Manny Sanders

[NorthCoast]

Not seeing a re-up in the cards for E Sanders. Currently 37th in the league in rec yds, and 41st in receptions. Also, cant seem to stay healthy for any stretch of time.

He is OK, but is he no. 2 good?... I say let him walk at season's end and let the young ones play, would like to see Moye given a shot at more PT.

[SteelBuckeye]

Not seeing a re-up in the cards for E Sanders. Currently 37th in the league in rec yds, and 41st in receptions. Also, cant seem to stay healthy for any stretch of time.

He is OK, but is he no. 2 good?... I say let him walk at season's end and let the young ones play, would like to see Moye given a shot at more PT.

depending on Sanders' foot, we may see more of Moye anyway. At least we'd get an idea of whether or not Moye is a serviceable WR. Still think we take a "BIG" WR in the draft at some point.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Is Wheaton a big guy? He got a couple of catches today, I think.

[flippy]

Anyone know what happened to him today? Something with his foot again? We might be able to get Sanders on a reasonable contract.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Anyone know what happened to him today? Something with his foot again? We might be able to get Sanders on a reasonable contract.

do we really want him?

let wheaton have his snaps next year.

[SteelBuckeye]

Is Wheaton a big guy? He got a couple of catches today, I think.

Is he taller that 6'2"? Is he bigger than 200? No, then he's not "BIG". Great, he got a couple of catches today .... He's still not the "BIG" receiver this offense and QB needs.

[Shoe]

Wheaton is going to be fine. Sanders is proving himself to be what he showed his first few seasons. What he is NOT, is a starting WR in this league. He's too fragile. I agree that we should let him walk at this point. I think AB has proven he's worth his money. I think Cotch has EARNED his place on this team next year. And I think Wheaton has the potential that Sanders has already proven not to have. That leaves a slot (a #4 WR). Guys like Moye, a '14 draftee, and others can battle for.

[flippy]

do we really want him?

let wheaton have his snaps next year.

Maybe? I'd like to see what Wheaton/Moye do going forward for sure. And it depends on all the other contracts we have and how we prioritize everyone and if Sanders fits. I do think he's a good football player. And he's only in his first year as a starter.

I wouldn't break the bank to keep him by any means.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

I still think it was idiotic not to take the 3rd when it was gifted to them.

[SteelBuckeye]

Wheaton is going to be fine. Sanders is proving himself to be what he showed his first few seasons. What he is NOT, is a starting WR in this league. He's too fragile. I agree that we should let him walk at this point. I think AB has proven he's worth his money. I think Cotch has EARNED his place on this team next year. And I think Wheaton has the potential that Sanders has already proven not to have. That leaves a slot (a #4 WR). Guys like Moye, a '14 draftee, and others can battle for.

If it's me, I'm not drafting a fourth WR ... if a potential #1 or 2 is on my board anywhere after the 1st round, I'd be looking long and hard at taking him and letting things fall out where they may ... especially if he's taller than what we have right now.

[phillyesq]

I still think it was idiotic not to take the 3rd when it was gifted to them.

It was a terrible decision. The offense moved just fine yesterday without Sanders.

I'm sure that Ben can thrown an incomplete fly pattern to Wheaton once or twice a game to fill the Sanders role. Sanders never did anything to demonstrate that he was more than a #3 WR. He's a good route runner and has some quickness, but is well below average as a staring WR.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Sanders had a foot injury earlier in his career. Just hope for him it isn't the dreaded foot sprain. Regardless if he is in the plans for next year & beyond...The WR group is better with him in the mix. For the sake of this year trying to get out of this hole...Let's hope it is a mild injury & he could get back on the field soon.

[phillyesq]

Sanders had a foot injury earlier in his career. Just hope for him it isn't the dreaded foot sprain. Regardless if he is in the plans for next year & beyond...The WR group is better with him in the mix. For the sake of this year trying to get out of this hole...Let's hope it is a mild injury & he could get back on the field soon.

The WR group this year is better with him in the mix, but there wasn't a huge dropoff to Wheaton.

For next year, the issue of whether the group is better with Sanders depends on whether the FO sees him as a starter. If so, Sanders probably hurts the team. If not, and Sanders is seen as a #3, with the Steelers looking for a true starter to compliment Brown, than yeah, he would help the team.

[flippy]

The WR group this year is better with him in the mix, but there wasn't a huge dropoff to Wheaton.

For next year, the issue of whether the group is better with Sanders depends on whether the FO sees him as a starter. If so, Sanders probably hurts the team. If not, and Sanders is seen as a #3, with the Steelers looking for a true starter to compliment Brown, than yeah, he would help the team.

He's on pace for 67 catches and 814 yards in his first season as a starter. It's not like those numbers are as bad as everyone seems to be making them.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

The WR group this year is better with him in the mix, but there wasn't a huge dropoff to Wheaton.

For next year, the issue of whether the group is better with Sanders depends on whether the FO sees him as a starter. If so, Sanders probably hurts the team. If not, and Sanders is seen as a #3, with the Steelers looking for a true starter to compliment Brown, than yeah, he would help the team.

Sanders won't be here next year....But he is needed this year if they have a shot. They will need "All hands on deck" for a push. I agree...Now with a healthy Wheaton the drop off isn't significant in 3 wide with a Wheaton/Sanders swap. However, adding Wheaton to Brown, Sanders, & Cotchery is better that having Moye as the #4 if you take away Sanders. If Sanders is ok & with a healthy Wheaton...I WOULD HOPE the Steelers put Sanders in as the primary KR.