OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: New Quarter Backs for the Handball team!

[Peat]

Tbh I don't know why people aren't souring on Aiyuk over this drama with his contract. Is this really any different than what Heyward is doing about his contract extension?

Of course it's different. Heyward is doing it as a Steeler and I'm sick of Steelers throwing fits. Aiyuk is doing it as a 49er and that's not my problem!

Less emotionally than that, Aiyuk has his prime left. He'll probably be worth in the neighbourhood of what he wants. Heyward wants the Steelers to gamble on him making history. If Cam signs a fair contract for the likelihood of what comes next then we'll all go back to liking him with maybe the occasional eye roll at the memory.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

Tbh I don't know why people aren't souring on Aiyuk over this drama with his contract. Is this really any different than what Heyward is doing about his contract extension?

Cause its a completely different situation
Cam still thinks he is a top 5 DL and wants paid as much even though the only the dl is age made 7 million last season. The Steelers would easily extend him 2/20 if he was willing to take that. He wants a retirement paycheck like Jordan and Donald
The wr market has spoken and the going rate is 27 to 30 million

 

[Power Surge]

I think SF and Ayiuks main goal is to come to an agreement, he doesn't want to leave a SB contender and a team he knows and SF doesn't want to lose him

 

[Goalie_Bob]

I also think they would rather have Ayuik then Deebo long term.

My thought is the Ayuik contract is a pure extension with a decent signing bonus. Thus he gets his money this year but the big cap doesn’t start until next season.

Then they look to trade Deebo in the off-season. His cap charge at that point will only be 6 mil for 25 and 26.

 

[JTG]

It will be interesting to see how Smith uses Heyward and Washington also. Heyward is totally capable, and guys like him have a really clear space in Smith's system. Washington needs to make strides if he's going to be a TE. If he isn't going to be used in the passing game, make him a RT.

 

[JTG]

I loved "the last dance" but now everyones got to be like MJ and every single 'slight' is now referred to as taking something personally....

Doesn't that kind of sound like a microcosm of he world today?

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

If anyone is surprised by this, you haven't been paying attention. What a terrible approach to gameplanning. But again, that was never Tomlin's strong suit.

Todd Haley Would Ask Mike Tomlin How Many Points Steelers Needed, Base Game Plan Around His Answer

It’s most logical to assume an offensive coordinator fixates only on his side of the ball. Scoring as many points as possible, no matter if it’s expected to be a cakewalk win or tit-for-tat shootout. But context is everything and when Todd Haley served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive...

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[Shockmaster]

If anyone is surprised by this, you haven't been paying attention. What a terrible approach to gameplanning. But again, that was never Tomlin's strong suit.

Todd Haley Would Ask Mike Tomlin How Many Points Steelers Needed, Base Game Plan Around His Answer

It’s most logical to assume an offensive coordinator fixates only on his side of the ball. Scoring as many points as possible, no matter if it’s expected to be a cakewalk win or tit-for-tat shootout. But context is everything and when Todd Haley served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive...

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Just speaks to Tomlin's outdated approach of how the game is played today.

 

[Power Surge]

If anyone is surprised by this, you haven't been paying attention. What a terrible approach to gameplanning. But again, that was never Tomlin's strong suit.

Todd Haley Would Ask Mike Tomlin How Many Points Steelers Needed, Base Game Plan Around His Answer

It’s most logical to assume an offensive coordinator fixates only on his side of the ball. Scoring as many points as possible, no matter if it’s expected to be a cakewalk win or tit-for-tat shootout. But context is everything and when Todd Haley served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive...

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Just speaks to Tomlin's outdated approach of how the game is played today.

It usually goes something like this.

[Yt]

 

[bigdaddyk88]

If anyone is surprised by this, you haven't been paying attention. What a terrible approach to gameplanning. But again, that was never Tomlin's strong suit.

Todd Haley Would Ask Mike Tomlin How Many Points Steelers Needed, Base Game Plan Around His Answer

It’s most logical to assume an offensive coordinator fixates only on his side of the ball. Scoring as many points as possible, no matter if it’s expected to be a cakewalk win or tit-for-tat shootout. But context is everything and when Todd Haley served as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive...

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There defenders who are on record saying he literally tells them exactly how the game is going to be played out.

 

[Power Surge]

There defenders who are on record saying he literally tells them exactly how the game is going to be played out.

The clip I posted above is how similar the Rooney/Tomlin dynamic works.

 

[Ulf5]

RIP.

Vikings DB Khyree Jackson Dead At 24

Really sad news to pass along today. Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive back Khyree Jackson passed away at age 24. James Crepea, who covers the Oregon Ducks, where Jackson played in 2023, reported the cause of death as an auto accident, confirmed by his agent and high school coach. Former Oregon...

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[Jaded-Fan]

Who's shocked by this?

Santonio Holmes Says Randy Fichtner Told Him Not To Catch SB XLIII Game-Winning Pass In Practice

Super Bowl XLIII is one of the greatest of all time in part due to how many iconic plays happened. LB James Harrison’s 100-yard pick-six and Santonio Holmes’s game-winning touchdown toe tap are plays that will forever be burned in the memories of football fans. Holmes’ toe tap is one of the...

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