2023 Offseason... FA, Draft, Staff, Camps, Etc

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

He is an expensive backup though...

A restructure could be on the agenda.

 

[Superbelt]

A restructure could be on the agenda.

Yeah, I would hope so. Give him 4 years of backup security with a more reasonable contract, if he's willing to swallow his pride and stick around. I don't see a starter position out there for him. Why go laterally to another backup, or be another placeholder for another rookie?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yeah, I would hope so. Give him 4 years of backup security with a more reasonable contract, if he's willing to swallow his pride and stick around. I don't see a starter position out there for him. Why go laterally to another backup, or be another placeholder for another rookie?

It might be hard to restructure him though given his remarks at season's end. He's clearly not happy with the role, and the money is likely the only thing keeping him interested in being here.

 

[Superbelt]

Being a career backup QB in the NFL is possibly one of the best jobs you could get, if you can stick around for a while. They are usually relatively popular guys. You get paid very well, and your risk of getting injured or concussed in your career is pretty low.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I definitely think keeping a vet QB that already knows our playbook is better than trying to sign a FA.

Also could be something to be said about Canada's offense being as inexperienced as it was. Maybe a year of growth might help Canada open things up. But I highly doubt that. He's as arrogant as they come.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Eh. It is what it is. As long as they dont have to rely on Trubisky for extended periods of time, it should be okay

I do worry about Kenny's dome piece. 2 concussions within months. I know it sounds moronic given the nature of the sport, but hopefully the kid learns how to protect himself a little better.

A beefed up OL would help immensely in that department

 

[Superbelt]

It might be hard to restructure him though given his remarks at season's end. He's clearly not happy with the role, and the money is likely the only thing keeping him interested in being here.

Yeah, he has to realize what he is. He's at best a journeyman hoping to luck into an injury or bust situation and hold on to a starting job for a season or two. And he's not going to be seen as a long-term starter anywhere. If he can recognize what his role is and be comfortable in it, that's best for him.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yeah, he has to realize what he is. He's at best a journeyman hoping to luck into an injury or bust situation and hold on to a starting job for a season or two. And he's not going to be seen as a long-term starter anywhere. If he can recognize what his role is and be comfortable in it, that's best for him.

Agreed. I'm hoping it was just his pride talking after a sour ending to the season. Seeing him down in Florida with Kenny & all the receivers is encouraging.

 

[Superbelt]

I do worry about Kenny's dome piece. 2 concussions within months. I know it sounds moronic given the nature of the sport, but hopefully the kid learns how to protect himself a little better.

A beefed up OL would help immensely in that department

Him running for yardage is exciting, but I want to see him use his mobility to avoid hits and try to buy time to throw. If he never ran for a yard the rest of his career, I'd be happy.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Him running for yardage is exciting, but I want to see him use his mobility to avoid hits and try to buy time to throw. If he never ran for a yard the rest of his career, I'd be happy.

After a few seasons watching immobilized Ben it is refreshing to see any QB capable of moving out of the pocket. I don't mind him running, but he has that Ben or Elway mentality where he's willing to sacrifice himself for every blade of grass. It's the way football was meant to be played, but not good for someone that now has a history of concussions.

FWIW, I think his 1st "concussion" last year was flukey. Not a doctor by any means, but there was plenty of speculation to at least question it.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Interesting... Here's a report from the NFLPA player survey about the Steelers facility.

but hey... at least they chose to spend a few thousand on upgrading the men's bathroom urinals.

 

[Superbelt]

Interesting... Here's a report from the NFLPA player survey about the Steelers facility.

but hey... at least they chose to spend a few thousand on upgrading the men's bathroom urinals.

The worst of it is the small staff/coaching.

The stadium is getting old, so it's not going to rank that high compared to all the shiny new ones out there. But the consistent underspending on coaches and training staff is a problem.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

The worst of it is the small staff/coaching.

The stadium is getting old, so it's not going to rank that high compared to all the shiny new ones out there. But the consistent underspending on coaches and training staff is a problem.

Am I right in thinking that Acrisure would be responsible for upgrading the facilities? The Steelers/Rooney merely rent out the place, right? I thought that was how it worked.

But yea the Steelers are notoriously frugal when it comes to staffing.

 

[Superbelt]

Am I right in thinking that Acrisure would be responsible for upgrading the facilities? The Steelers/Rooney merely rent out the place, right? I thought that was how it worked.

But yea the Steelers are notoriously frugal when it comes to staffing.

It's simply a financial transaction.

Rooney's get millions, and can spend it however they need.

Problem is the Rooney's don't own other significant businesses or own a hedge fund like other big owners, so they can't throw it around as much.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Pickens doin a workout in a button-up... That man is diffffffferent lol

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Flurry of reports from the combine indicate the Steelers are looking heavily at DBs. All of the top CB prospects have met with the Steelers.

Here comes another season of Steelers fans whining about their OL.

 

[Superbelt]

Here's your: "Fuck! I'm old." reminder for everyone who watched Dawson or earlier.

Back in the day... Pouncey was the Center....

 

[Pure Steel]

Here's your: "Fuck! I'm old." reminder for everyone who watched Dawson or earlier.

Back in the day... Pouncey was the Center....

So long ago......retired in 2020......

 

[Superbelt]

So long ago......retired in 2020......

Yeah that was kinda weird.

Pouncey was drafted in 2010, when this guy was 10 years old.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]