Joe Haden?

[Bluecoat96]

After working with Ray Horton for a couple of years, you would think that Haden would be a perfect fit here.

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[Born2Steel]

A concern? Haden ended 2015 on IR due to a concussion. He played fairly well in 2016 for 13 games. Any concussion worry with him?

[SteelerFanInStl]

Is he healthy enough to be on the field now is what I have to ask. If he's currently "IR" bound, then I want NOTHING to do with him at whatever price. If he can play week 1, even in relief, then I'm interested in hearing terms.

He's played in all 3 of the Browns preseason games so it sure seems like he's healthy.

[tube517]

His agent is Rosenhaus.

[Rotorhead]

His agent is Rosenhaus.

Oh, so now we know where all the leaks are coming from, and why there is so much buzz going around . . . I hate that guy. Also means the Steelers may not even be looking at him, he is just trying to drive up the price for Haden.

[AtlantaDan]

Oh, so now we know where all the leaks are coming from, and why there is so much buzz going around . . . I hate that guy. Also means the Steelers may not even be looking at him, he is just trying to drive up the price for Haden.

Rosenhaus represents AB too - that could be a recruiting edge

$$$ are the top reason to sign somewhere but after being in the Browns gulag his entire career Haden presumably would like to play for a winning team

[Dwinsgames]

His agent is Rosenhaus.

unless someone steps up with a long term deal this late in the game it isnt gonna matter

Haden will sign for league min otherwise as the Browns will be on the hook for 4mill+ and use 2017 to make his case for a long term FA deal in 2018
longterm at his age will be a 3 year deal though not 4-5

that is my best guess

[Iron Steeler]

We wont get him... dont get your hopes uo. It makes to mich sense.

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[BlackAndGold]

If he signs, I hope they use Cockrell as trade bait. He played well last year, so I'm sure some team will give up something.

[Shoes]

He played in 18 games since 2014! Forget it, or the Steelers will be paying another player for keeping the pine plank warm.

[tube517]

Rosenhaus represents AB too - that could be a recruiting edge

$$$ are the top reason to sign somewhere but after being in the Browns gulag his entire career Haden presumably would like to play for a winning team

unless someone steps up with a long term deal this late in the game it isnt gonna matter

Haden will sign for league min otherwise as the Browns will be on the hook for 4mill+ and use 2017 to make his case for a long term FA deal in 2018
longterm at his age will be a 3 year deal though not 4-5

that is my best guess

He played in 18 games since 2014! Forget it, or the Steelers will be paying another player for keeping the pine plank warm.

Gotta replace Boykin and J.Gilbert on that plank!

[Born2Steel]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Steelers are the "favorite" to sign free agent CB Joe Haden.
Most signs have been pointing to this over the past hour. Haden, 28, isn't going to last long on the open market. A plus starter when healthy, Haden should have his pick of the litter. Signing with the Steelers would give Haden a chance to stay in the same division and not have to pick up his bags and move far, while also providing a real chance at the playoffs. Haden will have a home soon. Aug 30 - 11:25 AM

[BurghBoy412]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Steelers are the "favorite" to sign free agent CB Joe Haden.
Most signs have been pointing to this over the past hour. Haden, 28, isn't going to last long on the open market. A plus starter when healthy, Haden should have his pick of the litter. Signing with the Steelers would give Haden a chance to stay in the same division and not have to pick up his bags and move far, while also providing a real chance at the playoffs. Haden will have a home soon. Aug 30 - 11:25 AM

Man! I'm so excited! Please let this happen!!!

[polamalubeast]

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[tube517]

[Born2Steel]

He played in 18 games since 2014! Forget it, or the Steelers will be paying another player for keeping the pine plank warm.

I have concerns as well. But....What I read says Haden played 15 games in 2014, 5 in 2015 due to concussion, and 13 in 2016. Side note, his 2016 numbers look a lot like his pre concussion numbers. For whatever that's worth.

[Mojouw]

It will come down to whether or not Haden wants to play for the Steelers $ #.

This is how they always negotiate. They talk to a guy make sure it feels right and then they give him their best and usually only offer.

Haden wants to shop that offer or try and get more -- well then 9 times out of 10 he won't be signing in Pittsburgh.

He likes the # or the situation enough, then this is as good as done.

[DesertSteel]

He played in 18 games since 2014! Forget it, or the Steelers will be paying another player for keeping the pine plank warm.

How many games have Bryant and Bell played in that same time period? But we all seem to be pinning our hopes on them...

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Love this... lol

[Mojouw]

About 6-7 million on a one year deal feels like the high end. 3-4 million feels like the low end.

Isn't there something in his Cleveland contract that the less Haden signs for the more he screws them?

[polamalubeast]

About 6-7 million on a one year deal feels like the high end. 3-4 million feels like the low end.

Isn't there something in his Cleveland contract that the less Haden signs for the more he screws them?

[BlackAndGold]

I'll have to re-check but I believe I read that Haden was guaranteed his $4mil base salary for this season, so I can see him agreeing on 2-3 mil.

[Bluecoat96]

Just think for a second. If Haden were to sign for a deal like this, the Browns would be paying for Haden to potentially kick their ass twice a year...by the Steelers. That sounds too good to be true. Lol

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[BlackAndGold]

Nice.

[Mojouw]

Well then it comes down to how pissed off Haden is.

If he wants to stick it to Cleveland badly enough - no other team can offer what the Steelers offer.

If he just wants to get paid - different story.

[Bluecoat96]

Here's the thing. Haden is reportedly meeting the Steelers in Charlotte. I know that it's pure speculation, but that says to me Haden is more than just kinda interested. You don't make that kind of trip unless there's something waiting like a possible contract. It wouldn't shock me in the least to see Haden sporting a Steelers hat on the sidelines Thursday night.

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[steelreserve]

If I read that right, he gets paid the same no matter what. (Unless some dumb team wants to throw a ton of money at him). So he can basically pick whichever team he wants and get the same deal. I could see this working. Makes a hell of a lot more sense than trading for him and eating a fat contract.

[BlackAndGold]

Here's the thing. Haden is reportedly meeting the Steelers in Charlotte. I know that it's pure speculation, but that says to me Haden is more than just kinda interested. You don't make that kind of trip unless there's something waiting like a possible contract.

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There is a lot to like for Haden in the Burgh.

1. Can stick it to Cleveland twice, starting week one.
2. College teammates in Pouncey and Gilbert
3. Last but not least, can join a championship contender with a CB spot open.

[Born2Steel]

How would this play out for the 53 at CB? Does Haden take the slot job over Gay, putting Sutton backing him up? If Gay goes to the dime, what happens to Hilton?