Troy Polamalu's future uncertain

[Rara]

If the Steelers are "done talking about Polamalu" and everything is past tense...why didn't they just release him then? I understand that he's been there all his career and yes...would suck that he leaves...but Polamalu is dragging this on too long.

[RobinCole]

I don't see where it's "telling". He'll be 34 in April and isn't what he was. Hasn't been for a couple years. We all know that so why wouldn't coaches around the league know it?

As Don Meredith used to sing, "Turn out the lights, the party's over. They say that all good things must end." A sad song for a sad occasion. The man made some unforgettable plays, even one that didn't count ( the INT against Manning).

[squidkid]

It is telling that all of these coaches refer to Troy's exploits as a player in the past tense...

fyi, the season hasnt started yet so they would have to talk about the past tense play of polamalu. same as they would for any player right now

[SteelBuckeye]

If the Steelers are "done talking about Polamalu" and everything is past tense...why didn't they just release him then? I understand that he's been there all his career and yes...would suck that he leaves...but Polamalu is dragging this on too long.

They can afford to be patient with him for the time being. The draft is still weeks away and it's not like they need the extra money to sign any free agents. Should something change, they can make a move at that time. But it's not like it's hurting them to show patience and respect for the process that he is undergoing right now.

[Slapstick]

I don't see where it's "telling". He'll be 34 in April and isn't what he was. Hasn't been for a couple years. We all know that so why wouldn't coaches around the league know it?

As Don Meredith used to sing, "Turn out the lights, the party's over. They say that all good things must end." A sad song for a sad occasion. The man made some unforgettable plays, even one that didn't count ( the INT against Manning).

That is what those statements are telling everybody. I just hope Troy is listening.

[papillon]

I also believe that the Steelers gain the most in cap room with a post June 1st release of Polamalu, but I'm not certain.

Pappy

[K Train]

They save 6 million with a post june 1st, and 3.75 million if they cut him now.

No reason to eat more next year when they arent scrambling for cap space now though

[SidSmythe]

LETS say Troy RETIRES
How does this effect the Salary Cap???

[feltdizz]

LETS say Troy RETIRES
How does this effect the Salary Cap???

They save 6 million with a post june 1st, and 3.75 million if they cut him now.

No reason to eat more next year when they arent scrambling for cap space now though

just sayin'... not sure if it effects it any other way.

edit: my fault, I glossed over RETIRES because it was in all caps.

[Flasteel]

I continue to be amazed that there is no talk of Polamalu taking a pay cut and remaining with the team. No matter what, we are going to be eating his pro-rated bonus money, but cut him down to just above the veteran minimum and throw some not-likely to be earned incentives in there and let him come back for one more year.

I still think Polamalu can contribute to this defense...the only problem I have is how much cap space he's eating up with his salary.