SCBills Posted May 7 Posted May 7 (edited) Lots of speculation coming from Steelers land about the future of TJ Watt, given the Pickens trade. I can’t imagine Rodgers would be thrilled going there at this point, and if they don’t get him, (not saying he solves anything anyway) what exactly are they doing right now? Would be ironic for an impact DE to come available and it’s not Crosby, Garrett or Hendrickson. And it happens after we go hard on DL in the Draft. I think I’d stay away from this hypothetical though. Not sure how long Watt has left as an elite rusher, he’ll want a new contract and we just invested so heavily on the DL that I don’t even know what that looks like? Epenesa and a pick(s) for Watt + a massive contract for a guy with a potentially limited shelf life? Eh. Edited May 7 by SCBills 1 2 Quote
Jauronimo Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Moving Watt means they're going for a full rebuild. The timing of a rebuild makes no sense considering they just signed DK and didn't draft a QB. 6 1 Quote
SCBills Posted May 7 Author Posted May 7 Just now, Jauronimo said: Moving Watt means they're going for a full rebuild. The timing of a rebuild makes no sense considering they just signed DK and didn't draft a QB. I think it does, just not sure if they have the stomach for it. This draft was trash at QB, but early indications are that next year could be the opposite. Build up draft capital, finally accept a losing season and then your QB of the future that comes into a situation with a WR1 already in the building. That team is getting old in alot of places and, at some point, you can’t just keep running it back with QB retreads and compete for a Wild Card and inevitable beatdown at the hands of the Bills, Chiefs or Ravens in the Playoffs. 2 Quote
YattaOkasan Posted May 7 Posted May 7 would be super tough to do in a cap compliant way. Epenesa would have to go for Cap reasons anyway. Dawkins would have to be restructured and McGovern extended at a minimum. Quote
Jauronimo Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Just now, SCBills said: I think it does, just not sure if they have the stomach for it. This draft was trash at QB, but early indications are that next year could be the opposite. Build up draft capital, finally accept a losing season and then your QB of the future that comes into a situation with a WR1 already in the building. That team is getting old in alot of places and, at some point, you can’t just keep running it back with QB retreads and compete for a Wild Card and inevitable beatdown at the hands of the Bills, Chiefs or Ravens in the Playoffs. It would make a lot of sense if they hadn't traded for DK and spent all offseason courting Aaron Rodgers. Doing it now reeks of desperation. Its admitting that they have completely abandoned whatever the plan was 3 weeks ago. Their front office is a clown show if they're shopping TJ. Quote
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted May 7 Posted May 7 6 minutes ago, dorquemada said: I'd rather have DK I know you’re just playing but I hope for football side of this you aren’t serious. The guy is probably the most impactful defensive player in the nfl Quote
dorquemada Posted May 7 Posted May 7 3 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I know you’re just playing but I hope for football side of this you aren’t serious. The guy is probably the most impactful defensive player in the nfl YEah and he'll play in a rotation where he's only on the field 1 down I don't see a superstar DL doing well here 2 Quote
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted May 7 Posted May 7 With next year being projected to be a very good QB draft, it probably makes some sense for them to unload tradeable players to accumulate draft capital. In addition, if this year is going to be a down season, eating some dead cap money might not be that undesirable from their point of view. It will be interesting to watch their roster moves going forward. 1 Quote
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 7 Posted May 7 13 minutes ago, SCBills said: I think it does, just not sure if they have the stomach for it. This draft was trash at QB, but early indications are that next year could be the opposite. Build up draft capital, finally accept a losing season and then your QB of the future that comes into a situation with a WR1 already in the building. That team is getting old in alot of places and, at some point, you can’t just keep running it back with QB retreads and compete for a Wild Card and inevitable beatdown at the hands of the Bills, Chiefs or Ravens in the Playoffs. Replacing picket got them from 25th in yards to 23rd, and 28th in points to 16th. So that sort of worked, but even with a defense that was on the edge of top 10, they only outscored opponents by 33 points, after being outscored the previous 3 seasons (and making the playoffs twice). And how much of that was having a kicker who went 13/15 from 50+? They also haven't won a playoff game since 2016. Quote
TheWeatherMan Posted May 7 Posted May 7 29 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Moving Watt means they're going for a full rebuild. The timing of a rebuild makes no sense considering they just signed DK and didn't draft a QB. Tanking for Manning would be the only objective in trading Watt. 1 Quote
Dan in Owego Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Quarterback class next year could be quite good if i was the Steelers getting a much draft capitol as possible would be the correct move. 1 Quote
BullBuchanan Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Pickens was a cancer to the team. Expect them to make a move for a #2. They're in win-now mode. Cooper, Allen, Davis and others are available. 1 1 2 Quote
Toledo Bill Posted May 7 Posted May 7 43 minutes ago, SCBills said: Lots of speculation coming from Steelers land about the future of TJ Watt, given the Pickens trade. I can’t imagine Rodgers would be thrilled going there at this point, and if they don’t get him, (not saying he solves anything anyway) what exactly are they doing right now? Would be ironic for an impact DE to come available and it’s not Crosby, Garrett or Hendrickson. And it happens after we go hard on DL in the Draft. I think I’d stay away from this hypothetical though. Not sure how long Watt has left as an elite rusher, he’ll want a new contract and we just invested so heavily on the DL that I don’t even know what that looks like? Epenesa and a pick(s) for Watt + a massive contract for a guy with a potentially limited shelf life? Eh. AJ for anybody. Quote
MikePJ76 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Sal had a Pittsburgh media guy on a few minutes ago. He said watt is not going anywhere and they are trying to get a deal done with him before parsons gets his in Dallas. he said Tomlin and Rooney consider watt a one helmet guy. 1 1 Quote
BillsShredder83 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 44 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: 1st + Epenesa. Do it now 😆 anybody thumbs downing this is either: dumb, Steelers fan, or doing it because that trade is lopsided AF lol I have my doubts we'd be the team to be able to pull this off, but hell yeah id be interested. have a litter of draft picks for him pitt can pick from. our UFA's for next year are in good shape, but obviously figuring out cap would be mot prohibitive for us. i give it a .5% chance lol Quote
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