Steelers release Mason Cole

[Sarge]

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-steelers-release-starting-center-mason-cole/

 

[IowaSteeler]

https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-release-cole

OL weakest link gone!

 

[xjx]

They never used him properly.

 

[BLITZ]

Knew he was not going to be the starter. But thought backup for sure

 

[slashsteel]

With the unexpected hike in salary cap that should bring the team to about 9 million under. And I imagine they will do something with Robinson and or Peterson's contract as well.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I wish him well.

So far it looks like they're continuing to build upon what they started last year.


More meat&potatoes.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Cole seemed like a good dude, just didn't have it this year on the field. Best of luck with his new team!

The Steelers under Tomlin tried to go the cheap, less talented route at center before and it failed miserably. I don't know why they tried it again with Green and Cole. It's like they don't learn from their mistakes.

 

[SteelerFan448]

With the unexpected hike in salary cap that should bring the team to about 9 million under. And I imagine they will do something with Robinson and or Peterson's contract as well.

Hopefully both only because the cap hit does not match the production.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

 

[speedicut]

This off-season is getting better by the day..

 

[slashsteel]

Here is SN's link

https://www.steelernation.com/2024/02/23/pittsburgh-steelers-announce-theyve-now-released-center-mason-cole

 

[slashsteel]

Hopefully both only because the cap hit does not match the production.

Especially with Robinson. He was flat out pretty much a non factor minus the occasional good block...

Patrick isn't a starting caliber CB anymore.

They definitely need to cut bait...

I think the Steelers are going to bring in a free agent C. They have been trying to build the O-line up. They will want to do it quickly with Cole history and a new OC. I think they will double dip at the position drafting one potentially high too... As you don't throw off a C that could be a backup if you aren't entertaining a free agent pickup IMO.

 

[IowaSteeler]

Feel free to merge this with the other thread of same content ... he beat me by a minute

 

[slashsteel]

I am thinking there is two solid options that IMO would be a clear upgrade over Cole.

Tyler Biadasz Cowboys and Lloyd Cushenberry. I lean towards Biadasz as my favorite option but Cush isn't far behind.

 

[TDX27]

Thought they might keep him as a backup but he definitely had to be removed from the starting C spot.

 

[KentuckySteeler]

Corner and Center rds 1 and 2 is my guess OR corner and RT. Not sure which one first but Corner I would think. Need a RT or a C through FA.

 

[KentuckySteeler]

The earthwoms at Heinz field just broke out some cold beer.

 

[Steel Reign]

Has there ever been an offseason with so much addition by subtraction this early in?

 

[madinsomniac]

Cole wasnt horrible, but he didnt fit what they wanted.. kind of like when they tried Sean Mehan ...

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Extreme move .. wondering if they’re freeing up money to sign fa QB. I hope not

 

[madinsomniac]

Extreme move .. wondering if they’re freeing up money to sign fa QB. I hope not

They had to be under the 51 man cap by mid march...

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Well, at least now we know that they will be addressing the center position either in free agency or in the draft.

 

[warriors42]

not sure how I feel about Cole being cut free, I also thought he would be a backup. oh well lets hope we go forward with the oline and not status quo or backwards.

 

[jitter77]

I do not hate the move, Cole was just bad. My only concern is now we are really desperate at center

 

[Drink IRON City]

Here is the STEELERNATION.COM article on this very thing.

https://www.steelernation.com/2024/02/23/pittsburgh-steelers-announce-theyve-now-released-center-mason-cole

Now we MUST address the center position and hope they actually improve it.

NO projects, either a bonafide Center or nothing. I’ll suit up if need be.

Cole was a very good teammate and person. I wish him well and thank you for your Steelers time here.



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