2016 Final Cuts/Wishlist

[Rara]

Predictions since it's early yet today?

I'd like to see the Steelers give Jonathon Banks a try.

[K Train]

I know it was the last round but David Cobb is interesting. Tomlin hasnt dipped into the gopher pool in a while

[Rara]

As of tonight here's a couple names that make me interested:

Cyril Richardson, OG (Could be stashed on the practice squad)
Sterling Moore, CB (Would prefer Banks over Moore...but if it comes down to it, can take him)
Brandon Tate, WR (IF the Steelers needed another wide receiver..Tate could be an upgrade over Rogers..even though Rogers deserve to be on the squad)
Geoff Schwartz, OG (Good veteran with a lot of experience, can be a good back up)
John Sullivan, C (Could be a good back up for Pouncey, upgrade over what we already have)
Terrance Knighton, DT (Could provide better depth than McCullers...I think Hargrave becomes starter)
Bishop Sankey, RB (Would love to have the Sankey/Stanky Leg connection..also an upgrade over Richardson and Toussaint. Toussaint can go to practice squad)

[RuthlessBurgher]

I dont see Tate being anywhere close to being an upgrade on Rogers. Rogers could be our starting slot receiver this year. Tate offers very little as a receiver and is pretty much just a return specialist. You want return specialists who are young, not guys entering their 8th NFL season. I'm fine with Rogers as our PR and Coates as our KR (along with Touissant) since both should also contribute on offense as well and are up-and-coming players.

[Flasteel]

How about this guy?

[URL]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/report-panthers-cut-fifth-round-cornerback/[/URL]

I've been waiting a long time for another Sanchez in the back end!

[phillyesq]

Eric Rowe is on the block for a 5th or 6th. I liked him a lot, and if you get him for a 6th, it essentially gives you a mulligan on Senquez Golson.

Adding Rowe to the mix with Davis and Burns would add a whole lot of size and athleticism to the secondary from last year.

[Iron City Inc.]

Eric Rowe is on the block for a 5th or 6th. I liked him a lot, and if you get him for a 6th, it essentially gives you a mulligan on Senquez Golson.

Adding Rowe to the mix with Davis and Burns would add a whole lot of size and athleticism to the secondary from last year.

Are you sure a 5 or 6 is the asking price? That wouldn't be much to give considering we'll likely have a few extra picks in next years draft.

[Slapstick]

I would give up a 5th or 6th for Rowe...he just isn't fitting in with Philly's new Jim Schwartz defense...

[phillyesq]

Are you sure a 5 or 6 is the asking price? That wouldn't be much to give considering we'll likely have a few extra picks in next years draft.

That is the report - or at least the speculation - from Adam Caplan. Highly unlikely now after the Gilbert trade, but I'd still make the move for Rowe. That would leave Gay as the only prototypical slot type CB, but if you take gambles on both Rowe and Gilbert for late rounders, and 1 hits, then you've done well.

I'll be interesting to see the TEs that were released. Jace Amaro was cut by the Jets, Moaki as well.

I'd also look at Dirty Red's college teammate - Matt Ioannidis - as a PS candidate or even somebody to push Walton for a roster spot in a few weeks.

[raycafan]

Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB
Posted 34 minutes ago
Bob Labriola
Steelers.com
@BobLabriola
Trade No. 6 selection in '18 in for ex-eighth overall pick Justin Gilbert
The Steelers trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players prior to today’s deadline of 4 p.m., and they also made a trade with the Cleveland Browns to add depth to the secondary.

The Browns sent cornerback Justin Gilbert, once the eighth overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, to Pittsburgh in exchange for the Steelers’ sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Gilbert, who played his college football at Oklahoma State, appeared in 23 games for the Browns with three starts during his two seasons in Cleveland. He had 29 tackles, nine passes defensed, and one interception, which he returned 23 yards for a touchdown.

The trade will become final provided Gilbert passes a physical examination, and assuming he does pass the exam, Gilbert will join a 53-man roster that currently includes four other cornerbacks – Will Gay, Artie Burns, Senquez Golson, and Ross Cockrell. The inclusion of Golson on the initial 53-man roster indicates the Steelers are considering him as a possibility to be the guy to fill the IR-designated-to-return role. To do so, Golson will have to remain on the 53-man roster for 24 hours.

As for the other moves, the Steelers released wide receivers Demarcus Ayers, Cobi Hamilton, and Marcus Tucker; running backs Brandon Brown-Dukes, and Cameron Stingily; offensive linemen Shahbaz Ahmed, Antoine Everett, Matt Feiler, and Wade Hansen; cornerbacks Montell Garner, Doran Grant, Al-Hajj Shabazz, and Donald Washington; defensive linemen Lavon Hooks, Caushaud Lyons, and Johnny Maxey; linebackers Travis Feeney, Steven Johnson, and Jermauria Rasco; quarterback Bryn Renner; and safety Ray Vinopal.

The Steelers also waived/injured tight end Paul Lang.

Running back Le’Veon Bell will be placed on the Reserve/Suspended By Commissioner list at 4 p.m. today.

The Steelers can sign up to 10 practice squad players after 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 4

[raycafan]

The Grant release kind of surprises me.

[fordfixer]

How about this guy?

[URL]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/report-panthers-cut-fifth-round-cornerback/[/URL]

I've been waiting a long time for another Sanchez in the back end!

There's something about your post that just sounds wrong but hey who I'm I to Judge .

[winwithd]

Have the Steelers made all their cuts yet? By my count via nfl.com they've cut 21 and waived Lang, but added Sanchez and Gilbert meaning they need to cut two more right? Or do the Bell and Bryant suspensions mean they are at 53? This would mean Matakevich made the 53. Happy to see it!

[Steel Life]

Jake Kumerow - WR: The kid caught EVERYTHING in college.
Logan Thomas - QB: Has a cannon & can scramble, next year the back-up QB's will be up for grabs.
Victor Ochi - OLB: Local kid, decent talent worth developing.
David King - DL: Talented with some pass-rush skill & shows effort in run pursuit.
Jarrod Pughsly - OL: OT/OG from the Chiefs school of linemen, has the tools to develop.
Tyrone Holmes - OLB: Good measurables & gets after the QB so worth a shot on the PS.
Jordan Tripp - LB: Tough inside LB - throwback player.
Zack Wagenmann - OLB: Big Sky Def. POY 2015 - Measurables prospect for the outside.

[Slapstick]

The Grant release kind of surprises me.

Bring him back after putting Golson on IR?