Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick

BB2W · 10-25-2005, 11:38 AM

The Steelers added depth to their defensive backfield today by signing three-year veteran safety Russell Stuvaints to their 53-man roster. Financial terms of the one-year deal were not released.

Stuvaints, a McKeesport, Pa. native, played with the Steelers in 2003 and 2004, but was released by the team in 2005 during the final roster cut of the preseason. To make room for Stuvaints on their roster, the Steelers released second-year tight end Matt Kranchick.

link........... http://www.steelers.com/article/58388/

BlitzburghRockCity · 10-25-2005, 11:53 AM

ya beat me too it bro, i was just entering it in when I noticed your already up

Stuvaints can make some plays for us, and w/ the injuries he'll give us some much needed depth. We've got plenty at the TE so that makes Matt K the odd man out.

BB2W · 10-25-2005, 12:08 PM

Matt might turn out to be a pretty good TE in the NFL. I am sure someone will pick him up...

This must mean that Mike Logans hamstring injury is pretty bad, huh.

rowedf · 10-25-2005, 12:12 PM

he's out 4-6 weeks.

BB2W · 10-25-2005, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowedf

he's out 4-6 weeks.

Wow, wasn't it a hamstring injury last year that ended his season...

I don't know about you guys, but I feel comfortable with Stuvaints in there. He has decent skills, and he knows the system. He can play the ball and he will lay the lumber. Plus, you gotta pull for a former Yongstown State Penguin.

rowedf · 10-25-2005, 12:27 PM

Yeah, I agree BB2, the big thing is he knows the system which is key. He's not a bad backup safety.

TasmanianTroy271 · 10-25-2005, 02:41 PM

I wish we would've moved Kranchick to WR, the guy was 6-4 and i'm sure he could run well! someone'll definately pick him up. I figured we'd pick Stuvaints up again, he's a local guy (like Logan) and he's not bad...

BlitzburghRockCity · 10-25-2005, 03:49 PM

The fast development of Heath at TE made Matt expendable unfortunately. I agree he's got good hands and I hope he gets picked up by a good time.

Knowing our luck w/ former players, he'll wind up in the AFCN

BB2W · 10-25-2005, 03:59 PM

The Pittsburgh Post reported the Steelers are gonna sign him to the practice squad if he clears waivers today.

TasmanianTroy271 · 10-25-2005, 04:10 PM

I thought you couldn't sign a 3rd year player to the PS? what are the rules with it, i know there's some kind of limit...

10-25-2005, 11:38 AM	#1
BB2W Team Owner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Your Mom's Posts: 2,685 Gender: Male Member Number: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick The Steelers added depth to their defensive backfield today by signing three-year veteran safety Russell Stuvaints to their 53-man roster. Financial terms of the one-year deal were not released. Stuvaints, a McKeesport, Pa. native, played with the Steelers in 2003 and 2004, but was released by the team in 2005 during the final roster cut of the preseason. To make room for Stuvaints on their roster, the Steelers released second-year tight end Matt Kranchick. link........... http://www.steelers.com/article/58388/ __________________

10-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
BlitzburghRockCity Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central PA. Posts: 8,144 Gender: Male Member Number: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick ya beat me too it bro, i was just entering it in when I noticed your already up Stuvaints can make some plays for us, and w/ the injuries he'll give us some much needed depth. We've got plenty at the TE so that makes Matt K the odd man out.

10-25-2005, 12:08 PM	#3
BB2W Team Owner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Your Mom's Posts: 2,685 Gender: Male Member Number: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick Matt might turn out to be a pretty good TE in the NFL. I am sure someone will pick him up... This must mean that Mike Logans hamstring injury is pretty bad, huh. __________________

10-25-2005, 12:12 PM	#4
rowedf Bench Warmer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Member Number: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick he's out 4-6 weeks. __________________

10-25-2005, 12:27 PM	#6
rowedf Bench Warmer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304 Member Number: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick Yeah, I agree BB2, the big thing is he knows the system which is key. He's not a bad backup safety. __________________

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10-25-2005, 02:41 PM	#7
TasmanianTroy271 Team Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh (Ingram) Posts: 738 Gender: Male Member Number: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick I wish we would've moved Kranchick to WR, the guy was 6-4 and i'm sure he could run well! someone'll definately pick him up. I figured we'd pick Stuvaints up again, he's a local guy (like Logan) and he's not bad... __________________ 82 Tackles, 8 Interceptions, 21 Passes Defensed, 1 TD

10-25-2005, 03:49 PM	#8
BlitzburghRockCity Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central PA. Posts: 8,144 Gender: Male Member Number: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick The fast development of Heath at TE made Matt expendable unfortunately. I agree he's got good hands and I hope he gets picked up by a good time. Knowing our luck w/ former players, he'll wind up in the AFCN

10-25-2005, 03:59 PM	#9
BB2W Team Owner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Your Mom's Posts: 2,685 Gender: Male Member Number: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick The Pittsburgh Post reported the Steelers are gonna sign him to the practice squad if he clears waivers today. __________________

10-25-2005, 04:10 PM	#10
TasmanianTroy271 Team Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh (Ingram) Posts: 738 Gender: Male Member Number: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers sign Stuvaints, cut Kranchick I thought you couldn't sign a 3rd year player to the PS? what are the rules with it, i know there's some kind of limit... __________________ 82 Tackles, 8 Interceptions, 21 Passes Defensed, 1 TD

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