A.J Hawk open to being traded....

[Dee Dub]

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I'd take him. He'd be a more than adequate replacement for Farrior next year. He could be a little of what Kevin Greene was to the Steelers when he was traded by the Rams.

[phillyesq]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

If you add Hawk, who do you replace? I like all three of the linebackers drafted this year, and Foote and Fox provide great veteran depth on the inside.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

At $4.623 million this season and $10 million next season? I'll pass.

[aggiebones]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

Sometimes the name guy is not needed. Actually most of the time, the name guy is not needed.
If they picked up some of his salary, then maybe. Not sure he would fit in real well here. What's he complaining about?

[Slapstick]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

I am a huge Buckeye homer and I would love to have AJ on the Steelers...

However, I don't think that he would necessarily be the best fit for the Steelers 3-4 D...Capers' scheme is the closest in the NFL to what LeBeau runs...if he's not playing in GB, he probably wouldn't play here either...

If the Steelers were moving to the 4-3, I would reconsider...

[steelblood]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

Certain positions from certain schools seem to be overrated sometimes. For me, most OSU linebackers that are highly touted are disappointments to some extent at the pro level. There are exceptions.

[Slapstick]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

Certain positions from certain schools seem to be overrated sometimes. For me, most OSU linebackers that are highly touted are disappointments to some extent at the pro level. There are exceptions.

Very true...

Hopefully, this will not be the case with Thaddeus Gibson...

[Sugar]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

I know AJ and would love to see him in Black and Gold as a replacement for Farrior/Foote perhaps. That said, I don't see it happening.

It's funny, I remember talking to his dad when he was still in school and telling him that I'd love to see AJ as a Steeler in the upcoming draft. His dad agreed because the Steelers are known for having great LB's.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

If you add Hawk, who do you replace? I like all three of the linebackers drafted this year, and Foote and Fox provide great veteran depth on the inside.

I am talking about replacing Farrior for next year. See above. And this would be a huge upgrade.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

I am a huge Buckeye homer and I would love to have AJ on the Steelers...

However, I don't think that he would necessarily be the best fit for the Steelers 3-4 D...Capers' scheme is the closest in the NFL to what LeBeau runs...if he's not playing in GB, he probably wouldn't play here either...

If the Steelers were moving to the 4-3, I would reconsider...

I agree that he is better suited to play a 4-3 however to say or think he can’t play a 3-4 is not right. He did so last year and was pretty solid. It was felt that James Farrior also was better suited at a 4-3 which he played in for the Jets. But he to made the transition.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

Here are the numbers for A.J. Hawk and James Farrior’s in their first years in a 3-4. And they both play the same position—LILB.


89 tackles 67 solo 22 assisted 2PD 1 sacks 0 FF 0 REC 2 INT’s------A.J.Hawk

82 tackles 60 solo 22 assisted 1PD 0 sacks 0 FF 0 REC 0 INT’s -----James Farrior

[Shawn]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

AJ Hawk would be a HUGE upgrade over Foote and Farrior at this stage in his career. I am certainly a Hawk fan...the guy has game. With that said, I wouldn't sell the farm to get him nor would I want to give up 10 mil per to obtain his services. If we could obtain Hawk for a second round pick and sign him to a semi reasonable contract I would be all over it. But, that won't happen.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

At $4.623 million this season and $10 million next season? I'll pass.

I would. Especially if Hawks progresses as did James Farrior for years 2-7 in a 3-4.

Totally worth it. We would be talking about possibly the best ILB in a 3-4 in the league.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

AJ Hawk would be a HUGE upgrade over Foote and Farrior at this stage in his career. I am certainly a Hawk fan...the guy has game. With that said, I wouldn't sell the farm to get him nor would I want to give up 10 mil per to obtain his services. If we could obtain Hawk for a second round pick and sign him to a semi reasonable contract I would be all over it. But, that won't happen.

Because of the impasse in Green Bay I don’t think it would take the farm to get him.

[Dee Dub]

Re: A.J Hawk open to being traded....

AJ Hawk would be a HUGE upgrade over Foote and Farrior at this stage in his career. I am certainly a Hawk fan...the guy has game. With that said, I wouldn't sell the farm to get him nor would I want to give up 10 mil per to obtain his services. If we could obtain Hawk for a second round pick and sign him to a semi reasonable contract I would be all over it. But, that won't happen.

Shawn look at what Farrior did in his 3rd year in a 3-4. That isnt worth the money?

94 65 29 12PD's 3.0Sacks 3FF 0 4INT's

I think it is.