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The Steelers should sign Derwin Gray

Post by SteelerDayTrader » Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:18 pm

Just cut in Jax

Immediate upgrade at RG

Moore Dotson Green Gray Banner could be one helluva road grading unit

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Post by Jobu » Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm

Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.

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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:43 pm

Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.
Jobu......be honest.....when got snaps in that Bengal game he was the best OL on the field right ??
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Post by Jobu » Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:50 pm

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:43 pm
Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.
Jobu......be honest.....when got snaps in that Bengal game he was the best OL on the field right ??
He had a couple of plays, but best OL on the field is a serious stretch. He’s an under-JAG, just got cut by the worst team in the league…not even good enough to make their final 80.
What’s your infatuation with these stiffs?

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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:57 pm

Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:43 pm
Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.
Jobu......be honest.....when got snaps in that Bengal game he was the best OL on the field right ??
He had a couple of plays, but best OL on the field is a serious stretch. He’s an under-JAG, just got cut by the worst team in the league…not even good enough to make their final 80.
What’s your infatuation with these stiffs?
When he got snaps with us he was BY far the best OL on the field IMO ..... He is built like a hulk

He’s essentially free at this point and we don’t have shit at RG .....why not bring him in and make someone really win the RG job ??? At this point it’s pretty much zero risk and all upside right ??

When the Steelers cut good players I just figure it’s often due to the dysfunctional way the Steelers are

As far as Jax goes who knows ??? But it’s hard for me to think an ncaa coach is irreproachable at this point anyway
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Post by Ice » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:00 pm

Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:43 pm
Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.
Jobu......be honest.....when got snaps in that Bengal game he was the best OL on the field right ??
He had a couple of plays, but best OL on the field is a serious stretch. He’s an under-JAG, just got cut by the worst team in the league…not even good enough to make their final 80.
What’s your infatuation with these stiffs?
Let's be honest, we've all got our favorite JAGs. It's what makes horse racing. Or Cotch watching.
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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:10 pm

Finding cheap JAGs that can win in your system is a BIG key to winning championships

You can’t have HOFers at every spot

Say whatever you want

Larry Foote.....Ramon Foster.....Bryant McFadden

Those kinda guys have ALOT to do with winning Lombardis

You don’t win without them
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Post by Professor Half Wit » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:12 pm

Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:43 pm
Jobu wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Door slammer. :lol:
All joking aside, I’ll be shocked if they don’t at least try to bring him back. Not that he’s worth a crap, but we know how they covet familiarity.
Jobu......be honest.....when got snaps in that Bengal game he was the best OL on the field right ??
He had a couple of plays, but best OL on the field is a serious stretch. He’s an under-JAG, just got cut by the worst team in the league…not even good enough to make their final 80.
What’s your infatuation with these stiffs?
Get rid of Watt and go get Gray.

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Post by bradshaw2ben » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:15 pm

Gray was pretty freaking good as a depth
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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:31 pm

bradshaw2ben wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:15 pm
Gray was pretty freaking good as a depth
This
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Post by K_C_ » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:51 pm

bradshaw2ben wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:15 pm
Gray was pretty freaking good as a depth
...and he lasted in Jacksonville like 2 days longer than Tim Tebow did!
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Post by Ice » Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:05 pm

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:10 pm
Finding cheap JAGs that can win in your system is a BIG key to winning championships

You can’t have HOFers at every spot

Say whatever you want

Larry Foote.....Ramon Foster.....Bryant McFadden

Those kinda guys have ALOT to do with winning Lombardis

You don’t win without them
Oh, I definitely agree, and I'd not be averse to Gray. Preferable at this point to the rumor floating about a 4th rounder to the Iggles for their currently injured former 1st round OT. Not that I'm sold on our players there, either, I'm just not sold on Klemm pulling a reclamation job, yet.
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Post by steelmann58 » Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:05 am

Gray would be an excellent addition for depth. Maybe he better than Coward or Finney

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Post by Jobu » Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:45 pm

Claimed by Titans, so Steelers never got a shot.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... bZsVA7drPj

Next JAG up…. :lol:

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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:07 pm

Jobu wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:45 pm
Claimed by Titans, so Steelers never got a shot.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... bZsVA7drPj

Next JAG up…. :lol:
If he gets a chance at starting for them I’d bet he does REAL well there
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Post by K_C_ » Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:41 pm

Derwin Gray will be working at Target in about 2 weeks.
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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:49 pm

K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:41 pm
Derwin Gray will be working at Target in about 2 weeks.
$50 to the SteelerFury website maintenance fund says he’s on a practice squad nfl opening day....or a roster before week 3

You in ??
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Post by K_C_ » Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:54 pm

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:49 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:41 pm
Derwin Gray will be working at Target in about 2 weeks.
$50 to the SteelerFury website maintenance fund says he’s on a practice squad nfl opening day....or a roster before week 3

You in ??
You're betting a guy is on a practice squad?

:lol:

A few months ago you had Gray pretty much an NFL starter. Now you're betting he makes some team's practice squad?

How about this: I'll bet Gray isn't going to be on the Steelers practice squad.

They've seen enough of him.
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Post by DP39 » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:19 pm

K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:54 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:49 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:41 pm
Derwin Gray will be working at Target in about 2 weeks.
$50 to the SteelerFury website maintenance fund says he’s on a practice squad nfl opening day....or a roster before week 3

You in ??
You're betting a guy is on a practice squad?

:lol:

A few months ago you had Gray pretty much an NFL starter. Now you're betting he makes some team's practice squad?

How about this: I'll bet Gray isn't going to be on the Steelers practice squad.

They've seen enough of him.
I gladly bet you $50 that Derwin Gray won't be working at Target in about 2 weeks. He might be unemployed or employed, but it won't be at Target me thinks.

You up for that wager? :D :D :D

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Post by K_C_ » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:22 pm

DP39 wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:19 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:54 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:49 pm


$50 to the SteelerFury website maintenance fund says he’s on a practice squad nfl opening day....or a roster before week 3

You in ??
You're betting a guy is on a practice squad?

:lol:

A few months ago you had Gray pretty much an NFL starter. Now you're betting he makes some team's practice squad?

How about this: I'll bet Gray isn't going to be on the Steelers practice squad.

They've seen enough of him.
I gladly bet you $50 that Derwin Gray won't be working at Target in about 2 weeks. He might be unemployed or employed, but it won't be at Target me thinks.

You up for that wager? :D :D :D
You make a good point.

Wal-Mart greeter seems to suit Gray better.

:lol:
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Post by Jizz Mop » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:29 pm

Hope the Steelers can rebound and have a decent season after missing out on Gray

Tough miss to overcome

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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:48 pm

He played great at G for the Steelers when he got snaps

Easily the best OL on the field .....A hulk smash bulldozer for the Steelers basic approach....

The Steelers and other teams often make decisions based on something other than what we see in performance terms IMO

You said he will be out of the nfl......

I doubt that

Teams that win championships have several guys like Gray on the roster and a few even starting. Can’t have HOFers everywhere and you gotta pay to keep top talent

You gotta have guys like Gray who can win in your system

Truthfully I’m kinda surprised he hasn’t cemented himself somewhere......but he is a limited pass blocker....and as far as the bet to benefit this great website it would certainly seem to be in your favor at the moment but.....

I do understand you chickening out......you often talk bs that reality doesn’t support when it comes to football....lolololz
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Post by K_C_ » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:50 pm

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:48 pm
I do understand you chickening out......you often talk bs that reality doesn’t support when it comes to football....lolololz
You seriously don't see the irony in this statement, do you?

:lol:
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Post by SteelerDayTrader » Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:52 pm

K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:48 pm
I do understand you chickening out......you often talk bs that reality doesn’t support when it comes to football....lolololz
You seriously don't see the irony in this statement, do you?

:lol:
Why not take the bet then Moe Howard ??
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Post by K_C_ » Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:01 pm

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:52 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:48 pm
I do understand you chickening out......you often talk bs that reality doesn’t support when it comes to football....lolololz
You seriously don't see the irony in this statement, do you?

:lol:
Why not take the bet then Moe Howard ??
Because it's stupid, Benjy Bronk.

Gray will get cut again soon and may somehow end up on YET ANOTHER practice squad.

Then he'll get cut again and could end up on EVEN YET ANOTHER practice squad.

That's how this shit works. Dude isn't NFL caliber but he's going to keep trying until all the doors shut on him.

....just like the door shut on him in Pittsburgh, amirite?

:lol:

Target is in his future though....and you know it.
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Post by R_S » Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:56 am

SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:52 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:50 pm
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:48 pm
I do understand you chickening out......you often talk bs that reality doesn’t support when it comes to football....lolololz
You seriously don't see the irony in this statement, do you?

:lol:
Why not take the bet then Moe Howard ??
Easy there killer. If you ever set foot in Florida KC will fight ya. Or try to hang out. Really weird and creepy either way. Check yoself!

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Post by K_C_ » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:34 am

R_S wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:56 am
SteelerDayTrader wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:52 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:50 pm


You seriously don't see the irony in this statement, do you?

:lol:
Why not take the bet then Moe Howard ??
Easy there killer. If you ever set foot in Florida KC will fight ya. Or try to hang out. Really weird and creepy either way. Check yoself!
I hung out with B2B once, cocknozzle.

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Post by StillMadAtSlobber » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:09 am

K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:22 pm
DP39 wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:19 pm
K_C_ wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:54 pm


You're betting a guy is on a practice squad?

:lol:

A few months ago you had Gray pretty much an NFL starter. Now you're betting he makes some team's practice squad?

How about this: I'll bet Gray isn't going to be on the Steelers practice squad.

They've seen enough of him.
I gladly bet you $50 that Derwin Gray won't be working at Target in about 2 weeks. He might be unemployed or employed, but it won't be at Target me thinks.

You up for that wager? :D :D :D
You make a good point.

Wal-Mart greeter seems to suit Gray better.

:lol:
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Post by Ice » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:50 am

So, not really anything new on acquiring OLine help in this thread, then...
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Post by DP39 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:42 pm

Ice wrote:
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:50 am
So, not really anything new on acquiring OLine help in this thread, then...
Okung is really the only LT on the market right now. There may be one worthy from final team cuts, but I'm not sure who that would be. At this point I don't think he's much better than what Big Al would've been and he's probably gonna want $8MM or more per year -- which we probably don't have. Other than depth, I think we're stuck with Chuks -- or Moore if he takes over.

RT.....looks like it's Banner or bust. Rick Wagner and Mitchell Schwartz are what's available right now. I think both would be better pass blockers but maybe weaker run blockers than what Banner may offer. Plus, they will cost more. Cheap final-cut players for depth is probably all we can expect at this point. :cry:

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