Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

[SteelBucks]

I don't have a link, but I was listening to 1250 online and they said Ashley Lelie was in town today visiting the Steelers. I'd be shocked if he's brought into camp.....he's not exactly a "Steelers" type of guy.

[AkronSteel]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

I don't have a link, but I was listening to 1250 online and they said Ashley Lelie was in town today visiting the Steelers. I'd be shocked if he's brought into camp.....he's not exactly a "Steelers" type of guy.

Hmmmmm......I think someone on here said something earlier today and even last week before the draft that a veteran was needed at the WR position, not sure who it was though????

[DukieBoy]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

No thanks.

[Mel Blount's G]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Competition for our "deep threat" field stretcher. aka Nate's replacement.

Sweed
Wallace
..........udfa's plus some vet like Lelie?



I'm guessing Holmes isn't considered our deep threat field stretcher because he has so many other uses on the field. Could be he's being groomed to replace hines as our possession receiver..?

[AngryAsian]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Not even remotely a "Steeler" guy. A couple of seasons back I remember him making a big to-do about playing time and his contract...

No thanks.

[SS Laser]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Well here ya go guys.
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[Chadman]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Before we crucify him, look at where he's played- Atlanta, 49ers & Oakland have hardly been clubs with solid QB play over the last few years.

If he's on a reasonable contract, at 29, he's worth adding- much like Leftwich was last season. He's a luxury pick.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

I did like him when he was coming out of Hawaii. June Jones had some glowing things to say about the kid, if I recall correctly. The last few years in the pros, though, have certainly soured him. But, who knows...in the right situation, some guys are able to make a complete rebirth. He just has to be willing to give it a shot under a veteran minimum contract if he wants to play here.

[proudpittsburgher]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Not even remotely a "Steeler" guy. A couple of seasons back I remember him making a big to-do about playing time and his contract...

No thanks.

Players tend to change their tune when they enter a well-established locker room. Well see, maybe, with lelie. You see clubhouse cancers like Randy Moss go to new england and be pretty quiet, for the most part. Lelie, I believe, played in Denver and Oakland. Oakland is obviously very disfunctional, and Denver was slipping at the time, from a well-run locker room, to what it is now. I wouldn;t be opposed to taking a chance on a well-established receiver as opposed to banking on a draftee, ala sweed last year.

[frankthetank1]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

no thanks i dont want lelie. i would much rather have mike furrey or ronald curry

[phillyesq]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Count me among those that say no thanks to Lelie. I'd rather have a true slot guy. With Sweed and Wallace, as well as Santonio, the Steelers have guys that can stretch the field. I want a possession type option underneath.

[RussBII]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

It doesn't hurt to talk to the guy right?

If he comes in, and says all the right things and Tomlin/Colbert/Rooney think he's a fit, then I say do it. However, if there is even .01% of a bad vibe from this cat, don't do it.

I'm willing to trust the Front Office.... 6 rings, dontcha know?

-Russ

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

no thanks i dont want lelie. i would much rather have mike furrey or ronald curry

Curry already signed with Detroit.

[stlrz d]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Count me among those that say no thanks to Lelie. I'd rather have a true slot guy. With Sweed and Wallace, as well as Santonio, the Steelers have guys that can stretch the field. I want a possession type option underneath.

Like Ward or Miller? :P

I said it on draft day...I'm having nice, nice visions of Holmes & Wallace stretching the field, Sweed working an out route and Ward underneath. Or even Miller underneath...or on a seam route.

We're going to see a good amount of 4 WR sets this season and if Sweed and Wallace can contribute it's going to be deadly!

[RussBII]

Re: Ashley Lelie Visits the Steelers

Count me among those that say no thanks to Lelie. I'd rather have a true slot guy. With Sweed and Wallace, as well as Santonio, the Steelers have guys that can stretch the field. I want a possession type option underneath.

Like Ward or Miller? :P

I said it on draft day...I'm having nice, nice visions of Holmes & Wallace stretching the field, Sweed working an out route and Ward underneath. Or even Miller underneath...or on a seam route.

We're going to see a good amount of 4 WR sets this season and if Sweed and Wallace can contribute it's going to be deadly!

I see it a little different. Did you notice how easily Limas gets deep into a secondary? So Limas and Heath head deep. Hines and Tone cross on short slants.... You've got some blocking down field, maybe a natural pick if done rigth and bada-bing.