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Vasher to the Black and Gold ???

Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher could be in danger of being released. There's no such thing as having too many cornerbacks on the roster, but Vasher has had opportunities to regain his status over the last two seasons and he finished last season as an occasional contributor. Vasher is set to make $2.95 million in 2010 and also has a $500,000 workout bonus. what do you think ? could be interesting ? or go for depth from the draft ?

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sign him

he’d be a cheap FA AND he’d be perfect for temp replacement job til lewis or burnett gets their stuff together.

by t1mmy10 on Feb 10, 2010 2:35 AM EST reply actions  

I think Vasher is a victim of scheme

Were he to come to Pittsburgh, I think he would shine. Especially with Troy prowling the field over/under him.

He would be an instant upgrade at corner, I say sign his ass! Along with Darren Sharper (if NO lets him go).

"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods

by Steel Spike on Feb 10, 2010 11:49 AM EST reply actions  

I'm worried this could be another Donnel Woolford (I think that was his name)

Maybe because he is a corner from Chicago, it brings back bad memories……Jeez, we got Woolford from Chicago years ago and he absolutely sucked… I know that really doesn’t mean anything now . Jus sayin….

by Dr Del on Feb 10, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn't know whether you're right

although I expect you are. All I can say is that we have the best safety in the league by anyone’s estimation, and he didn’t help us a bit for most of the season (other than, as I’ve mentioned before, to vastly improve the view on the sidelines.) So if you’re correct, that would make me nervous.

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 10, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

thats why you have back ups

Gays no starter but he could be a quality back up if Vasher doesn’t miss long, extended periods of time due to an injury.

by shleeve on Feb 10, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

But why sign a guy that's injury prone?

That’s wasting money. Another guy on the market is Marlin Jackson, a former 1st rounder who is also injury prone. They’re both talented, but both don’t play enough for starting corner money.

by StoneColdSteel on Feb 10, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

While it’s still tempting to roll the dice if he comes reasonably priced, but he probably couldn’t finish the year, and we’d be wasting time while our draft talent remains under-developed.

by betelgeuse on Feb 10, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

injury prone

is always a reason for giving someone less money……..just saying

by shleeve on Feb 10, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

KC tried to give an imjury prone Steelers ILB another shot

hoping for good health, and guess what they got, an oft injured Kendrell Bell. There is a difference between a guy who suffers a few injuries (Like Willie Parker) and injury prone (always getting nicked up and missing time). Vasher is the latter of the two.

"The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others." Don Shula

by SteelCage on Feb 11, 2010 3:43 AM EST up reply actions  

If he's cut...

I’d be for offering him a moderate contract. He’s got a decent skill set when not injured…

by Chicago Steeler on Feb 10, 2010 12:45 PM EST reply actions  

yea i trust the front office to know not to overpay him. i think if they sign him it will be for a fair deal and i’ll be happy to have him and i think if they dont sign him it will be because he wanted too much money

by steel.curtain.number2 on Feb 10, 2010 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

You guys signed former Raven CB, David Pittman today.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-David-Pittman-signs-with-Steelers.html

Former Baltimore Ravens cornerback David Pittman signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to his agent.

Pittman is a former third-round draft pick with the Ravens who was selected in the 2006 NFL draft after playing collegiately at Northwestern State (La.).

Pittman has also had stints with the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans.

He played this past season for the New York Sentinels in the United Football League.

Playing seven games for the Ravens during the 2007 season, he recorded 10 tackles and two interceptions.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 10, 2010 5:05 PM EST reply actions  

Just say "we"...

As in “We signed former Ravens cornerback David Pittman today”. Go ahead, you know you want to.

What did you think of him during his time spent at the Nevermore Land Ranch? Does he have a shot?

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe

by NYSteelersFan4 on Feb 10, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Not nice, NYSF.

Mr. MaLoR can stay in the closet if he wants. It’s his decision…

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 10, 2010 5:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Doesn't mean we can't mock him for it though...

"Every Day I walk past 6 Lombardi trophies not 6 rushing titles" - Greatest Tomlinism ever.

by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Feb 10, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions  

True dat.

The comment volume on BTSC would be reduced by at least 60% if we couldn’t mock people.

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by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 10, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm thinking closer to 99% if we had to serious at all time

because I can’t pull that off

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by WVPiratesfan on Feb 11, 2010 12:00 AM EST up reply actions  

He would lose out on the Steeler fan playing the role of Troll award each year if he said "We"

If you buy a foreign made product you give money to a person who will not be buying an American made produdt that you get paid to make. Think about it next time you're at the store.

by SNW on Feb 10, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I still expect that he's going to slip up sooner or later,

and then he will be exposed as a homey posing as a troll. Which is pretty sad, really.

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 10, 2010 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Now I am sad?

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 10, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

You should always be sad

Ratbird fan…

"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods

by Steel Spike on Feb 10, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Quote the Raven:

Pass the Prozac.

"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods

by Steel Spike on Feb 10, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Crazy

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 10, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh Joy

So in the 4 years of his professional career, he’s played on 4 teams, and been in 2 leagues.

by alfresco on Feb 10, 2010 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Reply Fail

That was suposed to be a reply to malor’s CB post

by alfresco on Feb 10, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, maybe Tomlin thinks he can get something out of him. Tomlin so far seems to like to take gambles on cheap CB’s. Wonder where he got that idea from?

by Phantaskippy on Feb 10, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

To all of you

Not trolling, just informing. Relax with the closet stuff.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 10, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Whether you want to inform, troll, or just hang out

you’re good with me. And if you do turn into a bonafide steeler fan someday, you’ll be doubly welcome…

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 10, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he might have a pseudonym over here already

With a rotating IP so he won’t get busted by Bruce or Blitz…

"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods

by Steel Spike on Feb 10, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

That is only for the Browns blog…

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 10, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm trying to do the Mr MaLor thing over at the Daily Norseman

and it’s going over like a fart in church. Maybe you can be my advisor….. I had REVENGE4FAVRE worked up into a huge slather the other day :)

by Dr Del on Feb 10, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice.

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Feb 11, 2010 10:06 AM EST up reply actions  

I was seriously wondering what you thought of him though, I just had to get in a friendly jab… It’s been a while MaLoR.

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe

by NYSteelersFan4 on Feb 11, 2010 9:02 AM EST up reply actions  

why would he be cut??

in an uncapped year it would just be a profit/loss deal. Not sure if the bears care.

by Steely McSmash on Feb 11, 2010 12:50 PM EST reply actions  

while we're talking about free agents who will never be in the black and gold

because the steelers never really get anyone…..

Pierce from the Giants just got released. That would be awesome for our MLB woes….

by shleeve on Feb 11, 2010 3:51 PM EST reply actions  

he's past it mannn

"Every Day I walk past 6 Lombardi trophies not 6 rushing titles" - Greatest Tomlinism ever.

by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Feb 11, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

You think Farrior is slow?

I getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.

by Steel in FL on Feb 13, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Mel blount keeps himself in good shape.

I getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.

by Steel in FL on Feb 13, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

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