Dre Moore

by belvalle55 on Aug 30, 2008 11:14 PM EDT

Dre Moore, Defensive Lineman from Maryland was one of the player that the Steelers tried to move up in the 4th round to pick. He came to town to visit with the Steelers prior to the draft. He was cut by Tampa today. I hope the Steelers are watching the waiver wire. We need some young blood on the DL. All of our lineman are in their 30s. Unless we start developing some talent, this unit will slip quickly.

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I thought the same thing when I read they had cut him. He may not be ready to play a lot now, but he might do well in a backup roll and, perhaps, develop into a starter. Still, it’s a red flag that the Bucs didn’t think a fourth round pic was good enough to warrent a place on their roster – even in a strictly backup role.

by BluegrassSteeler on Aug 30, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

true but

Theyrepretty deep at that position.

by Michael Bean on Aug 30, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re probably right Blitz, my knowledge of the organization is pretty minimal. He’s probably worth more than a look. It would, ya know, be nice to have a backup DE under 30 and without and arthritic back…

by BluegrassSteeler on Aug 30, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Sign him

<<The Buccaneers cut their fourth-round pick Dre Moore. In last April’s draft Tampa Bay traded up to acquire the Maryland product. Moore was beat out by second-year defensive lineman Greg Peterson.>> -from http://www.pewterreport.com/articles/view

One comment on the Tampa site: <<The only surprise was Dre Moore getting cut, but I have a feeling that he will find his way on the practice squad…>> Not if we sign him.

Not sure how to make room for him, but he has way to much talent for the Steelers to pass on right now imo.

by herewegosteelers on Aug 30, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

Cut Eason for Moore.

I’m not sure why he’s still here anyway.

by Desroko on Aug 31, 2008 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I second that

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Aug 31, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Moore

I’ve been keeping up with Moore. He’s incredibly strong and fast for his size, but I think he’s a classic “works out better than plays” guy. That said, we have 3 marginal backups on our roster who wouldn’t get picked up if we cut them. I would approve of cutting one and adding an “upside” wavier pickup. Moore might be that guy. Ahtyba Rubin of the Browns was another upside guy who did nothing to deserve a roster spot, but somehow made his roster. We’ll see if he’s still on the team after the wavier wire dash is over.

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by BadMaafala on Aug 31, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

too late

tampa already signed him to the practice squad

by 86_STRONGER_THAN_STEEL on Sep 1, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions

that doesn't mean anything

you can sign a guy from a practice squad if you intend to put him on the 53-man roster

"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball

by flipgatey3 on Sep 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions