Steelers Sign Jon Bostic, ILB

[feltdizz]

Last year in 14 games, Bostic was on the field 97% of the time. He's a 3 down 'backer with speed and he rarely misses tackles. The combine skillset assessment says his weakness is coverage, however, his NFL highlights showcase a lot of INT and passes DEF. I think he's a quality pickup. (see below)

BTW, I didn't pick the soundtrack for this Vid, if it were me it would be 'Country Roads'. LOL .............

hot damn. That first hit was brutal. Now I’m hype.

[pittpete]

I agree. This is a good signing. Once again the front office got a solid player operating with salary cap constraints

I don't know what some expect the team to do, but again the front office did good

I feel the same way, not flashy but if it doesnt work out then hopefully a draft pick steps up later in the season..

[Oviedo]

I feel the same way, not flashy but if it doesnt work out then hopefully a draft pick steps up later in the season..

I think this signing takes some of the pressure off to reach for a ILB in Round 1. I still want LVE, but if a safety ranked higher on the team's board is there that could be the pick

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Such a Steeler move. They sign a player in FA to a contract that fits whether he is a starter or backup. This way the team is not forced to draft that position in the first and can find a player who they want instead of drafting for a position of need.

They do this all the time. That way if the ILB they want is there in the first they can grab him, but if not then they can go elsewhere. Right now, the only position which has a glaring need is at safety. Fill that and the team is in position to pick the best player at a position of need instead of the top available player at one position.

[pittpete]

Listening to Sirius NFL radio today and they liked the pickup.
Was highly coveted player by Lovey Smith but then Chicago changed defenses just like the Colts and became expendable.

[NorthCoast]

Week 2 in FA is money week for the Steelers. Pick fits exactly with their modus operandi. Get the high-priced bidding out of the way and find value with the second tier players that might be ready to take a step up. Based on highlights, the guy seems to know how to wrap-up and tackle. He might not be the fastest to the play, but if he's there he will make the tackle. That's a big plus for the Steelers defense that struggles in this area.

[fordfixer]

Absolutely!!!!

Wait a minute........ isnt this our ONLY pick of the offseason?

It’s easier that way

[Captain Lemming]

I've never been a fan of taking a safety in round one. I know there have been some great ones taken in the first round but there have been far more taken later. I was just asking.

Last time WE did that it sure was a horrible mistake.

[papillon]

You may or may not like the move but it seems he's better than any healthy ILB the Steelers have on the roster, including Williams. A step in the right direction from what I can see.

Pappy

[Oviedo]

You may or may not like the move but it seems he's better than any healthy ILB the Steelers have on the roster, including Williams. A step in the right direction from what I can see.

Pappy

Agree. This was not a depth signing. This was a talent upgrade.

Also creates some flexibility going into the draft since they don't have to reach for ILB

[Ernie]

Yep. No depth signing here. He will start opposite of VW

[RuthlessBurgher]

Gotta love this Jon Bostic shot on Teddy Bridgewater from back in their college days...

[feltdizz]

Gotta love this Jon Bostic shot on Teddy Bridgewater from back in their college days...

Daaaayumm. I remember that play. Didn’t even realize this was the same guy. He was a monster at Florida.

[Steel Maniac]

Last time WE did that it sure was a horrible mistake.

I know, I know.

But guys like Troy are few and far between. LOL. I knew someone was going to bust on me for that.

[Captain Lemming]

I LOL. I knew someone was going to bust on me for that.

When the pitch is low, slow and over the plate.....gotta swing my friend.