Harris: Steelers abandon youth movement

[Steely McSmash]

Originally Posted by MasterOfPuppets

and just which one of the guys with the million dollar signing bonus will they cut ? randle -el or battle ?

Isn't it probably cheaper to keep a rookie since their base is so much lower? I understand the bonus is a lot to you or me but maybe not so much to the team. Battle's average base is $1M (<1% of 2009 cap). They could end up better financially if they cut the vet and keep a rookie at a lower salary. I doubt they would do that though unless the vet really loses the job in camp.

The other option is to cut logan or carry 6 receivers this year. Every year there are rookies in the learning curve that basically never contribute. Last year we carried K. Lewis but I think he was only active for one game. Sunny Harris and Urbik were never gameday active. Tony Hills I think as well. If some of those guys are done red-shirting, then we can carry one less OL or CB and one more WR.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Originally Posted by Steely McSmash

The other option is to cut logan or carry 6 receivers this year.

Cutting Logan is certainly an option. If we draft a WR or CB with return skills, then he's not needed. I like Logan but if he can be replaced by someone who can help in multiple places, then I'm all for that.

[markymarc]

Originally Posted by The Definiti0n

I thought Timmons played well when healthy.

I have always been a Lawrence Timmons fan and unfortunately since he was Mike Tomlin's first pick that is not going to stop fans or media types for continuing to bust on him because according to them he was a reach at 1.15 in 2007.

[markymarc]

Originally Posted by WH

I don't think Sweed will be gone.

So you will be surprised when Sweed does get cut before the 2010 regular season

[markymarc]

Originally Posted by Steely McSmash

The other option is to cut logan or carry 6 receivers this year.

I would not mind this option. Yes Logan did a lot of good things last season, but by signing Randle El and Battle and depending on who we draft or sign that does not get drafted we could easily find someone to replace him on kickoff returns.