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What are your thoughts on Leatherwood? Quite the athletic man for his size. I read that some knocks on him are some scouts think he needs to move inside at the NFL level.
I don't know that he has to move inside. I'd rate him just above Cosmi.

Alex is a finesse blocker, not a power guy.

I'd rate pass blocking and movement ability over road grading for an LT.

He's been amazing LT for Alabama the last two years, and won the Outland Trophy.

I won't be surprised if he's long gone by the Steelers pick, too.
 

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That simulator is badass by the way.

I keep either selling my house for a QB or drafting OL. Pretty much the same guys fall.
 

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That simulator is badass by the way.

I keep either selling my house for a QB or drafting OL. Pretty much the same guys fall.
I did one with Trey Lance at 12 trading with SF for 24, 141 and next year's 1st.

But then trying to get those OL.... I still wanted to take an OC(Josh Myers) in R2, but R3 was bare for OT.

They really can't wait if they want an OT.
 

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I did one with Trey Lance at 12 trading with SF for 24, 141 and next year's 1st.

But then trying to get those OL.... I still wanted to take an OC(Josh Myers) in R2, but R3 was bare for OT.

They really can't wait if they want an OT.
I traded up to 12 with SF as well but it was Wilson who fell.

Even a full cupboard empties eventually.
 

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OC is an absolute need in the draft.

I wouldn't be opposed to bringing Beachum back to play LT for a year or two if they try to get a trade to jump up for Lance. Beachum + an OC in R2 would stabilize the line. Bandaid, but if that is what it takes to get that QB, I'm for it.
 

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Lance... I'm not on board yet. Seems like a project. Granted, I still have homework to do and I've done NONE on him. It's more of an observation from afar.
 

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Texans releasing JJ Watt.

It would be nice if he wanted to end his career with his brothers, and took a cheap contract knowing he's already made more money than he can ever spend.

He'd only have to be a wave player here. So could help him stay healthy.

 
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Ok so OL in the first round this year for real right? Everyone is on board with that right?
 

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Realistically, can we afford JJ Watt?
 

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Realistically, can we afford JJ Watt?
Not if he wants what he is worth.

If he just wants to play part time, with his brothers, maybe.
 

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Realistically, can we afford JJ Watt?
If Ben retires, then yes. Pouncey retiring frees up $8m IIRC.

Could even afford Juju & Hilton now that the cap is projected to go up instead of down.
 

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Good updated article on cap speculation...


Projected cap = $180m

Steelers currently $30m OVER the cap including the $5m rollover from 2020

Vance & Maurkice's retirement = +$12m ($13.2m total, but accounts for displacement)


Options...

  1. Ben retires... This is the easiest answer. If he retires then over $18m would be saved (including displacement, $19m total). And boom, the Steelers are nearly cap-compliant. They would still need to free up space for the incoming rookie class.
  2. Restructures/extensions... Introducing some voided years (extension) to Ben's contract would save somewhere around $10m if they can work it out. Throw in restructures to Haden, Tuitt &/or Heyward and they can save an additional $10-13m. The combination Ben & 2/3rds (or all) of the aforementioned restructures would get them cap compliant.
  3. Cutting dead weight... Most debatable option since some of these players still hold value. Nelson & DeCastro are hitting over $14m a piece, but cutting them would only save roughly $8m per contract. Ebron is around $8.5m and seems like an easy decision since they would net the full cap amount if they cut his worthless ass. Derek Watt has a cap around $3.8m. Cutting him would save only $1.6m. You could save north of $25m by cutitng/trading these players. I don't see Nelson being traded though with the CB room potentially taking some big hits with Hilton & Sutton set for FA.
 

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