I thought Beachum did develop into a pretty decent left tackle (from being a 7th round pick) at the Steelers and the reason he wasn't re-signed at the end of his rookie contract was financial (and maybe because the last year of his rookie contract he copped an ACL injury).
Or maybe he could have been a good player if he just landed in a system?
He was developed to that level by the Steelers. I'm pretty sure money (and possibly injury) was the main reason he didn't stay, not lack of performance/development with the Steelers.
I think Herbig was considered a tweener?
No, just a midget, he was an OLB at college and he has always been seen as so by the Steelers coaches
Smaller than a typical edge and bigger than a typical Inside lb
Whew!
Not a tweener, just an undersized edge. Fans thought he could transition to ILB because of his size and speed, but that was never an option from the organization.
Not sure. I guess there are always exceptions.
I think sometimes linemen are given up on too early. They come into the league as 21 year olds. Yes they're as big as full grown men but haven't really played against full grown men yet. It takes some of them time to adjust and mature. If you find one that can step in and contribute right away, he's a blue chipper.
He’s back on the PS.
Good grief. Some of these guys are like luggage. Or a certain STD. Can't get rid of it.
He has some value on the PS for an emergency need as he knows the scheme.
Hes a third round pick who has not been able to carver out a role in 3 years. I thought maybe he was a poor scheme fit but the fact no one picked him up.....sure there are guys I dont even know names of on PS. So ok. He will never ne a player for this team. Admit the mistake move on.
Agreed long term but short term having him on the PS is hurting anything.
Agreed the HC hurts enough