Steelers re-sign Kirschke

83-Steelers-43 · 02-19-2008, 11:15 AM

Steelers re-sign defensive end Travis Kirschke
By John Harris
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

The Steelers signed veteran defensive end Travis Kirschke to a two-year contract extension today.

Kirschke, 33, recorded 29 tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hurries primarily as a backup in 2007.

He replaced injured starter Aaron Smith for three games during the regular season and also started against Jacksonville in the playoffs.

Kirschke joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2004.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_553180.html

Dino 6 Rings · 02-19-2008, 11:27 AM

We need depth and guys that know the system. Guess that got him signed.

Dylan · 02-19-2008, 11:27 AM

that good we signed him, he adds quality depth and can provide leadership

83-Steelers-43 · 02-19-2008, 11:30 AM

With the lack of depth on the d-line to begin with, I don't think we could have afforded not to re-sign him.

The Duke · 02-19-2008, 11:32 AM

great, a good veteran backup

now get some younger guys in the draft, and do not bring eason back

coachspeak33 · 02-19-2008, 12:19 PM

WHY???
colbert has the creativity of a "special olympic superstar"

Rhee Rhee · 02-19-2008, 02:30 PM

as long as he's not a starter i'm down...

steelpride12 · 02-19-2008, 03:20 PM

Great back - up Vet. who knows are system and can play good ball, i love the deal!

19ward86 · 02-19-2008, 03:32 PM

i like the signing for depth, and depth only, but we still need to get a younger defensive line.

SteelCityMan786 · 02-19-2008, 03:53 PM

Kirschke will be good for veteran leadership. We still need to get some younger guys. We have 2 guys who are solid DL(Snack and Smith). But Kiesel's spot bugs me.

02-19-2008, 11:15 AM	#1
83-Steelers-43 Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,993 Gender: Male Member Number: 1009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steelers re-sign Kirschke Steelers re-sign defensive end Travis Kirschke By John Harris TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, February 19, 2008 The Steelers signed veteran defensive end Travis Kirschke to a two-year contract extension today. Kirschke, 33, recorded 29 tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hurries primarily as a backup in 2007. He replaced injured starter Aaron Smith for three games during the regular season and also started against Jacksonville in the playoffs. Kirschke joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2004. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_553180.html __________________

02-19-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
Dino 6 Rings Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkansas (formerly New Jersey) Posts: 8,213 Gender: Male Member Number: 6891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke We need depth and guys that know the system. Guess that got him signed.

02-19-2008, 11:27 AM	#3
Dylan Starter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 614 Member Number: 3276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke that good we signed him, he adds quality depth and can provide leadership

02-19-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
83-Steelers-43 Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,993 Gender: Male Member Number: 1009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke With the lack of depth on the d-line to begin with, I don't think we could have afforded not to re-sign him. __________________

02-19-2008, 11:32 AM	#5
The Duke Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,459 Gender: Male Member Number: 4800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke great, a good veteran backup now get some younger guys in the draft, and do not bring eason back

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02-19-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
coachspeak33 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 559 Gender: Male Member Number: 2231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke WHY??? colbert has the creativity of a "special olympic superstar"

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Rhee Rhee Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 808 state Posts: 1,890 Gender: Male Member Number: 7579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke as long as he's not a starter i'm down... __________________

02-19-2008, 03:20 PM	#8
steelpride12 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 7,435 Gender: Male Member Number: 5713 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke Great back - up Vet. who knows are system and can play good ball, i love the deal!

02-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
19ward86 Head Coach Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Ohio Posts: 1,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 2717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke i like the signing for depth, and depth only, but we still need to get a younger defensive line. __________________ [YOUTUBE]PGrTvNzGCZE[/YOUTUBE] You must watch this video.

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SteelCityMan786 SF's Youngest Legend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hollidaysburg PA Posts: 19,587 Gender: Male Member Number: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers re-sign Kirschke Kirschke will be good for veteran leadership. We still need to get some younger guys. We have 2 guys who are solid DL(Snack and Smith). But Kiesel's spot bugs me. __________________ 786 Ways To Score Touchdowns

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