Time for Big Ben to hang it up? Will count 41 million against the cap next year. And the Steelers are already over the cap. I say yes. He is done. He's not Brees, A-Rod or Brady who are still playing at a high level in late 30s and early 40s.
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Time for Big Ben to hang it up? Will count 41 million against the cap next year. And the Steelers are already over the cap. I say yes. He is done. He's not Brees, A-Rod or Brady who are still playing at a high level in late 30s and early 40s.
I think he's said he's done after this season. BreesI sorta disagree on Brees, though I'm not sure how healthy he is. He kinda lobs a bunch of balls around anymore. I'd be surprised if he's back next year.
Yeah Brees said he will retire. When I watch him, he's got this scared, worried look on his face most of the time.I think he's said he's done after this season. Brees
Yeah Brees said he will retire. When I watch him, he's got this scared, worried look on his face most of the time.
I sorta disagree on Brees, though I'm not sure how healthy he is. He kinda lobs a bunch of balls around anymore. I'd be surprised if he's back next year.
Steelers guy too....I’m actually on board w the belief it may be end of the Maurkice Pouncey era at C, hence the tears by Ben at the end of that game . I think Ben can still play, but it’s apparent they will need to work out the salary issues. And they absolutely need to put some kind of running game together to take some pressure off Ben.Steelers fan, but I'll admit, the last 3 years, with 2 young kids, I've not followed the Steelers/NFL like I have college. I don't get the feeling he is done, but he was crying on the sidelines afterwards, you you never know.
But I do think at the very least that the Steelers need to be serious about finding a replacement, as at best Big Been has a few years left. And lets be real. Mason Rudolph is nothing more than a backup, and free agency doesn't look the best for qb's.
Steelers fan, but I'll admit, the last 3 years, with 2 young kids, I've not followed the Steelers/NFL like I have college. I don't get the feeling he is done, but he was crying on the sidelines afterwards, you you never know.
But I do think at the very least that the Steelers need to be serious about finding a replacement, as at best Big Been has a few years left. And lets be real. Mason Rudolph is nothing more than a backup, and free agency doesn't look the best for qb's.
Steelers guy too....I’m actually on board w the belief it may be end of the Maurkice Pouncey era at C, hence the tears by Ben at the end of that game . I think Ben can still play, but it’s apparent they will need to work out the salary issues. And they absolutely need to put some kind of running game together to take some pressure off Ben.
Draft some OL that can actually run block and you fire Randy Finchter! He stinks as a play caller . There’s other issues for sure but when a guy throws for 500 yards and 4 scores he’s not just fallen off a cliff . All that said they do need to get either a bridge to the future or trade for one of the QBs who may be available (Sam Darnold)?
No easy answers for the Steelers...
Agree about Munchak. If MTomlins contract is not renewed he is the first call I make for HC in Pittsburgh . There is gonna be some rough decisions in the off season . I see the end of joe Haden , Mike Hilton, Bud Dupree, Tyson Alualu, Alejandro V, Just to name a few . Hopefully they can hang on to Cam Sutton, and hopefully JuJu... their in a bad spot Salary cap wiseDamn you been watching the same Steelers I have this year. Agree completely on all points. Especially Fichtner. Should let him pack his bags last night. Also our OL has collectively gotten worse every sense Munchak went to Denver. Surratt needs to replaced also. ...and FINALLY will we draft something other than a 225-235 pound back with mid 4.6 speed and let him PLAY. It's like they have something against BIG FAST backs. Then draft a guy like McFarland and rarely give him a shot. Instead opting for RBs like Connor and Snell who can't out run lbs. So frustrating.
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Agree about Munchak. If MTomlins contract is not renewed he is the first call I make for HC in Pittsburgh . There is gonna be some rough decisions in the off season . I see the end of joe Haden , Mike Hilton, Bud Dupree, Tyson Alualu, Alejandro V, Just to name a few . Hopefully they can hang on to Cam Sutton, and hopefully JuJu... their in a bad spot Salary cap wise
Would be shocked to see Tomlin let go. Munchak was mentioned in a few of the currently open HC positions, but those sluts are filling in quickly. And he's 60.Agree about Munchak. If MTomlins contract is not renewed he is the first call I make for HC in Pittsburgh . There is gonna be some rough decisions in the off season . I see the end of joe Haden , Mike Hilton, Bud Dupree, Tyson Alualu, Alejandro V, Just to name a few . Hopefully they can hang on to Cam Sutton, and hopefully JuJu... their in a bad spot Salary cap wise
Tomlin is one of the most respected coaches in football. Hard to see him going anywhere, especially given the Steelers' history of coaching longevity. If he ever did leave the Steelers, I would be very happy to see him take over the head coaching position at Nebraska IF Frost were to be fired.Would be shocked to see Tomlin let go. Munchak was mentioned in a few of the currently open HC positions, but those sluts are filling in quickly. And he's 60.
They fired Finchter two days ago. Matt Canada is expected to be promoted to replace him.Steelers guy too....I’m actually on board w the belief it may be end of the Maurkice Pouncey era at C, hence the tears by Ben at the end of that game . I think Ben can still play, but it’s apparent they will need to work out the salary issues. And they absolutely need to put some kind of running game together to take some pressure off Ben.
Draft some OL that can actually run block and you fire Randy Finchter! He stinks as a play caller . There’s other issues for sure but when a guy throws for 500 yards and 4 scores he’s not just fallen off a cliff . All that said they do need to get either a bridge to the future or trade for one of the QBs who may be available (Sam Darnold)?
No easy answers for the Steelers...
Would be shocked to see Tomlin let go. Munchak was mentioned in a few of the currently open HC positions, but those sluts are filling in quickly. And he's 60.
I’m not sure I would bring back Alualu . He really tailed off at the end of the year. I would actually get Carl Davis ready to jump up there. He has potential and youth on his side . Agree about the rest . Rebuild starts up front .They finished with the 4th worst rushing attack in the 88 year history of the franchise. Without Ben they win 5 games this year. If they were average running the ball they would be still playing this weekend. Ben has to do it all, and he knows it. Throw in that Fichtner was horrible and you get what happened at the end. When teams adjusted to his quick short pass scheme, he had no answer, no adjustments.
Ben needs to be extended 1 or 2 (voidable) years to get some cap relief for 2021. Let him take another crack at it because the defense can still be top 10 with what they have coming back, even minus Bud. The 0-line needs new blood, probably a new RB and a good young TE in the draft. Even with all that I have a hard time believing that the new OC(whoever it is) can get them out of the bottom 4 in the league I’m rushing, which is where they have been the last 3 years.
When Ben leaves I think they give Rudolph a shot(a prediction, not my hope). If he fails they go all in for a new young QB after that.
I think Conner, Villanueva, Dupree, Feiler and Hilton are the only starters who are gone for sure. I think they attempt to keep Juju. Banner, Alaulu and Sutton should stick.
Sluts do tend to get filled in quickly.