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Ryder71

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Bill Hillgrove left the Steelers broadcast booth because he didn't like the direction of pro football.

He believed there's lots of entitlement and sensationalism with very little accountability. Too much fluff etc.!

He's a very very wise man!

bigdaddyk88 said:
He is a 3rd wr had this trade went through at the draft like khan thought it would he might not even be a Steeler
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Do you have a link to support that notion? Or, are you just making things up?
 
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Ryder71 said:
Bill Hillgrove left the Steelers broadcast booth because he didn't like the direction of pro football.

He believed there's lots of entitlement and sensationalism with very little accountability. Too much fluff etc.!

He's a very very wise man!


Do you have a link to support that notion? Or, are you just making things up?
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They literally adjusted Highsmith contract right around the draft freeing up un needed cap that they still have spent in hopes of trading for Aiyuk or Metcalf. They thought a trade was in place at the draft
www.si.com

49ers had Trade in Place with Steelers During Draft for Aiyuk or Deebo

The 49ers apparently came extremely close to trading Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel during this past NFL Draft. So close that the Steelers thought they had a dea
www.si.com www.si.com
 
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bigdaddyk88 said:
They literally adjusted Highsmith contract right around the draft freeing up un needed cap that they still have spent in hopes of trading for Aiyuk or Metcalf. They thought a trade was in place at the draft
www.si.com

49ers had Trade in Place with Steelers During Draft for Aiyuk or Deebo

The 49ers apparently came extremely close to trading Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel during this past NFL Draft. So close that the Steelers thought they had a dea
www.si.com www.si.com
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Looks more like speculation than cold hard facts, and if so and after 6 months of this BS, why hasn't a deal been consummated?

Aiyuk isn't freakin Jerry Rice in his prime. This doesn't have to be all that complicated.

It's beyond Silly at this point.

Honestly, and I have a ton of respect for Omar! But trading Johnson put us in a very precarious position with wideouts when he really didn't need to do so. He should have had an apt replacement prior to sending him to CAR. That's one mistake he made because since then we've been in a holding pattern going on 7 months now! Despite how Van Jefferson looks at TC.
 

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Aiyuk’s agent was at Raiders camp today. I’ve seen a little speculation (not from anyone notable) that maybe there could be a 3 team trade:

PIT: Aiyuk
SF: Adams
LV: picks

I’m not expecting that, but I do think it’s an interesting idea.

Ryder71 said:
Looks more like speculation than cold hard facts, and if so and after 6 months of this BS, why hasn't a deal been consummated?

Aiyuk isn't freakin Jerry Rice in his prime. This doesn't have to be all that complicated.

It's beyond Silly at this point.

Honestly, and I have a ton of respect for Omar! But trading Johnson put us in a very precarious position with wideouts when he really didn't need to do so. He should have had an apt replacement prior to sending him to CAR. That's one mistake he made because since then we've been in a holding pattern going on 7 months now! Despite how Van Jefferson looks at TC.
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Have some patience man
 
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T1K said:
Aiyuk’s agent was at Raiders camp today. I’ve seen a little speculation (not from anyone notable) that maybe there could be a 3 team trade:

PIT: Aiyuk
SF: Adams
LV: picks

I’m not expecting that, but I do think it’s an interesting idea.


Have some patience man
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Patience? It's been since early March!
 
Ryder71

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I have two issues with this.

One: Khan traded a quality WR without having a replacement in place, which needlessly put us behind the eight ball and has now for 6 months!

Two: We're being lied to by ppl in the media who want so desperately to make a name for themselves, they'll go with ''stories'' that can't be substantiated by anyone credible.

At least I didn't fall for this BS, but they should be held accountable for putting this junk out for public consumption.
 
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Ryder71 said:
Looks more like speculation than cold hard facts, and if so and after 6 months of this BS, why hasn't a deal been consummated?

Aiyuk isn't freakin Jerry Rice in his prime. This doesn't have to be all that complicated.

It's beyond Silly at this point.

Honestly, and I have a ton of respect for Omar! But trading Johnson put us in a very precarious position with wideouts when he really didn't need to do so. He should have had an apt replacement prior to sending him to CAR. That's one mistake he made because since then we've been in a holding pattern going on 7 months now! Despite how Van Jefferson looks at TC.
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Couple of things: I'm kinda in on your way of thinking but then I remember how much I loathed Johnson as a football player, which he was not. Soff, the anti Hines Ward. Aiyuk may not be Rice, but dude balls out and plays like a warrior. You win with guys like BA, not DJ.

I also don't see a dropoff between DJ and Van. If we sit with roster as it is right now, the WR is still much improved. BA takes the roster to a new level, but then the ball goes back to the QB room.
 
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bigdaddyk88 said:
Ok the season starts in September
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Right, and if this matter wasn't a focal point for six months that would be different.

Point being, if it isn't done then ppl shouldn't report lies as if it's a done deal.

Like I said, no integrity by these media nerds.
 
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Coastal Kev said:
Couple of things: I'm kinda in on your way of thinking but then I remember how much I loathed Johnson as a football player, which he was not. Soff, the anti Hines Ward. Aiyuk may not be Rice, but dude balls out and plays like a warrior. You win with guys like BA, not DJ.

I also don't see a dropoff between DJ and Van. If we sit with roster as it is right now, the WR is still much improved. BA takes the roster to a new level, but then the ball goes back to the QB room.
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I disagree about DJ vs VJ. He might fit in here just fine, We'll see, but it's the drama since march that I take issue with regarding this WR saga.
 

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bigdaddyk88 said:
They were willing to take back kendrick bourne
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Kendrick Bourne has been in that system before and done well for them so there’s a familiarity aspect to that. Also they would have been getting better picks from New England than they would the Steelers. I’m also not sure Bourne is worse than any Steeler receiver not named Pickens

It is pretty funny that if DJ was still here this deal would probably be done already with it being DJ+ picks for Aiyuk
 
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TimmyD said:
Kendrick Bourne has been in that system before and done well for them so there’s a familiarity aspect to that. Also they would have been getting better picks from New England than they would the Steelers. I’m also not sure Bourne is worse than any Steeler receiver not named Pickens

It is pretty funny that if DJ was still here this deal would probably be done already with it being DJ+ picks for Aiyuk
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No way do the 49ers put up with DJ. The number 1 rule they have is run blocking from the wr position. Bourne has 1 800 yard season not sure he is anything special
 

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bigdaddyk88 said:
No way do the 49ers put up with DJ. The number 1 rule they have is run blocking from the wr position. Bourne has 1 800 yard season not sure he is anything special
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I didn’t say he was special. I just said I’m not sure he’s worse than what currently on the Steelers roster outside of Pickens
 
Ryder71

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bigdaddyk88 said:
No way do the 49ers put up with DJ. The number 1 rule they have is run blocking from the wr position. Bourne has 1 800 yard season not sure he is anything special
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Well, if we still had DJ we wouldn't be up against it by only having Pickens and the sisters of the poor as a supporting cast.
 
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If the Niners want a wideout in return for Aiyuk, I'd be fine losing Calvin Austin III. Make it happen, Khan.

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