DK. .. to the Steelers

[swissvale72]

If Darnold doesn’t come, Russell Wilson will be re-signed.

I think it's def Russ under center this year then. He and DK had their respective best seasons...20 & 21...with each other. Plus, Russ and Tomlin are bros

[K_C_]

Metcalf with Pickens, Austin, Wilson, Freiermuth, Washington etc, along with whoever is at RB (whoever it is will be an upgrade to Harris) once the QB situation is resolved (Darnold or Russ) assures Cool Shades of the NHALS continuing.

Guaranteed.

[K_C_]

If Darnold doesn’t come, Russell Wilson will be re-signed.

I think it's def Russ under center this year then. He and DK had their respective best seasons...20 & 21...with each other. Plus, Russ and Tomlin are bros

You could very well be right but I think Darnold will be their first choice. Russ looked old, slow and small at the end of last season and I acknowledge he had very few weapons.

Darnold is younger, bigger had a great season and has a LOT less wear on his tires. I think the Steelers know Russ will be there as a back up plan.

[chippedhamsandwich]

For those with more Salary Cap knowledge:


-After this trade and massive contract plus what Myles Garrett just signed for….

-What do they offer Watt

-What could they offer Darnold/Wilson/Fields

-Who would you want at QB and the right price??

-What do they have left for dudes like Elandon Roberts and another CB?

[tbsteel]

I'd trade Watt for a third this year and a first next year. He's still good enough and well thought of enough for a team to make that move and give Watt a fat new deal.

Trade Pickens for a second and fifth.

Then I'd trade down from 21 to the late first for an additional third.

So then I'd have a 1, 2, 3, 3, 3 for 5 picks in the top 100 this year and 2 first rounders in 2026 to get the QB.

Then I'd go through some dark web back channels to get Mike Tomlin framed for some sort of sick crime that results in him immediately resigning in shame.

[bradshaw2ben]

I'm assuming.
They're going to make it enticing for a quarterback to wanna come here with Metcalf and Pickens.
The little fast guy Austin and tight ends that probably should be more productive in an n.F l offense.
Then Roman Wilson as a 3/4

If they really want to attract a QB they should fire Arthur Smith into the sun.

[Stlcrtn1974]

To bad Pickett didn't pan out, could of been building something decent. I'm not excited about this at all. They are acting like they are a few players away from greatness but in reality, it's 2024 all over again.

[bradshaw2ben]

I'm guessing Steelers will end up with Darnold now

It's like they're not satisfied until they can build a team that achieves NHALS, gets blown out in the playoffs, and sets the franchise back another 5 years.

[SteelerDayTrader]

Fuck this team

Horrible fucking move


Dumbest team in the NFL

[tbsteel]

I'm assuming.
They're going to make it enticing for a quarterback to wanna come here with Metcalf and Pickens.
The little fast guy Austin and tight ends that probably should be more productive in an n.F l offense.
Then Roman Wilson as a 3/4

If they really want to attract a QB they should fire Arthur Smith into the sun.

And just burn all known footage of the Steelers offense from the past 6 years or so.

[CKSteeler]

Pickens not getting paid ...I would assume

That was an immediate thought I had.

I think Pickens might end up getting dealt.

Unless Pickens throws a tantrum, he's not going anywhere.

What the hell is the point of acquiring Metcalf just to ditch your only other proven WR? You'd be in the same boat you were in last year.

[SteelerDayTrader]

I'm assuming.
They're going to make it enticing for a quarterback to wanna come here with Metcalf and Pickens.
The little fast guy Austin and tight ends that probably should be more productive in an n.F l offense.
Then Roman Wilson as a 3/4

If they really want to attract a QB they should fire Arthur Smith into the sun.

And just burn all known footage of the Steelers offense from the past 60 years or so.

FIFY

[StillerDownSouth]

I'm guessing Steelers will end up with Darnold now

It's like they're not satisfied until they can build a team that achieves NHALS, gets blown out in the playoffs, and sets the franchise back another 5 years.

My guess is it’s announced tomorrow, Darnold for 3 years 90 million, Darnold might be a dumbass, but he’s the best QB on the open market and it’s not really close. Take a swing on some top free agents, give Tomlin something better to work with, let him fail then get rid of him. To me it seems like they are trying to go all in. Tomlin isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but by giving him something resembling decent talent on offense, gives them a reason to finally push him out the door at the end of his current deal.

If we’ve learned anything since 2019, Tomlin can achieve NHALS in his sleep with shitty QB play, it almost makes him revered as some type of great coach in the media circles, so the only way to be able to fire him is to give him something better than what he has had and hope he fails.

[Stlcrtn1974]

I'm guessing Steelers will end up with Darnold now

It's like they're not satisfied until they can build a team that achieves NHALS, gets blown out in the playoffs, and sets the franchise back another 5 years.

My guess is it’s announced tomorrow, Darnold for 3 years 90 million, Darnold might be a dumbass, but he’s the best QB on the open market and it’s not really close. Take a swing on some top free agents, give Tomlin something better to work with, let him fail then get rid of him. To me it seems like they are trying to go all in. Tomlin isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but by giving him something resembling decent talent on offense, gives them a reason to finally push him out the door at the end of his current deal.

Imagine how Darnold will look after he is neutered by Tomlin. No middle of the field, short safe passes all within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, take your deep sideline shots on 3rd and 4th and 1.

[CKSteeler]

I can't fathom why anyone would have confidence in the Steelers to make use of Darnold. The guy had one good year playing for one of the best offensive minds in the league.

[tbsteel]

I can't fathom why anyone would have confidence in the Steelers to make use of Darnold. The guy had one good year playing for one of the best offensive minds in the league.

But did you see how Tomlin attacked that bag of Ruffles on Hard Knocks?

[AirRescueFF]

Pickens not getting paid ...I would assume

That was an immediate thought I had.

I think Pickens might end up getting dealt.

Unless Pickens throws a tantrum, he's not going anywhere.

What the hell is the point of acquiring Metcalf just to ditch your only other proven WR? You'd be in the same boat you were in last year.

This.


Some potential issues are brought up with this signing.

[pickarooney]

I can't fathom why anyone would have confidence in the Steelers to make use of Darnold. The guy had one good year playing for one of the best offensive minds in the league.

But did you see how Tomlin attacked that bag of Ruffles on Hard Knocks?

It was chilli cheese fritos. As his his film study genius spewed forth.

[tbsteel]

BTW, a small point, but Schefter's tweet about the full deal is that the Steelers and Seahawks are "flipping picks in the sixth and seventh rounds."

The Steelers don't have a sixth rounder to flip, so I'm assuming that means we get a 6th from the Seahawks and they get one of our 7ths.

Seatte had two 6th rounders before the trade: a pick they got from the Bears, and a comp pick they got for losing Bobby Wagner.

I'm guessing we got the worst of those, so the comp pick for Wagner at the end of the 6th.

Current picks would then be: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

[tbsteel]

I can't fathom why anyone would have confidence in the Steelers to make use of Darnold. The guy had one good year playing for one of the best offensive minds in the league.

But did you see how Tomlin attacked that bag of Ruffles on Hard Knocks?

It was chilli cheese fritos. As his his film study genius spewed forth.

[CKSteeler]

Also, Mike Tomlin is just dumb. We mostly all know this.

But if you look at the offenses that win championships, and that contend year after years, they aren't built around just empty "splash." That's a component of it, but they have guys who are consistently reliable and who produce in big moments. The Steelers now have two boneheaded WR's who fuck up as often as they make big plays.

There will be some splash. Mike Tomlin will be erect. When push comes to shove, they just keep adding shitbags that you can't count on.

[BouldernBun]

I'm guessing Steelers will end up with Darnold now

It's like they're not satisfied until they can build a team that achieves NHALS, gets blown out in the playoffs, and sets the franchise back another 5 years.

Ownership and Mikie think NHALS = Playoffs lottery ticket and that a playoff lottery ticket = a reasonable chance at a SB victory. I assume they also think the odds of winning the Powerball are reasonable also.

[franco32]

I get that WR was a hole, but not sure how this fixes our OT situation and the big holes at QB, RB, DL, CB, etc.

This org just can't deal with a rebuild. They just won't ever take that plunge and sell off declining assets to acquire draft capital and get young talent.

I actually think DK is a tremendous game changer, but it won't matter if Smith is stuck in the Jurassic age and our OTs suck.

[Sir Lambert]

mark it an eight Dude.

Excuse me! Mark it zero; next frame.

[CKSteeler]

I get that WR was a hole, but not sure how this fixes our OT situation and the big holes at QB, RB, DL, CB, etc.

This org just can't deal with a rebuild. They just won't ever take that plunge and sell off declining assets to acquire draft capital and get young talent.

I actually think DK is a tremendous game changer, but it won't matter if Smith is stuck in the Jurassic age and our OTs suck.

I mean, they just drafted two first round tackles. Like it or not, they are kind of ride or dying with those two guys at those spots.

The WR's theoretically allow them to make a run at QB. They are supposedly targeting Darnold now that Fields decided to test FA.

They should have room for a CB in FA. O DL. The there's the draft.

I'm more concerned with the gaping hole at head coach personally.

[Ice]

1st round RB incoming... just think of the combined jersey sales

[Stlcrtn1974]

1st round RB incoming... just think of the combined jersey sales

Yes, the Steelers are using the Browns playbook. Big off season moves, draft hype, preseason champs, build excitement to sell tickets and Rooney has another sold out season. Plus this years game in Ireland, 1 less home game to worry about selling out.
2025 is already a success.
2026 is the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, success.
2027 Tomlin’s last year, possibly. Which will be our success.

[Professor Half Wit]

I'm assuming.
They're going to make it enticing for a quarterback to wanna come here with Metcalf and Pickens.
The little fast guy Austin and tight ends that probably should be more productive in an n.F l offense.
Then Roman Wilson as a 3/4

If they really want to attract a QB they should fire Arthur Smith into the sun.

I’d say the DK signing shows you attract players by offering them generation transcending money.

DK knows he’s not winning in Pitt.

I’m not going to cry about this, but it just shows those in charge refuse to rebuild. I had some small hope the team would go all in on building elite lines the next couple of years. Oh, well. The Tomlin-Art Amtrak Express keeps crawling down the tracks while bullet trains zoom past. You can get mad you’re stuck on Amtrak going 60 mph or you can put your feet up and enjoy the countryside bc there’s nothing you can do about it.

[K_C_]

1st round RB incoming... just think of the combined jersey sales

If Russell Wilson is re-signed (he’ll be cheap as fuck) because Darnold goes elsewhere I think Dart is the pick at 22, whether he’s a reach or not.

They could conceivably trade down and possibly still land Dart but a developmental QB who can play at some point very soon is going to be a need if we re-sign Russ and Darnold signs with another team.

Dart might be another Pickett but the Steelers will be desperate for a starting caliber QB.

[jebrick]

I'm assuming.
They're going to make it enticing for a quarterback to wanna come here with Metcalf and Pickens.
The little fast guy Austin and tight ends that probably should be more productive in an n.F l offense.
Then Roman Wilson as a 3/4

If they really want to attract a QB they should fire Arthur Smith into the sun.

I’d say the DK signing shows you attract players by offering them generation transcending money.

DK knows he’s not winning in Pitt.

I’m not going to cry about this, but it just shows those in charge refuse to rebuild. I had some small hope the team would go all in on building elite lines the next couple of years. Oh, well. The Tomlin-Art Amtrak Express keeps crawling down the tracks while bullet trains zoom past. You can get mad you’re stuck on Amtrak going 60 mph or you can put your feet up and enjoy the countryside bc there’s nothing you can do about it.

This is close to a late stage Al Davis move.

The Steelers now have a more "mature" Pickens. Mature in that he has been in the league longer. At least he will run block which is what A. Smith and Tomlin want.

Side note. They should sign Flacco since the offense will be just throwing moon balls all game.