OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: Super Bowl? Thats like a giant pot of chips or popcorn right?

[CheckingLineCenter]

I would’ve done that deal. Wonder why they didn’t. Not good but hopefully there’s something up management’s sleeve.

 

[Andy99]

Damn I really thought they needed to keep Sutton. Their secondary is ugly right now.

It’s a way bigger need than LT imo.

That’s way too much for Sutton. Good on him though

 

[bigdaddyk88]

I've seen speculation that the Steelers are actually more focused on bringing in a new CB with their 1st than help to the OL, and losing Sutton makes me believe that speculation more.

They're probably going to take Porter Jr with their 1st.

They were probably double dipping at CB either way WAllace is in his last year Witherspoon is in his last year and they have nothing else. They didn’t value Sutton enough to give him 23 million guaranteed

 

[Son Goku]

Slow burn here

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I've seen speculation that the Steelers are actually more focused on bringing in a new CB with their 1st than help to the OL, and losing Sutton makes me believe that speculation more.

They're probably going to take Porter Jr with their 1st.

I've been calling this for the past 10 months. Damn I want to be wrong so badly

 

[Empoleon8771]

I've been calling this for the past 10 months. Damn I want to be wrong so badly

I don't have any issue with taking Porter Jr with their 1st. The issue is that they're doing that because they think their OL is fine, or at least doesn't have a massive hole at LT that it appears to have.

The only justification I see for not taking a LT in this draft is if there isn't a guy that will stick at LT with their 1st or they're signing someone else.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I don't have any issue with taking Porter Jr with their 1st. The issue is that they're doing that because they think their OL is fine, or at least doesn't have a massive hole at LT that it appears to have.

The only justification I see for not taking a LT in this draft is if there isn't a guy that will stick at LT with their 1st or they're signing someone else.

I am by no means a scouting person, but this is what I understand:

- This class is deep in CB's
- This class has 3 top OT's
- Porter going at 17 would be a bit too early

 

[bigdaddyk88]

I don't have any issue with taking Porter Jr with their 1st. The issue is that they're doing that because they think their OL is fine, or at least doesn't have a massive hole at LT that it appears to have.

The only justification I see for not taking a LT in this draft is if there isn't a guy that will stick at LT with their 1st or they're signing someone else.

They have been pretty open about Moore being the LT. They are more interested in LG and C that can pull and fit into the zone blocking scheme they want to run. As KP gets more comfortable with play action they will add more Qb movement and roll outs This is the same organization that had Villanueva and Starks at LT

I am by no means a scouting person, but this is what I understand:

- This class is deep in CB's
- This class has 3 top OT's
- Porter going at 17 would be a bit too early

Not really Porter is the best m2m press CB in this draft he could go to philly at 10. Some mocks had the Lions drafting Cb at 6

 

[Coastal Kev]

That’s way too much for Sutton. Good on him though

I thought FA started on Weds?

 

[Andy99]

I thought FA started on Weds?

Legal tampering period started today…he hasn’t officially signed but just a report he’s going to bc they offered the most

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I thought FA started on Weds?

Yeah

2023 NFL free agency explainer: Vital information on franchise tags, contract terms, salary cap and more

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It begins when the NFL League Year does (in 2023: 4 p.m. ET on March 15)

Teams are allowed to negotiate with the agents of upcoming unrestricted free agents during the "Two Day Negotiating Period," a window prior to the start of free agency (in 2023: from noon ET on March 13 until 4 p.m. ET on March 15). Self-represented players ("Unrepresented Player") can also speak with members of team front offices (but not coaching staffs) during this period; this was previously prohibited.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Isaiah Buggs resigned with Detroit.

Amazing we let him walk with the trash we have on the DLINE.... FARTs

Definitely a need this offseason

 

[bigdaddyk88]

Isaiah Buggs resigned with Detroit.

Amazing we let him walk with the trash we have on the DLINE.... FARTs

Definitely a need this offseason

Adams put up better numbers than buggs last season he is a solid depth player but buggs only had 21 tackles

 

[Peat]

I'm gonna wait and see what they do with the money before getting too upset about Sutton going, but my cat just decided to make his feelings known by throwing up and while that's a little overdramatic, I don't entirely disagree with him.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Adams put up better numbers than buggs last season he is a solid depth player but buggs only had 21 tackles

I watched Buggs get a lot of penetration for Detroit the couple of games I watched them down the stretch. I didn't see Adams do nearly as much in the 17 games I watched the Steeelrs

 

[Pengwins]

hurts losing Cam Sutton. he was really underrated. but good for him getting paid

 

[bigdaddyk88]

I watched Buggs get a lot of penetration for Detroit the couple of games I watched them down the stretch. I didn't see Adams do nearly as much in the 17 games I watched the Steeelrs

Buggs had 1 sack last year. He did a good job applying pressure here. He was a highly recruited player in college who was very immature that is why he fell in the draft. I am glad he is growing up

 

[OnMyOwn]

We’ll need to sign one and draft one now.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

Yeah, everyone is having a conniption fit and the first day isn't over yet. I'm gonna wait to release my outrage til the end of the week.

I have faith in Khan and Weidle.

 

[Pens1566]

Ooof. Great start to FA there ... losing at a position we're already thin at.

 

[Peat]

I guess there's three possibilities here

1. They are still thinking sign one, draft one, but think they can get better value on the signing elsewhere - seems a little dubious given how much fit matters, but we'll see

2. They're planning to draft two and funnel FA money to positions where the draft is thin (DL, ILB) - this is potentially really smart

3. They think starting one of Witherspoon and Pierre every nickel set is fine (or maybe they plan to use 3 safety sets instead?) - this seems bonkers

 

[xlm34]

Tremaine Edmunds to the Bears. 18 million per year with 50 million guaranteed.

He was my pipe dream signing for the Steelers but that’s an insane contract.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Bears signing everyone out here

 

[Coastal Kev]

Tremaine Edmunds to the Bears. 18 million per year with 50 million guaranteed.

He was my pipe dream signing for the Steelers but that’s an insane contract.

Happy we didn't overspend for him. Lot's of interesting ilb's in this draft.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I guess there's three possibilities here

1. They are still thinking sign one, draft one, but think they can get better value on the signing elsewhere - seems a little dubious given how much fit matters, but we'll see

2. They're planning to draft two and funnel FA money to positions where the draft is thin (DL, ILB) - this is potentially really smart

3. They think starting one of Witherspoon and Pierre every nickel set is fine (or maybe they plan to use 3 safety sets instead?) - this seems bonkers

It wouldn't surprise me if they double dipped at CB.

They've done well with the FA route: Wallace and Haden so I'd really prefer if they did Option 2. Because their CB selections haven't been great over the years.