While he had his moments, with Mendenhall, Parker, Moore, and even Gary Russell, I think this was the right move. Saves some cash, and more importantly, a roster space.

Its not like we all didnt see this coming. They are stocked with RB`s and Davenport was the odd man out. Not a bad backup at all but he will get more touches somewhere else.

Steelers.com reports the release of Dookie and three others including Lorello and Legursky.

As many have mentioned, not a surprise. And as Gold says the timing is encouraging. Best wishes to Dookie in future endeavors.

much saw this one coming. As for Bentley, I don’t really want him. Not sure if its because he was a Brown or his injury problems, just don’t really want him. Prolly be fairly cheap tho.

Those are decent numbers Davenport put up for the franchise. I appreciate the work he put in, but his release doesnt really register as much of a surprise or more importantly, something that leaves a void in the Steelers backfield. Even with his release, the stable appears to be in good order. Excellent work by the Colbert and Tomlin in making this group a strength and an area of solid depth following the retirement of a Hall of Famer.
(#36, 2005). On a related note, I have to say how pleased I am about the way Parker, Ward, Farrior and other veterans on the roster have shown the same commitment to helping the young guns learn the ropes of professional football, on and off the field as Bussie.

As for Bentley, I am actually intrigued by the prospect and it crossed my mind when Davenport was released that it was at least plausible that the Steelers could take a look at Bentley. I dont assume to know what the current line is on Bentley, but in my mind he’s a player that could potentially help this team at a critical position. That being said, the Ilkin interview (well done, Rose) left me optimistic about the current group of O-linemen. Like Ilkin, I believe the Steelers on the rise (and it all starts up front), despite losing Big Red. In other words, I think the Steelers have the players to get it done in the trenches. Which players are going to step up remains to be seen, but there doesnt appear to be any glaring needs or desperation on the part of the Steelers to fill the gaps. Which makes it all the more intriguing about the prospects of Bentley joining the ranks. If he will sign for the league minimum or other reasonable figure, it could be a worth rolling the dice.

these seem like the right cuts to me at the moment. doubt we’re bringing in bentley, but it wasnt long ago he was decent. i’d personally like to see what hartwig and stapleton can do; so i would not mind the Steelers passing on LeCharles, unless he’s clearly better than what they got.