Comments on: Kevin Colbert promises changes in Pittsburgh

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:51:23 +0000

Colbert stated that he’s not ruling out drafting a QB in the first. Seems like even the steelers organization is noticing that Ben is no where near “elite” status. Now only if their fan base would follow suit.

pittsburgh needs a QB who is capable of winning in a shootout to remain competitive in the AFCN, and Ben ain’t that guy, never has been and never will.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:28:05 +0000

Deb:
Tomlin began to lose me in 2009, when the defending Super Bowl champion Steelers lost “a MUST-WIN game” to the 1-11 Browns, 13-6, AFTER Tomlin had vowed to “unleash hell.” Truth is, Tomlin made zero changes during an embarrassing five-game losing streak.
IMO, Arians should’ve been fired and replaced immediately after that loss to the Browns, which was the worst loss in franchise history.
Tomlin is simply both unremarkable and uninspiring.

By: Steeley McBeam

Steeley McBeam — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:05:05 +0000

The only FA player I care about this offseason is Keenan Lewis. The rest can kick rocks.

By: steeler582012

steeler582012 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:28:29 +0000

ravenator you still wont coment on the ravens failer to win a superbowel in the last five years why

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:19:47 +0000

Colbert knows a lot more than any of us know about roster management decisions, so granting that – my question is as follows:

It is pretty risky to let the market set the price for your Free Agents, because the market is not the average of what the other 31 NFL teams would pay — but instead, is the zenith point of what one desperate team willing to overspend would pay.

Why not endeavor to take a pre-emptive approach before the “market” is set by the teams with the deepest pockets, highest levels of positional desperation and greatest amount of cap room? Why not negotiate quietly in good faith to just see what can or cannot be accomplished – before allowing, or in this case, INVITING, external forces to dictate the ballpark of contract terms? In a worst case scenario, you at least will have gathered information and will be better armed to make informed decisions moving forward.

During the earlier days of Free Agency, we tried this approach with OT Leon Searcy, and the Jags made Searcy an offer to be the highest paid OL in NFL history. We couldn’t match, and he was gone. Fair enough — but that is what happens when one passively allows the market to dictate the terms.

Let’s at least show these players they matter to us and negotiate in good faith behind the scenes – BEFORE it is opened up to the rest of the bidders.

By: tobiasjodter

tobiasjodter — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:01:11 +0000

avenator says: Jan 16, 2013 3:33 PM

Steelers don’t deserve any mentioning
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Can we count on you to follow your own advice?

By: steeler582012

steeler582012 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:47:33 +0000

ravenator how can you say the steelers are on the down slide when the ravens get in the playoffs and have only 1 supperbowel win since 2000 the steelers have 2 wins since then and have 4more that makes steelers 6 and ravens 1

By: steelers1089

steelers1089 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:23:10 +0000

Rocktheheard, good for Baltimore having great backs like Rice, Lewis, and McGahee. What did that get them, one Super Bowl appearance and a title. The mediocre Pittsburgh backs went to 3 superbowls and won 2 in te same time span. Who cares, moron.

By: mrp2003

mrp2003 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:32:02 +0000

Our Oline better get healthy and better. We also need to consider a qb in this draft. Someone that can develop through the next few years, another big strong qb would can continue the play until something opens. Also a stud rb, if we can get one.

By: steeler582012

steeler582012 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:18:22 +0000

ravenator until the ravens but a super bowl ring on their finger they are just a team that get in the playoffs and lose and that has happened the last five years steelers6 ravens1 supperbowl rings

By: jackericsson

jackericsson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:01:10 +0000

Ravenator or is it raven-swallower, you showed your true colors when you hid from this site after Charlie beat your illegitimate franchise just a few short weeks ago. Having only 6 sticky Lombardi’s means our Steelers can’t win it every year. So it’s time to make some changes and re-establish our dominance. And that will happen sooner than later. It is a dilemma though- root for an illegitimate franchise from the same division or root for the New England Asterisk’s- who haven’t won a Lombardi without Spygate? I guess we’ll root for the NFC!

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:06:24 +0000

Colbert is real suspect Don’t know why ppl keep callin him a Draft Guru.. Over paid players and contracts CONSISTENTLY being in the Red every year..if he was a CEO of a Major company theys be fire and the company would be bankrupt! Can’t leave Khan out this equation either! Don’t give a Fk if Colbert is a “Pittsburgh” native…So what He drafts players no one else wants once the Steelers release them except (Arizona) they take all his rejects and the rest end up in footballs protection program never to be seen on the field again..he Dose draft good SPECIAL TEAMS guys though.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:33:58 +0000

Seems like their G.M. has been there forever. Probably getting old and losing his edge.

By: shotgunformation5wide

shotgunformation5wide — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:57:14 +0000

I think the Steelers need to take a page out of the Patriots playbook and acquire more picks, so as to package them to move higher in the draft. This team hasn’t drafted in the top 10 in over two decades. They are constantly drafting in the twenties and thirties. Continuity has been their saving grace.

With that being said, we’ll see how those teams that are trending up do when they’re not drafting in the top 10 every other year. That’s your barometer for a front office and change.

By: Nofoolnodrool

Nofoolnodrool — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:02:52 +0000

I think Tomlin and Colbert are going to re establish the steeler way which could result in a 7-9/8-8/12-4 series of seasons(write that down ravenator I won’t be misquoted). Tomlin is a very smart man and knows things have to change. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a much stricter more distant ( with the players) Tomlin next year.

By: sixtimechamps

sixtimechamps — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:51:44 +0000

Relax Steeler fan since 2000 they have had a losing season every three years 03 06 09 2012. Ravenator- we will see your 10-6 team next year after their again superbowl missing season,just keep lickin ur chops over our 6 trophies maybe some day u will get 5 more , just not in your lifetime. I just hope I dont have too see the ravens in there black tights this week in New England maybe they will wear white. Dont worry we will wipe your tears with our terrible towels once again. Steelernation baby !

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:51:29 +0000

@bobzilla …

For once we agree … on Arians and Haley. I still think you’re selling Tomlin short. But the next couple of years will tell.

By: 84sgl

84sgl — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:32:25 +0000

I don’t care who they let go.. As long as we hold onto Kenan Lewis, I’m good. He was statistically one of the best CB in the league. I hope DeCastro is better after he is 100% next year.. He gave up some crucial sacks in those last couple of games. Thirdly, keep Dwyer (he’s like 23 years old) and move on from the rest of those bums.

PS: As a Steeler fan I try to be objective though some may disagree but am I the only one that thinks Pouncey is overrated? Smart, Athletic, but also Injury prone and sometimes whifs terribly in big moments.. That also goes for Gilbert (gets everyone hurt) and Adams (super weak, only hit 225 lbs 10 times on bench press and it shows cuz he cannot pass block on the edge period.. Run support is good though)

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:27:09 +0000

This franchise needs to Evolve..Get from under their yearly Cap issues And rebuild..I’m not talkin blowing up the team just being able to get better like other teams do Via free agency.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:20:00 +0000

I’m absolutely shocked that there are still “Steelers fans” out there who believe Bruce Arians didn’t deserve to be fired and replaced.
Arians’ offenses were perennial bottom feeders in Pittsburgh. In 2011, it ranked 22nd in scoring. In 2008, it ranked as the second-worst statistical offense to ever be involved in a Super Bowl victory. Tampa Bay’s offense is the all-time worst…
Arians needed to GO.
Todd Haley may not be the answer, especially with a playground quarterback. However, Haley’s resume is far superior to Arians.’ He deserves at least a chance.
I truly believe that, at the end of the day (whenever that will be), Mike Tomlin will be the first coach fired in Pittsburgh since 1968.

By: sportsfrenzy

sportsfrenzy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:13:03 +0000

Baltimore free agents flacco , Kruger , reed , ellerbe , McKinney , C. Williams
Sounds like Baltimore has it’s own issues

By: sportsfrenzy

sportsfrenzy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:02:36 +0000

Haha hey ravenator didn’t Charlie batch beat your boys in Bmore !? Lol keep talking
Until the ravens find a way not to choke in the playoffs you can’t say anything .
Always the bridesmaid and always will be

By: steelcity333

steelcity333 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:59:34 +0000

@ravenator, first off get a life and stop commenting 100 times on every Steelers article. Second if the Steelers 12-4 record was lucky what was the ravens 10-6 record this year? And last if we’re not competitive how the hell did we beat you with Charlie Batch?

By: cup1981

cup1981 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:57:12 +0000

My predictions for the “changes”

Casey Hampton – Cut
James Harrison – Restructured
Max Starks – Gone
Rashaard Mendenhall – Gone
Mike Wallace – Resigned for $3.5 mil per year over 4 years
Keenan Lewis – Gone
Jonathan Dwyer – Resigned for 3 years
Isaac Redman – 1 year contract

By: 6ball

6ball — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:56:00 +0000

The team to watch in the off season. Cap issues, roster issues, and personality issues all need to be addressed.

If Colbert can solve these, he’s Houdini.

By: reason35

reason35 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:44:40 +0000

Have to agree with the comment about Mike Tomlin. This guy seems to always get a pass because he won a Super Bowl, but when you look at it – what are the Steelers problems? Penalties are a major one, and the other major one was turnovers at the end of the year. To me, that’s simple – its undisciplined football and that’s the Head Coach’s job to eliminate those things. They need to take a hard look at Tomlin IMHO.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:35 +0000

We need a franchise back like Bettis–say, Bama’s Eddie Lacy. But I can’t help wishing for Bama’s o-line prodigy Barrett Jones. Also anxious to see who’ll replace Kugler at o-line coach. Wallace can get lost. If–as he claims—he’s dropping the ball because he can’t focus when the offense isn’t all about him, he’s useless. The offense wasn’t centered on Swan and Stallworth either, but they caught the ball when targeted.

By: it's all bs

it's all bs — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:39:16 +0000

ravens fans “talk” as usual even though they haven’t WON anything trophy worthy in over a decade….and they wonder why they get NO respect!!

By: gergie1957

gergie1957 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:38:49 +0000

Kenin Kellen thinks they should leave everything the same.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:36:31 +0000

Well, glad to hear it because God knows people who resort to petty tactics like limiting the word count on fans posting to a football blog aren’t any kind of “men” at all. God, how pathetic can you get?