Possible FA moves

[Litos]

If you were the GM and had to choose where to invest money in FA, what's your favorite position to invest this offseason?

OFFENSE:
- QB? I think we all agree a non expensive bridge QB isthe way to go, I'm still pushing for Fields as he has a decent florr and a higher ceiling than anyone else available
- WR? Obvious choice but there won't be much of a market, Higgins probably stays in cincy, same for Godwin with tampa. So that leaves old names like Hopkins, Keenan Allen, Cooper. This last one could be interesting
- OG? are we trusting the 4th round rookie to improve and give him the starting nod or do we bring a proven starter to compete? There are some long in the tooth vets available that shouldn't be That expensive and can give you a year or two.
- OT? almost same as above, we need depth here but don't want to break the bank after investing two 1st rounders.
- RB? We should go the draft route here, maybe bring a vet that needs a prove it deal after injury, cheap and cuttable
- TE? just cut Pruytt, bring another cheap vet for depth

DEFENSE
I know we already have a shitload of cap allocated here, but the truth is we are missing a starting CB, a starting NCB and a starting DL, so ...
- CB? This looks like a deep free agent pool, wouldn't mind taking a big swing here and securing starter that can also mentor JPJ
- NCB? someone must be brought to compete with Beanie, Sutton is toast.
- DL? you know it, even investing a high pick in the draft we should bring a FA to substitute Larry O, even if not a big signing, someone younger that can compete and rotate
- ILB? no thanks I'm fine
- OLB? look above
- S? Elliot is a Steeler Player through and through, Minkah is in second to last contract year, he will improve his play to guarantee a new contract here or somewhere else.

So, I would swing for the fences at CB, thus leaving more picks available for a deep draft at DL, WR and RB. We can pick a nickel/outside CB in mid rounds too, same for OT/OG.

 

[Badcat]

WR, DL, CB/NB will need veteran improvements IMO. Minkah is still Minkah, he's just not being put into a position to succeed. This coaching staff has me so frustrated and pissed off. It's difficult to not rail on them every thread.

 

[stillwright]

I trade Tomlin to Clevland for 3 number ones. Then I bring in the bestest qb and wr out there. The bestest DL and cb out there in. I hire Eagles ball boy as HC and run with it. It could work...no?

 

[Drink IRON City]

I trade Tomlin to Clevland for 3 number ones. Then I bring in the bestest qb and wr out there. The bestest DL and cb out there in. I hire Eagles ball boy as HC and run with it. It could work...no?

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[insaniti]

If you were the GM and had to choose where to invest money in FA, what's your favorite position to invest this offseason?

OFFENSE:
- WR? Obvious choice but there won't be much of a market, Higgins probably stays in cincy, same for Godwin with tampa. So that leaves old names like Hopkins, Keenan Allen, Cooper. This last one could be interesting
- OG? are we trusting the 4th round rookie to improve and give him the starting nod or do we bring a proven starter to compete? There are some long in the tooth vets available that shouldn't be That expensive and can give you a year or two.
- OT? almost same as above, we need depth here but don't want to break the bank after investing two 1st rounders.
- RB? We should go the draft route here, maybe bring a vet that needs a prove it deal after injury, cheap and cuttable
- TE? just cut Pruytt, bring another cheap vet for depth

DEFENSE
I know we already have a shitload of cap allocated here, but the truth is we are missing a starting CB, a starting NCB and a starting DL, so ...
- CB? This looks like a deep free agent pool, wouldn't mind taking a big swing here and securing starter that can also mentor JPJ
- NCB? someone must be brought to compete with Beanie, Sutton is toast.
- DL? you know it, even investing a high pick in the draft we should bring a FA to substitute Larry O, even if not a big signing, someone younger that can compete and rotate
- ILB? no thanks I'm fine
- OLB? look above
- S? Elliot is a Steeler Player through and through, Minkah is in second to last contract year, he will improve his play to guarantee a new contract here or somewhere else.

So, I would swing for the fences at CB, thus leaving more picks available for a deep draft at DL, WR and RB. We can pick a nickel/outside CB in mid rounds too, same for OT/OG.

WR, I think we try to make a splash in the draft, either the 2nd or third round. After that, there are some possible gems, but it's taking a bit chance that they pan out. My choice would be Tre Harris if he's there in the second, or Savion Williams.

OG, I offer Daniels a contract, something that's midlevel starter. Of course it all depends on his medical eval, but he was playing great before the injury and he's still relatively young.

OT, draft mid to late rounds. Possible FA. Fact is that Troy Fautanu does have a history of injuries, and he's coming back from a pretty serious knee injury. So counting on him being the starter may be a little naive. A back-up plan is definitely needed.

RB, definitely draft.

TE, draft again, pretty decent class here.

CB, really depends on if they bring Jackson back. If so, I draft higher. If not and they sign a big name, draft lower. Either way, I'm taking at least one in the draft.

DL, round one! Should have some REALLY good choices and could give us an immediate replacement for Heyward.

ILB, I see how Holcomb has progressed. If it's possible to play again, rework his deal. If not, cut him and draft late. Try to sign Roberts to a team friendly deal.

S, depending how the second round shapes up. If Xavior Watts is there in the second, I don't pass him up. Even with Elliot and Minkah, Kazee is likely gone, Watts could slide right in and help out. Might even be able to free Minkah up to be Minkah again.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Annnnnnd.......the Stillers wait until the last day of FA and pick from the scraps, the standard being the standard n'at.

 

[Litos]

WR, I think we try to make a splash in the draft, either the 2nd or third round. After that, there are some possible gems, but it's taking a bit chance that they pan out. My choice would be Tre Harris if he's there in the second, or Savion Williams.

OG, I offer Daniels a contract, something that's midlevel starter. Of course it all depends on his medical eval, but he was playing great before the injury and he's still relatively young.

OT, draft mid to late rounds. Possible FA. Fact is that Troy Fautanu does have a history of injuries, and he's coming back from a pretty serious knee injury. So counting on him being the starter may be a little naive. A back-up plan is definitely needed.

RB, definitely draft.

TE, draft again, pretty decent class here.

CB, really depends on if they bring Jackson back. If so, I draft higher. If not and they sign a big name, draft lower. Either way, I'm taking at least one in the draft.

DL, round one! Should have some REALLY good choices and could give us an immediate replacement for Heyward.

ILB, I see how Holcomb has progressed. If it's possible to play again, rework his deal. If not, cut him and draft late. Try to sign Roberts to a team friendly deal.

S, depending how the second round shapes up. If Xavior Watts is there in the second, I don't pass him up. Even with Elliot and Minkah, Kazee is likely gone, Watts could slide right in and help out. Might even be able to free Minkah up to be Minkah again.

forgot about Roberts being a FA, I want that badass back and he won't be so expensive

 

[Litos]

WR, I think we try to make a splash in the draft, either the 2nd or third round. After that, there are some possible gems, but it's taking a bit chance that they pan out. My choice would be Tre Harris if he's there in the second, or Savion Williams.

OG, I offer Daniels a contract, something that's midlevel starter. Of course it all depends on his medical eval, but he was playing great before the injury and he's still relatively young.

OT, draft mid to late rounds. Possible FA. Fact is that Troy Fautanu does have a history of injuries, and he's coming back from a pretty serious knee injury. So counting on him being the starter may be a little naive. A back-up plan is definitely needed.

RB, definitely draft.

TE, draft again, pretty decent class here.

CB, really depends on if they bring Jackson back. If so, I draft higher. If not and they sign a big name, draft lower. Either way, I'm taking at least one in the draft.

DL, round one! Should have some REALLY good choices and could give us an immediate replacement for Heyward.

ILB, I see how Holcomb has progressed. If it's possible to play again, rework his deal. If not, cut him and draft late. Try to sign Roberts to a team friendly deal.

S, depending how the second round shapes up. If Xavior Watts is there in the second, I don't pass him up. Even with Elliot and Minkah, Kazee is likely gone, Watts could slide right in and help out. Might even be able to free Minkah up to be Minkah again.

no FA WR or DL?

 

[insaniti]

no FA WR or DL?

DL maybe, I still take one in the first. WR, I mean what's available to us is either someone coming off injury or older (Adams, Cupp, Cooper...) Not really that guy that gets me all excited. And I don't even think about throwing money at Higgins. He can't stay healthy, and he definitely benefits GREATLY from Chase being opposite.

 

[Litos]

DL maybe, I still take one in the first. WR, I mean what's available to us is either someone coming off injury or older (Adams, Cupp, Cooper...) Not really that guy that gets me all excited. And I don't even think about throwing money at Higgins. He can't stay healthy, and he definitely benefits GREATLY from Chase being opposite.

yeap, no big money on either DL or WR but mid level FAs at least

 

[TDX27]

They need to spend some significant coin at WR and DL along with drafting both in the first 2 rounds of the draft. Both positions are by far the worst on the team (other than QB which is harder to deal with). I can see them signing depth in the secondary. The 2 starting CB's should be JPJ and Trice. Trice played well after coming back from his injuries. I can see them also signing a RB. Rumors out there are they may give Chubb a look. I'd be OK with that if he is 100% healthy and they still look to grab a RB later in the draft.

 

[Superman]

QB - I hope we get Fields signed for a 3-4 year deal at something that is team and player friendly. Incentive laden for yards thrown, TDs thrown, INTs totals. They can be LTBE incentives if necessary, increasing in number (yards, TDs) and decreasing or staying the same (INTs). Gives Justin a target to work towards.

WR - FA, I'd try to bring in Josh Palmer. He's got good size and #1 attributes. IF I can get him in, then I offer a decent contract to GP. If that's rejected, I slap a tag on GP and let him play out a season. During the draft, I look to make a trade or target Emeka or Burden in the first. Trade-wise, I'd offer GP to the Jets for Garret Wilson. Straight up swap, even though Wilson has one more year under his current contract. Maybe even throw in a late round pick. I'd also target Kyren Lacy in the 3rd or later. Our WR room is depleted, in its current state. Though, a WR room of Palmer, GWilson, CA3, RWilson and a rookie might be a lot better than the bullshit we trotted out last year.

RB - I'd prefer to bring Najee back on a team-friendly deal, but I do see that he's lacking in the ideal speed at that position. That said, he doesnt miss games, plays very well when motivated (MadNajee is a better RB than MidNajee). If I cannot bring Najee back (Warren is a RFA, so he's back), I target someone like Etienne or Sampson in a late round.

TE - Muth and Washington are our 1-2, and we don't utilize them enough, and barely to their strengths. So, no need to invest a draft pick here.

T - I sincerely hope Moore signs a YUGE contract elsewhere. Breaks banks. a Comp pick for that would be nice. Our Ts next season, for better or worse, are Jones (LT) and Fautanu (RT), as I see it.

G - McCormick has a mean streak that needs to be exploited. Seumalo has one season left on his current contract, so we'll keep him at LG.

C - settled

DL - Cam's long in the tooth and we need to find his replacement. I'd like to see us get Collins (Texas), Norman-Lott (Tennessee) or Walker (Kentucky) in the draft. Collins will go earlier than the other two, but all three are big'uns. Since Tomlin like to deploy two DTs and we're lucky Heyward is or has been athletic enough to be a DT/DE hybrid, we need to find someone long-term next to Benton.

OLB/ILB - no pressing need here

CB - Definitely need someone to mentor Peezy Jr. I'd target Eric Stokes (GB) as a FA signing. Former 1st rounder who battled injuries, and likely won't be prioritized by GB.

S - Elliott and Fitzpatrick are solid. Though we do need better play from Minkah.

*edited for Elliott/Kazee

 

[Drink IRON City]

DL maybe, I still take one in the first. WR, I mean what's available to us is either someone coming off injury or older (Adams, Cupp, Cooper...) Not really that guy that gets me all excited. And I don't even think about throwing money at Higgins. He can't stay healthy, and he definitely benefits GREATLY from Chase being opposite.

Thought I’d read Higgins was Franchise tagged or will be. That puts him to much $$coin$$ on return. NottA



Salute the nation

 

[insaniti]

Thought I’d read Higgins was Franchise tagged or will be. That puts him to much $$coin$$ on return. NottA



Salute the nation

More than likely, but I personally wouldn't even consider him even if he wasn't tagged. Remember, we're looking for a WR2 right now, with a wait and see on Pickens approach. If you overspend there. So a rookie contract looks way better in that spot, unless you can get an Adams or Cupp for cheap. I still draft one high.

 

[insaniti]

QB - I hope we get Fields signed for a 3-4 year deal at something that is team and player friendly. Incentive laden for yards thrown, TDs thrown, INTs totals. They can be LTBE incentives if necessary, increasing in number (yards, TDs) and decreasing or staying the same (INTs). Gives Justin a target to work towards.

WR - FA, I'd try to bring in Josh Palmer. He's got good size and #1 attributes. IF I can get him in, then I offer a decent contract to GP. If that's rejected, I slap a tag on GP and let him play out a season. During the draft, I look to make a trade or target Emeka or Burden in the first. Trade-wise, I'd offer GP to the Jets for Garret Wilson. Straight up swap, even though Wilson has one more year under his current contract. Maybe even throw in a late round pick. I'd also target Kyren Lacy in the 3rd or later. Our WR room is depleted, in its current state. Though, a WR room of Palmer, GWilson, CA3, RWilson and a rookie might be a lot better than the bullshit we trotted out last year.

RB - I'd prefer to bring Najee back on a team-friendly deal, but I do see that he's lacking in the ideal speed at that position. That said, he doesnt miss games, plays very well when motivated (MadNajee is a better RB than MidNajee). If I cannot bring Najee back (Warren is a RFA, so he's back), I target someone like Etienne or Sampson in a late round.

TE - Muth and Washington are our 1-2, and we don't utilize them enough, and barely to their strengths. So, no need to invest a draft pick here.

T - I sincerely hope Moore signs a YUGE contract elsewhere. Breaks banks. a Comp pick for that would be nice. Our Ts next season, for better or worse, are Jones (LT) and Fautanu (RT), as I see it.

G - McCormick has a mean streak that needs to be exploited. Seumalo has one season left on his current contract, so we'll keep him at LG.

C - settled

DL - Cam's long in the tooth and we need to find his replacement. I'd like to see us get Collins (Texas), Norman-Lott (Tennessee) or Walker (Kentucky) in the draft. Collins will go earlier than the other two, but all three are big'uns. Since Tomlin like to deploy two DTs and we're lucky Heyward is or has been athletic enough to be a DT/DE hybrid, we need to find someone long-term next to Benton.

OLB/ILB - no pressing need here

CB - Definitely need someone to mentor Peezy Jr. I'd target Eric Stokes (GB) as a FA signing. Former 1st rounder who battled injuries, and likely won't be prioritized by GB.

S - Kazee and Fitzpatrick are solid. Though we do need better play from Minkah.

Kazee is a FA, Elliot is fine, but we need someone to replace Kazee. He really fell off last year, so I don't bring him back, even on the cheap

Forgot to mention Kyren Lacy...Hopefully his legal issues are clearer by the draft, he still more than likely falls because of them. But is that really what you want to bring in if you're unhappy with how Pickens has been (strictly speaking as the current FO, I would, and I'd sign Pickens too...but that's me)

 

[Superman]

Kazee is a FA, Elliot is fine, but we need someone to replace Kazee. He really fell off last year, so I don't bring him back, even on the cheap

you're right, Elliott and Fitzpatrick are our Safeties

(doing too many things at one time at work)

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

If you were the GM and had to choose where to invest money in FA, what's your favorite position to invest this offseason?

OFFENSE:
- QB? I think we all agree a non expensive bridge QB isthe way to go, I'm still pushing for Fields as he has a decent florr and a higher ceiling than anyone else available

Agreed unless a trade happens.

- WR? Obvious choice but there won't be much of a market, Higgins probably stays in cincy, same for Godwin with tampa. So that leaves old names like Hopkins, Keenan Allen, Cooper. This last one could be interesting

You missed the most likely option and that is a trade for Christian Kirk. Not a FA unless he is cut, which is possible but better to trade a late pick for him. He is younger than many of the guys you list.

- OG? are we trusting the 4th round rookie to improve and give him the starting nod or do we bring a proven starter to compete? There are some long in the tooth vets available that shouldn't be That expensive and can give you a year or two.

I think we sign our own in Herbig.

- OT? almost same as above, we need depth here but don't want to break the bank after investing two 1st rounders.

Possible cheap depth signing but they like some the young backups we have.

- RB? We should go the draft route here, maybe bring a vet that needs a prove it deal after injury, cheap and cuttable

Likely a drafted guy unless Najee comes cheap. Likely a cheap backup camp body FA.

- TE? just cut Pruytt, bring another cheap vet for depth

Agreed or a late pick

DEFENSE
I know we already have a shitload of cap allocated here, but the truth is we are missing a starting CB, a starting NCB and a starting DL, so ...
- CB? This looks like a deep free agent pool, wouldn't mind taking a big swing here and securing starter that can also mentor JPJ

I don't know the names well but this where we likely spend some money in FA

- NCB? someone must be brought to compete with Beanie, Sutton is toast.

Agreed they will sign someone, but they do like the Rookie that was hurt last year as well.

- DL? you know it, even investing a high pick in the draft we should bring a FA to substitute Larry O, even if not a big signing, someone younger that can compete and rotate

If we don't draft 2 in the first two days, we will invest in a space eater to fill the Nose roll. I can se us double dipping two premium picks at this position

- ILB? no thanks I'm fine

Agreed aside from a camp body.

- OLB? look above

We will bring in a couple camp bodies

- S? Elliot is a Steeler Player through and through, Minkah is in second to last contract year, he will improve his play to guarantee a new contract here or somewhere else.

We need one more young player here.

So, I would swing for the fences at CB, thus leaving more picks available for a deep draft at DL, WR and RB. We can pick a nickel/outside CB in mid rounds too, same for OT/OG.

Also agreed. Although I think we will address WR as well, likely through a trade. I don't see a day one value at WR in the draft. RB I only go 1st round for Ashton Jeanty if he falls to us. I do the Steelers sprint to the podium if he does. He is the only real difference maker I see on offense in the first round. The type of offense we want to play needs the big time back who can take it to the house.

 

[slashsteel]

I think they will dip into:

A corner -they need a solid option opposite Porter Jr.

A WR- I think they double up and get one in the draft and one in free agency. They will look hard for an option opposite of Pickens.

DE- I full expect them to swap out Larry and then draft a NT with pass rushing capability ( probably in 1) That D was DLine run stopping embarrassed . I doubt they sit on their hands and not make significant changes.

QB- another position I think gets double dipped. One in the draft one in free agency. (They might shock everyone and look for a option that wasn’t on last seasons roster)

I fully expect these 4 free agent moves…

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Don't ya just love the optimism in the off season?

 

[slashsteel]

Don't ya just love the optimism in the off season?

I think it is just focusing on moves . I doubt at this point too many fans are optimistic in what they can do with the moves. Outside of a shade over a .500 prediction.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I'd offer Moore guard money and move him to LG,, move Seumalo to compete with McCormick at RG.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I'd offer Moore guard money and move him to LG,, move Seumalo to compete with McCormick at RG.

I Love McCormick. I don't see the need to make that move and Moore is going to get a pretty big contract. Let him go and take the comp pick.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I Love McCormick. I don't see the need to make that move and Moore is going to get a pretty big contract. Let him go and take the comp pick.

McCormick is ok for a 4th rounder ,, Seumalu is in his 10th year in the league. Hes under contract. If hes better than Mccormick play him.

We dont know what Moore will command on the open market. Do you want back up tackle money, when you cant even swing? Or do you want starting Left Guard money?

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

McCormick is ok for a 4th rounder ,, Seumalu is in his 10th year in the league. Hes under contract. If hes better than Mccormick play him.

We dont know what Moore will command on the open market. Do you want back up tackle money, when you cant even swing? Or do you want starting Left Guard money?

Backup? I think you are off base there. He will start somewhere. He has started almost his entire career. He will have a decent market IMHO.

 

[MT~Forged]

I'd offer Moore guard money and move him to LG,, move Seumalo to compete with McCormick at RG.

So, you would move Moore AND GIVE him a spot, but make Seumalo and McCormick compete for a spot? If you are going to re-sign and move him, make HIM compete