Reading via various tweets and google searches the Steelers are interested
Wonder if it’s bullshit or legit
Thoughts?
Justin Houston anyone?
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I said in another thread if it came down to Houston or Tate, I'd take Houston
Our defense needs the resources and I wouldn't expect immediate help from the rookie class on that side of the ball
Our defense needs the resources and I wouldn't expect immediate help from the rookie class on that side of the ball
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Donnie Brasco wrote:I said in another thread if it came down to Houston or Tate, I'd take Houston
Our defense needs the resources and I wouldn't expect immediate help from the rookie class on that side of the ball
I agree if given the choice between those two
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Same. Short-term solution but I like it.
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Holy hell. Not only a potential signing, but a potential cut? Besides Morgan Burnett, who else is a candidate to be cut for cap savings?
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bradshaw2ben wrote:Holy hell. Not only a potential signing, but a potential cut? Besides Morgan Burnett, who else is a candidate to be cut for cap savings?
Pending restructure?
bradshaw2ben wrote:Holy hell. Not only a potential signing, but a potential cut? Besides Morgan Burnett, who else is a candidate to be cut for cap savings?
Well, I was reading that as guys getting restructured, but I like your way better...
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Here are the Steelers players who'd be at least $1M in cap savings if cut, and who have even a snowball's chance of being cut:
Morgan Burnett: 3,633,332
Brimble: 2,025,000
Bostic: 1,800,000
Burns: 1,757,862
Morgan Burnett: 3,633,332
Brimble: 2,025,000
Bostic: 1,800,000
Burns: 1,757,862
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bradshaw2ben wrote:Here are the Steelers players who'd be at least $1M in cap savings if cut, and who have even a snowball's chance of being cut:
Morgan Burnett: 3,633,332
Brimble: 2,025,000
Bostic: 1,800,000
Burns: 1,757,862
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Isn't ben do to get his extension today too?
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Don’t shoot messenger
Just read on Twitter 4/$52k
https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=jus ... r%5Esearch
Who really knows....
Just read on Twitter 4/$52k
https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=jus ... r%5Esearch
Who really knows....
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Damn did we land him?
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Orangesteel wrote:Damn did we land him?
Nothing yet.....just rumor thus far
BarryFoster wrote:Don’t shoot messenger
Just read on Twitter 4/$52k
https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=jus ... r%5Esearch
Who really knows....
4years/52 million...$37 million guaranteed???
Must be a differential Pittsburgh Steelers...
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I know we talk a bunch of shit around here. But.
Anybody want to hazard a guess, good and bad, what Dupree would look like as an ILB on this defense? Is there any way that you can imagine it being a positive? Best-case scenario? Larry Timmons?
Anybody want to hazard a guess, good and bad, what Dupree would look like as an ILB on this defense? Is there any way that you can imagine it being a positive? Best-case scenario? Larry Timmons?
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bradshaw2ben wrote:I know we talk a bunch of shit around here. But.
Anybody want to hazard a guess, good and bad, what Dupree would look like as an ILB on this defense? Is there any way that you can imagine it being a positive? Best-case scenario? Larry Timmons?
Would he be better than Bostic?
If the answer is yes, do it
Assuming Houston gets his OLB spot
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Jobus Rum wrote:BarryFoster wrote:Don’t shoot messenger
Just read on Twitter 4/$52k
https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=jus ... r%5Esearch
Who really knows....
4years/52 million...$37 million guaranteed???
Must be a differential Pittsburgh Steelers...
Prob bullshit....I’m scouring the inter web and see nothing
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bradshaw2ben wrote:I know we talk a bunch of shit around here. But.
Anybody want to hazard a guess, good and bad, what Dupree would look like as an ILB on this defense? Is there any way that you can imagine it being a positive? Best-case scenario? Larry Timmons?
Use him like Shazier????
He's the closest LB as far as the athleticism and speed that they have.....
Not the craziest idea, one of the reasons they let Fort go in FA???
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Chiefs picked up Okafor in his place.
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BarryFoster wrote:bradshaw2ben wrote:I know we talk a bunch of shit around here. But.
Anybody want to hazard a guess, good and bad, what Dupree would look like as an ILB on this defense? Is there any way that you can imagine it being a positive? Best-case scenario? Larry Timmons?
Would he be better than Bostic?
If the answer is yes, do it
Assuming Houston gets his OLB spot
Better question...Is he better than Vince. That’s the guy that needs replaced first...then Bostic.
Try DuPree inside. Why not...what can it hurt? It either works or it doesn’t.
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wikipedia has him as a current member of the steelers
ill believe it when schefter reports it
ill believe it when schefter reports it
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Why I find this unlikely, Dupree and Chickillo could have been let free/cut yet they're eating up over 11M this season. All that could have been avoided if they signed Houston before Tuesday.
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Then there's this for what it's worth: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2 ... pdate-news
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GreekSteel wrote:wikipedia has him as a current member of the steelers
ill believe it when schefter reports it
Just looked at Wiki, now its the Browns, lol.
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JaySteel72 wrote:GreekSteel wrote:wikipedia has him as a current member of the steelers
ill believe it when schefter reports it
Just looked at Wiki, now its the Browns, lol.
It's okay. I just changed it back to the Steelers.
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JaySteel72 wrote:GreekSteel wrote:wikipedia has him as a current member of the steelers
ill believe it when schefter reports it
Just looked at Wiki, now its the Browns, lol.
Now he is listed as a QB for the Steelers
Houston would be an interesting play. Take away his monster 22 sack year in 2014 and he's never had more than 11. He's been averaging 9 the last couple years. Injuries have been a factor. The question is how much does he have left in the tank. I think he has 2 years left at a pretty high level.
I have always been a big believer that you can NEVER have enough pass rushers...especially edge rushers. Our guys are dog tired in the 4th quarter and there simply isn't quality pass rushing coming from the bench. Dupree or Watt tired? We send in Chickillo or the likes of Moats to be stuffed. How nice would it to be to mix in a fresher Houston to pin his ears back and attack? It certainly would make Watt's life easier because right now no one takes Dupree sincerely at all (ie. they don't commit more than 1 man to him ever).
For the right price, I'd be intrigued by this deal.
I have always been a big believer that you can NEVER have enough pass rushers...especially edge rushers. Our guys are dog tired in the 4th quarter and there simply isn't quality pass rushing coming from the bench. Dupree or Watt tired? We send in Chickillo or the likes of Moats to be stuffed. How nice would it to be to mix in a fresher Houston to pin his ears back and attack? It certainly would make Watt's life easier because right now no one takes Dupree sincerely at all (ie. they don't commit more than 1 man to him ever).
For the right price, I'd be intrigued by this deal.
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franco32 wrote:Houston would be an interesting play. Take away his monster 22 sack year in 2014 and he's never had more than 11. He's been averaging 9 the last couple years. Injuries have been a factor. The question is how much does he have left in the tank. I think he has 2 years left at a pretty high level.
I have always been a big believer that you can NEVER have enough pass rushers...especially edge rushers. Our guys are dog tired in the 4th quarter and there simply isn't quality pass rushing coming from the bench. Dupree or Watt tired? We send in Chickillo or the likes of Moats to be stuffed. How nice would it to be to mix in a fresher Houston to pin his ears back and attack? It certainly would make Watt's life easier because right now no one takes Dupree sincerely at all (ie. they don't commit more than 1 man to him ever).
For the right price, I'd be intrigued by this deal.
id agree in that he has a couple good years left and yes injuries have taken a toll on him. Whens hes on hes not only a great pass rusher..he is an elite run stuffer as well..probably the best OLB at setting the edge
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Apparently he started following Haden, Shazier & Pouncey on Twitter, if that's worth anything...
https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Article/Justin-Houston-follows-several-Steelers-on-social-media-129717423/Amp/
https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Article/Justin-Houston-follows-several-Steelers-on-social-media-129717423/Amp/
