BTSC Steelers Daily Six Pack- Trade Deebo Edition?

ESPN did an article on Madden covers, and who is most likely to be on the cover of Madden 10 (which I think sounds stupid, have we gotten to the point where we can be bothered to say 2010?).They have three Steelers in the top ten most likely, with Troy Polamalu on top of the list. Here’s a link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4022235

First, I wouldn’t trade Harrison now. He’s under contract at a great bargain and players in their final year have a way of performing better than ever with that lure in front of them.

Secondly, the shooting is a horrible tragedy, and I feel for the families of the victims. I’d like to take a moment to address the linked NY Times story. It was largely rehashed from an article in the P-G. There is an injustice in it in that the website of Alex Jones, Infowars, is named in such close proximity to a white supremacist site. If the media would tell what the shooter had to say on Infowars, it would be clear that mentioning that site is a politically motivated smear attempt. The shooter was upset with the site for NOT promoting racist/violent viewpoints. If you were to check it out yourselves, you may not agree with what Mr Jones says, but it is clear that trying to imply blame for instilling these dangerous views is simply wrong.

Thanks. Now back to football!
Here We Go Steelers! Here We Go!

overstates his point,as he often does. The Seahawks move Hasselbeck?! Doubtful…They appear poised to make at least one more run with him at the controls. I do agree with him about Harrison,though.
Why give Harrison big money when he’s 31,the Steelers appear loaded at the position,and good LB’s have been made to look great in the Steeler system? Don’t neccessarily deal him,but make one more run with him as part of the team,then let him go elsewhere. Odds are they won’t miss him…

Very happy we got him re-signed. Not really surprised about it, but it was good to hear some of his thoughts on the Steelers organization.

I’d trade Deebo, just give us 2 1st rounders and a stud OT, maybe a shutdown CB thrown in.

that the Steelers should neccessarily deal Harrison,only that they should think twice about giving big money to a 31-yr.old LB,especially when you have strength at the position,and history tells us that any number of solid LB’s have excelled in the Steeler system.Harrsion has been [part of the rule,not the exception…

Guys,

We all know Deebo will be 31 years old when the season begins. But he’s only played 6 years in the league and two as a starter. He doesn’t have the wear and tear on his body like a Joey Porter. I can see the Steelers giving him a 4-year extension. I do believe they may have to extend a couple of people to free up enough money to get the Starks and Deebo deals done as well as sign this draft class.

Let’s hope the extra investors added are bringing a lot of cash to the table because this team could be paying out a good amount in signing bonuses during the next 2 years to keep some of its better players.

a definate point there! :)

The draft is fast approaching. Harrison does not have a bunch of wear and tear, true, but few players in this line of work improve after age 32. We also have Foote and Timmons fighting over the same position, the least important of the 4 LB positions (WILB is only important when you have a blitz monster like K. Bell). If someone offers us a pick between 12 and 20 plus a pick or two next season for Deebo, Colbert and Tomlin, with Lebeau’s approval, would have to at least strongly consider it. Being able to grab one of the top 5 tackles, plus one other pick in the first could be useful. Imagine getting a true left tackle, and still address all our other needs. I am just saying…