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I figured that they would have to call up Corbin Bryant from the practice squad, because we couldn't go with just 4 active DL (Keisel, Hood, Heyward, McLendon). Last year, we cut a rookie (Thad Gibson) when a similar situation arose in which we needed to activate McLendon for additonal DL depth when we were struck by multiple injuries at one time, hoping that Smitty would be able to return to action. This year, it looks like we may indeed have witnessed the end of an era. Pity. Great career in black and gold, brother. LDE officially belongs to you now, Ziggy. And our top draft pick will now be counted on as the primary rotational backup to both DE spots. I think Zig and Cam are both more than ready for those promotions, on a permanent basis moving forward.Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
Well they have seen the light. It really is what should have been done, but you wonder how long they would keep Smith around out of respect for the player he was. I think the defense improved with Hood getting the playing time. Winning is still the bottom line.
I don't think anyone should feel sad. He can join the galaxy of ex-players. They are still a part of us all. I hope Smith gracefully retires. He had a good long run. Better than 99% did. He can be proud of a great career.Comment
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Bummer for Smitty, maybe they can sign him to a one game contract next year, so that, he can play one last play and then be taken out of the game to receive a standing ovation from the Steeler fans that attend the game.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Hampton call a career as well after the season.
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The 2025 Pittsburgh Steeler draft
1.21 - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon - Nick Emmanwori, S, S. Carolina
3.83 - Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa - DJ Giddens, RB, Kans St
3.123 - Will Howard, QB, OSU
4.156 - JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
5.185 - Clay Webb, OG, Jack St
7.229 - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia
"Football is a physical game, well, it used to be anyways" - Mel BlountComment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
We can have a half time tribute for A. Smith every game next year but we definitely shouldn't sign him for a one game tribute.Steelers 27
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Aaron Smith has one year left on his contract, so it will be interesting to see if he decides to give it one more go or not.Comment
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I hope they can keep him on as an assistant or something after this season. Someone who was a good as he was has so much he can teach the young guns1. CB – Marcus Peters – Washington – 6/190
2. OG – Josue Matias – Florida State – 6-6/320
3. OLB – Geneo Grissom – Oklahoma – 6-4/250
4. DL – Ellis McCarthy – UCLA – 6-5/330
5. TE – Jeff Heurman – Ohio State – 6-5/255
6. FS – Adrian Amos – Penn State – 6/200
7. DT – Terry Williams – East Carolina – 6-1/340
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DB – Justin Cox – Mississippi St. – 6-2/190
OLB – Davis Tull – Chattanooga – 6-2/242Comment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
This is a "what have you done for me lately" league. And in Smith's case, not much. I say good riddance, and demand he give back at least half the money he made in each of the last three seasons he didn't finish (to prevent backlash, obviously I'm exaggerating). Some guys don't know when to quit. Unfortunately at the end of the day, its the Steelers fault for not cutting their losses in time.Some people subscribe to a permanent stasis of wishful thinking. They like to believe the world is made of marshmallows and filled with butterflies. I don't.Comment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
What is so plainly obvious to you now was something that had to work itself out. The team obviously held him in very high regard and correctly gave him every chance to return to form. Nobody including you would have cut Aaron Smith three years ago.Originally posted by Pahn711sigpic
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentations of their women.Comment
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Glad he has spent his full pro career in Pittsburgh. A true Steeler, great team player, great example.
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I believe it is actions like these by the Rooneys and the FO that help define "the Steeler way". It's not just feel good warm fuzzies, IMO, it is one of the many things that make the Steeler organization different from many others, from the FO to the coaches, the players, and I'll bet even down to the trainers and cafeteria staff. And I bet it pays off in subtle but real ways on the field.Originally posted by Pahn711
Sure it's a business, but I don't think all owners run their business the same way in this league. I'm glad the Rooneys run this one.
We got our "6-PACK" - time to work on a CASE!
HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!Comment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
Originally posted by RuthlessBurgher
Very well said!Comment
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Re: Aaron Smith placed on reserve/injured list
D-Line Coach/Assistant Head Coach John Mitchell has said that he will not retire until Aaron Smith does...if that is the case, the Steelers could have lot of turnover in personnel...playing and coaching...Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.Comment
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I know I have been asking for this for a minute and to be honest I am sad to see him go out like this but everybody had to see this coming. Heck even when he was in there - it wasn't really him... he is one of my favorite players.... i hope to never see him play again.Comment
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