switz1610 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 He has to be better than Mills, that isn't to say he'd sign here: Chris Hubbard - G - Steelers Steelers extended restricted free agent OL Chris Hubbard an original-pick tender. The right of first refusal tender entitles Hubbard to a $1.8 million base salary. Teams can theoretically make him an offer sheet without giving up a draft pick, but the Steelers would be able to match. A former UDFA out of UAB's now-defunct football program, Hubbard held his own in four starts at right tackle last season. He also has the flexibility to play guard and even center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 He might sign here if he's going to start. Do you know why he only started 4 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 He might sign here if he's going to start. Do you know why he only started 4 games? This is going to sound snarkier than I want it to, but I assume the starter was injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 This is going to sound snarkier than I want it to, but I assume the starter was injured. probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) @Yolo, from Gilbert's wikipedia page: 2016[edit] On August 15, 2016, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Gilbert agreed to restructure $3.19 million of his 2016 salary into a bonus in order to clear $2.39 million in cap space.[19] He started the first four games of the season and injured his ankle during a Week 4 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.[21] He missed the next three games but was able to return in time for Week 7 contest against the New England Patriots. Gilbert started 13 games and finished the season ranked the 13th best offensive tackle by Pro Football Focus with an overall grade of 87.1.[22] Edited March 2, 2017 by switz1610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 The Steelers writers I know seem to think he's more of a guard masquerading on the outside than a true tackle. That said, with two starting tackles entrenched and Jerald Hawkins, they might not fight to keep him. Posted a 1.68 10-split, 4.95 40 time at his pro day, dude can shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 The Steelers writers I know seem to think he's more of a guard masquerading on the outside than a true tackle. That said, with two starting tackles entrenched and Jerald Hawkins, they might not fight to keep him. Posted a 1.68 10-split, 4.95 40 time at his pro day, dude can shift. The rotoworld blurb confirms this as much. Seems like, at the very least, a versatile depth signing and, at the most, an upgrade at RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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