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The Carroll County Times' Aaron Wilson reports free agent WR Jerricho Cotchery will visit the Steelers on Sunday.
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The Carroll County Times' Aaron Wilson reports free agent WR Jerricho Cotchery will visit the Steelers on Sunday.
WR seems to be pretty set for us. Guess we just want to take a look at him. Maybe it's to get some guys on speed dial? Though I have to think Cotchery will sign somewhere before camp ends.
Actually that would be GREAT! Yes I agree our WR core is NOT the problem that alot of posters here said it is when they were courting Plaxico. But Cotchery IS a very good WR who does alot of the little things. If he checks out physically, I would like him on our team. Would be the perfect player to PUNK the Jets
I also think the rats will look at him as well and, especially if Mason signs with the Jets. I like the wr's we have.
Originally, the tweet said that he was coming in for a physical on Sunday, but he changed it.
With Sweed hurting his shoulder today, I think all the clamoring for him will end in a week or two when he is gone. The wildcard in this entire thing is the health of Sanders.
Why?
Cotch was one of my favorite receivers in the league from 06-08. He was never afraid to go over the middle and had some speed to go with it. But he's lost both of those things in the past few years, and was more noticeable than ever last season
Perhaps he needs a change of scenery, but other than Sanders' injury been longer than anticipated I don't see how he brings something we don't have already
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You're comparing Plax with Cotchery ? Are you serious ? A WR who has actually PLAYED the past 3 seasons, and who is young and a TEAM player, and who ISN'T a reaccuring actor on the show " Cops "!! You act like Burress is some sort of GOD who has put up Hall of fame numbers. When in fact he is a LAZY, Malcontented WR who our management couldn't wait to get rid of.
Problem is, Sanders was slated to be the #3 this year and the #2 for Hines if he misses any time. In all reality, we have no idea what kind of season Sanders will produce because this foot problem could be something that lasts the entire year. Signing Cotchery, even to a one year deal, would allow the Steelers to keep Sanders on the bench as long as needed and not feel the need to rush him back on the field.
I'm not sold on Brown yet because of the notes that he still is having issues with the playbook.
Maybe you are right. Me, personally I think they want a little more experience early on, when we play some of our tougher schedule. And, don't wanna ASSume anything but what if Ward went down ? Cotchery is alot like Hines. As is, it's still a long shot we sign him. But if we do, I don't see how it could hurt. We will carry 7 WR anyways,,Battle will likely be one, but will count as a special teams player, so that's really 6 WR. And if Sweed shows nothing, and is let go, that leaves only the 34 year old Hines, Wallace, and Sanders and Brown. So yeah, why not look at him at least.
Depending on where they are with the cap...and how Sanders is coming along...I'd have no problem at all bringing him in...as long as its a reasonable deal.
That was a lot of our point about Plex! And at the time he was the only WR we were interested in for whatever reason so some of us was willing to look past the fact he is older and has been out of the game. Back then if it was between Jericho and Plex? I may have leaned more toward Jericho because of the very same factors you pointed out, but that wasn't the sitaution. It was only about Plex at the time.
So I am in the same boat with Jericho...why not bring him in and see what he looks like?
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I was never sold on Plax coming back other than for nastalgia reasons. We already went that route last year with ARE and it didn't work out. Cotchery, if he signs, will be a much better option.
Yeah but, with Floyd re-signing in San Diego. And Mason now a Jet for sure. And with the Ravens DESPERATELY needing a Vet WR, I might think that Cotchery signs with Baltimore if the money is basically the same. If for no other reason that he will get more guaranteed play time.
where is he going to play?
I just am wondering how WR seems set to you? Hines Ward (aging) and Mike Wallace are our only sure guys. Then we have Sanders (foot?) and Brown who I have been hearing has problems with the playbook? I guess I do not know that for sure but I have been hearing about it.
Even if Sanders wasn't hurt and Brown was catching on fine they are still very very young. Are we really ready to depend on those young guys when we can possibly bring in a veteran? I don't know that we are. They have a ton of potential but potential, as you know, isn't everything.
I don't really think it is crazy to think Jericho could come in and beat out Brown for the #4 spot.
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That's exactly what I have read, and personally heard from Tomlin. Again, all those reports about Brown were written by the " PRO-PLAXICO " weenies who were trying to absolute their reasons for signing Plaxico. It's ridiculous. Antonio has been nothing but clutch. And knows our offense, and the play book better then Ward does.
I think it was in the twitter thread I read someone talking about Ben having to tell Brown where to go once, but you are right he is probably fine. I was partially asking by posting that as well because I did not know how valid they were
He is still young though and I don't think bringing a veteran in will hurt.
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I dont think we really need cotchery, I dont see where he fits and what part of our offense he would improve. The guy is coming off the pup list for a back injury, hes not explosive, hes not fast, hes not big, and hes really not that productive. For his career hes played in 103 games he has 358 rec 18 tds and 4514 yds , doesnt exactly blow my hair back. If they want to give him a roster spot to be a back up to one of our young guns im ok with that, but to compare him to plaxico or even ward is a crazy because he is not in that league. You might not like plex but dont try and tell me that cotchery is a better pick up, especially when the team letting him go is the same team that signed plex.
I think it would be an excellent move. With Sweed injured and likely out for a extended period of time, and Sanders with the nagging foot injury we could really use someone who has experience and is not afraid to go over the middle for a catch.
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I only see us dressing five receivers on gameday. And correct me if I'm wrong, but that's all we carried on the fifty-three last year. Your five are.
Ward, Wallace, Sanders, Brown, and Battle
I realize that we don't have the greatest WR core, it's probably a bit overrated by fans to be completely honest, but there's no room to put someone without cutting someone else. And there's no one to cut.