Steelers Re-Sign Darrius Heyward-Bey

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PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the signing of wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey to a one-year deal.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/03/26/steelers-re-sign-wide-receiver-darrius-heyward-bey/

I'm a little surprised by this. It's good for the Steelers in that it solidifies the receiver position, but I thought Heyward-Bey would seek a situation where he could get more of an opportunity. In Pittsburgh, he has no shot at moving up higher than No. 4. Depending on who else they bring in, the only place he can move is down.

Special teams move and a guy that, although not entirely dangerous, defenses have to account for his speed.

Meh....

I got my tall WR to throw it to when Brown needs a rest

What you talkin' about Ben, he's all about Special Teams

Seems like an unnecessary signing IMO

It seems that some of you aren't too thrilled with the Steelers re-signing him. I'm curious as to why.

No matter who ends up being the fourth receiver (Heyward-Bey or someone not yet on the roster), they're going to have a limited role in the offense. But when in there, I'd prefer a veteran who can make plays over an unknown player. We saw how that worked out last year with Justin Brown. And lets not forget Limas Sweed. With Heyward-Bey, we know exactly what we have. Plus, if we should happen to lose one of the top 3 receivers to injury, we know Heyward-Bey can step in and take on a larger role.

What's not to like in re-signing him?

I think Bey is ok with that support role and he's looking for an opportunity to win a ring. I thought Bey coming out was one of the high end WRs. Unfortunately he never made that good of a transition. Not sure if it's the team he was on or his inability to adapt.

However, I still think he can contribute, and if he's happy with a limited role and can still make the most of his opportunities, then it gives some stability to the position and the Steelers can go out and find support in other areas.

stlrtruck wrote:

I thought Bey coming out was one of the high end WRs.  Unfortunately he never made that good of a transition.

Fortunately, we don't need him to fill the role of a No. 1 pick that he was. We just need him to fill the same role as he filled for us last season ... a backup receiver who can play special teams. With Moore gone, DHB will get more opportunities early. I wouldn't have been in favor of re-signing him if we needed him to be the No. 2 receiver. But the No. 4 receiver? Heck yeah.

Guy can stretch the field. He's big and tall and defenses MUST pay attention to him. He can also block and play special teams. That versatility earns him a job and limited role as the #4 WR.

I was high on Justin Brown, but his fumble (Ravens game?) and the Browns game in Cleveland killed his chances. Of course, no one was catching passes in that Browns game. Ugh...

I just feel like the signing was too soon. Couldn't we hold out and see if there is someone with more upside?

SteelersYak wrote:

I just feel like the signing was too soon.  Couldn't we hold out and see if there is someone with more upside?

I think we have enough young WRs with upside. It's my opinion this signing was done for nothing more than have some security and confidence in the backup corp of WRs.

SteelersYak wrote:

I just feel like the signing was too soon.  Couldn't we hold out and see if there is someone with more upside?

Not so sure we could afford someone with "more upside!"

SteelCityUnderground wrote:

SteelersYak wrote:

I just feel like the signing was too soon.  Couldn't we hold out and see if there is someone with more upside?

Not so sure we could afford someone with "more upside!"

They couldn't afford the opportunity cost of signing someone with more upside.

I suspect he'll be the #5 receiver by mid-season. They will pick up someone that becomes the #4 (either a young FA, draftee or UFA). Or maybe one of their young practice squad guys can pick it up ... CJ Goodwin?

He did nothing before and I don't see him doing anything going forward. Just seems like a waste of space. Just my opinion.

SteelersYak wrote:

He did nothing before and I don't see him doing anything going forward.  Just seems like a waste of space.  Just my opinion.

We really don't need a lot of production out of the 4th receiver. His value is in depth and special teams.

He never lived up to the first-round billing, but he's more than adequate for a 4th receiver. And apparently he's fine with the role or else he wouldn't have re-signed with us, so we shouldn't expect any complaining from him about lack of opportunities. As for bringing in someone with more upside, since receiver isn't a need, we're not going to use a high draft pick on one. And any free agent with upside isn't going to sign with us when they won't get paid much and they'll have no chance of being anything more than a 4th or 5th receiver.

There's always the possibility that a receiver they like will be available later in the draft and they can't pass him up despite receiver not being a need. And like Kirk said, we've got guys on the practice squad and will sign some undrafted receivers. So there's always the chance that someone could come in, stand out, and bump DHB. If that's the case, it'll be a bonus. If not, DHB is an adequate No. 4 receiver who can do what a No. 4 receiver should do ... provide depth and play special teams.

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

SteelersYak wrote:

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

I'm going to wait for the schedule to predict what week he'll catch a TD pass.

But tentatively, I'm calling by Week 3.

Fucking yay.......*insert passed out drunk emoticon here*

Steel Peon wrote:

Fucking yay.......*insert passed out drunk emoticon here*

I just saw that Fire Arians started a thread about DHB, and it made me remember this discussion we had back in March. So I guess I have to follow through on this request:

SteelersYak wrote:

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

OK Dubs, only because you asked for it: I super told you so.

Wallace108 wrote:

I just saw that Fire Arians started a thread about DHB, and it made me remember this discussion we had back in March. So I guess I have to follow through on this request:

SteelersYak wrote:

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

OK @SteelersYak, only because you asked for it: I super told you so.

Somewhere, a grumpy footstool is smiling.

Buddha Bus wrote:

Wallace108 wrote:

I just saw that Fire Arians started a thread about DHB, and it made me remember this discussion we had back in March. So I guess I have to follow through on this request:

SteelersYak wrote:

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

OK @SteelersYak, only because you asked for it: I super told you so.

Somewhere, a grumpy footstool is smiling.

Is a grumpy footstool in any way related to an angry chair?

Pete and Worldong approve this thread!

DHBdong will have 11 TD's (or sacks) this season...

Wallace108 wrote:

I just saw that Fire Arians started a thread about DHB, and it made me remember this discussion we had back in March. So I guess I have to follow through on this request:

SteelersYak wrote:

If he catches a TD pass before week 10, you guys can give me a "told you so". If he does it before week 5 you can make it a super "told you so".

OK Dubs, only because you asked for it: I super told you so.