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    Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    ESPN is reporting that the Steelers have extended Lawrence Timmons. The new contract is $50M over 5 years.

    Link: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/68...al-source-says

    This leaves Troy as the lone, key defensive player in the last year of his contract I believe.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    that is great to hear!!! now, it is troy turn


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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    I love that we're getting these guys re-signed but that is A LOT of money being spent on one side of the team. I hope they get Wallace re-signed too.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    GREAT news. I would imagine that with the salary cap going up by a fair amount over the next few years, the Steelers will be in fine cap shape.
    http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/7714131/15251346/321617073.jpg

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Wonder what Troy will get if Timmons is getting 10M a year

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    Yes!!!!!! Gonna be a good day! Thought they should've gotten Troy done first but whatever. Get him and Mike Wallace done...please.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    I understand this move, as Timmons is much younger. We still need to lock-up Troy, and I'm worried about this. He's the reigning Defensive MVP. He's been hurt, yes, but there are teams (cough cough Raiders cough) that would probably pay 20 mil a year for him. He'll HAVE to take some kind of hometown discount to stay, because we won't be able to match what the Skins, jets or Raiders will be willing to pony up for him.

    I cannot imagine him playing for another team.
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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    hell yeah!
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    We are not Buffalo, We are not Miami. We are the Steelers, we dont blow out teams, we cock tease for ratings and keep games close.

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    Pretty much locks up the 2011 team for 2012...

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by suitanim View Post
    I understand this move, as Timmons is much younger. We still need to lock-up Troy, and I'm worried about this. He's the reigning Defensive MVP. He's been hurt, yes, but there are teams (cough cough Raiders cough) that would probably pay 20 mil a year for him. He'll HAVE to take some kind of hometown discount to stay, because we won't be able to match what the Skins, jets or Raiders will be willing to pony up for him.

    I cannot imagine him playing for another team.
    I think if worse comes to worse, the team franchise tags him for 2012. I think 2011 will be Aaron Smith's, Farrior's and Foote's last season with the team regardless of the season's outcome, so some money will be freed up. IMO, Troy is one of the few (if not only) players in the league who will be willing to take less to stay where he's at - it's not just lip service with him.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by fansince'76 View Post
    I think if worse comes to worse, the team franchise tags him for 2012. I think 2011 will be Aaron Smith's, Farrior's and Foote's last season with the team regardless of the season's outcome, so some money will be freed up. IMO, Troy is one of the few (if not only) players in the league who will be willing to take less to stay where he's at - it's not just lip service with him.
    I agree with you that this might be the last year for Smith, Farrior, Mewelde Moore, William Gay(maybe Foote, Ward and Hoke). Lots of cap room could come off the books and Troy could get franchised too. Nice move to lock down Timmons and Woodley.

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    They can tag him and Wallace is a RFA.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Its a 6 year, 50 Million contract. Not 5 year. So 8.3333 M a year.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Its been a very good draft in 2007 with Timmons and Woodley.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Wow, compared to Beason's that's a bargain!
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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by suitanim View Post
    I understand this move, as Timmons is much younger. We still need to lock-up Troy, and I'm worried about this. He's the reigning Defensive MVP. He's been hurt, yes, but there are teams (cough cough Raiders cough) that would probably pay 20 mil a year for him. He'll HAVE to take some kind of hometown discount to stay, because we won't be able to match what the Skins, jets or Raiders will be willing to pony up for him.

    I cannot imagine him playing for another team.
    As good as Troy is, the injury concerns you stated is the reason he didn't get a deal.

    It's best to wait for as long as possible before you commit big money to a player with that type of injury history.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by Chidi29 View Post
    As good as Troy is, the injury concerns you stated is the reason he didn't get a deal.

    It's best to wait for as long as possible before you commit big money to a player with that type of injury history.
    We could be seeing a Rod Woodson all over again.

    Glad they signed Timmons.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Glad this is done...I highly doubt they do anymore extensions before the season...while it wouldnt shock me if they did but I dont think they will. Troy isnt going anywhere...he has stated he wants to retire a Steeler...I'm not worried one bit about him.

    And for those who are going the 50 mil divided by 6 years to get what he makes a year...while that is correct math...that doesnt mean its what he will be getting each year and what his cap hit will be.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by 7willBheaven View Post
    Glad this is done...I highly doubt they do anymore extensions before the season...while it wouldnt shock me if they did but I dont think they will. Troy isnt going anywhere...he has stated he wants to retire a Steeler...I'm not worried one bit about him.

    And for those who are going the 50 mil divided by 6 years to get what he makes a year...while that is correct math...that doesnt mean its what he will be getting each year and what his cap hit will be.
    Any word on the guaranteed and signing bonus?

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    They will re-sign Troy. I trust the Front Office to do what they need to do. Timmons had to be extended as he can play ILB or OLB, as well as where LeBeau places him.

    Agree with FS76...Foote, Farrior, and A.Smith will need to be gone. Farrior can't play forever, Foote is nowhere near the player he was in 2004-2008. Aaron is just too injury prone and old.



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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by Chidi29 View Post
    Any word on the guaranteed and signing bonus?
    This is all I could find so far....

    EdBouchette Ed Bouchette
    #steelers deal w Timmons includes $18 M in bonuses, 4th most on team behind Ben R, Woodley & Harrison. Woodley got $22.5 M in bonuses.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Ive been wondering why Aaron Smith was restructered.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by KeiselPower99 View Post
    Ive been wondering why Aaron Smith was restructered.
    I take it you mean why he WASNT restructured? As I do not remember hearing where he restructured...I think Keisel did but not Smith.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Again, love this this extension, but don't the Steelers shun contract negotiations during training camp? Perhaps the lockout has changed matters for once?
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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by Psycho Ward 86 View Post
    Again, love this this extension, but don't the Steelers shun contract negotiations during training camp? Perhaps the lockout has changed matters for once?
    Once the regular season starts, they definitely halt negotiations - not sure about TC or preseason.

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    I don't necessarily think Farrior is done. But I tend to agree with Smith and Foote. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't figure out a way to sign Polamalu. Like Chidi said, his injuries will factor into the deal...and it's better to be safe than sorry...

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by 86WARD View Post
    I don't necessarily think Farrior is done. But I tend to agree with Smith and Foote. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't figure out a way to sign Polamalu. Like Chidi said, his injuries will factor into the deal...and it's better to be safe than sorry...
    If we get back to the SB and win it, I think Ward will hang 'em up too.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by fansince'76 View Post
    Once the regular season starts, they definitely halt negotiations - not sure about TC or preseason.
    I'm wondering if they may change that stands once they see what Cotchery does on the field.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Great news.

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    Re: Steelers Reach Contract Extension With Lawrence Timmons

    Quote Originally Posted by polamalubeast View Post
    Its been a very good draft in 2007 with Timmons and Woodley.
    Just imagine if the Steelers didnt take Spaeth that year. The next 10 picks after Spaeth included names like James Jones, Mike Walker, Jay Alford, Tank Tyler, Marshall Yanda, Stewart Bradley.

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