To clarify I largely dislike Madden but still follow him on Twitter for the
laughs. His take was not an issue with signing Mitch but more misleading him
which they likely did not. I have read several places that if Mitch is cut or
traded it sort of looks bad to other potential free agents. I can see that but
like they say the league is a business
On May 2, 2022, at 10:38 AM, dave.bartolini@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
A couple of comments:
* I couldn’t care less what Mark Madden thinks about anything.
* I think that Pickett would have to be significantly better than both
Mitch and Mason in order to start on day one. There’s no reason to throw him
into the fire right away.
* I don’t see them cutting Mason. Heck, he could still be the starter day
one. But if Mitch is the starter, I don’t think that they want only rookies
behind Mitch. The only way I see Mason gone is if they get a good offer in a
trade.
* My guess is that Olakudon is destined for the practice squad (at best)
unless Mason is traded.
My only other thought is that Canada has the weapons that he wants, so he will
be on the hot seat if the offense doesn’t show some significant improvement
over last year.
Dave in MD
From: steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <steelers_pb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Scott H
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2022 7:49 AM
To: steelers_pb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [steelers_pb] Sooooo, now that you've had time to digest
I was overall happy with the draft as it happened. Day 1 and 2 went as one
might expect, even if you didn't want a QB like me you were not surprised they
took one. I was surprised by which QB, but either way understandable. I might
actually feel better in that I don't trust that Willis is a year away from
being ready to lead an NFL team.
Day 3 also went chalk as far as the Steelers almost never doing what I think. I
thought Heyward was a possibility, BUT in the 7th. I also thought a later round
QB, exactly like Olakodun, should happen BUT that was if we had not taken a
Day 1 QB. Obviously NO issue with the 2nd WR and am actually ok with the
project LB.
I went in hoping for no QB, or a late rounder at best, a NT, S and WR ( in no
particular order). I got 2 QBs and 2 WRs and yet I am still ok with the draft.
I actually see hope on offense and with the usual IF Tuitt and Alualu are back
and am confident we will be solid on D. Not to mention Jack, Coach Flores,
solid CB ( still think Haden may surprise and return) and Minkah, Cam and TJ.
The BIGGEST question is now QB. If I were to bet I would say Mitch is Day 1,
Kenny backup, Mason gone and Olakodun is inactive project.
I saw Mark Madden sort of bash team for signing Mitch only to draft a QB. I
also saw a panel of analyst and ex players who said they would bet that Kenny
would be starter.
The logic being if he and Mitch are close, you go with the younger /cheaper
guy. I don't see the Steelers cutting/trading a guy they gave $5M signing bonus
too unless they can trade him for a pick.
Either way, as usual, I am excited for OTA's ready for all the stories about
the UDFAs that will be great but never make the team.
Scott in Jersey
PS I would like them to end the GM drama and just name the new guy.
