Alex Carrington

[birtikidis]

McClendon is 6'4", 320 lbs. He's actually an inch taller than Ziggy Hood, and the same height as KVO. In a quick search, I couldn't find his arm length, but I'm not quite sure that lack of measurables would preclude him from playing DE for the Steelers.

don't let facts get in the way. He's a garbage NT and he's almost prototypical DE in the DL DE mold.

[costanza2k1]

McClendon seems to be a penetrating NT when the system calls for a NT to occupy blockers...and no we won't change to a 4-3, there's a reason why companies and society have systems to follow them. You just don't change yearly. If it was that simple everyone wouldn't try to copy the Seahawks system this year. Make a plan and stick to it, it seems to work...our results are proof.

[TD386Steel]

[url]http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2014-steelers-free-agency/2014/3/16/5514240/steelers-free-agency-rumors-news-updates-alex-carrington-contract[/url]

I think we've still got a real shot at signing this guy. Some say he could sign with the Browns but on there blog I read this:

Updating on the rumors surrounding DE Alex Carrington, it sounds like the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in his services. The Browns are stacked on the defensive line, so missing out on Carrington wouldn't be a big loss, although you'd like to see him stay out of the division.

Also in the above article is states that The [URL="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/cleveland-browns"]Browns[/URL] were reportedly interested in the 2010 third round pick as well, but nothing new has materialized on that front.

[Rara]

I would really love to sign Carrington.

[Chadman]

Never before has a player who has done so little, been the annointed saviour of the Steelers 3-4....

[TD386Steel]

Never before has a player who has done so little, been the annointed saviour of the Steelers 3-4....

Must be that gaping hole at LDE and a shrinking DL free agency pool.

[K Train]

don't let facts get in the way. He's a garbage NT and he's almost prototypical DE in the DL DE mold.

Hes awful at stacking and shedding blockers and hes not strong enough to play DE....hardly the prototype or otherwise hed be penciled in there already. Easier to find a servicable NT than DE in a 34 with NT being one of the easiest positions to step in and play and aside from CB, 5 tech is probably the most difficult

Never before has a player who has done so little, been the annointed saviour of the Steelers 3-4....

Hed be a very underrated signing, he was coming on very strong, be a day one starter, he blocks kicks, and hes very aggressive and can stack up blockers...unlike mcclendon or hood

[Slapstick]

Hes awful at stacking and shedding blockers and hes not strong enough to play DE....

Sure...you can be weak and play NT...

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Never before has a player who has done so little, been the annointed saviour of the Steelers 3-4....

Actually, it's pretty much an annual thing with us...

[K Train]

Sure...you can be weak and play NT...

I didnt say that. Hes just better suited on the inside (as a rotational guy at least, which is how i like him the ebst)

[phillyesq]

Actually, it's pretty much an annual thing with us...

Exactly! That's what message boards are all about!

With Carrington, I think the big thing is that there aren't many guys out there in FA who fit, either as a DE or NT. Perhaps another veteran or two will shake loose this summer, but Carrington is probably the only guy out there now who fits the bill.

[K Train]

Fits the bill as a potential long term guy, not just a stop gap

[K Train]

He signed with the rams, not a good fit for him and not much room with Brockers and Langford in the middle....but meh

[SteelerOfDeVille]

He signed with the rams, not a good fit for him and not much room with Brockers and Langford in the middle....but meh

filth flarn filth flarn

[Chadman]

Well, that's that then. 8-8 here we come.