Byrant "clean" and "on a mission"

Atlanta Dan wrote:

El-Gonzo Jackson wrote:

Master_Of_Puppets wrote:

so i've convinced you OJ howard would be a good pick ? unfortunately i see a lot of mocks putting him in the top half of the 1st rd. if he blows up the combine he'll go early.

If you convinced me on Howard, congrats Mr Subliminal.  I threw out Howard and Butt because I think Howard might be projected more like Devin Funchess because he isn't that thick and his blocking is questioned.  Butt with the injury likely falls to the 2nd round, so not sure of his value at #32.  

This mock draft has Howard going to the Steelers with pick #30

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/mock-drafts

No surprise this is based in part on the assumption the Pats** win today

Worked out last time we picked a TE number 30 but hopefully he falls to 32. That said, I'm sure we'll get a good pick.

Hopefully he gets himself healthy. We need to beat these bastards next year.

Steelcitian wrote:

How much does it suck for him that hes not part of this run?

probably doesnt really care

All I know is that this dumbass had better have his head out of his ass next season and be ready to play and win. If he gets busted again for being an idiot, then trade his ass to the Browns, Jags, or some other awful team for a bag of Fritos.

IowaSteeler927 wrote:

All I know is that this dumbass had better have his head out of his ass next season and be ready to play and win. If he gets busted again for being an idiot, then trade his ass to the Browns, Jags, or some other awful team for a bag of Fritos.

snack size, maybe

FrancoLambert wrote:

Talk is cheap.   Until we see concrete proof that he's changed his ways, I'll remain skeptical.

AB, Martavis, Eli, Sammie, Cobi, Ayers....nice depth chart at WR.  

I've had my fill of Sammie I think. Maybe he is solid on special teams but as far as pass catching...hard to trust him.

rellimie wrote:

FrancoLambert wrote:

Talk is cheap.   Until we see concrete proof that he's changed his ways, I'll remain skeptical.

AB, Martavis, Eli, Sammie, Cobi, Ayers....nice depth chart at WR.  

I've had my fill of Sammie I think.  Maybe he is solid on special teams but as far as pass catching...hard to trust him.

In fairness to him, he did play the majority of the year with multiple broken fingers.

Too soon to give up on him IMO, he has size and speed.

On the other hand, his consistency and hands do need to get a helluva lot better.

FrancoLambert wrote:

rellimie wrote:

FrancoLambert wrote:

Talk is cheap.   Until we see concrete proof that he's changed his ways, I'll remain skeptical.

AB, Martavis, Eli, Sammie, Cobi, Ayers....nice depth chart at WR.  

I've had my fill of Sammie I think.  Maybe he is solid on special teams but as far as pass catching...hard to trust him.

In fairness to him, he did play the majority of the year with multiple broken fingers.

Too soon to give up on him IMO, he has size and speed.

On the other hand, his consistency and hands do need to get a helluva lot better.

Given Ben's postgame comments on Sunday where he said the young receivers did not step up and then Ben talking about quitting it may be Coates needs positive reinforcement and Ben is in no mood to give it anymore - as far as getting his teammate Antonio Brown to turn away from the mirror long enough to provide support good luck with that - another vet like Heath Miller (who IMO was badly missed by having the locker room cred to take actions such as telling Brown to STFU in 2015) might have been able to help but Heath was gone

So Coates may have been on his own and each screwup just contributed to the next one

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2017/03/01/steelers-wr-martavis-bryant-training-hard-to-get-ready-for-the-season/?ref=yfp

Quote :

Bryant served a one-year suspension for multiple violations of the league’s substance abuse policy. But it appears he’s got his life together and at the same time discovered a newfound passion for football. It’s crazy to think he was as good as he was in previous seasons and he wasn’t fully committed to the process.

Hoping he comes back and makes a solid statement with his play and can stay away from ANY off field issues.

Gonna need him the whole year. And pray to god that Bell doesnt get hurt in the playoffs again. 2017-18 will be the last shot for Big Ben to win it all. All this retirement talk is always the prelude to the end. I wouldnt be surprised if he retired if they win it all and goes out like Jerome did.

I feel like Ben might be done with all the spotlight stuff. I am sure he loves the game but its the other stuff he may be burnt out from. Just my guess.

Has anyone heard that Brandon Marshall wants to be a Steeler? He a good number two to Antonio Brown, I know the Steelers have a host of WRs but besides AB none of them are all around better than Marshall even at this age.

SteelerinDC71 wrote:

Has anyone heard that Brandon Marshall wants to be a Steeler? He a good number two to Antonio Brown, I know the Steelers have a host of WRs but besides AB none of them are all around better than Marshall even at this age.

There was some discussion about it in this thread http://www.steelersxtreme.com/t7399-salary-cap-boost-2017#133195

I know we all have our doubts but watch this video. Dude is huge and saying all the right things. If he stays on track he could be the beast Ben always wanted.

http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Martavis-Bryant-Im-going-to-show-you-how-much-Ive-changed-50758350

We will need him. We can't afford to draft a WR high with all our defensive needs.

solardave wrote:

I know we all have our doubts but watch this video. Dude is huge and saying all the right things. If he stays on track he could be the beast Ben always wanted.

http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Martavis-Bryant-Im-going-to-show-you-how-much-Ive-changed-50758350

Superbowl.

Stella Nation wrote:

We will need him. We can't afford to draft a WR high with all our defensive needs.

You could draft a WR high if a prime one is there at 30.
Now I don't watch college ball, but I know all the 'experts' say this draft is loaded with LB (in and out), CBs/DBs, sprinkled with a few TEs haha

The only reason I take a WR at 30 is if one of the so called top 5 is available since he could be that impact guy right away.
That would technically mean in my view you could have 2 lanky WRs with pick 30 and Bryant on the outside, and then AB in that case in the slot.
sounds good with 2 athletic guys outside, AB inside and then Green at TE who can also stretch the field, im getting giddy lol

Although I wouldn't be upset if any of those other positions of need get selected.
I do like the sounds of that Obi Manowufu/fi (sp?) but I suspect he'll be gone before the Steelers pick.

solardave wrote:

I know we all have our doubts but watch this video. Dude is huge and saying all the right things. If he stays on track he could be the beast Ben always wanted.

http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Martavis-Bryant-Im-going-to-show-you-how-much-Ive-changed-50758350

I like the new mindset, but I also like the back of his shirt, "Cover me if... YOU CAN'T"

I'm hoping he gets another shot at playing with the Steelers.

When is his year officially up?

Drizztbob wrote:

When is his year officially up?

He's applied for reinstatement back in January. Now it's just waiting on Der Kommish to make his ruling. Could be end of March, first of April, but from what I'm hearing it should be before the draft.

Knowing Goddamndell, it will be an hour before the draft.

Drizztbob wrote:

Knowing Goddamndell, it will be an hour before the draft.

I'm not sure why this takes so long but I believe it's the last thread of control Der Kommish has over the players after his most recent debacles in judgment.