Kemo Released

[Chucktownsteeler]

Re: Kemo Released

hats off to Ward, Smith, and Farrior, but it is time.

Cutting Kemo a good move, wish we could cut Colon.

C-town

[Dee Dub]

Re: Kemo Released

Chadman, Larry Foote is an average player at best. And maybe even a step below that. Why would you want this as the starting ILB for the Steelers? He is a good guy to have as back-up and one who can spell a starter a few snaps a game....but that's it.

The Steelers are in the process of shedding some guys who have come to the end of the line in their careers and yet we have some fans who want mediocrity at ILB?

Not me.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Re: Kemo Released

oh, great.

another hightower thread.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Re: Kemo Released

Looks to me that the Steelers will draft heavy this year on the defensive side of the ball, with the possible exception a guard in round 2.

We have a lot of holes to fill. I certainly wish the Steelers F.O. all the wisdom needed to make it a success.

C-town

[SteelBucks]

Re: Kemo Released

Hadn't heard that yet...so much for waiting until June 1 to spread out the cap hit.

Also, on Sirius NFL Radio a little while ago, they were talking about the Steelers releasing Farrior as well (right around the time the Aaron Smith news was breaking). I don't know if it was confirmed or was just scuttlebutt...we'll see.

Renegade is going to look different next season, that's for sure...no Farrior, no Hines.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Kemo Released

Steelers boot Kemoeatu too

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 1, 2012



The purge in Pittsburgh continues.

Guard Chris Kemoeatu will join wide receiver Hines Ward and defensive end Aaron Smith as veterans that the Steelers recently released, according to Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Kemoeatu used to be a mauler in the run game, but he’s struggled with injuries and played at a declining level over the last few years. Pittsburgh has shed a lot of salary cap room over the last few weeks, but it won’t be enough to use the franchise tag on Mike Wallace.

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[NJ-STEELER]

Re: Kemo Released

and as average as he is, larry foote was a starter at ILB in the 2 SB winds we've had recently

just saying

[ikestops85]

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and as average as he is, larry foote was a starter at ILB in the 2 SB winds we've had recently

just saying

Foote went to Detroit and played at a pretty high level. The only reason they released him was they had a lot of money invested in the rookie they drafted that year. Foote is a good, solid player.

Guys and Gals, we can't have superstars in every position. As we now see we can't afford it. We need players like Foote to fill in the gaps. There are a lot of worse LBs than Foote starting in this league.

[Chadman]

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Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

[Oviedo]

Re: Kemo Released

Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

I would hope Foote is no more than a 5-6 game placeholder for a rookie. He is not the answer.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Re: Kemo Released

Nothing but love to all of them. They will remain in my hearts forever.


And so the New Era Begins. I will tell you this...There is alot of young talent that have shown they are ready to roll. One step back through the offseason but full sprint ahead.

[ikestops85]

Re: Kemo Released

Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

I would hope Foote is no more than a 5-6 game placeholder for a rookie. He is not the answer.

The answer to what? We have 3 top tier linebackers. Foote fits in well with them. He is a solid player that knows the system. Let's look at some areas that we have holes in before we try and improve an area where we are already strong.

[grotonsteel]

Re: Kemo Released

Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

I would hope Foote is no more than a 5-6 game placeholder for a rookie. He is not the answer.

The answer to what? We have 3 top tier linebackers. Foote fits in well with them. He is a solid player that knows the system. Let's look at some areas that we have holes in before we try and improve an area where we are already strong.

+1

Steelers have given Harrison, Timmons and Woodley top dollars. We can get away with Foote for 2-3 years. Draft a young developmental ILB like Davis or Bradham in mid-rounds and let them take over Foote position in 2 years or so.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Kemo Released

Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

I would hope Foote is no more than a 5-6 game placeholder for a rookie. He is not the answer.

Ovi, some people just dont get it. There were people actually thinking Farrior would be the starter next year. Now they have switched to Foote. Different smell, same stench.

ILB is now priority number 1. We either move up to get Kuechly (in a Troy Polamalu move), or we stand pat to get Hightower.

And entering year 3, we still dont know if Stevenson Sylvester can cut it. No more mid to late round guys.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Kemo Released

Actually, Foote will likely be an upgrade on 2011 version of James Farrior.


And it will allow the Steelers to focus their higher picks on other areas of need while drafting a prospect in the mid-rounds to learn behind Foote & Timmons.

I would hope Foote is no more than a 5-6 game placeholder for a rookie. He is not the answer.

The answer to what? We have 3 top tier linebackers. Foote fits in well with them. He is a solid player that knows the system. Let's look at some areas that we have holes in before we try and improve an area where we are already strong.

Solid? Are you kidding me? Solid is not getting blown backwards at the point of attack on a consistent basis.

How are the Steelers strong at the most important LB'er position on the team with Larry Foote and Stevenson Sylvester? I dont get it.