Steelers Sign Jon Bostic, ILB

[Buzz]

I can't get too excited about Bostic ... the Colts are transitioning to the same kind of defensive scheme as the Steelers run ... if Bostic is such a good mack LB, why'd they not make a play to keep him? Is he really healthy? I hope so, but I hope it's not another Ladarius Green type situation.

[NorthCoast]

After reading this, it looks like a real good move.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/03/film-room-steelers-get-what-they-need-with-jon-bostic/

Does anyone know the cap hit?

Please post as a link for us lazy guys:

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/03/film-room-steelers-get-what-they-need-with-jon-bostic/

[Slapstick]

If Bostic is a second round talent that has bounced around the league, capable of playing 95-100% of snaps, and we got him at a low price? Victory for the Steelers...if he can maximize his talent here, it will work out well for us...if he can’t, then the cost is minimal...

[Slapstick]

I can't get too excited about Bostic ... the Colts are transitioning to the same kind of defensive scheme as the Steelers run ... if Bostic is such a good mack LB, why'd they not make a play to keep him? Is he really healthy? I hope so, but I hope it's not another Ladarius Green type situation.

The Colts were running a 3-4 base under Pagano...my understanding is that they are moving to a 4-3 base, like the Cowboys used under Monte Kiffin and Rod Marinelli when Eberflus was there...not surprising that Bostic wouldn’t be the best fit...

[Buzz]

The Colts were running a 3-4 base under Pagano...my understanding is that they are moving to a 4-3 base, like the Cowboys used under Monte Kiffin and Rod Marinelli when Eberflus was there...not surprising that Bostic wouldn’t be the best fit...

Ah ... my understanding was that they are moving to a 1-gap 3-4, sort of hybrid-type D, like what we run. Guess I got some bad info.

[Slapstick]

Ah ... my understanding was that they are moving to a 1-gap 3-4, sort of hybrid-type D, like what we run. Guess I got some bad info.

http://m.colts.com/news/article-1/Matt-Eberflus-Discusses-Colts’-Transition-To-4-3-Base-Defense/84bf9df7-ada0-49c2-88d1-f26f60c10cd8

[Buzz]

http://m.colts.com/news/article-1/Ma...1-f26f60c10cd8

Just did some more checking around, and it appears you're right. So I can see why the Colts might have been ready to jettison Bostic -- not a great fit for what they're wanting to do.

[pittpete]

I can't get too excited about Bostic ... the Colts are transitioning to the same kind of defensive scheme as the Steelers run ... if Bostic is such a good mack LB, why'd they not make a play to keep him? Is he really healthy? I hope so, but I hope it's not another Ladarius Green type situation.

Bostic has a concussion history?

[pittpete]

3rd fastest LBer at the 2013 combine.
Earned PFF's No. 12 run-stopping grade among inside linebackers.
He had more passes defensed than Mitchell last year...LOL

2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jon Bostic

Strengths:
Excellent run defender
Takes on blocks
Physical
Downhill attacker
Strong
Straight-line speed
Good tackler
Instinctive
Hustles
Flashes on blitzes
Plays with an attitude

Weaknesses:
Needs to improve pass coverage
Stiff
Lacks change of direction ability
Not fluid
Needs to get better at shedding blocks
Consistency


Read more at http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013jbostic.php#uH8Lc0kVf7gJ9BTf.99

[squidkid]

nobody knows if this is good or not. gonna have to wait and see.
he is relatively young
at least an area has been addressed. hopefully on the cheap

[SidSmythe]

I like this pickup . . . I'm certain he's not getting top dollar.

He's a good football player ..... however penciling in a guy with an injury history is not wise.
Hopefully they're looking seriously at ILB in the 1st round still.

[pittpete]

nobody knows if this is good or not. gonna have to wait and see.
he is relatively young
at least an area has been addressed. hopefully on the cheap

[Chadman]

Seems like a good type of signing. It takes away the desperate need to draft an ILB to start, without (I assume) breaking the bank.

I can remember liking him coming out of college, but since that draft I’ve kind of lost track of him. Seen a couple of clips of him making some wicked hits. If he can bring that with him, we might have a couple of hard hitting ILB’s on the roster in Bostic & Williams.

[fordfixer]

Best pick of the Offseason

[Captain Lemming]

Best pick of the Offseason

Absolutely!!!!

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