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That hasn't been the Steelers way. They just keep being above .500 while not being able to draft a QB and they won't do a mega deal it takes to get in position to draft a QB either. They have tried the duds that fall to them and are available to them in free agency but that's it. They don't reload either, just stay above .500 while not being close to contenders. It's crazy they can't lure a half decent QB in free agency because they are set up to win but nothing. This year they even took a swing at a toxic and washed Rogers. They just don't reload because it goes agaisnt what keeps them above .500 for so many years now. If they did then they would have to get rid of a lot more than an idiot WR to get into a position for a top QB next year. Wilson stank last year and they still won 10 games lol.

They need to prove they had a much better offseason than last year, especially the draft. IDGAF about off season grades and I'm out of energy for any more excusses. Put up or shut up time is here for everyone. If Evero is a dud that still falls on those 2 for brining him back and building around him. If Bryce doesn't take major steps than that falls on them too. Just put up or it's time to start talking about who else can do better. I'm exhausted by losing at this point.

It's more about where the bar starts around here which is amazingly low after years of subpar play from thst unit.

It's almost like the other teams weren't even trying that hard...

Last year was not a high level. He needs to improve a lot more than 1 game agaisnt the Falcons that looked like a preseason scrimmage game. He still looks very limited physically from an NFL standpoint. He hit backup levels at times and needs to show way more consistently.

Just improve and stay healthy. After Ian Thomas doing nothing for years how low can we make this bar lol

Like I'm living in the Twilight Zone. Closer to 3000 seems more likely, 3200ish would be my guess. I also doubt the TD numbers. Anything sub 4k is highly suspect in the modern NFL. If Geno Smith can do it so should any decent starter. It's year 3 folks so no more discounting or curving. Just go do it or stfu about the fantasies.

Any time a big guy starts having leg issues all you can do is hope it was a blip and not thr new normal. Not sure about the timeliness on this one but seems normal.

Ron too. He was bragging about it.in pressers before the game. 100% predictable

If the Panthers pick in the top 10 again they should absolutely be looking at QBs next year. No team with a good Oline, RB and 2 consecutive 1st round WRs should be sub .500 in the modern NFL. Even Payton won a ton of games with bad Ds. It's year 3 and the excuses need to end. Next years QB draft compared to this years is why you take a swing when it's worth swinging at.

Same thing for DC when they won down in Tampa. He has always been pass first and even trying to prop Byce up he was more 50/50 than run first. They passed the ball 58.71% on first down. That is not run first and the first 3 quarters even being down still has plenty of time for running. Hunt is a better run blocker and Lewis is a better pass blocker in 24. They did not in fact go out and get 2 better run blockers than pass blockers. It's more common to have better pass blockers than run blocking on the left and the inveres on the right historically where now the best RTs almost get paid as much as LTs and are expected to be better pass blockers now than historally because of the shift to a pass dominating league with the rule changes over the last 20 years.

The enevitable has already begun last season. Again for a game or 3 like last year as a backup. No one in the NFL wants BC as a starter and I guess he is the backup. who said anything about replacing him with BC? BC is just the backup and like you said no one wants him.

I'm never betting on a 300lbs+ guy getting better legs as they get older. Also if he was 100% then why no extension and paying him 30 mil for the year?

Yeah I have to disagree. Your take is why we drafted him over other options for sure. Last year they attempted 58 % pass vs 42% run. That's not a run first offense and DC has never really even done a run first offense ever...even of that's what he has said he would do. In that case Ickey needs to keep improving but if he hovers around where he has been then it's hard to justify a top LT contract for a run first LT IMO.

I know but when Moton goes down a backup has to play still. I never said he was but when a backup has to play was all I ever said. Does anyone think Moton is playing all 17 games?

No one said he had no business being there at all just that he wasn't a good enough pass blocker to reset the LT market with a new contract. He must know it too because he is also not pounding the table for a new contract which is a pleasant surprise in all of this. I said when Moton goes down again. In that situation some backup has to play. BC's time at LT was actually graded his best by PFF. He had a 96 grade in 2020 at LT beating out Sewell who was 95ish. The position the backup played in school ttoo. Which is wild because no one wanted him this year amd even the Panthers only signed him for 1 year. I don't know the breakdown of that year but Ickey is a beast in run blocking and weak in pass protection which completely erodes your entire stance of keeping him there to protect the QB when that's the issue in the first place in all of this. Your being overdramatic and not looking at the total situation. It's not like I said just do it for fun but when Moton goes down again and some backup has to play. If Ickey was that pivotal they would have him locked up longterm but instead they are waiting and seeing with the 5th year option now.

Yeah LG is an obvious fit but that's over. It's get better and stay at LT, overpay a meh passblocking LT, give him a shot when Moton misses a game or just trade him and try again if no meaningful improvement again. No one knows if it's simple until they try. Just like Gross he is smart so that's a positive but it's a long shot for sure. Moton will miss a game this year, just a few if we are re lucky. BC was graded well as a LT so it's not a bonkers move if they try it...again if he is even on board with trying.

WTF are you talking about? Most people are not even sold on Ickey at LT, especially with a new contract comibg up, and why is BC brought back for a year if he can't do what backups do? I have no idea if Ickey can slide to the right but if he doesn't make a big step in pass protection he isn't a lock to stay at LT for us or they would be working on a new contract already. Hell they signed an injury prone CB to a giant contrast but not Ickey. That says a lot.

Just depends on the player. Some people are more ambidextrous than others. That's why I was curious if he could make the flip or if it's doa. Gross was a great RT and he was just fine at LT. It's not the 60s anymore

It's a nickname. Just call him what you want. I use Tet because it's the shortest.

I was worried after the Horn deal but this is a good sign from both sides so far. Fingers crossed. Yeah not knowing where Moton is health wise is big. Having to address both would be less than ideal but I'm not about big pay days followed by big regrets. Maybe they can give Ickey some time at RT this year. He is smart and no way Moton is healthy for 17 games.

It's a good sign. All he has to do is keep improving. I also like having the franchise tag after his 5th year option but honestly if he doesn't take another step this year it might be time for another swing after a trade. He is good but a LT that is a monster run blocker just isn't as good as a LT that is a good pass blocker IMO.

Even if you don't have squat you should still make a prenuptial. No one can get around all the laws but you can skip many of the BS laws out there trying to manage marriages. Settle up front and not when there is something to get greedy over. Being punished by a 3rd party is such BS but also take care and realize the prenuptial is basically a marriage contract where each state regulates differently and you will be at their mercy. Just my take. I don't care about other people's personal business and this entire thing is a bit entertaining in all the wrong ways.

Extensions don't always have to be done early. He needs to play better again this year or he should get moved and they should find a replacement. I just don't see this one about the money. He improved his pass protection but needs a bigger jump this year to make him worth big time LT money. That or give him a shot at RT when Moton misses a game.