Steelers sign LB Kion Willson

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  • Oviedo
    Legend
    • May 2008
    • 23824

    #16
    Originally posted by papillon
    If Wilson can make the special teams "special" then it will be a great addition. The Steeler STs were deplorable and cost the team at least one game and probably more.

    Pappy
    Doesn't sound good for Stevenson Sylvester if that is why they are bringing him in. We have serious depth issues at LB.
    "My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"

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    • supersteeler
      Pro Bowler
      • Dec 2012
      • 1089

      #17
      Originally posted by Oviedo
      Doesn't sound good for Stevenson Sylvester if that is why they are bringing him in. We have serious depth issues at LB.
      Bye....Sly
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      • RuthlessBurgher
        Legend
        • May 2008
        • 33208

        #18
        Originally posted by Oviedo
        Doesn't sound good for Stevenson Sylvester if that is why they are bringing him in. We have serious depth issues at LB.
        Don't overreact to news of futures contract signing. Here are guys we brought in on futures contracts last year: quarterback Jerrod Johnson, defensive tackle Mike Blanc, defensive tackle Kade Weston, inside linebacker Marshall McFadden, cornerback Antonio Smith, safety Myron Rolle.
        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.

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        • Jooser
          Legend
          • Jul 2008
          • 5102

          #19
          Look here, it's simple folks...have you all forgotten?

          ​2019 MNFE CHAMPION

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          • Jooser
            Legend
            • Jul 2008
            • 5102

            #20
            ​2019 MNFE CHAMPION

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            • Jooser
              Legend
              • Jul 2008
              • 5102

              #21
              Originally posted by RuthlessBurgher
              Sounds like you describe Sean Spence quite well. Hopefully his rehab is going well.
              Exactly what we hoping to see out of Spence, Ruthless, hopefully he can come back healthy and has retained his speed.
              ​2019 MNFE CHAMPION

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              • JUST-PLAIN-NASTY
                Hall of Famer
                • May 2008
                • 3937

                #22
                Hmmm....Steelers sign Brian Rolle too. He may be one that makes the roster & contributes. Possibly even start until Spence gets healthy if they don't get Foote back. He has lots of upside...But undersized at 5-10.

                All we need now is Thad Gibson back for a reunion. lol

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                • Slapstick
                  Rookie
                  • May 2008
                  • 0

                  #23
                  Rolle started 13 games for the Eagles in '11...he had 63 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble that he returned for a TD...

                  The guy they replaced him with last year in Philly was really a difference maker on that defense, eh?
                  Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.

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                  • JUST-PLAIN-NASTY
                    Hall of Famer
                    • May 2008
                    • 3937

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Slapstick
                    Rolle started 13 games for the Eagles in '11...he had 63 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble that he returned for a TD...

                    The guy they replaced him with last year in Philly was really a difference maker on that defense, eh?
                    Well, it was only a matter of time after drafting Kendricks. Rolle was discouraged going into camp with Ryans being brought in & Kendricks being drafted. He was no SAM. Jordan beat him out and he left his ST play go downhill. If he takes advantage of a "second chance" could be a keeper. I'm sure motivation won't be a problem now.

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                    • Slapstick
                      Rookie
                      • May 2008
                      • 0

                      #25
                      Originally posted by JUST-PLAIN-NASTY
                      Well, it was only a matter of time after drafting Kendricks. Rolle was discouraged going into camp with Ryans being brought in & Kendricks being drafted. He was no SAM. Jordan beat him out and he left his ST play go downhill. If he takes advantage of a "second chance" could be a keeper. I'm sure motivation won't be a problem now.
                      He was an MLB at Ohio State...the OSU defense under Jim Heacock has a lot of similarities with LeBeau's defense, which is why we've brought OSU defensive players (although not necessarily highly drafted)...Doug Worthington, Cameron Heyward, Mike Kudla, Thaddeus Gibson...now, Bryan Rolle...

                      Rolle's MLB position at OSU matches most closely to the Steelers' Buck position, or where Foote started this last season...
                      Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.

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                      • lloydroid
                        Pro Bowler
                        • Aug 2012
                        • 2026

                        #26
                        Got to weed wack as much as possible to find players to upgrade every single unit on the team, and that's what this is. That being said, long odds he even makes the practice squad.

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                        • phillyesq
                          Legend
                          • May 2008
                          • 7568

                          #27
                          Originally posted by RuthlessBurgher
                          Don't overreact to news of futures contract signing. Here are guys we brought in on futures contracts last year: quarterback Jerrod Johnson, defensive tackle Mike Blanc, defensive tackle Kade Weston, inside linebacker Marshall McFadden, cornerback Antonio Smith, safety Myron Rolle.
                          A well needed dose of perspective. Nobody signed to a futures contract provides any insight about what the Steelers think about anybody on the current roster. It merely means that they find something interesting in the player that leads them to want to kick the tires.

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                          • phillyesq
                            Legend
                            • May 2008
                            • 7568

                            #28
                            Originally posted by Slapstick
                            Rolle started 13 games for the Eagles in '11...he had 63 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble that he returned for a TD...

                            The guy they replaced him with last year in Philly was really a difference maker on that defense, eh?
                            The linebackers in Philly have been horrible. Demeco Ryans were improvements on a unit that was a weakness during almost the entirety of Andy Reid's tenure.

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                            • JUST-PLAIN-NASTY
                              Hall of Famer
                              • May 2008
                              • 3937

                              #29
                              Originally posted by Slapstick
                              He was an MLB at Ohio State...the OSU defense under Jim Heacock has a lot of similarities with LeBeau's defense, which is why we've brought OSU defensive players (although not necessarily highly drafted)...Doug Worthington, Cameron Heyward, Mike Kudla, Thaddeus Gibson...now, Bryan Rolle...

                              Rolle's MLB position at OSU matches most closely to the Steelers' Buck position, or where Foote started this last season...
                              He has good cover skills & range. I personally think he would be best at Mack in the 3-4 with Timmons sliding to the Buck. I watch alot of Eagle games and was surprised they let him go. I though he looked really good his rookie year...A nice surprise. Kendricks is just a great player out of the gate and Rolle believes he is a starter. Might be a good time to get someone at his age who wants to prove something.

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                              • Slapstick
                                Rookie
                                • May 2008
                                • 0

                                #30
                                Originally posted by lloydroid
                                That being said, long odds he even makes the practice squad.
                                This guy started 13 games in the NFL...I would definitely bet on long odds...my return would be fantastic...
                                Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.

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