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steelhead125

· #1,002 · 2 mo ago

Steelers just signed ILB Elandon Roberts . Can’t believe all the movement in the last couple days.

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WexfordBowhunter

Discussion Starter · #1,003 · 2 mo ago

Here's the latest:::

Steelers sign two-time Super Bowl champion, cut veteran LB

The Steelers will officially have a new-look inside linebacker group in 2023. They needed an overhaul at the position following the 2022 season, and they have certainly done that.

www.yardbarker.com

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steelhead125

· #1,004 · 2 mo ago

Welcome to the Omar Khan era . Only time will tell .

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WexfordBowhunter

Discussion Starter · #1,005 · 2 mo ago

steelhead125 said:
Welcome to the Omar Khan era . Only time will tell .

I'm liking it so far. At least they're not sitting on their hands.

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Swamper1

· #1,006 · 2 mo ago

Swamper1 said:
Stillers currently projected $3.5 mill over the '23 cap. Who's getting cut/restructured? Cutting William Jackson & Myles Jack would free up $20+ mill cap space so they're likely gone. The list of Steelers UFA/RFA is weak. I'm not sure anyone on that list is worth resigning unless it's a bargain. Maybe Spillane for depth at ILB. Highsmith is one player on the roster that could be priority for long term deal.

I'm thinking at least 2 LB & 2 OL should be acquired in FA &/or high draft picks. They really need a stud ILB who can eat up 100+ tackles per season for the next 5 years. That's the most glaring weakness on their roster followed by OL, DL, DB. IMHO

This post from January has aged well even if I do say so myself

..I'm not sure either ILB they've acquired are studs but hopefully an upgrade from last season. Hopefully they can pick up at least 2 impact starters in the draft particularly on the OL & DB plus solid depth at edge rusher & DL.

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DethFrumAbuv

· #1,007 · 2 mo ago

Bush is signing with the Shehawks, so right now its Holcomb, Roberts, and the raw kid Robinson at ILB.

That's not thin, it's anorexic. 😬

Didn't see Marcus Allen sign anywhere. If they can't scrape the offal to find more depth, he could be back as depth/special teamer, so long as he agrees to stay out of other teams' huddles.......

They are kinda screwed at that spot. No one worth taking at 17, and not sure in today's NFL that short of Jack Lambert crossed with Urlacher do you take an ILB with a Top 25 pick.

If the top 3 or 4 OT gone and top 3 or 4 CB gone at 17, they should strongly consider a trade back. They don't have a lot of picks Day Three. If you can swap first rounders with someone and pick up say a 3rd and 5th rounder, gotta think about that.

But just in numbers, should be someone there in a position of need. Figure 4 QBs taken before 17. Leaves just 12 more picks before the Steelers pick. Likely one of the top three CB, OT, DL, or edge guys still there.

If ALL the top prospects at those positions are gone at 17, that means no one took a WR or TE. You snag the guy for Kenny. Please do not take the #5 CB or #5 OT at 17. And if someone falls in love with another QB, say Hooker, that could really push the board down the Steelers way.

We can at least have hope this time of the NFL year!

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Swamper1

· #1,008 · 2 mo ago

DethFrumAbuv said:
We can at least have hope this time of the NFL year!

Particularly applies to Browns fans

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Danesdad

· #1,009 · 2 mo ago

They signed a guard, Seumalo from the Eagles. He was starter there. The eagles are a good team to poach lineman from.

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Swamper1

· #1,010 · 2 mo ago

Danesdad said:
They signed a guard, Seumalo from the Eagles. He was starter there. The eagles are a good team to poach lineman from.

good they're putting $ into the OL. Steelers had the least % of cap invested in OL last season. Also Steelers poached their Asst. GM from the Eagles last season. So that's at least 3 additions from the Eagles in the past year. More smashmouth ball next season with the added beef up front.

Steelers add top free-agent guard Isaac Seumalo from Eagles in free agency

Late on the sixth day since NFL teams were free to negotiate with this offseason’s free agents, the Pittsburgh Steelers nabbed one of the biggest names still available. Guard Isaac Seumalo agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Steelers, a source confirmed late Saturday night. Seumalo...

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WexfordBowhunter

Discussion Starter · #1,011 · 2 mo ago

Danesdad said:
They signed a guard, Seumalo from the Eagles. He was starter there. The eagles are a good team to poach lineman from.

Swamper1 said:
good they're putting $ into the OL. Steelers had the least % of cap invested in OL last season. Also Steelers poached their Asst. GM from the Eagles last season. So that's at least 3 additions from the Eagles in the past year. More smashmouth ball next season with the added beef up front.

Steelers add top free-agent guard Isaac Seumalo from Eagles in free agency

Late on the sixth day since NFL teams were free to negotiate with this offseason’s free agents, the Pittsburgh Steelers nabbed one of the biggest names still available. Guard Isaac Seumalo agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Steelers, a source confirmed late Saturday night. Seumalo...

triblive.com

I like the direction they're heading.

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Danesdad

· #1,012 · 2 mo ago

OK, they solidified the interior O-line. They need a tackle (or two) but the top three prospects in the draft will likely be gone by their pick. What should they do?

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Swamper1

· #1,013 · 2 mo ago

Danesdad said:
OK, they solidified the interior O-line. They need a tackle (or two) but the top three prospects in the draft will likely be gone by their pick. What should they do?

take the best player available on the board regardless of position at 17 & then the best player at position of most need (DB, OT, DL, LB) at 32. Continue to address roster depth weaknesses with the rest of the picks. A real stud will be available at 17 so don't reach for position depth weakness. Reaching for a player because of their position usually results in poor long term improvement for the team.

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steelhead125

· #1,014 · 2 mo ago

Corner , tackle and defensive lineman. I would be happiest with a defensive lineman in the first round .
They also need another WR in my opinion.

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DethFrumAbuv

· #1,015 · 2 mo ago

OT will almost certainly be taken at 17 or 32. They did not sign a tackle. At least they signed Petersen.

Again, 4 QBs for sure going before 17. So if you say OT, CB, DL, Edge/LB in no particular order for the Steelers, surely ONE of the top three at one of those spots is there. And if not, then no one has taken a WR yet. They would have to try real hard to mess this up.

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Gamehog

· #1,016 · 2 mo ago

Hopefully one of the top 3 OT projected to go in first round fall to 17. Parris Johnson would be my choice

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TrashPanda

· #1,017 · 2 mo ago

With the movement they’ve had on O line in the FA market, I’m not expecting them to use a high draft choice there also. I am expecting Corner, D line, LB and WR as main areas of focus. If they draft an O Tackle it will be later. I don’t think they’re ready to flush Moore yet.

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