Steelers Cut 10 (ROSTER OPEN THREAD)
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 3:55 PM EDT
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PrintIt's that time of year. We should be hearing a lot of rumors and news over the next 24 hours -- just one more way social media is changing the NFL -- so I thought I'd start a thread where we can share what we're hearing.
Chime in with any news about who will and won't be suiting up in black and gold this season!
UPDATE: Not a rumor -- Steelers.com announces the first set of cuts:
TE Eugene Bright, OG Dorian Brooks, OT Kyle Jolly, WR Brandon London, TE Sean McHugh, DT Scott Paxson, LS Matt Stewart, S Justin Thornton, RB Justin Vincent, LB Renauld Williams.
Bright, Brooks, Paxson and Thornton seem likely practice squad candidates. I'm a bit surprised by Williams as the rumor was Tomlin loved him. The rest make sense.
UPDATE 2: Urbik gone too, says his agent. 10 more to go.
NOTE: Please check out the frontpage post on roster cuts and continue the conversation there! -- Syrsteeler
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To kick things off...
Multiple sources reporting Hartwig given permission to seek a trade
Steelers Depot reporting Kraig Urbik has been released.
Jonathan Dwyer (maybe, not authenticated) tweeting “Thank you Lord”
what was Dwyer tweeting about?
Did someone tell him he’s not being waived/cut?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Not 100% clear it's actually him, but that's the supposition
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
When is the deadline for cuts anyway?
Is it by the end of the weekend, or by the end of today?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
k
Should be an interesting 27 hours then…Or is it 6 pm eastern time?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Not totally related
But the PG just announced that Leftwich could be out 2 to 4 weeks. What do we do now? Keep him in the hope he can come back? That would mean one less roster spot for a guy who may never see the field when all is said and done. Tough decision.
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Screw him
I say cut his ass, and open up a roster spot for a future star.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
PUP
Then either IR him or cut batch when he’s back. Buy some time, don’t use up the spot
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree
Make an injury settlement and let him walk. He will still be around if an emergency arises, although he may say FO. Roster spot very valuable this year with the RB, CB and LB positions.
If you think you can do a thing, or think you can't do a thing, you're right. - Henry Ford
by SteelObsession on Sep 3, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't use PUP
For a player who practiced during camp…
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Yes, must make an injury settlement. Should not IR him.
If you think you can do a thing, or think you can't do a thing, you're right. - Henry Ford
by SteelObsession on Sep 3, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Smart thing to do...
carry 3 QBs including Lefty into the season. Batch + Dixon + ARE as an emergency QB should be enough to get us through the 2 to 4 weeks til Lefty is healthy. If it’s just 2 weeks he’s missing he’s probably our starter at that point. Big Ben’s back after 4 weeks. We can look at whether we cut Batch or Leftwich at that point to be able to activate Big Ben. We have a roster exemption for him so we might as well use it.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben would still count towards the roster though wont he?
So that means you want us carrying 4 QBs into the season? Stuff that. I think we will have an injury settlement with Lefty and allow him to walk.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Ben won’t count towards the 53, until after his suspension is over. I imagine we will have 53, and will have to cut someone then.
To try and then fail, is not unacceptable. But failing to try, is accepting failure.
Saw that thanks
Probably a QB im guessing. We wont carry 4 for 12 games
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping that Batch will retire
and become a coach. Or, if not a coach, doing something with the organization. Chucky has been too good to us, and deserves better than being cut with a friendly pat on the ass and a “Thank You”.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Frank Summers
Does anyone know if he’s eligible for the PS? I think he is but not 100% sure. If he is, that’s probably where he’s heading.
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Pretty sure he's elligible
He didn’t get any games last year, did he?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
He played in one or two
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
yea, i remember him starting the season opener
went on IR that week. he made the 53 last year.
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If he only played in one game, he's elligible for the PS this year
I’m pretty sure of this info…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
He dressed for two games
And even started one according to Steelers.com.
This is irrelevant as he IS eligible for the PS because he hasnt got one accrued season towards his name, and he hasnt already been on the PS for two seasons before
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I was under the impression that
if a player was active for more than 2 games during a season, they were ineligible for the pants squad.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Apparantly its an accrued season
Which i believe is 6 games has to be played to earn an accrued season?
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh..Whaddayaknow?
Wait…That means Joey Burnett is still PS eligible…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Cuts: TEs Bright and McHugh, G Brooks, T Jolly, WR London, DT Paxson, LS Stewart, S Thornton, RB Vincent, LB Williams
I love being the most-hated guy here. I love beating them while [their fans] are flicking me off. --Hines Ward
No surprise there
What’s your source?
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Steelers is my source
But I see the poster already listed these people. I shouldn’t post near the end of a lllloooonnnngggg Friday workday.
I love being the most-hated guy here. I love beating them while [their fans] are flicking me off. --Hines Ward
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
McHugh surprises me a little
I figured he’d go but be one of the last ones out.
Tomlin liked Williams but he likes all our LBs, the Williams cut happened because our LB depth is amazing.
Brooks too
I though he would be released as close to the limit as possible to be resigned on the PS. He looked like this year’s UDFA interior lineman hit. Hopefully he clears waivers. I wasn’t that impressed with Williams from his preseason play, and there’s no way he gets over Stevie Sly for the last LB spot, right?
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Love the group
If the rookies show anything this year, this group could be the deepest ever.
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Williams is a PS guy. McHugh, does surprise me but it lets him try to get a job elsewhere a day early. Maybe that’s a nice thing.
Williams is 29
and far from PS eligible. not gonna happen
doh! my bad, thinking of Worthington, don’t know why. It’s this brain of mine.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 4, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad
Good luck to him finding another job. 2009’s Limas Sweed…
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
2009's bruce davis
but yea. Really ugly rounds 2-4 of late.
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
and cut that Sanders guy! He doesn’t come back to the ball and he runs bad routes! How dare him!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
He knows that.
Must have missed the /sarcasm\ font…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Thank god for Woodley
He really helps out that lot.
06- Anthony Smith and Willie Reid
07- Spaeth (not a disaster but clearly not a good pick- just a though here : Leron McClain?!)
08- Sweed and Bruce Davis
09- Urbik
Ouch!
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
What about Keenan Lewis and Wallace 09
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
OK
Good picks (2-3)
06-Nil
07- Woodley
08- Nil
09- Wallace (Lewis needs to show something in regular action, jury’s still out)
10- Sanders looks pretty good, Worilds not so much but time will tell
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
Good
He was a project that had to be dumped. Too soft for Steelers football. Goodbye and good riddance
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad about Thornton
He seems like the kind of hard-hitting safety to take over for Clark in a couple years.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
fuck Thornton
DCS for the win baby!
Xbox Live Gamertag - IMIeursault currently MW2 and Madden 11.
If Troy, Harrison and Woodley are on top of their game, that is good for 9 wins right there, regardless of what is going on with their offense. - Mr MaLoR 28/6/10
by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Sep 3, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball hawk or a hard hitter that causes fumbles...
Tell the truth, I’d rather have both in one player. But they can’t all be Troy, so….I can’t decide.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Read:
Hard hitter that causes fumbles and alligator arms when the receivers see him coming like a missile…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
I think these people made it
Dixon Batch
Mendy Redman Moore Dwyer
Ward Wallace ARE Battle Sanders Brown
Miller Spaeth Johnson
Starks Kemo Pouncey Essex Adams Legursky Hills Foster Scott
Hampton Keisel Smith Hood Hoke Eason
Farrior Timmons Foote Fox Sylvester
Harrison Woodley Worilds Gibson
Taylor Macfaden Gay Lewis Madison
Polamalu Clark Mundy Allen
I think thats 48. Do we keep Butler or Burnett or Summers
by TrueSteelerForLife on Sep 3, 2010 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Tough choices
I think Gibson, Butler, Burnett, Summers, Gay, and madison are on the bubble. I like Butler and Madison for Special Teams. Mundy is gone if Butler stays because he can play FS. I think we should start redman at FB. we have alot of depth at RB, WR, & LB. These positions are going to have contributors without alot of dropoff. Also, I think Dixon can get it done with his ability to keep the D concerned about his legs.
Summers gone, per twitter
Shame. Always liked and never understood why they tried to make him into a fb.
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
saw that too
he doesn’t seem to be enough of any one thing – not that great a FB, and seems to be too slow for HB. positional flexibility is great and all, but you gotta really show something at one position, at least with the depth we’ve got this year…
"You know how football is - if your mother's on the other team and you're coming out to play football, you're gonna hit momma" --L.C. Greenwood
I think he's faster than Redman
I honestly don’t think he got much of a chance. Arians loved Redman (he’s friend with Redman’s uncle) and gave him most of the short yardage carries. Can’t really complain considering Redman has turned out to be a find, but I think he was moved to FB too quickly.
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
and even as I write...
http://twitter.com/Insidepghsports/status/22925743608
“Source close to Frank Summers tells me 2nd year pro will land on his feet and that this isn’t his {Franks} fault. Blamed Arians.”
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
He’s not exactly endearing himself to be put on the PS now is he?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
eh, that's sources "close to summers"
"You know how football is - if your mother's on the other team and you're coming out to play football, you're gonna hit momma" --L.C. Greenwood
Still, talking shit about your (ex) OC
Isn’t the way to make the practice squad. Whether this quote came directly from him or not, he still said it to “sources close to him”.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
BA sabotaging the career of our only dedicated roster FB? He wouldn’t do that. Definitely not. Nope, not a chance.
Falcons got rid of Dan Klecko
5’11", 275 lb “running back”. The man’s an upback if I ever saw one…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
looks more and more like Dywer is a lock for the roster
Denver lost White and the Browns lost Hardesty for the season. So the Broncos are already thin at RB and Dwyer ran all over him, so for sure they would try to claim him off waivers. The Browns just lost their rookie RB for the year…..I’m sure they would take Dwyer.
Dwyer is now on the roster or in another uniform, no other option.
agreed
summers might could end up in denver… dunno
"You know how football is - if your mother's on the other team and you're coming out to play football, you're gonna hit momma" --L.C. Greenwood
This just in!
LenDale “Fatass Towel Stomper” White is done for season with torn Achilles.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-whiteout
Dwyer MUST stay on our active roster!
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Wow -
the Revenge of the Towel continues to dog him…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Sep 3, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
IIRC, he's not one of the ones that made the public appology
Keith Bulluck was, however…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
I don't think
that there was actually ever an apology. The two guys signed a towel and sent it to the school to auction off as a fundraiser, but they never actually said that they were sorry they did it. The Towel is not fooled…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Sep 3, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
There was.
The head coach, IIRC, held a mini presser about it. I thought…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
If Summers is gone...
Dwyer stays. This makes sense. With Dixon taking snaps the first 4 games this year, the coaching staff will want plenty of depth at FB. Mendenhall, Redman , Moore, Dwyer. These guys are getting alot of action the first 4 games.
" Just go and lay your hand on a Pittsburgh Steeler fan, and then I think you'll finally understand"
" In America" Charlie Daniels Band
by idiscgolftexas on Sep 3, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
we will have depth at FB?
wow awesome..
Healing from my new tattoos
Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
So with McHugh gone,
David Johnson makes the team? I’m hoping he does, and that he keeps catching when they throw to him. That would be a nice story if he can turn into the # 2 tight end and we can say goodbye to no-block-Spaeth.
yes, he does
he should get playing time before spaeth considering they never throw to the #2 TE. that said, Spaeth has looked much-improved.
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Shun!
Spaeth is horrible. Any word to the contrary is BTSC heresy. Almost as bad as arguing Redman might not be a HoF candidate at this point of his career.
I zoned out during my Fantasy Draft, and needed a bench running back.
When I looked up, I had grabbed Redman. What the HELL was I thinking? I wasn’t, I was being a total homer and listenting to all of you Redman for HOF committee folks. Ay carumba.
you get points for TD's right?
Redman should see some goal-line action.
by Steely McSmash on Sep 4, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
but if the ball is within 5 yards I wouldn’t be surprised to see Redman going in.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 4, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I am afraid
that when we do it will be Moore on some slow developing sweep.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 4, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 4, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So I hit the link with the Twitter notes up top...
And I see a headline that says that more than the 10 announced were let go. In today’s age with the social media, etc., just by reading the above comments tells you that 10 plus Summers and Urbik are now gone. What is the purpose in keeping the other 11 names from the public? There are no more secrets obviously, so I’m not sure I get it.
Maybe not all the cut players, Hartwig seeking a trade is a different situation, but what kind of competitive advantage can there possibly be in not announcing the names?
I think it's because they haven't actually cut/released the last 11
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
I haven't been keeping count
But, 12 sounds about right. Which means that there’s only 7 or 8 more cuts to make.
Apparently, the Steelers are planning on flat out releasing Hartwig as well.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
Colbert, Tomlin and most of the staff
are probably locked in a conference room debating & re-debating over and over until most can agree on who gets cut. This is one of the hardest days for personnel guys.
I don't doubt that, and these last two games and the injuries should be making it tougher.
I guess I didn’t make my point clear enough. I’m talking about the guys already released beyond the 10 named. Where is the benefit in not announcing Summers, Urbik and whomever else (if the players have already been told that is)?
I understand that some players may not know, and I that I get. It’s the ones told but not announced that I’m not understanding the reason behind not saying anything.
In the “old” days, there could be some roster manipulation going on, not saying it because you know team x needs this position which we’re cutting. But nothing is secret in today’s electronic world so where’s the rationale?
This is it for Paxson
Hes had his 3 years on the PS…or is it more than that you are allowed?
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
CLOSING THIS POST
started a new one for reasons I explained to syrsteelerfan. Thanks all! Taking this one down in a minute, but please head to new one now up on main page.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
well actually
Not closing this post, just removing from front page. Hopefully conversation can continue here or on new post. But new redundant post now up, but it was important for me to start fresh post for reasons not worth explaining here.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
You gotta be top kick.
We get it, Mr. Powertrip…
Just foolin’ around, Mike. :)
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
hehe
Kinda. More like gotta make sure we make this BTSC party as big as possible.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Sep 3, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said, just foolin' Mike.
For my part, I don’t really care as to the “why” of it all.
Keep doin’ what you’re doin’. It works, and works well.
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
cheers man
what you got going on this weekend
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Sep 3, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a whole lot
The pre-requisite BBQ on Mon.
The future wife has set up a frickin’ “Cosmic Bowling” outing with one of her highschool girlfriends and her husband, with another couple or two mixed in tomorrow night. I frickin’ HATE bowling…
Not sure about Sunday. I don’t think anything but preping for the Q on Monday.
You? When are you gonna come down here and hang with the Steeler fan club in Portland?
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
oooh
Didn’t know you were in PDX. I’m there from time to time to get away from Seattle and party. I’ll let you know next time.
Heading to Wichita KS where my gf’s family lives for the weekend. Surprisingly somewhat fun town.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Sep 3, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually in Vantucky
But I’m literally 5 minutes across the bridge from p-town.
Are you on yahoo? If so, add me. You know my E-mail.
Kansas, eh? Don’t eat any meat that you don’t know exactly what animal it came from…
"I am a total flaming homo"
- by biggcat on Sep 3, 2010 4:45 AM PDT
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