phillyesq
02-26-2009, 01:38 PM
Here is an excerpt from Bouchette's article in the PG giving his opinion as to what the Steelers will do with restricted free agent tenders. I posted this on another board as well.
Restricted
OT Willie Colon should receive a high tender to ensure he returns to start on the right side.
FB Sean McHugh became their starter and did a decent job as a blocker, but it will be tough to put a high tender on him.
CB Anthony Madison became one of their top special teams players. Could receive a low tender.
G Jeremy Parquet was a backup who played little and is not likely to be tendered.
S Anthony Smith did not suit up for the playoffs but could receive a tender that would bring them a third-round pick if someone signs him.
Here is a longer article from Bouchette dealing with just the free agent tenders:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09057/95182...66.stm
If I was the Steelers, I would give the following tenders:
Colon: 2nd round. I don't see anybody giving up a second round pick to sign Colon. With all of the uncertainty on the offensive line, I think that bringing Colon into the fold for another year is prudent. I think RT is a position where the Steelers need to improve, but with all of the uncertainty, you have to bring him back. I wouldn't go with the first round tender, nor would I go with the low tender.
Bouchette thinks that the Steelers will give him the high tender (about $2.2 million, but not the highest). I don't think the Steelers need to give him that much. I'd rather see the Steelers give him the second round tender $1.54 and save the money on the cap.
McHugh: low tender (based on position flexibility). I'd like to bring him back into the fold, and although $1 million is a bit steep, IMO, its worth it for somebody that can contribute as a third TE and as a fullback.
Smith: low tender. I go back and forth on this, but I'm leaning towards the low tender. $1 million is a lot for a guy that never suited up, but he flashed enough potential that I'd hope somebody else signs him, bringing the Steelers a third. I'd imagine that a trade could also be an option, maybe for a fourth.
Parquet: See Ya!
Madison: tough call. Great special teams player, but I'm not sure if he is worth the $1 million tender.
Total potential tenders:
If Colon gets the high tender, and tenders are extended to Madison and Smith, that is $5.2 of cap money tied up.
If Colon gets the second round tender, and McHugh gets the only other tender, that is about just $2.5 million of cap money.
So, what does everybody else think?
Restricted
OT Willie Colon should receive a high tender to ensure he returns to start on the right side.
FB Sean McHugh became their starter and did a decent job as a blocker, but it will be tough to put a high tender on him.
CB Anthony Madison became one of their top special teams players. Could receive a low tender.
G Jeremy Parquet was a backup who played little and is not likely to be tendered.
S Anthony Smith did not suit up for the playoffs but could receive a tender that would bring them a third-round pick if someone signs him.
Here is a longer article from Bouchette dealing with just the free agent tenders:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09057/95182...66.stm
If I was the Steelers, I would give the following tenders:
Colon: 2nd round. I don't see anybody giving up a second round pick to sign Colon. With all of the uncertainty on the offensive line, I think that bringing Colon into the fold for another year is prudent. I think RT is a position where the Steelers need to improve, but with all of the uncertainty, you have to bring him back. I wouldn't go with the first round tender, nor would I go with the low tender.
Bouchette thinks that the Steelers will give him the high tender (about $2.2 million, but not the highest). I don't think the Steelers need to give him that much. I'd rather see the Steelers give him the second round tender $1.54 and save the money on the cap.
McHugh: low tender (based on position flexibility). I'd like to bring him back into the fold, and although $1 million is a bit steep, IMO, its worth it for somebody that can contribute as a third TE and as a fullback.
Smith: low tender. I go back and forth on this, but I'm leaning towards the low tender. $1 million is a lot for a guy that never suited up, but he flashed enough potential that I'd hope somebody else signs him, bringing the Steelers a third. I'd imagine that a trade could also be an option, maybe for a fourth.
Parquet: See Ya!
Madison: tough call. Great special teams player, but I'm not sure if he is worth the $1 million tender.
Total potential tenders:
If Colon gets the high tender, and tenders are extended to Madison and Smith, that is $5.2 of cap money tied up.
If Colon gets the second round tender, and McHugh gets the only other tender, that is about just $2.5 million of cap money.
So, what does everybody else think?