QBs in the News

Andy Dalton, recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals, was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys to backup Day Prescott. We talk about whether he would have been a preferable backup to Ben given his reasonable $3m salary.

Jameis Winston signed with the New Orleans Saints for an unfathomable $1.1m. What's the strategy behind that and why didn't any other teams take advantage of this opportunity (including the Steelers)?

And what is the Green Bay Packers strategy, picking Jordan Love in the first round? Are we going to see a reprise of the Brett Favre situation with Aaron Rogers? What are some possible landing spots for him if the Packers and he decide to part ways?

Juju's Departure

In one of his Asked and Answered columns, Ed Bouchette opines that JuJu Smith-Schuster, Alejandro Villanueva nor James Conner are likely to be on the roster post 2020. We talk about this prediction as well as the reasons for the animosity directed at JuJu by Steelers fans.

Claypool vs Mims 

Denzel Mims was on the board when the Steelers chose Chase Claypool, but slid to the NY Jets. Both of these guys can burn, but many "experts" gave the edge to Mims. What did the Steelers see in Claypool (or not see in Mims)?

Duck Calling

Joey of Barstool Sports interviewed Devlin "Duck" Hodges to talk about his experience on the Steelers, his ascension to starting QB and his relationship with Ben.

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It looks like the Steelers restocked the pantry, selecting a 2020 draft class that provides depth at a variety of positions.

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• Round 2 Chase Claypool      Wide receiver
• Round 3 Alex Highsmith      Edge
• Round 4 Anthony McFarland Running back
• Round 4 Kevin Dotson       Guard
• Round 6 Antoine Brooks.     Safety
• Round 7 Carlos Davis        Nose tackle

We talk about how well these selection plug several holes created by player departures, especially on the special teams and ILB. 

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Check out our blog post for links to more information on the new Steeler Class of 2020!

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We'd love to find out what you think about the draft. 

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The Steelers got a jump on this year's draft and already have their #1 selection in the fold. And he's GREAT!! Minkah Fitzpatrick has taken the stress out of the guessing game for choosing a player in the first round.

We talk about positions that the Steelers might emphasize early in this draft. We could be totally wrong that they'll just take the "best athlete available", but we think that there is some strategic shoring up that the Steelers need going into this season.

The draft begins Thursday, April 23 but the Steelers virtual war room can sit back and watch the action. Rounds 2 and 3 are up on Friday, with Rounds 4-7 following on Saturday.

The Steelers will be choosing:

• Round 2 (#49)
• Round 3 (#102, compensatory)
• Round 4 (#124)
• Round 4 (#135, from Tennessee through Miami)
• Round 6 (#198)
• Round 7 (#232)

Last week we talked about the greater need being on defense, but this week we talk about which positions on offense are likely candidates in the early rounds.

Big Ben continues on the interview circuit, this time talking to SiriusXM NFL Radio. He doesn't seem to care whether the Steelers choose a QB, stating that "It’s not going to change my mindset, my mentality, my motivation. I’m trying to come off an injury, so I’m going to give it everything I have.”

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NFL Draft

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert has a suggestion that he thinks will help overcome the challenge of evaluating players during the COVID-19 invoked sequestration.

Steeler QBs - Past and Present

We've been getting a lot of Ben's perspectives on himself and his thoughts about where the Steeler should go in the draft.

We'll talk bout Terry Bradshaw's apparent 180 on Ben, Tomlin and the Steelers. 

Former Steelers in the NewsFree Agency

Colts Sign FB Roosevelt Nix

Eli Rogers looking to come home

Rashard Mendenhall - The Fumble: "Cool out"

Demise of the Upstart League

XFL suspends operations, lays off employees and has no plans for a 2021 season;

COVID Talk

• Mike Gundy OK State- pilloried for comments

• Pandemic may bring college sports to its knees

• MLB Baseball - Play Ball?!!!

• Can Madden take the place of on-the-field preparation?

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The Steelers pick up another XFL player and Pitt alumnus - defensive end Dewayne Hendrix who spent time on the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears practice squads. Most recently, he comes from the St. Louis Battlehawks.

Antonio Brown was formally charged with a felony and two misdemeanors by the state of Florida.

Newly acquired tight end, Eric Ebron, talks to the local press to describe his first meeting with Ben. We talk about Ebron's strategy for ensuring his targets for 2020. We also talk about a slightly important medical revelation he made during the interview.

The debate will continue until April 25 when we have the results of the NFL Draft. Where will the Steelers place their chips? Although we agree that the front line is strong, we debate where we need to shore up the cadre of "next men up".

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Steelers scoop up free agents from the XFL: OT Jarron Jones , S Tyree Kinnel, DT Cavon Walker,  LB/LS Christian Kuntz.

Surprisingly, the Steelers have +$7m in cap space. Kevin Colbert says the Steelers turning from free agency to the 2020 NFL Draft. Where do we need depth? 

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Kevin Colbert has been working the phones, buying, selling to take advantage of of our Super Bowl window.

In this episode:

Quietly assembling depth with the acquisition of:

• Eric Ebron
• Chris Wormley
• Stefen Wisniewski
• Derek Watt

It took some doing to make cap room space, as the following Steeler veterans departed

• Javone Hargrave - Eagles
• Ramon Foster - Retired
• BJ Finney - Seahawks
• Tyler Matakevich  - Bills (Good for you Dirty Red!!)
• Artie Burns - Bears
• Nick Vannett - Denver
• Anthnoy Chickillo - released
• Rosie Nix - released
• Mark Barron - released
• Johnny Holton - released

And we kicked the can down the road with several contract restructures:

• Chris Boswell
• Joe Haden
• Maurkice Pouncey
• Ben Roethlisberger
• Vance McDonald

The KEY to the system is the doctor who reconstructed Big Ben's arm, but before we got into that, we took a look at Ben's social consciousness (but more importantly, an intimate peek into his personal life):

Ben on Social Distancing

Ben tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, that he's "throwing without pain for the first time in years." Better yet, he answers the haters:

"I've heard people say I'm fat, and that just blows my mind,". "I'm lighter and in better shape than I was in either of the past two years. I haven't stopped working out. I normally don't work out in the offseason, but I've been doing everything five days a week with my trainer. Cardio twice a week. Legs twice a week. Upper body twice a week."

"I guess it's my beard that makes me look heavier. I must have 5 pounds in that, I know. But I'm not overweight."

Steelers Nation needs to appreciate the last of the beer-swilling' cigar-chomping' gun slingers* that we will probably ever see again in this age of NFL Stepford QBs.

Diontae Johnson, getting pointers from Antonio Brown? Please stop!

Finally, how many sets of brothers have been on the Steelers over the past two years?

*Ben does not actually swill beer or chomp cigars. This is presented as an allegory only to make a point.

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The NFL players narrowly approved the Collective Bargaining agreement 1,019-959, ensuring a decade of labor peace and owner profligacy.

The salary cap gains $10 million per year, and is perched to move higher with the next media package.

Like it or not, your pre-season is going to be shortened by one game, only to be offset by a 17th regular season game.

Rosters grow.. the practice squad grows... all in the name of player safety?!

The Steelers cash in on their loss of Le’Veon Bell and Jesse James, receiving a third round compensatory pick.

We talk about Ryan Tannehill raising the bar for QBs, not on the field, but in contract negotiations. Imagine what Tom Brady will command!

The gate has opened on free agency. Don't expect much from the Steelers.

Finally - how do you think you'd do on the Wonderlic Test?

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The deadline for players to vote on the CBA is 11:59 am, Eastern, on Thursday, March 12. There's been a lot of heated discussion, much of it coming from big-name veterans who oppose the deal. We talk about the possibility of the players declining the new agreement.

We also talk about some interesting aspects of this proposal including:

• 17th game
• Additional playoff teams
• Roster expansion
• Veteran Salary Benefit
• Fines

Do you know how much a player is fined for flinging a ball into the stands? You will after you hear this show.

How will Omar Kahn, resident Steeler Capologist, thread the needle to retain the services of Bud Dupree? He's going to need $16 million to do so. You're not getting there by trimming around the edges.

ESPN says Jameis Winston is a perfect fit as the Steeler's backup QB. We give this analysis all the time it deserves.

AND: Landry Watch - we'll bring you up to date on Dallas Renegade QB and former Steeler QB, Landry Jones.

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NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement - it's anyone's guess

Tom Brady - packaging his bags. Do we finally get to see who carried NE all these years, Brady or Belichick?

Dan Radakovich, Steeler O-Line coach from the 70's passes away.

Tony Romo scores big in broadcast sweepstakes.

The NFL Combine - why should we care?

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