King: Tiki to Pgh

[jwmann2]

I think he could be a third down back, you figure with the time off, he has had time to let his body recover and recoup, but I don't expect him to be a force like he used to be. 36 is not old, but for a football player it is, because by the time you are that age, your body has sure taken a beating.

[Jimmy Shaker]

[thumper]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Shaker

One of the worst FA signings in team history

[Jimmy Shaker]

Originally Posted by thumper

One of the worst FA signings in team history

Tiki would follow in those footsteps.

[zulater]

Originally Posted by thumper

One of the worst FA signings in team history

That's not even close to being true. Duce helped set the momentum for the 2004 season. Through the first half of that season he was on the short list of league MVP candidates. In my opinion momentum is easiar to sustain than establish, and he without a doubt Duce was the player who set the tempo offensively for one of the more successfull seasons in recent Steelers history. Also when called upon in 2005 he helped the Steelers win two important mid seasons games when Parker and Bettis were unable to answer the bell due to injuries.

Yeah I understand more was expected of Duce when he signed, we can only wonder what sort of season he would have had in 04 if he had remained healthy. But all in all I would say the Steelers had no regrets about his signing.

[zulater]

By the way here's some of the worst free agent signings in Steeler history.

Kent Graham

Todd Peterson

Sean Mahan

Jay Riemersma

[finesward]

Originally Posted by steeltheone

Love to have him....He is looking for a chance and to prove a point. He is down and out. Great motivators!

So you want A. Smith gone because he is too old and down and out, but want a 36 y/o RB who is down and out? Tiki is an injury waiting to happen, no way we sign him for any amount of money.