Cuts and Trades also waiver Additions

[Deebo]

330 is huge.

They saying he was 430? another 100 pounds?

Can't think of another player that was 360-375+

I think Max Starks tipped the scales at 360+
Casey Hampton was 325 his entire Steeler career ( according to the Steeler website).

Jerome was 260 for his entire career, and was annually in the best shape of it.

At the NT position, Ted Washington, and I can’t remember the name of the mastodon the played for the Pack back in the day, but he was bigger than Ted.

Gilbert Brown? He did the gravedigger dance

[drmalba]

330 is huge.

They saying he was 430? another 100 pounds?

Can't think of another player that was 360-375+

I think Max Starks tipped the scales at 360+
Casey Hampton was 325 his entire Steeler career ( according to the Steeler website).

Jerome was 260 for his entire career, and was annually in the best shape of it.

At the NT position, Ted Washington, and I can’t remember the name of the mastodon the played for the Pack back in the day, but he was bigger than Ted.

Are you talking about Gilbert Brown? Rodgers discount double check buddy? That dude could move for a big man.

Ted Washington was a massive human, and a nasty player to boot.

[CzechSteeler]

Speaking about WRs - Valdez-Scantling got cut and Hardman too.

[Charles Demarr]

Beanie and Chuck Clark gone

James Pierre too.

[K_C_]

Beanie and Chuck Clark gone

James Pierre too.

Looks like Cory Trice Jr. made the team again....and is injured again.

[anpsteel]

They are cutting players- that they believe will make it through waivers, imo.

Then once waivers are cleared, they'll move Will Howard and Donte Kent to IR (doing this allows them to go toward the 6 total IR that can return vs the 2 IR to return, prior to initial cut downs)

Once they are on IR- my guess would be James Pierre and maybe Chuck Clark resigned.

For Practice Squad:
Bishop
Castro
Williams
Sharping
Nichols

[pickarooney]

Disappointed about beanie. Thought he did a good job when given the opportunity and had a mike Hilton career trajectory. Wish they had kept him over trice.

[955876]

Trice is a durable as wet, single ply toilet paper.

[Ice]

I think Max Starks tipped the scales at 360+
Casey Hampton was 325 his entire Steeler career ( according to the Steeler website).

Jerome was 260 for his entire career, and was annually in the best shape of it.

At the NT position, Ted Washington, and I can’t remember the name of the mastodon the played for the Pack back in the day, but he was bigger than Ted.

Are you talking about Gilbert Brown? Rodgers discount double check buddy? That dude could move for a big man.

Ted Washington was a massive human, and a nasty player to boot.

Now that I've made it home and had a minute to look it up, yes indeed, and the connection was amusing. I'd forgotten. Don't think either of them was ever 430 lbs, but both are an interesting argument for stashing the kid on the PS, working on diet and cardio for a year or so and seeing what happens.

[Steeldrama]

Gilbert Brown was an especially BAAAAD Man.

The Ravens once upon a time had a couple dudes pushing 4 bills that were also proud carriers of the Bad Motherfucker Wallet

Tony Siragusa (RIP) and Sam Adams

[Thrillsseeker]

Rumor mill has Anthony Richardson to the Steelers for a 4th. Wishful thinking by the rumor mongers.

Good lord, hard no.

I heard a caller speaking to Jimmy Miller on NFL radio sticking up for Anthony Richardson not getting a fair shake in Indy.

Jimmy almost laughed out loud and sorta trashed him about when he asking him about a certain defensive coverage/blitz scheme, Richardson was lost and had zero clue. Jimmy thought it was completely absurd he was clueless and stuck up for the coaches that can only call plays they know their QB can run.

Please no on Richardson to the Burgh!

[Jams]

So much for the idea of trading Skylar Thompson to the Raiders


The Browns just traded them Kenny Pickett for a 5th

Don’t they know he went to Pitt???

Seems like the only reason our dipshit staff drafted him.

I think Rooney made the pick, the ghost of Dan Marino still haunts his family.

[steelmann58]

Steelers again another year playing without a legit number 2 , i guess we wait till the trade deadline again.

[Steeldrama]

So much for the idea of trading Skylar Thompson to the Raiders


The Browns just traded them Kenny Pickett for a 5th

Don’t they know he went to Pitt???

Seems like the only reason our dipshit staff drafted him.

I think Rooney made the pick, the ghost of Dan Marino still haunts his family.

^Definitely

I also think Deuce watched his dad push Cowher to draft Big Ben.
Wanted to make his mark on the family franchise.
He saw his chance to throw his weight (skeleton) around and he did.
Unfortunately, 'ol Art picked the wrong horse.

I ALSO think it was Colbert's boner.
Dude sat in the stands at a very mid Pitt/Okie State game and beyond lazily slapped a round 1 grade on Mason Freakin' Rudolph (and drafted his crappy ass teammate James Washington in rd 2).
Colbert DID NOT have Hoyt's magic eye for identifying talent.

He Colbert wanted to do what his rival Ozzie Newsome did and go out on a high note.
The jerkoff could've drafted Ozzie's high note but instead drafted Terrell Freakin Edmunds
Good gawd that's beyond awful talent evaluation.

Kenny Pickett
MASSIVE BUST we all saw coming (most of us)
Thanks for making me scare the shit out of my beloved dog (RIP) on draft night you fucking piece of shit.

[jebrick]

Colbert let the scouts fall apart after Dan left/died. His last 5 drafts were criminal. Better GMs were fired after 3 bad drafts.

I like Khan/Weidl building the scout organization again. Get rid of the old boy network. Hopefully it pays off in the long run.

[Ice]

So much for the idea of trading Skylar Thompson to the Raiders


The Browns just traded them Kenny Pickett for a 5th

Don’t they know he went to Pitt???

Seems like the only reason our dipshit staff drafted him.

I think Rooney made the pick, the ghost of Dan Marino still haunts his family.

On the other hand, he's a walking mid-round draft pick generator.

[Stillchest]

Colbert let the scouts fall apart after Dan left/died. His last 5 drafts were criminal. Better GMs were fired after 3 bad drafts.

I like Khan/Weidl building the scout organization again. Get rid of the old boy network. Hopefully it pays off in the long run.

Actually, I think that's part of the Steelers issues. Unqualified scouts. Other than Weidl, I think the Steelers scouts are weak. Ike Taylor? Mark Bruener? Even one of the Rooney's is a scout. Maybe that's a correlation to NOT having success in developing young talent through the draft and why this team continually, signs vets in the final stage of their careers?

I think there is a serious issue with the scouting and coaching that puts this team at a disadvantage.

[Stlcrtn1974]

Colbert unfortunately finished his career with 5 really bad drafts. Doesn't take away what he built starting in 2000. He didn't just forget how to evaluate talent, it's a crapshoot. Tomlin, I'm sure, didn't help matters either.

[jebrick]

Colbert let the scouts fall apart after Dan left/died. His last 5 drafts were criminal. Better GMs were fired after 3 bad drafts.

I like Khan/Weidl building the scout organization again. Get rid of the old boy network. Hopefully it pays off in the long run.

Actually, I think that's part of the Steelers issues. Unqualified scouts. Other than Weidl, I think the Steelers scouts are weak. Ike Taylor? Mark Bruener? Even one of the Rooney's is a scout. Maybe that's a correlation to NOT having success in developing young talent through the draft and why this team continually, signs vets in the final stage of their careers?

I think there is a serious issue with the scouting and coaching that puts this team at a disadvantage.

As I understand the process ( which could be totally wrong) the coaches meet with the scouts and tell them this is what I'm looking for. The scouts, armed with that knowledge, fan out and look at players, highlighting those with the magical traits the coach might want. The scouts bring their info to the GM(s) and they evaluate and make lists that becomes the draft board.

Colbert, as B2B and others pointed out, would not have scouts cross the mississippi. Or they were not really qualified to be scouts. Khan and Weidl have revamped the scouts. Got rid of some and hired more. And, as has been pointed out, Weidl is a better judge of horseflesh then Colbert. I think they also go in with a plan. Build the trenches first. Last draft was historic in the depth of DT so they make sure they take 2 in the draft. Smart things.

Colbert also put too much into college stats rather than actual football skills. That gets us Edwards, Najee and Jervis Jones. He had no plan in the draft and would often reach for need like Artie Burns. The other side of the coin is Tomlin who like raw athletic ability wish is a boom/bust pick. Sometimes it pays off ( Timmons and Shazier). Sometimes it does not ( B. Jones might be the latest) but those picks are boom/bust. You are buying a lottery ticket. Works better for some positions(EDGE, CB) than others.

[jebrick]

Colbert unfortunately finished his career with 5 really bad drafts. Doesn't take away what he built starting in 2000. He didn't just forget how to evaluate talent, it's a crapshoot. Tomlin, I'm sure, didn't help matters either.

He started under Dan, who ran the Steeler scout orgnaization. He started with good scouts and eventually filled with not good scouts. Colbert is totally to blame for his last 5 drafts. If his scouts can't find the players that the coaches are picking from what do you expect?

[bradshaw2ben]

Bucs release Desmond Watson after fat shaming him for a few weeks.

Thanks for the laugh

He had some impressive plays at UF.

More than that--- he was great at Florida. I would continue to believe he can be a great pro, at any weight. He's not so different from Ted Washington–the difference is that QBs are more mobile in this era and the quick passing game is more a part of the game. But he moves way better than Ted Washington, even at 400 lbs.

[.Kodiak]

More than that--- he was great at Florida. I would continue to believe he can be a great pro, at any weight. He's not so different from Ted Washington–the difference is that QBs are more mobile in this era and the quick passing game is more a part of the game. But he moves way better than Ted Washington, even at 400 lbs.

Article I read was he's at 449. Says he has a lot of weight he could stand to lose, and wants to. Of course, seems he went through all of preseason and didn't shed much.

The writer called him the "solution to the tush push". Crazy to think, but a couple of ginormous hogs specifically to stop that play could be the difference between advancing in the playoffs.

Speculated that they hope to put him on PS after he clears waivers. I'd think if you could get that guy down to 400 he could possibly be a real asset as a short-yardage specialist. Granted, we had similar slightly less-girthy guy that disappointed us for 3 years and still occasionally got pushed around when he wasn't properly motivated.

[Charles Demarr]

No MVS, signed with the Niners. Trey Palmer another player they were interested in was claimed off waivers by the Saints.

Has to be Gabe Davis at this point right? Possibly Tyler Boyd?

Beanie Bishop to the practice squad.

[Ice]

I'm starting to think we go into the season with the current WR room. The search is starting to remind me of Jim Rutherford and the elusive 3rd line center.

[Charles Demarr]

Robert Woods to the practice squad.

Also just added Demarvin Leal.

[K_C_]

Robert Woods to the practice squad.

Also just added Demarvin Leal.

If either of them actually see meaningful snaps, we are fucked.

[shellwagnerblount]

Robert Woods to the practice squad.

Also just added Demarvin Leal.

Re-signing Beanie! Glad to see it

TomPelissero
The #Steelers are re-signing DB Beanie Bishop Jr. to the practice squad after he cleared waivers, per source.

[K_C_]

I'm starting to think we go into the season with the current WR room. The search is starting to remind me of Jim Rutherford and the elusive 3rd line center.

I honestly like our WR room a lot more than last year.

Pickens was an incredible talent, but he was a loose cannon who was also mentally ill. When Pickens and Diontae Johnson lined up opposite each other the previous season, you had 2 legitimate fucksticks starting at WR in Pittsburgh.

DK Metcalf is a stud. Roman Wilson has proven he deserves a shot at the #2 job and as I've been saying since he was drafted, the kid can play. I think he'll prove it this year. Has some Hines Ward in his game and just knows how to get open. Calvin Austin III is a quality WR too and in Arthur Smith's TE heavy, run first offense, our WR's are fine.

It's nice for the first time in several years, not to have a single douchebag in the WR room in Pittsburgh.

[bradshaw2ben]

No MVS, signed with the Niners. Trey Palmer another player they were interested in was claimed off waivers by the Saints.

Has to be Gabe Davis at this point right? Possibly Tyler Boyd?

Beanie Bishop to the practice squad.

Cannot believe Beanie would sign with Pittsburgh after the way they've treated him the past two years. He should have talked with Mike Hilton to see how it goes.

[Orlaco]

No MVS, signed with the Niners. Trey Palmer another player they were interested in was claimed off waivers by the Saints.

Has to be Gabe Davis at this point right? Possibly Tyler Boyd?

Beanie Bishop to the practice squad.

Cannot believe Beanie would sign with Pittsburgh after the way they've treated him the past two years. He should have talked with Mike Hilton to see how it goes.

I, as a WVU fan, like Bishop…but what ‘two’ years? He did definitely have some splash plays last season (as a rookie) that earned him some player of the month award or something… but if they had a way out of fucking position and burnt award, he would have some of that honor too.

The Steelers most definitely have not treated the kid poorly.