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I heard they both like long walks on the beach and watching sunsets
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How is it possible to have the best owner, best front office, best gm, best HC, good/great drafts every year and good FA acquisitions every year, but only have 3 playoff wins in 14 years? -
I don’t think anyone thinks we just got Heath Miller. But he’s a Steeler now and may get significant playing time so I’m rooting big time for him.
Plus us he seems like a good guy. On Steelers.com there is an article and interview video worth watching. Maybe it means nothing but he is beyond stoked to be wearing the Black n Gold. Genuine excitement to be here. I’m a fan!!sigpicComment
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Someone said Vannett and Mason worked out together this summer.
Makes me wonder if they are already trusting Masons input when acquiring this kid.Comment
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Seems like an odd pair to be working out together. Usually if you are not on the same NFL team, maybe you were on the same college team or came from the same hometown.
But Vannett was born in Ohio, played at Ohio State, then got drafted by Seattle, while Rudolph was born in South Carolina, played at Oklahoma State, then got drafted by Pittsburgh.
Sometimes you meet a dude at the combine you mesh with, but these two were drafted 2 years apart even.
I dunno...maybe they have the same agent and they worked out together for that reason.Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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It’s usually because they have the same agent or worked out at the same training facility at some point and kept in contact.
AB used to have videos working out in Florida with random players.
These days you have facilities and trainers strictly for NFL athletes so it’s easy to meet up. Also bet some receivers and QB’s put the word out they are looking for anyone who wants to put in some reps.Comment
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*former 3rd round pick* means nothing once you get into the league. What do you think we could've gotten for Jarvis
It's not like we just went and got Ertz. If they traded him for a 5th rounder at this young age, at best he's a #2 TE.
We got a guy who's been in the league several years and has about 20 more career catches than Jaylen Samuels has amassed in barely over a season.2013 MNF Executive Champion!Comment
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Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 07:15 PM
Vannett already loving his new home
Teresa Varley
Steelers.com
One of the toughest obstacles a tight end or receiver can have when he comes to a new team is making a connection with his quarterback.
For Nick Vannett, who the Steelers acquired on Wednesday via a trade with Seattle, that box is already checked.
Vannett and Mason Rudolph met this offseason when they worked out together in California, both having the same trainer. That connection will do nothing but help as Vannett is learning the Steelers’ offense.
“We trained in the offseason, right after the season,” said Vanilla nett. “I spent two to three months throwing with him, working out with him. I kind of already knew him a little bit. I remember when it was made public, the trade, he hit me up, he was excited. When the defense was out there (today in practice) and I was next to him, I was watching the field with him, trying to get a better feel. Having him help me, what I need to do, what I should do on the play. That is going to continue.”
Vannett, the Seahawks third round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, said he felt good after his first practice, taking plenty of reps with Vance McDonald a spectator on Thursday because of a shoulder injury.
“I feel like my head has been spinning so much,” said Vannett, who learned about the trade when he got a call from Seahawks general manager John Schneider, the only time he called him other than when he was drafted. “I came in in the afternoon (Wednesday), spent four hours trying to learn the terminology and plays. I feel like I did pretty good for Day. 1. The terminology is different so it’s like learning a new language. They threw me in there a lot, tested me, I feel like I did pretty good. I didn’t feel nervous out there. I think the more reps I get throughout the week, I think I will feel better when Monday comes.”
The good news for Vannett is he does have an extra day to learn with the Steelers playing the Bengals on Monday Night Football. But in the grand scheme of things that really isn’t a lot of time.
“All I am going to do is keep my eyes in the playbook, keep studying,” said Vannett. “I have to get up to speed by Monday. I don’t have a choice. They plan on playing me a good amount. I am not going to go in and have any doubt about what I am doing. I want to go in and feel comfortable. I can play fast, play confident and that is how you get results. I am going to do whatever it takes to feel comfortable by then. I am going to study the hell out of the playbook.”
And from the sounds of it he will get plenty of help from his teammates. He said McDonald and Zach Gentry, as well as the offensive linemen, have already made him feel comfortable and have been beyond helpful.
“I feel the love right away,” said Vannett. “I am so happy to be here. It’s been a crazy 24 hours. I didn’t know what to expect in here. Everyone welcomed me with open arms. Everyone has been so friendly. I love the vibe here. I am excited to be a Steeler.
“That is why I am so excited. It’s such a great opportunity for tight ends. Even the Heath Milller days, watching him thrive in this offense. Watching Vance thrive, Jesse James. They utilize their tight ends. That is something I am not used to where I have been, even in college. I can’t wait to show the player that I am in all aspects, run game, pass game, pass protection.”
https://www.steelers.com/news/vannett-already-loving-his-new-homeSteeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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Sounds like a good kid. Great attitude.
Hope he performs decent enough to be signed next year as our #2.How is it possible to have the best owner, best front office, best gm, best HC, good/great drafts every year and good FA acquisitions every year, but only have 3 playoff wins in 14 years?Comment
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