Literally every player on defense is worse without Watt on the field, even the great Cameron Heyward. Only 2 sacks while Watt is out of the lineup and 8.5 with him in the lineup. Another overpaid Robin on defense playing sidekick to Watt.
You most certainly did qualify Highsmith only having six sacks in 2021 by saying he was only in his second year and not from a power 5 conference. I don't know how you can deny that.
Not sure what that has to do with Haason Reddick signing with the Eagles over a year ago, but OK.
You're the one talking about Reddick in a Highsmith thread.
You’re an idiot. I was replying to your “ much less the league “ quote. As I had said he led the league. Which he did. Which of course your lazy *** disputed.
The only way he can prove that he can produce without Watt is if Watt is hurt. Then I guess we can ask the question if Watt's contract is horrible with a player who has shown a problem staying healthy. So I hope never to see if Highsmith can produce without Watt. I just want to see him produce WITH Watt.
Thats still one of the top 32 edges in the game. In a NFL where sacks and pressures are invaluable, its hard to argue against spending money on guys who can do it, regardless of their qualifiers…
Yes, hard to imagine that the name of another NFL edge rusher making almost the same amount of money might come up in a Highsmith thread. Good point.
It sure is. But it's not top ten like his new contract is going to pay him, is it?
I was thinking exact same thing and all I can think of was the Steelers left some some meat on the bone. He’s done everything they have asked of him he’s gotten better every year…you pick your fights Steelers decided this wasn’t one of them he’s signed, sealed, delivered before camp GoSteelers!
The Steelers are handling Highsmith very differently than Bush. That is good forvthe team and the man.
You're talking in circles. You asked why I brought up the Steelers extending a guy like Highsmith instead of signing Reddick. I said they always opt for one of their own and you acted like I was off topic. No need to reply. Please.
As I clearly stated, Reddick was already signed to a three-year contract with the Eagles in 2022, so the Steelers signing Reddick this year instead of extending Highsmith was never even in the realm of possibility. So, kindly, you have no idea what the hell you're talking about.
As I highlighted above, the Seahawks just did the same, but at a higher cost. The Highsmith deal is a relatively minimal risk compared to other high-priced.
True but in a few years, the O should be getting the contracts. We will potentially have Pickett, Pickens, Muuth, Jones, another OL, etc taking up huge chunks of cap space. If that happens, what is left for the D? Will they resign Watt and Minkah to another huge contract to finish their careers? What if Porter and/or Trice pan out? How about Benton to replace Heyward's cap number? I know there are a lot of what-ifs. I am sure glad I don't have to navigate the cap.
By most people’s estimation, the ILB room was upgraded. The proof remains to be seen. But I’m optimistic. Bush was a total bust.
To me none of that is worth worrying about because it's years away. I just know that generally the Steelers keep the guys they want to keep and they've kept guys too long out of loyalty so they can retire a Steeler and told others to hit the road because they knew they were done. It's early, but I feel confident with the new front office. Not every move will be a home run, but the approach made sense this year. I think we have a couple of smart guys running the front office and they've built a scouting department to match their approach.