To JuJu or not JuJu

[Greg Lloyd]

https://www.steelernation.com/2024/04/02/steelers-could-juju-smith-schuster-comfortable

He's still under contract with NE and it's a bad contract, too high. So "no" on trading for him. If he's released, maybe some interest if he'd come in cheap. Last year was his worst of his career (29 rec, 260 yrds,1 TD) aside from his injury year of 2021). He's on a decline, we would not be getting the 2018 JuJu ( 111 rec, 1426 yds, 7 TDs). We might get 50 rec for 700 yds. Not dog sh--, but no where near the 2018 JuJu. But considering the Allen signing, I hope this team is tired of signing washed up WRs as solutions.

 

[Djfan]

I hope this team is tired of signing washed up WRs as solutions.

I agree with this part.

 

[Superman]

KC's probably on the phone with him and his agent, awaiting that release.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

KC's probably on the phone with him and his agent, awaiting that release.

JuJu did pretty well @KC, not 2018 JuJu, but almost 1000 yrds.

 

[Badcat]

The only thing that man cares about is his TikTok followers...Hard pass!!

 

[SteelerFan448]

But considering the Allen signing, I hope this team is tired of signing washed up WRs as solutions.

So do you want a washed up receiver or not want a washed up receiver? I'm a little confused. lol

 

[Drink IRON City]

The only thing that man cares about is his TikTok followers...Hard pass!!

JuJu is done, he’s slowed a step and wasn’t known for his overpowering speed to begin with.

I wouldn’t sign him even if our one and only Coooch was involved. We can get way better and way cheaper in the 3b pick.



Salute the nation

 

[jitter77]

He is plenty fast here and has the record for the longest steeler TD reception.

I think the steelers fell in love w/ claypool and stopped using JuJu the right way. For the record I do not think they should bring him back. I still think he can be solid, but his injury history and price tag would be concerning.

 

[BLITZ]

He is plenty fast here and has the record for the longest steeler TD reception.

I think the steelers fell in love w/ claypool and stopped using JuJu the right way. For the record I do not think they should bring him back. I still think he can be solid, but his injury history and price tag would be concerning.

I miss Ben

 

[Drink IRON City]

He is plenty fast here and has the record for the longest steeler TD reception.

I think the steelers fell in love w/ claypool and stopped using JuJu the right way. For the record I do not think they should bring him back. I still think he can be solid, but his injury history and price tag would be concerning.

That has been awhile and an injury or two ago. I definately remember that catch - N - run. Since then, he has slowed a step.


Salute the nation

 

[BLITZ]

Seems like a lifetime ago that juju bike was the topic

 

[Drink IRON City]

Seems like a lifetime ago that juju bike was the topic

And his Halloween costum.

BUT

Just yesterday he was dancing on the Logos


Salute the nation

 

[Super Dave]

27 years old

 

[Greg Lloyd]

27 years old

27 is supposed to be the peak of physical shape, not in JuJu's case (111 grabs, 1,426 yrds, 7 TDs at 22 in 2018).

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I don’t want no bad JuJu, but I would love some good JuJu cheap.

 

[speedicut]

I wouldn't pay more for him at this stage than a stingray bike with a banana seat.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

No, although he has my undying gratitude for laying out Vontaze Burfict.

 

[Steelr4evr]

No, although he has my undying gratitude for laying out Vontaze Burfict.

 

[steelcan58]

I don’t want no bad JuJu, but I would love some good JuJu cheap.

I think Ju Ju was over rated to begin with. He had Hall of Fame QB Ben throwing to him. How many receivers did Ben get career seasons out of? Countless! On top of that Ju Ju's only really good season he had AB drawing all the coverage.

Pass on Ju Ju

 

[FordFairLane]

This is one of the deeper receivers drafts in a long while. I would just draft one. Those rookie contracts are very team friendly.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think Ju Ju was over rated to begin with. He had Hall of Fame QB Ben throwing to him. How many receivers did Ben get career seasons out of? Countless! On top of that Ju Ju's only really good season he had AB drawing all the coverage.

Pass on Ju Ju

^^^THIS^^^

Many forget that JuJu didn’t thrive without Little chest opposite him. He had one year where he was force-feed the ball With BEN. He just couldn’t get separation against #1 CBs. Then he went to KC and had Mahomes throwing to him.

I’d Draft before I’d even sniff JuJu’s direction.


Salute the nation

 

[Greg Lloyd]

I think of this all the time: Ben MADE WRs seem great. He made a lot of guys seems really good who were never that great: Wallace, Bryant, Coates come to mind. AB was truly fantastic but Ben helped.

 

[BLITZ]

I do think the Steelers need a vet reciever. Not sure if juju is the guy.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I wouldn't pay more for him at this stage than a stingray bike with a banana seat.

Apple crate of course.

 

[madinsomniac]

Juju was a good blocking wr and a great mismatch out of the slot...

Rumors out of NE last year was that his knee was shot... buyer beware if tgey cut him