Steelers, Packers interested in Ahmad Bradshaw

[hawaiiansteel]

Aditi Kinkhabwala @AKinkhabwala"

Told Steelers brass would really like to sign RB Ahmad Bradshaw. Can say this: one of the toughest players I've been around

[URL]https://twitter.com/NFLAlumniNYNJ/status/317316270649393152[/URL]

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Internet tuff guy...Confident response from afar. Hurt your feelings or your Vagina? Weak Spanky.

It is called a "role". When you learn more about football...Things will become clearer for you. Having different abilities at the skill positions creates complexity in gameplans & defensive execution on the field. Of course it would be GREAT to get that unique animal that can do it all. When did the Steelers have that last? If it was so easy we wouldn't be in this problem. If you can't get it in one you have to fill all roles. There is no Peterson in this draft. Even the highest rated RB Lacy won't give you what you are looking for.

Look man, you jumped down my throat over a non issue. I said we didn't need a 'change of pace back', just as i don't think we need a goal line back, a specific 3rd down back, or a specific gimmick back. And for the record saying 'piss off' was meant as a basic 'get out of town' type statement....not sure how that correlates to 'internet tough guy'....sounds like you are the one itching to start an argument or get into it with someone....'you watch football, you need to learn football'....its ridiculous.

[hawaiiansteel]

Ahmad Bradshaw could work on deal with Steelers

By Dan Hanzus
Around the League Writer
Published: March 28, 2013

The moment of truth has arrived for Ahmad Bradshaw.

NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that Bradshaw is getting a physical from Pittsburgh Steelers doctors on Thursday. If everything checks out -- which is no certainty -- Pittsburgh will make an attempt to sign the free-agent running back, according to a source apprised of the visit.

Bradshaw was a productive player during his six-year run with the New York Giants, but durability concerns make him a risky play for teams looking for backfield stability. Coming off his latest foot surgery, Bradshaw opted not to meet with teams during the early part of free agency.

Bradshaw, 27, has undergone three known surgeries on his right foot, as well as procedures on his left foot and both ankles.

The source told Kinkhabwala there isn't a huge market for Bradshaw at this time. If he can't get a deal done with the Steelers, he could struggle to find work in the immediate future.

A healthy Bradshaw would be a welcome fit for a Steelers offense that ranked 26th in rushing last season. An opening was created in the backfield when Rashard Mendenhall signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency.

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000154964/article/ahmad-bradshaw-could-work-on-deal-with-steelers[/URL]

[thor75]

Aditi Kinkhabwala @AKinkhabwala"

Told Steelers brass would really like to sign RB Ahmad Bradshaw. Can say this: one of the toughest players I've been around

[URL]https://twitter.com/NFLAlumniNYNJ/status/317316270649393152[/URL]

Seems like he would be a great addition. Whether he provides a "change of pace" or is a "do it all" guy, I'm not sure. If the play is designed and executed well and the defense can't stop it when they know its coming, I'll take it.

[phillyesq]

As long as the deal is reasonable - maybe add plenty of incentives to account for the injury risk - this could be a nice pickup.

An added benefit - Bradshaw was released, so for comp pick purposes, he does not factor into the equation, preserving the 3 comp picks the Steelers are likely to receive in the 2014 draft.

[thor75]

As long as the deal is reasonable - maybe add plenty of incentives to account for the injury risk - this could be a nice pickup.

An added benefit - Bradshaw was released, so for comp pick purposes, he does not factor into the equation, preserving the 3 comp picks the Steelers are likely to receive in the 2014 draft.

Too bad Lattimore doesn't come out in a year when we can use one of these extra picks on him. As for this year, I just see too many needs to fill. Some team like the 49ers may try for him this year, similar to what they did with Gore.

[supersteeler]

An added benefit - Bradshaw was released, so for comp pick purposes, he does not factor into the equation, preserving the 3 comp picks the Steelers are likely to receive in the 2014 draft.[/QUOTE]

Good point.

I think there is a strong possibility we sign Ahmad, maybe a one year contract. If we do sign him I would think either Barron Batch or Redman might become expendable.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Look man, you jumped down my throat over a non issue. I said we didn't need a 'change of pace back', just as i don't think we need a goal line back, a specific 3rd down back, or a specific gimmick back. And for the record saying 'piss off' was meant as a basic 'get out of town' type statement....not sure how that correlates to 'internet tough guy'....sounds like you are the one itching to start an argument or get into it with someone....'you watch football, you need to learn football'....its ridiculous.

I took your piss off as a f-off. So if it was meant as a "get out of town" we can move on.

[Mister Pittsburgh]

I took your piss off as a f-off. So if it was meant as a "get out of town" we can move on.

I got no problem with you man. Just don't be so quick with the 'do you watch the games' insinuating people are morons because you don't interpret a post the way it was intended. I simply meant we don't need a 'change of pace back' just to have one. I see no reason that a true feature back can't do 'it all' which would negate the need for a 'change of pace'.

[hawaiiansteel]

Ahmad Bradshaw takes physical, leaves without contract

By Neal Coolong on Mar 28 2013



Bradshaw apparently came in to Pittsburgh, but according to a report Thursday evening, Bradshaw left without having signed a contract.

The Steelers hosted free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw today, and they gave him a physical.

Somewhere between multiple bends of his oft-surgery-repaired feet and turning his head and coughing, he failed to get a contract offer.

Does that mean he failed his physical? Or at least, the Steelers saw something in the examination they didn't like, such has multiple scars and appendages that haven't fully healed? Injuries have piled up on Bradshaw, which seems to indicate the main deterrent behind why teams wouldn't want to bring in the 1,000 yard rusher.

Perhaps it's nothing more than cat-and-mouse that always exists this time of the year. Clearly, if Bradshaw had multiple suitors, he wouldn't have visited the Steelers this late into free agency; he would have signed somewhere by now. It could be nothing more than the next move in the mutual waiting game both teams are playing.

Or, perhaps, like other members of the free agent class of 2013, Bradshaw didn't like the weather so much, and wished he could play somewhere warm.

[URL]http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/3/28/4159032/ahmad-bradshaw-steelers-visit-free-agency-nfl[/URL]

[hawaiiansteel]

Ian Rapoport@RapSheet:

Ahmad Bradshaw left #Steelers with no deal. This was a visit to check him out physically. They remain very interested & will keep in touch.

[URL]https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/317426811686506496[/URL]

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Like the kid who already spent his allowance, the Steelers have a lot of wants, but not a lot of dough. Guess Bradshaw is looking for more than vet minimum and a few cases of Iron City beer.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

I got no problem with you man. Just don't be so quick with the 'do you watch the games' insinuating people are morons because you don't interpret a post the way it was intended. I simply meant we don't need a 'change of pace back' just to have one. I see no reason that a true feature back can't do 'it all' which would negate the need for a 'change of pace'.

You might have been too quick on that. I wasn't insinuating you were a moron. You made a statement that Rainey barely saw the field and talked about Logan as the change of pace guy. Both false. Logan wasn't involved in the offense and Rainey had significant touches on offense & ST. Your comments made it seem like you didn't watch the games. So don't pass judgement on me when you interpreted a post the way it wasn't intended. We both made a mistake.


Again, the "change of pace" back doesn't declassify a guy of not being capable of a feature back or carry the load. If the feature back has flavor the change of pace guy is the other direction. Bradshaw was part of that in NY with Jacobs. There have been successful examples of that all over the league. A feature back can do it all but may not be the best option. Mendy was that peg but there was better options in short yardage & goaline. Finding feature backs is the hard part. If there was a can't miss "do it all" one in this draft he would be a Top 15 pick. There isn't. The Steelers won't find one in FA either. So if they sign Bradshaw, he will get 250+ touches as the feature and the others will fit into their role. We can agree to disagree on this.

[Vader]

Like the kid who already spent his allowance, the Steelers have a lot of wants, but not a lot of dough. Guess Bradshaw is looking for more than vet minimum and a few cases of Iron City beer.

His agent knows the steelers have very little cap room and he still let him visit and go through a physical. Why do that if you aren't going to sign with the team anyway? Obviously teams have issues with his health and he isn't getting any other offers.

[supersteeler]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
RB Ahmad Bradshaw will be visiting Steelers again in a few weeks to check on rehab progress from foot injury. Pittsburgh still interested

I think the Steelers really want him but need to see him in a workout before they make their decision. Bradshaw wants to be a starter, signing here probably appeals to him knowing he has a legit shot to start.
Btw, anyone hear about Redman? I don't think he signed the tender offer yet.