Steelers have reached agreement with former Bills tackle

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Steelers intend to sign two today
Monday, March 08, 2010
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers are giving physicals to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Will Allen and intend to reach contract agreement with both players today.

Also, the Steelers have reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills tackle Jon Scott (6-foot-6, 31, an unrestricted free agent who started eight games for the Bills in 2009. Scott will be reunited with the Steelers' new offensive line coach, Sean Kugler, who coached in Buffalo last season.

Allen, 27, would be a likely replacement for Ryan Clark, an unrestricted free agent who is meeting today with the Miami Dolphins.

A former special teams captain for the Buccaneers, Allen played in only eight games last season after being placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was a fourth-round draft choice out of Ohio State in 2004 who has four interceptions in 84 career games.

Battle, 30, had 178 catches for 2,150 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven seasons with the 49ers. Like Allen, he is considered a special-teams standout.



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Steelers intend to sign two today
Monday, March 08, 2010
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers are giving physicals to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Will Allen and intend to reach contract agreement with both players today.

Also, the Steelers have reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills tackle Jon Scott (6-foot-6, 31, an unrestricted free agent who started eight games for the Bills in 2009. Scott will be reunited with the Steelers' new offensive line coach, Sean Kugler, who coached in Buffalo last season.

Allen, 27, would be a likely replacement for Ryan Clark, an unrestricted free agent who is meeting today with the Miami Dolphins.

A former special teams captain for the Buccaneers, Allen played in only eight games last season after being placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was a fourth-round draft choice out of Ohio State in 2004 who has four interceptions in 84 career games.

Battle, 30, had 178 catches for 2,150 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven seasons with the 49ers. Like Allen, he is considered a special-teams standout.



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The Steelers signing 3 players in the first few days of FA???

total chaos. cats and dogs living together.


Anyway- this makes me wonder.

If the Steelers really are loading up on depth at some of these key positions... maybe they are planing to try to move up on the draft to get someone they think is an impact player.

hmmmmm

[Oviedo]

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Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

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Steelers intend to sign two today
Monday, March 08, 2010
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers are giving physicals to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Will Allen and intend to reach contract agreement with both players today.

Also, the Steelers have reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills tackle Jon Scott (6-foot-6, 31, an unrestricted free agent who started eight games for the Bills in 2009. Scott will be reunited with the Steelers' new offensive line coach, Sean Kugler, who coached in Buffalo last season.

Allen, 27, would be a likely replacement for Ryan Clark, an unrestricted free agent who is meeting today with the Miami Dolphins.

A former special teams captain for the Buccaneers, Allen played in only eight games last season after being placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was a fourth-round draft choice out of Ohio State in 2004 who has four interceptions in 84 career games.

Battle, 30, had 178 catches for 2,150 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven seasons with the 49ers. Like Allen, he is considered a special-teams standout.



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The Steelers signing 3 players in the first few days of FA???

total chaos. cats and dogs living together.


Anyway- this makes me wonder.

If the Steelers really are loading up on depth at some of these key positions... maybe they are planing to try to move up on the draft to get someone they think is an impact player.

hmmmmm

Well there is a top notch ILB who actually played in a very complexed 3-4 in college.

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Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

yeah, it really makes me think a couple scenarios

Take OT & FS off the board in the 1st (I really didn't think they'd go FS anyway.)
I still believe K. Lewis is their intended starter at FS- if not this season then next.

A. Dan Williams if he is there- maybe even move up a few.

But more than NT, they need a corner. I can not see Haden droping that far- so they'd have to move up to get him.

You know Jacksonville is going to be trying to trade down, but even with the combine- I don't think Haden lasts until #10.

hmmmm

something is brewing.

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Steelers intend to sign two today
Monday, March 08, 2010
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers are giving physicals to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Will Allen and intend to reach contract agreement with both players today.

Also, the Steelers have reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills tackle Jon Scott (6-foot-6, 31, an unrestricted free agent who started eight games for the Bills in 2009. Scott will be reunited with the Steelers' new offensive line coach, Sean Kugler, who coached in Buffalo last season.

Allen, 27, would be a likely replacement for Ryan Clark, an unrestricted free agent who is meeting today with the Miami Dolphins.

A former special teams captain for the Buccaneers, Allen played in only eight games last season after being placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was a fourth-round draft choice out of Ohio State in 2004 who has four interceptions in 84 career games.

Battle, 30, had 178 catches for 2,150 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven seasons with the 49ers. Like Allen, he is considered a special-teams standout.



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The Steelers signing 3 players in the first few days of FA???

total chaos. cats and dogs living together.


Anyway- this makes me wonder.

If the Steelers really are loading up on depth at some of these key positions... maybe they are planing to try to move up on the draft to get someone they think is an impact player.

hmmmmm

Well there is a top notch ILB who actually played in a very complexed 3-4 in college.

yeah, i thought about that. McClain will probably be within reach.

I just cant get past the glaring issue at Corner though.

Not that I'd have a problem taking McClain.

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I wouldn't read too much into the signing of Allen. He will just be the replacement of Carter. We still need a starter at that position.

[Oviedo]

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Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

yeah, it really makes me think a couple scenarios

Take OT & FS off the board in the 1st (I really didn't think they'd go FS anyway.)
I still believe K. Lewis is their intended starter at FS- if not this season then next.

A. Dan Williams if he is there- maybe even move up a few.

But more than NT, they need a corner. I can not see Haden droping that far- so they'd have to move up to get him.

You know Jacksonville is going to be trying to trade down, but even with the combine- I don't think Haden lasts until #10.

hmmmm

something is brewing.

What's brewing my friend is CJ Spiller

Seriously, I think this means we go LB or DL and I'm serious that if Spiller is sitting there (highly unlikely) they don't pass on him.

[Lebsteel]

Re: Steelers have reached agreement with former Bills tackle

Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

yeah, it really makes me think a couple scenarios

Take OT & FS off the board in the 1st (I really didn't think they'd go FS anyway.)
I still believe K. Lewis is their intended starter at FS- if not this season then next.

A. Dan Williams if he is there- maybe even move up a few.

But more than NT, they need a corner. I can not see Haden droping that far- so they'd have to move up to get him.

You know Jacksonville is going to be trying to trade down, but even with the combine- I don't think Haden lasts until #10.

hmmmm

something is brewing.

What's brewing my friend is CJ Spiller

Seriously, I think this means we go LB or DL and I'm serious that if Spiller is sitting there (highly unlikely) they don't pass on him.

I'm thinking it is looking like Spoon or Odrick, I don't think we would grab Williams in the first.

[cruzer8]

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I wouldn't read too much into the signing of Allen. He will just be the replacement of Carter. We still need a starter at that position.

Word.

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An offensive player like a RB in round 1 is totally out of the question, IMO. The defense needs to get younger and a top flight CB is what this team needs desperately. We need more play-makers on the D. McClain or Haden- either one would suit me fine and 1 of them could fall to 18. Haden is a distinct possibility.

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Tony Hills, I would start working out a little harder if I were you...


Steelers | J. Scott agrees to terms

Mon, 08 Mar 2010


Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent OT Jonathan Scott (Bills). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

yeah, it really makes me think a couple scenarios

Take OT & FS off the board in the 1st (I really didn't think they'd go FS anyway.)
I still believe K. Lewis is their intended starter at FS- if not this season then next.

A. Dan Williams if he is there- maybe even move up a few.

But more than NT, they need a corner. I can not see Haden droping that far- so they'd have to move up to get him.

You know Jacksonville is going to be trying to trade down, but even with the combine- I don't think Haden lasts until #10.

hmmmm

something is brewing.

What's brewing my friend is CJ Spiller

you absolutely got me on with that one.

Seriously, I think this means we go LB or DL and I'm serious that if Spiller is sitting there (highly unlikely) they don't pass on him.

In a 3-4 ranking the most difficult starting positions to fill...

NT (it all starts right there- two gap responsibility- hold the point-etc)
CB (cover and play strong run support)
OLB (challenge converting college 4-3 DE)
Buck (due to coverage responsibilities)
DE (gap responsibility take on blockers collapse the pocket.)


I lump these three kind of together-
Mack
SS
FS
each of these positions can be filled later in the draft with players that can not quite make it at there designated positions.

eg...
FS- frequently corners without the speed
SS- FS without the speed... maybe linebackers that are fast enough but too small.
Mack- Slower linebackers

of course, these are just my opinions, and could be completely off base.

With this in mind though, I really think they are looking at the following.

3 guys they might consider trading up for:

Williams
McClain
Haden if he slides

a few guys they might trade down for
Odrick
Pouncey
McCourty
Davis

A lot of people here are big on Weatherspoon- which I get. He seems like he is going to be an excellent player at the next level. What I dont get- is he and Timmons are very similar players. Not sure he fits a need at this time.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

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Maybe Koogs can convince Richie Incognito to come compete for the C spot against Hartwig. I would have to imagine he would be an upgrade. Plus I like nasty OL who aren't afraid to "walk right on the line". Koogs would have to be confident that is where he could keep him. Although, playing for the Steelers versus being stuck with the Rams has to be good for one's demeanor!

[steelblood]

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Let's read between the lines. They goot a potential starting FS or at least a veteran to compete. They are close to signing a OT with starters experience who provides at a minimum depth on the OL.

Guess what two positions we won't be drafting in Round 1. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting I hear

If you think Will Allen is going to keep us from drafting a good FS in round one, I think you overestimating Will Allen. This guy is here to replace carter and help on special teams. He can be effective as an emergency starter/stop gap guy. He is not the answer. That said, there are some good FS prospects in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.

Jonathan Scott is also probably no more than depth and camp competition.