Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

[buckeyehoppy]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

I think Batch will be replaced by Leftwich (again) this offseason. The Bucs signed Byron to a 2 year deal that pays him $2 million for each season, but there is also a $3.5 million roster bonus that will be due in March.

If he was their starter, they likely would pay that. But since rookie Josh Freeman has already taken the reins in Tampa, they will likely release Leftwich before that bonus comes due. If he can't start in an awful situation like Tampa, he will likely admit to himself that he is now an NFL backup, and he would likely want to fill that role in Pittsburgh, where he really seemed to enjoy himself last season.

Not that this helps us at all now, though. I think we will just be looking for a short-term fill-in now, though, instead of a potential long-term replacement for Batch.

I don't think Colbert has very much luxury holding to his vaunted principles on how to build a football team here, RB. He's going to have to play Let's Make A Deal.

So...how about this? The Steelers offer to pick up the remainder of his contract and half his roster bonus in exchange for a low round draft pick to obtain Leftwich. The Bucs are going to launch this guy anyway. We're just offering to take their upcoming headache off their hands AND sending them a draft pick for the trouble.

Let's face it. If Dixon can't cut it as a QB when it really counts...like, NOW, for example...then what good would a draft pick do us when we spend them on apparently failed projects like Dixon?

Get Leftwich back. He's the best option that might have a chance at happening.

[Shoe]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

Jeff Garcia.

Without doubt, Garcia is the BEST band-aid solution to the backup job. Better than Dixon IMO (though for this weekend, obviously Dixon is our only option). For the future, I'd be OK with Leftwich if he were to become available again. Also, if Tebow were available at pick #32, I would like him--serving as a backup/Wildcat/H-Back.

[Steel Life]

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I'm with Flippy on this one...I'm excited about the prospects of seeing what Dixon can do. He's got a rifle arm & is willing to run with it when things break down. Besides, if Flacco can do it in his rookie year, why can't Dixon do it now?

But for the sake of argument, I'd love to see a low-round draft pick offered for Leftwich, it's really the only option that makes sense in the long-run. I'd also like to see them pick-up Mike Reilly on the PS so at least we have one in development.

[Steel Life]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

Here's another thought...can we trade Arians to the Bucs for Byron?

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

I think Batch will be replaced by Leftwich (again) this offseason. The Bucs signed Byron to a 2 year deal that pays him $2 million for each season, but there is also a $3.5 million roster bonus that will be due in March.

If he was their starter, they likely would pay that. But since rookie Josh Freeman has already taken the reins in Tampa, they will likely release Leftwich before that bonus comes due. If he can't start in an awful situation like Tampa, he will likely admit to himself that he is now an NFL backup, and he would likely want to fill that role in Pittsburgh, where he really seemed to enjoy himself last season.

Not that this helps us at all now, though. I think we will just be looking for a short-term fill-in now, though, instead of a potential long-term replacement for Batch.

I don't think Colbert has very much luxury holding to his vaunted principles on how to build a football team here, RB. He's going to have to play Let's Make A Deal.

So...how about this? The Steelers offer to pick up the remainder of his contract and half his roster bonus in exchange for a low round draft pick to obtain Leftwich. The Bucs are going to launch this guy anyway. We're just offering to take their upcoming headache off their hands AND sending them a draft pick for the trouble.

Let's face it. If Dixon can't cut it as a QB when it really counts...like, NOW, for example...then what good would a draft pick do us when we spend them on apparently failed projects like Dixon?

Get Leftwich back. He's the best option that might have a chance at happening.

The trade deadline passed on October 14, 2009. And there is no getting around it unlike baseball's faux trade deadline.

[isonator07]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

Kordell Stewart????

But seriously wheres Brian St. Pierre??? Is he still with Zona?

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

Kordell Stewart????

But seriously wheres Brian St. Pierre??? Is he still with Zona?

Yes, he is.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

If the team thinks that Ben is okay to go on Sunday and that Dixon would be able to handle the backup role, the could claim Mike Reilly off the Packers' practice squad to be their 3rd QB on gameday (since Reilly knows our playbook after spending training camp in Latrobe).

[Lebsteel]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

If the team thinks that Ben is okay to go on Sunday and that Dixon would be able to handle the backup role, the could claim Mike Reilly off the Packers' practice squad to be their 3rd QB on gameday (since Reilly knows our playbook after spending training camp in Latrobe).

Makes sense to me. I saw Reilly at training camp and he looked pretty good. I would rather see Dixon first, just to see what he can do. Obviously the best scenario is that Ben is OK to play.

[Shoe]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

Here's an idea I just thought of: Marc Bulger

He's done again for this year already; his starting days are over. But I think he can still be effective in a limited role. He can play in a pass-happy scheme. AND, he is a hometown boy. Potentially, we could milk 2-4 years of service out of him.

[phillyesq]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

For now, according to Wexell's twitter, it looks like the Steelers are going to sign Tyler Palko to the practice squad.

[Sugar]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

I'm a bit puzzled as to why the FO would keep Dixon around and on the roster (not PS) if he were so terrible. It doesn't make sense to me?

Perhaps he's the next Willie Beamon?

[True Fan]

Re: Who the hell can we bring in for Batch

ther's was numerous quality options available but t0mlin decide that bacth was his guy, not that he had any faith in him, but becaue he was cheap,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,very sound decision for a qb thAT Ttakes 50 sacks a year TO BE BACKED UP BY ASLOW BLACK THAT CATCH THROW....NICE WORK TOMLIN