OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: No 3peat for the Swifts

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Stafford+Kupp package has some appeal, even if both guys are past their prime.

First thing I thought.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Trading for Stafford and Kupp would be insanely stupid.

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

IMO if you're not willing to trade a 1st for Stafford, you might as well just blow up this team and trade Watt and Heyward.

I agree with you, which is why I'd trade Watt, Minkah, etc. Holding onto aging defensive pieces while you're staring down the barrel of Jameis Winston as your QB1 is pure idiocy.

But the Steelers will do neither - they'll poke through the trash heap at QB and they'll keep their guys on defense. 9-8 baby!

 

[T1K]

Trading for Stafford and Kupp would be insanely stupid.

elaborate

 

[xlm34]

IMO if you're not willing to trade a 1st for Stafford, you might as well just blow up this team and trade Watt and Heyward.

I’d be fine with that although I don’t think you’d get all that much for Heyward. I don’t really believe in tanking in the NFL but I’m not opposed to selling off some veterans. Even with Stafford, I just don’t see this team competing the way the AFC is right now.

I still don’t think he gets traded anyway. It just doesn’t make all that much sense for the Rams. Feels like last year with Aiyuk where the niners just let other teams negotiate a contracts for them.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

IMO if you're not willing to trade a 1st for Stafford, you might as well just blow up this team and trade Watt and Heyward.

It’s not just about the 1st. It is about the 3 year 160 100 million dollar extension that goes with it.

 

[Shaftception]

I agree with you, which is why I'd trade Watt, Minkah, etc. Holding onto aging defensive pieces while you're staring down the barrel of Jameis Winston as your QB1 is pure idiocy.

But the Steelers will do neither - they'll poke through the trash heap at QB and they'll keep their guys on defense. 9-8 baby!

Is the discussion determinate on what a smart team would do, and under that premise what expectations of theoretical moves are, or what the Steelers are actually likely to do? If the former, do something along the lines of what you said. If the later, what level of performance would be realistically required of a Stafford/Kupp, Rodgers/Adams, Fields, Deebo Samuels, etc. that's going to bridge the gap between this team and the real contenders?

In Stafford's case for this discussion, what's the reasoning for expecting him to perform at the level he has on the Rams in McVay's offense, a modern offense with a proven track record of success, compared to what he'd likely have to work with here in Smith's (Tomlin's)? Not to mention, regardless of who the QB is, are they going to somehow prevent the opponent from putting up another 30+ points on Tomlin's defense for the umpteenth time?

Come to think of it, just how many outside roster moves since Ben declined below the point of being able to carry an offense himself, have come here and performed better than expectations? Elliot this past season is one, Minkah his first few seasons. Can't think of one on the offensive side of the ball. I'm probably missing some but I doubt it's more than a handful.

Point being, even if this team was actually just a few roster upgrades from legit contention (they aren't), with what track record of offseason acquisition success are we basing any confidence in that coming true with what they need going into this season?

So, going back to the original question of what is the discussion based on, since I'm comfortable expecting the Steelers to disregard what imo would make the most sense for the future, that being selling off the aging defensive stars that have legit value still and preparing for the 26 draft in Pittsburgh with a hopefully better selection of QB talent compared to this year's draft, I'm sure Rooney and all will find a way to convince themselves they're just a Stafford or whoever away from a playoff win, they'll make any and all boneheaded decisions designed to "try" to compete this season, they'll convince half the city they have like clockwork by training camp, and we'll be right back here next February talking about the same damn shit, but hopefully for them they'll have another non-losing season under their belt, so it will still be seen as a success in their book.

Rinse and repeat.

 

[JTG]

If they sign Jameis and lose Fields, then just blow the thing up already. Go into 26 and 27 with a million picks. Make the draft in Pittsburgh must watch for every single Steeler fan.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

If they sign Jameis and lose Fields, then just blow the thing up already. Go into 26 and 27 with a million picks. Make the draft in Pittsburgh must watch for every single Steeler fan.

I don’t really know if it’s losing Fields . I don’t think he is anyone day 1 no question starting quarterback. He definitely a top end backup

 

[JTG]

I'm not watching Jameis Winston. I will not subject myself to that.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

I'm not watching Jameis Winston. I will not subject myself to that.

Fields lead the nfl in fumbles in Chicago and had 1 every start here. He had 5 passing tds as a starter. He has never played an entire 17 game season. They are both turnover prone guys. Winston knows who he is. He is comfortable with supporting the rookie starting qb in 26.
Fields has a walk away number anything more than 2/30 he is not a good value

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

I'm not watching Jameis Winston. I will not subject myself to that.

The thought of Winston, Rodgers, cousins, Jones, Wilson, Rudolph, etc all make me nauseous. Darnold is going to cost a bunch and I think I heard Minnesota was talking about keeping him. Fields is the best of the rest which is why he's going to test FA and get way more than anyone initially expected.

There are no good options, maybe it's Dart in round 2 plus a veteran.

 

[JTG]

The thought of Winston, Rodgers, cousins, Jones, Wilson, Rudolph, etc all make me nauseous. Darnold is going to cost a bunch and I think I heard Minnesota was talking about keeping him. Fields is the best of the rest which is why he's going to test FA and get way more than anyone initially expected.

There are no good options, maybe it's Dart in round 2 plus a veteran.

I would rather just roll with Fields.

Fields lead the nfl in fumbles in Chicago and had 1 every start here. He had 5 passing tds as a starter. He has never played an entire 17 game season. They are both turnover prone guys. Winston knows who he is. He is comfortable with supporting the rookie starting qb in 26.
Fields has a walk away number anything more than 2/30 he is not a good value

I don't care. I want to see Fields play.

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

Is the discussion determinate on what a smart team would do, and under that premise what expectations of theoretical moves are, or what the Steelers are actually likely to do? If the former, do something along the lines of what you said. If the later, what level of performance would be realistically required of a Stafford/Kupp, Rodgers/Adams, Fields, Deebo Samuels, etc. that's going to bridge the gap between this team and the real contenders?

In Stafford's case for this discussion, what's the reasoning for expecting him to perform at the level he has on the Rams in McVay's offense, a modern offense with a proven track record of success, compared to what he'd likely have to work with here in Smith's (Tomlin's)? Not to mention, regardless of who the QB is, are they going to somehow prevent the opponent from putting up another 30+ points on Tomlin's defense for the umpteenth time?

Come to think of it, just how many outside roster moves since Ben declined below the point of being able to carry an offense himself, have come here and performed better than expectations? Elliot this past season is one, Minkah his first few seasons. Can't think of one on the offensive side of the ball. I'm probably missing some but I doubt it's more than a handful.

Point being, even if this team was actually just a few roster upgrades from legit contention (they aren't), with what track record of offseason acquisition success are we basing any confidence in that coming true with what they need going into this season?

So, going back to the original question of what is the discussion based on, since I'm comfortable expecting the Steelers to disregard what imo would make the most sense for the future, that being selling off the aging defensive stars that have legit value still and preparing for the 26 draft in Pittsburgh with a hopefully better selection of QB talent compared to this year's draft, I'm sure Rooney and all will find a way to convince themselves they're just a Stafford or whoever away from a playoff win, they'll make any and all boneheaded decisions designed to "try" to compete this season, they'll convince half the city they have like clockwork by training camp, and we'll be right back here next February talking about the same damn shit, but hopefully for them they'll have another non-losing season under their belt, so it will still be seen as a success in their book.

Rinse and repeat.

Yep.

This isn’t an org that’s looking to rebuild and follow the “Philly Way”, which is funny ass shit.

The “Philly Way” was actually the “Steelers Way” before Tomlin f***ed things up.

Philly borrowed from the Steelers blueprint to success, but so many fans have forgotten what this org used to represent before Tomlin.

All this org is trying to do now is protect Tomlin’s streak and they are desperate for a playoff win - because it’s become embarrassing as hell for them.

They will just put things together with duct tape and Elmer’s glue (when they aren’t sniffing it of course).

As long as Tomlin is around, this once proud org that other NFL teams tried to replicate, will remain in this sad, pathetic state.

The thought of Winston, Rodgers, cousins, Jones, Wilson, Rudolph, etc all make me nauseous. Darnold is going to cost a bunch and I think I heard Minnesota was talking about keeping him. Fields is the best of the rest which is why he's going to test FA and get way more than anyone initially expected.

There are no good options, maybe it's Dart in round 2 plus a veteran.

The fact Steeler fans are pining for Fields is a massive red flag for the sad nature this org finds itself in.

It’s truly brutal to witness.

I get trying to pin hopes on Fields, but man this org has sunk to depths that are depressing as hell.