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  • feltdizz
    Legend
    • May 2008
    • 27079

    Kupp runneth over?

    Kupp is available. Rams just let him know he was on the trade block.

    Does he pass a physical?

    Cooper Kupp says the Rams are seeking to trade him and will work to send the star WR somewhere he can "continue competing for championships."

    Steelers 27
    Rats 16
  • Prowler
    Pro Bowler
    • Apr 2010
    • 1817

    #2
    Too old, makes too much money and Kupp's production keeps declining. I'll pass.








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    • Buzz
      Legend
      • Dec 2017
      • 8233

      #3
      Originally posted by Prowler
      Too old, makes too much money and Kupp's production keeps declining. I'll pass.
      sounds like you're taking the Kupp is half-empty approach

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      • hawaiiansteel
        Legend
        • May 2008
        • 34991

        #4
        Originally posted by Prowler
        Too old, makes too much money and Kupp's production keeps declining. I'll pass.
        Was just about to post the same exact thing.

        Great minds think alike...

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        • steeler_fan_in_t.o.
          Legend
          • May 2008
          • 9986

          #5
          For reference, Kupp's contract remaining

          2025 - $20M ($12.5m guaranteed as of Mar 15th)
          2026 - $19.85M
          http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...to_Mike/to.jpg

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          • crushedspirit
            Pro Bowler
            • Feb 2021
            • 2199

            #6
            His play is on the edge of completely falling off a cliff entering the tender age of 32.

            I wouldn't even look his way, let alone entertain throwing money into a fire pit.

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            • WindyCitySteel
              Legend
              • Nov 2011
              • 15351

              #7
              Originally posted by crushedspirit
              His play is on the edge of completely falling off a cliff entering the tender age of 32.

              I wouldn't even look his way, let alone entertain throwing money into a fire pit.
              Not only is this true, even if it wasn’t, does anyone seriously think this guy would go from McVay and Stafford to Tomlin and Fields?

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              • Buzz
                Legend
                • Dec 2017
                • 8233

                #8
                He would be an immediate upgrade to our WR corps

                But my two biggest concerns would be:
                1) Can he stay healthy?
                2) Could we get him for substantially less than his current contract?

                If the answer to those questions is "YES," I'd be all for pursuing him
                it it's "NO," I'd be looking elsewhere for a WR

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                • whatever
                  Legend
                  • Sep 2019
                  • 5579

                  #9
                  It would be wasting money and kicking the wr can down the road.

                  How is it possible to have the best owner, best front office, best gm, best HC, good/great drafts every year and good FA acquisitions every year, but only have 3 playoff wins in 14 years?

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                  • WindyCitySteel
                    Legend
                    • Nov 2011
                    • 15351

                    #10
                    Originally posted by whatever
                    It would be wasting money and kicking the wr can down the road.
                    I honestly think they’re fine with their WRs. Will not be a bit surprised if we ignore the position in the draft and free agency.

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                    • hawaiiansteel
                      Legend
                      • May 2008
                      • 34991

                      #11
                      Originally posted by WindyCitySteel

                      I honestly think they’re fine with their WRs. Will not be a bit surprised if we ignore the position in the draft and free agency.
                      Disagree.

                      The WR position will be addressed in free agency and/or early in the draft.

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                      • SS Laser
                        Pro Bowler
                        • Apr 2009
                        • 1927

                        #12
                        Originally posted by hawaiiansteel

                        Disagree.

                        The WR position will be addressed in free agency and/or early in the draft.
                        I second that. Pickens is on his way out. Keep drafting wr’s till one sticks. Hope to find a QB for that time also.

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                        • WindyCitySteel
                          Legend
                          • Nov 2011
                          • 15351

                          #13
                          I hope you’re both right, I’d love to see Pickens traded for picks.

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                          • steeler_fan_in_t.o.
                            Legend
                            • May 2008
                            • 9986

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Buzz
                            He would be an immediate upgrade to our WR corps

                            But my two biggest concerns would be:
                            1) Can he stay healthy?
                            2) Could we get him for substantially less than his current contract?

                            If the answer to those questions is "YES," I'd be all for pursuing him
                            it it's "NO," I'd be looking elsewhere for a WR
                            My only question is where he'll be when the Steelers are ready to seriously compete. I don't think that's this season and every year forward is a greater risk of injury and age catching up to him. It's a pass for me. I'm normally against committing to anyone over about 27-28 unless you think that he's the missing piece to making a run. That means no 30 year olds being signed for me this year, unless it is just a one-year deal to plug a hole.
                            http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...to_Mike/to.jpg

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                            • Northern_Blitz
                              Legend
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 23809

                              #15
                              Good when he can play.

                              But misses a **** ton of games.

                              Not a good decision for a team that's rebuilding IMO.

                              But if it only costs something like $12.5MM (Dave's prediction from the Depot), then not terrible I guess. Especially since we have only one NFL quality WR.

                              On par with the Williams deal last year I guess. Meh.

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