Dixon Trade Rumor

Yahoo! reports via the Post-Gazette that the Steelers are considering trading QB Dennis Dixon. Dixon showed some value and potential in last night's game against the Eagles. I am for it, if they swap Dixon and a pick or two (third round or lower) or a lineman of their own for Mike Pouncey of the Dolphins. This trade has been discussed before, but what other options would you endorse?

9 months ago TorchM 15 comments 0 recs |

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Trade Dixon, Tyler Grisham and Kyle Jolly for Mike Pouncey

Maybe package a late round (5th-7th) pick as well.

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by Steel Spike on Aug 19, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Jolly is pretty worthless, AFAIC

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by LV Steelers Fan on Aug 19, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

YOU'RE RUINING HIS TRADE VALUE!!!!!

Pittsburgh Steelers fan - nuff said.
Miami Hurricanes fan - nuff said.
Georgetown Hoyas fan - nuff said.
Cleveland Cavaliers fan - um yeah, about that...

by StoneColdSteel on Aug 19, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

That's kinda the point...

Hyuck hyuck!

by Steel Spike on Aug 20, 2011 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Love it

Guys we intend to cut for a first round pick. You are always working the angle Spike. You a lawyer? haha

by Michael Uhlhorn on Aug 20, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It's funny you should ask...

Everyone in my family says I should have been a lawyer…

And yes, all potential cut guys. Duh! Why the hell would we trade someone we want to play? :)

by Steel Spike on Aug 21, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Mike Pouncey

I doubt you could get Pouncey for less than a 1st, Dixon and maybe a 5th and that might be generous for Pouncey (unless he has looked really bad in preseason).

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Aug 19, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

On second thought

There’s no way we’re getting Pouncey from Miami.

by TorchM on Aug 19, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I agree

But I can see us packaging Dixon and another player or two for a veteran o-lineman or a draft choice.

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Aug 19, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Jake Long :)

by steelerintexas on Aug 20, 2011 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions

sigh

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Aug 20, 2011 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Personally, I think you look at Taylor Mays

I think Dixon and a 5th would probably be enough for the 49ers. Mays comes in and becomes the heir-apparent to Troy in a few years.

by Michael Uhlhorn on Aug 20, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Mike Pouncey Unlikely, But...

I do think we should trade Dixon. Dixon isn’t going to beat Leftwich for the second spot, but he could definitely compete for the starting spot on some teams. In the unlikely scenario that Ben and Byron get injured simultaneously (again) then we can always call up Batch.

I think that a veteran O-lineman would improve our chances of a good playoff run.

grain of salt

by PaulMorel on Aug 20, 2011 4:25 AM EDT reply actions

We're getting a can of sardines for Dixon and that's about it.

No team in their right mind would float a pick out there based on his performance/potential. He’s Kordell Stewart with worse field awareness.

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by idiscgolftexas on Aug 20, 2011 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Disagree on your estimate of his worth

He probably won’t bring anything more than a 6th (since he was signed to a 5th round tender and no one picked him up), but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him land us a 6-7.

by Michael Uhlhorn on Aug 20, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions