's certainly good news for the Steelers.
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Dont forget that also have a $5M cap carryover as well that is going to help.
1A) Sutton
1B) Hilton
2) AluAlu - when he was out it was evident
as for the rest I either don't care or its a pipe dream because of the clear cost and we are in the red as it is ...
Kenny Pickett is who I though he was .. Eagles problem now
1. Bud Dupree- Bud and Watt are a lethal tandem. Bud's also a terror against the run and is a major factor in TJ Watt being so great. They thrive off each other and when this defense was healthy it was the best in the NFL.
2. Sutton- I believe he can fill in adequately for Hilton at a cheaper price.
3. Alu Alu- The depth on the defensive line is very thin and with many other draft needs, it may be difficult to beef the defensive line up. I also thought Alu Alu did a great job last season.
I left Juju off the list because, IMO, his production can be replaced by what we have on the roster in Claypool and Washington.
Imo, the front office has to make a decision...do they want to keep Ben around for 1 more year or pay Bud Dupree? My choice is Bud.
Last edited by RunNGun; 02-20-2021 at 11:16 AM.
If Ben stays for one more year:
Hilton
dupree
juju (Ben will want a reliable target)
Sutton
Conner (as a second back to the draftee or FA RB)
if Ben retires and we go Rudolph or FA Qb
Sutton (Future CB)
Hilton
Dupree
juju
alualu
Rapoport Believes Steelers Re-Signing Smith-Schuster Still A Possibility
https://steelersdepot.com/2021/02/ra...a-possibility/
As I have averred for months, JuJu loves Pittsburgh and wants to be a Steeler for life.
That's great and I appreciate what he's done for Pittsburgh, but I believe they can use that money elsewhere to better this roster. Unless of course, the price is right.
he's counting down the days, he's probably as good as gone.
Mike Hilton
@MikeHilton_28
Mar 1
16 days......
https://twitter.com/MikeHilton_28/st...5Es1_&ref_url=
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I don’t see the Steelers keeping any FA except maybe Banner.
can someone please tell me how to embed a tweet on here? thanks
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
LB Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh’s franchise player last year, has been informed that he will not be franchised again this year, per league source. Dupree is headed to free agency.
Mar 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...26672646901768
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No surprise there.
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https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsbur.../market-value/
Is this really out of reach? Only a $3M/year raise to have Watt and Dupree stay together.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsbur...-dupree-16746/
I understand the Steelers have little room and they don't pay top dollar even when they have room. Just asking, is this really out of reach?
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