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I'm sure they'll sign some punter and a street free agent or 2. That will be all. Bring back James Harrison while you're at it.
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Graham played a 4-3 in college and was in a 4-3 before he transitioned to the 3-4. He likes to rush....and not be dropping off in coverage.
Impending free agent OLB Brandon Graham hinted he'd like to return to a 4-3 defense.
"A 4-3 end - pass rushing is what you do," Graham said. "I think a 4-3 end, it's better because you're always going that way. You're never backing up." It took Graham a bit to make the switch to 3-4 outside linebacker, but he's flourished there in 2014. Still, he feels more comfortable in a 4-3 scheme. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, some compare Graham to Vikings DE Everson Griffen, who inked a five-year, $42.5 million deal with Minnesota last offseason. Fri, Dec 19, 2014 09:22:00 AM
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Impending free agent OLB Brandon Graham hinted he'd like to return to a 4-3 defense.
"A 4-3 end - pass rushing is what you do," Graham said. "I think a 4-3 end, it's better because you're always going that way. You're never backing up." It took Graham a bit to make the switch to 3-4 outside linebacker, but he's flourished there in 2014. Still, he feels more comfortable in a 4-3 scheme. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, some compare Graham to Vikings DE Everson Griffen, who inked a five-year, $42.5 million deal with Minnesota last offseason. Fri, Dec 19, 2014 09:22:00 AM
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
what about Jabal Sheard?
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I would have no problem with Sheard.
Here's the list of edge defenders by their PFF rating and snap counts:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/25/2015-free-agents-edge-defenders/
Again, those that think we don't franchise tag Worilds might take a look at those ratings and understand many of the guys ahead of him are headed towards big pay days.
I think Tombert put the tag on Worilds and sign him to a 4-year deal just like Max Starks.
Here's the list of edge defenders by their PFF rating and snap counts:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/25/2015-free-agents-edge-defenders/
Again, those that think we don't franchise tag Worilds might take a look at those ratings and understand many of the guys ahead of him are headed towards big pay days.
I think Tombert put the tag on Worilds and sign him to a 4-year deal just like Max Starks.
McPhee and resign Harrison for depth. I would also draft a guy in rds 1-3. I'm not f'n around.....I want a big pass rush. Also have Jarvis add 15 lbs.
McPhee and Jarvis start, Harrison rotates with Jarvis. Rookie is behind McPhee.
McPhee and Jarvis start, Harrison rotates with Jarvis. Rookie is behind McPhee.
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I think it was the same article as above, but I believe it said he wants 4 years and $30 million, with $20 million guaranteed.
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I'd need about $40m over 4 years to move North, even as far as Jacksonville.
Sign our own young free agents. I don't see us signing any big names just like every year. We don't have enough cap space to work with.
^^^ Now I'd love to see this. But sometimes I think the Steelers would rather keep a reputation and try to "keep everyone happy" rather than go out and get the better players which would make us a championship team. But that defense right there would solify it. Too bad it probably won't happen. They could never tell Lebeau to go.
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Wow! AFC North Champions. Whoa! Let's rush out and get those hats and t-shirts. Did us a whole helluva lot of good Saturday.
We played more line chumps instead of champs and we need to upgrade and improve our pass rush to be legit playoff threats. Fucco's jersey was a clear view of that inability by our D. Secondary is a glaring problem too.
Read somewhere the Steelers players are watching the Pats v Ravens game on theIr couches wearing "We run the North" shirts.
I think for it being his contract year he was unimpressive...
for me the "Steeler way" needs to be adjusted if it prevents going after a top 5 free agency player
I am not suggesting 5 or 6 players. but ONE impact player.......
then you bring in the Gores etc... to fill depth
and a pass rusher would be who I target.............
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Agreed. ....
Reality is i dont think we will be able to afford a premier pass rushing OLB in free agency. I think we will make Moats a lower tier priority and the rest depends on Worlids. If he will sign a reasonable deal they will bring him back. If not, i dont see us using either tag on him again. In that case our best option would be to bring back deebo . . .either way we will be drafting another OLB high. On offense the top priority will be to bring in a dependable back up for Bell.
yeah that they can't afford **** thing............. But ******* Denver and New England and Baltimore can.............
time to make changes then so that they can afford it
time to make changes then so that they can afford it
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You'll be drinking hot beer in JAX, Mofo...
The problem is no team can afford two players making 100 million per year. The Texans are doomed to mediocrity due to Watt's contract, they won't be able to pay a top notch quarterback. Their only hope is to get lucky in the draft and find a Wilson or Kaepernick in round 2 or 3.
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He had to drop. They didnt want harrison dropping.
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I would loooove to see this as our top priority!
This would be nice and yes I would....but I can't see it happening. We can afford a Corvette or two, but not a Ferrari.
Quite frankly we have a glut at Middle Linebacker.
I would look at taking Shazier and either moving him to LOLB or to take Troy's spot at Safety. ***I know this sounds ridiculous because of his size, but he has the speed to be a top notch safety....
That would leave Vince Williams, Sean Spence and Lawerence Timmons plus whomever we pick up in the 6th round at the two MLB spots.
If we draft a corner and pick up Maxwell, and start the training in the spring for Shazier to move to safety, we have instantly upgraded this defense.
Call me crazy if you want, but sometimes you have to think outside the box!