The time to trade TJ Watt has come and gone. I fear we are stuck with “The Jogger” until he decides to retire (any chance he was playing hurt last year? Is he suing over the whole punctured lung thing?).
On a brighter side, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig played well (when healthy).
Captain Jack Sawyer doesn’t suck either.
So unless the Steelers decide to deal Highsmith or Herbig, I can’t see them doing much at this position this offseason.
Let’s take a look at what’s out there anyway.
Free agents:
• Trey Hendrickson- Heard the local yocals at what barely passes for sports talk radio suggest my transplant hometown Falcons make a splash signing with this former Bengal to replace the surely to be suspended and possibly released James Pearce.
• Boye Mafe- Super Bowl winner is a freak athlete, but doesn’t put up the sack stats.
• Jaelen Phillips- Always hurt but big time sack artist when he does play.
• Odafe Oweh- Penn Stater played well after his trade to the Chargers. Perhaps he reunites with new Raven HC Jesse Minter.
• Kwity Paye- Here, Kwity, Kwity, Kwity (writer’s block is real, y’all). Power end has that proverbial nonstop motor.
• Klavon Chaisson- Vrabel unlocked the sack skills of this former Jags 1st round bust.
• Joseph Ossai- Posted career high 43 pressures for the Bungles last season.
• Arnold Ebiketie- Penn Stater was phased out by the Falcons two 1st round studs Walker and Pearce.
• Bradley Chubb- Released by Phins but did have 8.5 sacks after his return from knee surgery.
• Al-Quadin Muhammad- Lion came out of nowhere to post 11 sacks last season
• Joey Bosa- "This is U.S. History. I see the globe right there." Somebody will sign him because of the name, but Spicoli here is beyond washed.
Trade or Release Candidates
• Maxx Crosby- Apparently the Raiders want a Micah offer. Once they wake up from that dream I expect the Bears, Lions, Eagles, Seahawks, Bills, and Patriots all to be in on double X.
• Kayvon Thibodeaux- Lotta buzz about this former top 5 pick getting moved to make room for the always late to meetings Abdul Carter (kids today).
• Travon Walker- The Jags passed on Aidan Hutchinson to make this former ‘Dawg the #1 overall pick. The elite physical traits haven’t transferred into sacks. Rumors of Highsmith for BTJ are telling.
• Nick Bosa- A better player than his dopey brother, but just as fragile. Kyle could want some cap space.
• Tyree Wilson- Former 7th overall pick has a grand total of 12 sacks in his 3 seasons with the Raiduhs.
• Rashan Gary- The Pack's version of “The Jogger.”
• James Pearce- Dude’s got some issues. Hard to ignore 10.5 sacks as a rookie, but I look for my transplant hometown Falcons to move on after he’s found guilty of well…everything.
The Draft (lotta names):
• Arvell Reese Buckeyes- Fun chess piece that a creative DC could really do some damage with.
• David Bailey Red Raiders- Damn oil money. “Does a two headed whore win a dick sucking contest?”
• Ruben Bain Canes- VIOLENT. Proud carrier of the “Bad Motherfucker” wallet.
• Akeem Mesidor Canes- Old fella but like Bain brings the PAIN.
• Zion Young Mizzou- Alpha of a badass Missouri front 7.
• Keldric Faulk Auburn- The now rare young player (20) entering the NFL, but more of a 4-3 end your Steelers presumably won’t be interested in.
• Cashius Howell Aggies- Historically short arms, but kid can really close on the QB.
• R Mason Thomas Sooners- Plays like his hair’s on fire. Watch and learn TWatt.
• Malachi Lawrence UCF- Jumps up in Indy made Mike Mamula blush.
• Gabe Jacas Illini- Team leader plays bully ball.
• TJ Parker Clemson- STFU Dabo! A once upon a time potential top ten pick probably goes on day 2 up in da Burgh.
• Jaishawn Barham scUM- Stop head butting referees, fella.
• Joshua Josephs Vols- Wingspan of a condor, fits the old 3-4 edge mold.
• Romello Height Red Raiders- Damn oil money. “The View is a bunch of pissed off millionaires bitching about millionaires and Trump and men and you and me and everybody else they got a bee up their ass about.”
• Derrick Moore scUM- Sneaky good edge player embarrassed the 6’9 Markell Bell down in Mobile.
• Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn Stater. What a surprise another freak James Franklin athlete he won nothing with.
• Keyron Crawford Auburn- Twitchy fella, but Ron doesn’t like the Key in front of his name.
• LT Overton Roll Tide- YOU SUCK, Kalen! Productive 4-3 end the Steelers will have no interest in.
• George Gumbs Gators- “I was born with big gums, sir.” “Careful, don’t wanna get that thing caught on a trip wire.” ’41 vert is an attention getter.
• Caden Curry Buckeyes- Smacked Fernando in the mouth (Lotta good that did).
Thanks as always for reading. Please comment on the pass rushers you like and those you don’t. Catching up on the Combine today. I miss Mayock.
