Steelers Bringing In CB due to Taylor's Injury

[AkronSteel]

It looks as if the Pittsburgh Steelers will be bringing in Stanford Routt for a workout today. I actually would like this move. I know that he has had some difficulties in the past but who hasn't that played for the Raiders. I think the guy could be a contributor in the sub packages and could give the Steelers another experienced corner for the stretch run. As much as I hate losing Ike, it could actually be a plus in the end. Any thoughts?

Side Note: Routt does also have a workout scheduled with the Houston Texans as well today!

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

When it is week 14 and you need to hit the streets to find a CB, Routt is a good find.

[NorthCoast]

There are no unsigned 'hidden gems' at this point in the season. It's mostly a matter of whether the team is willing to try to coach him up and keep him out of trouble. As a short term fix, I don't think the team could do much better.

[flippy]

There are no unsigned 'hidden gems' at this point in the season.

SD got Danario Alexander off the street a few weeks back and he's turning into a beast of a WR. You never know?

[spyboots]

Routt played at University of Houston, though, so he may prefer to play in Houston, but you never know.

[hawaiiansteel]

Stanford Routt visiting Pittsburgh too

Posted by Josh Alper on December 4, 2012

It’s a good time of the year to be a veteran cornerback looking for work.

Injuries open up opportunities in secondaries and you’re likely to be contacted by teams in playoff contention who don’t want to rely on untested players in the final weeks. Stanford Routt has two such teams on the line right now.

As Darin Gantt noted earlier, Routt is working out for the Texans on Tuesday after Houston lost cornerback Brice McCain for the season on Sunday. With Jonathan Joseph and Alan Ball also ailing, Houston could use some help right now.

So could Pittsburgh. Ike Taylor is going to be out for a while and the Steelers want a look at Routt as well. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that Routt will head to Pittsburgh after meeting with the Texans.

If Routt does land with either team, it will continue a strange year for the cornerback. He got dumped by the Raiders and Chiefs while pocketing about $11 million, but could wind up in the playoffs with a team that has more wins than the two teams he used to play for combined.

[URL]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/04/stanford-routt-heading-to-pittsburgh-too/[/URL]

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Hmmm...Looking at this level tells me Taylor's injury may be at least the regular season & maybe beyond. They may not know excatly. I would be OK with Routt if Taylor is IR'd or out for the regular season.

[phillyesq]

Wonder what Bryant McFadden is up to these days...

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Word on Twitter is the Texans are signing him.

[hawaiiansteel]

Wonder what Bryant McFadden is up to these days...

I will always fondly remember BMac for that pass he broke up against Reggie Wayne that helped us to beat the Colts and ultimately win the Super Bowl...

[hawaiiansteel]

Word on Twitter is the Texans are signing him.

Texans sign cornerback Stanford Routt to one-year deal

Posted on December 4, 2012 by John McClain

After losing Brice McCain with a fractured foot and seeing Johnathan Joseph and Alan Ball miss Sunday’s 24-10 victory at Tennessee, the Texans were in the market for another cornerback before they play Monday night at New England.

The Texans worked out heavily criticized veteran Stanford Routt this morning. Then they met with him and interviewed him and have elected to sign him to a one-year, pro-rated deal.

Routt, 29, played at the University of Houston. Oakland selected him in the second round of the 2005 draft after he ran a 4.27 40-yard dash at the scouting combine. He played seven seasons with the Raiders.

Routt (6-2, 195) signed with Kansas City in the offseason. He was so bad with the Chiefs they placed him on waivers on Nov. 5.

Routt has been given perhaps a last chance to show the NFL that he’s coachable and not the problem child he’s been portrayed as. He’ll have to overcome that reputation with the Texans, who are 11-1 with a six-game winning streak.

Today, the Texans have three healthy cornerbacks – Kareem Jackson, Brandon Harris and Roc Carmichael. They’re hoping Joseph and Ball will be healthy enough to play against the Patriots.

[URL]http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/12/texans-sign-cornerback-stanford-routt-to-one-year-deal/[/URL]

[phillyesq]

I will always fondly remember BMac for that pass he broke up against Reggie Wayne that helped us to beat the Colts and ultimately win the Super Bowl...

I remember that one, too. Huge play.

I also think highly of McFadden based on the way he handled himself last year. He didn't pout when demoted and even made a few key special teams plays.

[ikestops85]

Where oh where is my Joe Burnett. A guy I thought couldn't miss.

One more reason I have to drag my sorry arse to the office every morning instead of being a scout for my favorite football team.

[SidSmythe]

Where oh where is my Joe Burnett. A guy I thought couldn't miss.

One more reason I have to drag my sorry arse to the office every morning instead of being a scout for my favorite football team.

I liked Burnett and Crezdon Butler and hated Lewis!!

[hawaiiansteel]

Where oh where is my Joe Burnett. A guy I thought couldn't miss.

One more reason I have to drag my sorry arse to the office every morning instead of being a scout for my favorite football team.

Joe Burnett is now a proud member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL.