Way Too Early 2016 Offseason...draft, FA talk

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Former Steelers CB Antwon Blake continuing his Free Agency tour with the Detroit Lions

C'mon someone needs to sign him before Tomlin remembers his name. Has visited TEN, NE & now DET.

 

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Titans sign ex-Steelers CB Antwon Blake to 1-year contract

Breaking news!!!

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Former Steelers LB Terence Garvin signs contract with Washington Redskins

Son bech... Now this makes ILB a priority in the draft IMO.

@Caliskinsfan you're going to like this guy. Garvin has a lot of talent, and is a ST ace. He was unfortunately buried on a depth chart that had 4-5 starting caliber ILB's so playing time was sparse. Our LB's coach Butler, now the DC, has openly stated that Garvin could start on any team in the NFL. He made most of his impact on ST while he was here. I was hoping they would bring him back.

Good luck Garvin! Make a name for yourself!

Excited to see what he brings to the table. The draft and FA is so much more interesting with GM Scot in charge. He seems to find players that are always able to contribute that we don't see coming. Here's hoping Garbin succeeds

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Titans sign ex-Steelers CB Antwon Blake to 1-year contract

Breaking news!!!

Yes! YES!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Titans sign ex-Steelers CB Antwon Blake to 1-year contract

Breaking news!!!

The new Steelers south, but even they wouldn't even go more than a yr.

 

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Former Steelers running back Jordan Todman signs contract with Indianapolis Colts

RIP "TnT Duo" ...

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Excited to see what he brings to the table. The draft and FA is so much more interesting with GM Scot in charge. He seems to find players that are always able to contribute that we don't see coming. Here's hoping Garbin succeeds

As Face mentioned...lost a good role player here...not sure he's a Mack, and Buck just too much depth at the position to crack the DEF in PIT...He should bring competition to the ILB position...may or may not start, but if they go rotation I would expect him to be in that rotation. ST beast....not tendered, PIT thought he would slide under the radar I think.

 

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Don't know much about this guy, but sounds like a good depth player. Maybe we can get @HammerDown, @WestEndVol , @wildturkey or @MIKE75 to give us their thoughts on him. As we already know both Spence & Garvin have signed elsewhere, so there was a need for ILB depth. As it stood, they had V-Williams, Zumwalt & Fort as backups to the ILB position. 2 of those not having much experience at all. Adding Steven Johnson will add much needed experience. Still doesn't eliminate the possibility of drafting an ILB.

 

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So long Boykin... We hardly knew you

 

[ATL96Steeler]

So long Boykin... We hardly knew you

You beat me to it...sounds like he got about $3m/1yr...they have established CBs outside so slot is my guess.

 

[MISKO]

go figure huh?

 

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Steelers continue search for defensive line depth by hosting Jack Crawford this week

Penn St alumn!

 

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[ATL96Steeler]

I saw on one of the blogs they are already calling this guy Cam Thomas 2.0.

Purely a cheap depth move it looks like. Seems like the money could not be worked out on the better talented Crawford.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I saw on one of the blogs they are already calling this guy Cam Thomas 2.0.

Purely a cheap depth move it looks like. Seems like the money could not be worked out on the better talented Crawford.

Yep he was one of the guys that sacked Vick last season during the PITvSD game. I've heard he is a "high intensity player" but is nothing more than a depth player. All we can hope for is a better player than Cam Thomas. Would have been nice to see Crawford get signed. Oh well. This signing could put Walton in the spotlight this offseason. There's no reason that he shouldn't be able to battle for that spot on the depth chart.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Steelers Bring In Four For PreDraft Visits - Steelers Depot

I'm not sure how many more pro days there are, but I have to assume they are wrapping up within the week...now they are drilling down with the official visits to Steeler facilities...according to this article...9 has been schedule or 9 were CBs, I forget, but I do know the lionshare of visits so far have been back end DEF players.



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[ATL96Steeler]

J. Jones option...really? This shouldn't even be a story. He has to know himself he hasn't produced enough to warrant that kind of loot.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

J. Jones option...really? This shouldn't even be a story. He has to know himself he hasn't produced enough to warrant that kind of loot.

Yea I'm not sure what the deal is with that being dragged out.