Steelers sign G Seumalo

**SteelerOfDeVille** · 03-20-2023, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by flippy

Just catching up. Anyone know why Philly didn’t sign this guy?

Seems like a solid move.

We know this one - when you make the SB, your team gets raided because everyone sees the value of your players.

**BURGH86STEEL** · 03-20-2023, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by crushedspirit

Eagles have some cap issues and a host of free agents they had to re-sign, including the deal they just made to keep Slay. I also think they're happy with Jurgens who will take over his spot. Word on the street is they never even talked to Seumalo, and it was also rumored that either he or Kelce would not be re-signed during the off-season.

He was good last season, and hopefully can stay healthy.

The Eagles are probably looking to extend Hurts. He is entering the final year of his deal.

**feltdizz** · 03-20-2023, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by BURGH86STEEL

The Eagles are probably looking to extend Hurts. He is entering the final year of his deal.

yep, be was a 2nd round pick so there is no 5th year option. Add that on top of AJ Brown’s money and whoever else they have on healthy contracts and they have to shed some talent.

**Northern_Blitz** · 03-20-2023, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by SteelerOfDeVille

i still think OT is in play, but the guards are pretty solid at this point.

I also wouldn't be mad a John Michael Schmitz (center), but that's just me... the "2-deep" depth chart across the interior would be pretty solid.

How many do we dress? 8?

Dave from the Depot was predicting that we'd trade Dotson to make some room. (Also commented that he thought the cap savings from moving Dotson would be just about equal to his predicted cap increase from a Highsmith extension FWIW)

I'd imagine Green is probably working on his resume too.

**Captain Lemming** · 03-20-2023, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Northern_Blitz

How many do we dress? 8?

Dave from the Depot was predicting that we'd trade Dotson to make some room. (Also commented that he thought the cap savings from moving Dotson would be just about equal to his predicted cap increase from a Highsmith extension FWIW)

I'd imagine Green is probably working on his resume too.

My first thought too. Dotson has enough value to get us a 6th… 5th if it is a sucker.

He has potential, just seems to have issues with focus.

**hackjam** · 03-20-2023, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Steel Maniac

I still think OT is in play at # 17.

Maybe. We'll see where Khan and Weidl go with it. They've taken 2 OTs in the 1st round (Searcy and Stephens) since Noll was hired. I'm thinking it may be a day 2 pick for someone they start out on the right side ala Starks, Marvel Smith, etc.

**Northern_Blitz** · 03-20-2023, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Lemming

My first thought too. Dotson has enough value to get us a 6th… 5th if it is a sucker.

He has potential, just seems to have issues with focus.

If we tell people he was dropping weight to play WR, can we get a 2nd?

**Captain Lemming** · 03-20-2023, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Northern_Blitz

If we tell people he was dropping weight to play WR, can we get a 2nd?

Reverse big Al?

**hawaiiansteel** · 03-21-2023, 01:42 PM

Steelers sign G Isaac Seumalo (3 years, $24 million): A Grade

The Steelers had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL two years ago. It improved last season, but it still didn't give Kenny Pickett very good protection. Pittsburgh had to make two more improvements to the front, and this certainly qualifies.

Isaac Seumalo has emerged as one of the top guards in the NFL. He'll be a huge upgrade in the interior to both bolster Pickett's protection and open up running lanes for Najee Harris. I feel like he easily could have been paid more, so the Steelers deserve a high grade.

https://walterfootball.com/freeagentsigninggrades.php