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https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/15/secret-superstar-bernard-pierce/ No surprise here. Pierce was awesome last year, made me almost regret giving Rice such a big deal.

The blinders you've got on to think the Steelers are on the rise after the terrible off-season and lackluster play during last season are just what crack me up. I can take the trash talk if it's legitimate, but I'm picking the Steelers for 4th place in the division this year, not because of any bias, but you guys are falling apart.

More good stuff on Smith from PFF: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/06/06/khaleds-nfl-daily-june-6-2013/ Looks like a perfect fit for our D. If he comes in healthy he could be a big difference-maker. He had practically the whole season off so you'd have to assume he'd be good to go given his good injury history before last year.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-LB-Daryl-Smith/d9f3b3a0-09b5-4967-a3ee-9ca41eeefd9d It's done. Nice pick up. Awaiting $$$ value though. Interesting they gave up on McAdoo in the corresponding movie. Smith graded as an 81 from ESPN Insider, tied with Barnet for the Best Available Linebacker left. Scouts Inc.Smith has the size and speed to make plays all over the field and the instincts to make quick decisions when diagnosing plays. He is quick to locate the ball and pull the trigger as he steps up to make the play. He is consistently a high-level producer who gives the Jaguars a solid run defender and good cover linebacker. He shows route awareness and the ability to read the quarterback's eyes to get a jump on the ball. He will step up to take on blockers and does a good job using his hands to defeat and shed blocks.

Awesome, would be happy with him being the minimum salary addition to the MLB core.

You are literally the worst, man.

Need a big year from Dickson, hopefully he came in healthy and hungry.

Totally agree that in terms of play we are actually going to see a step up this year. But very interested to see what happens without that leadership. There's a reason we were always near the top in the red-zone even when our yardage started going downhill. That was always the key and always will be.

I'm with the guys not caring about this. He is an edge-setter anyway, fine with me if he's playing bigger than last year.

What a fucking game.

Totally forgot how nerve-wracking that final drive was. Awesome defense by Jimmy Smith, hopefully that gives him the confidence to have a big year this year.

Reed really had never made ridiculous money because FS's don't make much, especially in comparision to QB's. I have no problem with him taking some money elsewhere when he knows he's injury-prone and his play is downhill.

Joe played great in the playoffs, but he wasn't god-like. The Denver game-winner was 100% luck and Boldin saved his ass when he threw into coverage a few times. I like Joe, but he just isn't worth what we are paying. Anyone who tries to claim he is worth that much is just being a homer in my honest opinion.

Given the contracts going out there I would have tried to get him around $15 per year. My hope is that Flacco progresses and eventually is worth his current contract, but I don't get it. We could've given him almost $20 on a 4 year deal and left ourselves less at risk. His new contract leaves ZERO possibility that he outplays it. Even if he catches fire, you don't pay QB's more than we just gave him. Also, I'm happy they made it 'cap-friendly' in the first 3 years, and am completely aware of the cap ramifications of the deal. I have never been a hater just to be a hater. But the year 4 cap hit is almost $30 Million and leaves us with no leverage when we will have to renegotiate at that stage. I know QB's are the most important position and we'd been searching for a 'franchise' QB until Joe, but his play has been mediocre over the long run, he did nothing to earn a deal with the money he got.

I have no problem with it. It was stupid. We gave Joe WAY too much money. Guy was in the 20's in QBR and only got us a super bowl because of Devners safety botching an easy play. Dumbest contract Ozzie has given out.

Really need to grab a vet, if we didn't know that already.

Still hoping they bring in Brandon Lloyd, albeit after giving the young guys time to get lots of reps in to see who is gonna step up.

Why would a discussion of the merits of the heaviest defensive line be limited to Run Defense?

That's why we have 2 sack kings on the edges. Haters gonna hate.

Assuming someone will come in for $1 Million how is it possibly a waste of money when we are looking at starting a rookie and a guy coming off a season-ending spinal injury with zero depth behind them? One of the dumber things I've read on this board.

More than 2.5 once McClains deal is off the books and remember we get another 2.5 after June 1 from Pollard. We'll pick up a vet then. Dansby only got 2.25, we should've pounced. Barnett and Smith are better options but agreed that Spikes or Brookings wouldn't be bad. I could see us picking up Bart Scott even and everyone knows I still think Urlacher has it (the scouts agree). Lucky for us there are plenty of options out there so we might be able to get one of those guys for $1 Mil.

Agreed he'll be back soon, which is why I'm confused as to why we aren't just cutting him. Anyone know what impact this will have on the cap? Usually when players retire you can still be responsible for parts of the contract (see us paying Ray and Birk this year)...

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Rolando-McClain-Retires-From-NFL/38deabfe-b59b-43de-88cc-5e43c41d956c This guy has no brain. You don't often have the opportunity to earn a Million a year playing a game. Good riddance. Luckily there's still some vets out there.

Colts fans HATE this trade for them, funny stuff. Also great news, looks like only a 7th round pick heading out! Shrewd move. http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/5/10/4319626/report-colts-will-only-get-a-7th-round-pick-if-a-q-shipley-makes http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/5/9/4315926/yes-the-a-q-shipley-trade-was-a-dumb-move-mr-grigson

It's early so nothing to worry about but this has a few interesting tidbits to me: -Word was that McPhee was going to be transitioning to OLB earlier this offseason, after drafting Simon, I like the idea of keeping him at DE as seems to be the case here. -Was expecting Williams at backup NT and Canty as the DT. I expect the line to be shifting all over but still interesting. -Rolando penciled in as the starter. Don't like the see that, want to keep him motivated... Scratch that, get him SOME motivation at all. -As a former Hoosier I love Tandon, but he has done nothing to deserve a starting spot, we need to bring somebody in before the season, fact. -Also, no Terrence Cody...