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08-23-2006, 01:42 AM
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Ike: 'I'll be in Pittsburgh'
By Joe Starkey
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Remember these words from Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor:
"I'll be in Pittsburgh."
Taylor, 26, was speaking of next season and beyond, even though he can become an unrestricted free agent after this season and could potentially attract a big offer from another team.
Taylor is currently on a one-year, $1.57 million deal he signed as a restricted free agent and is believed to be seeking an eight-figure signing bonus on a new contract -- not a figure the Steelers likely would be willing to satisfy.
So, what makes Taylor certain he'll be here?
"Because I'm sure of myself, so I know I'll be in Pittsburgh," he said Tuesday. "I'll be here. I'll be in Pittsburgh."
OK, suppose another team comes around with, say, a $13 million signing bonus, along the lines of what Carolina gave rising star cornerback Ken Lucas last season, and the Steelers are offering less than $10 million?
"I'll be in Pittsburgh," Taylor said, smiling.
The Steelers generally do not negotiate contracts once the regular season begins. The opener is Sept. 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
Taylor's agent, Scott Smith, said he and the Steelers have had "a continuing dialogue for quite some time" and that he and Taylor are "committed to working hard until the final hour to get something done."
"I'm going to be cautiously optimistic," Smith said.
Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert declined comment.
Ike: 'I'll be in Pittsburgh'
By Joe Starkey
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Remember these words from Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor:
"I'll be in Pittsburgh."
Taylor, 26, was speaking of next season and beyond, even though he can become an unrestricted free agent after this season and could potentially attract a big offer from another team.
Taylor is currently on a one-year, $1.57 million deal he signed as a restricted free agent and is believed to be seeking an eight-figure signing bonus on a new contract -- not a figure the Steelers likely would be willing to satisfy.
So, what makes Taylor certain he'll be here?
"Because I'm sure of myself, so I know I'll be in Pittsburgh," he said Tuesday. "I'll be here. I'll be in Pittsburgh."
OK, suppose another team comes around with, say, a $13 million signing bonus, along the lines of what Carolina gave rising star cornerback Ken Lucas last season, and the Steelers are offering less than $10 million?
"I'll be in Pittsburgh," Taylor said, smiling.
The Steelers generally do not negotiate contracts once the regular season begins. The opener is Sept. 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
Taylor's agent, Scott Smith, said he and the Steelers have had "a continuing dialogue for quite some time" and that he and Taylor are "committed to working hard until the final hour to get something done."
"I'm going to be cautiously optimistic," Smith said.
Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert declined comment.