Comments on: Steelers release Willie Colon

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:34:36 +0000

In the last 12 months, the Steelers have lost James Harrison, Willie Colon and Hines Ward. That is a LOT of NASTY to lose — we are a much less intimidating presence on both sides of the ball. It’s downright depressing.

By: bubbahotepp

bubbahotepp — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:50:43 +0000

Bye bye, Penalty machine.

By: fyocker

fyocker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:21:45 +0000

I created an account to leave a comment just to say I love Ravenator. I hate the Ravens but the fact that he spends every waking moment reading Steeler articles and commenting on them makes me think he secretly has a pink Roethlisberger jersey he wears everyday. As a Steeler fan I could learn from his dedication and passion for the Steelers.

By: tobiasjodter

tobiasjodter — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:59 +0000

We always referred to him as “False Start” Colon.

By: dickson29

dickson29 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:06:15 +0000

We are going to miss all those yellow flags. “Holding on number 74″

By: clashpoint

clashpoint — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:24:14 +0000

The steelers have a pretty young team that just got younger. Its not like colon controbuted much the last three years. The steelers have plenty of young talent on the offensive line with the top six guys at 4 years or less. I’m excited about this line and if it can moderately avoid injuries they are going to excel.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:52:46 +0000

Yes congrats you have some cap space this year after releasing the entire core of players. What about next year when it balloons again and your team is in the same position, or the year after, or the year after that? Then what? Release Pouncey? Hahah, get ready, cause that’s what’s going to happen. Your front office decided it’d be a good strategy to rob peter to pay paul. Awful, and now you’re starting to see why you sign the likes of Plaxico and not a top tier receiver to replace Wallace. Have fun with that mess. Cheers!

By: lopeone

lopeone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:28:34 +0000

steelers have around 9.5 mil left after they release colon in june… typical know nothing ravens fan can’t even do basic math. I’m shocked…

By: ravenator

ravenator — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:12:19 +0000

Steelers can’t make any moves because they are broke, B-R-O-K-E, broke! Maybe if their fans could understand a little accounting they might see how Colbert was ruining their franchise.

By: lopeone

lopeone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:00:55 +0000

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD START MAKING MOVES. You can’t just trim the fat, now we’re left with nothing but bones.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:00:53 +0000

Never understood why so many in the league considered Colon a top talent. But it’s been so long since he played a full season, it’s hard to remember back that far. Nothing personal, but I’m glad to see the dead weight go. If he can find a place on another team and stay healthy, I wish him well.

By: steelerben

steelerben — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:55:22 +0000

Somehow I doubt the Steelers just cut him without considering a trade. But, if you reach out to a few teams and they are also disinterested in paying someone $5.5 million to pick up a handful of holding penalties and false starts before going onto IR you cut the guy and move on.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:51:02 +0000

Roethlisberger will probably spend training camp parading around in his buddy’s No. 74 jersey in an effort to convince the Steelers’ front office it made a mistake. Undermining management’s decisions is what “leaders” do.

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:43:09 +0000

Just what I said..just don’t let players walk for nothing

By: ottograham

ottograham — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:35:15 +0000

Really hope this is a precursor to locking up Keenan Lewis long term. We need him if we expect to succeed defensively this season.

By: jeffa43

jeffa43 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:21:16 +0000

Keenan Lewis !

Let’s keep #1 d going.

By: germanstingray

germanstingray — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:19:54 +0000

A colon cleansing in Pittsburgh.

By: scchamil

scchamil — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:13:26 +0000

A headline that definitely required his first name…

By: benroethlisberger7

benroethlisberger7 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:12:45 +0000

Our wisdom knows no bounds.

By: drunkshortbusmunkeys

drunkshortbusmunkeys — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:00:04 +0000

Don’t understand why the Steelers didn’t try to trade this guy? Would think they could have gotten at least a 7th round pick for him from a OL needy team like the Cardinals or Bears? Don’t understand why the Steelers never trade these players instead of just cutting him. My understanding is they will probably use June 1st as a cut date so why get rid of him now?

By: Steeley McBeam

Steeley McBeam — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:00:03 +0000

The real question is are they cutting him outright which saves them a little more than 1 MM this year or with the June 1 designation which saves them all 5 this year but costs 4 in dead money next year? I hope its the former.

By: sd0wn

sd0wn — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:51:49 +0000

Colon suffered a severe high ankle sprain while receiving the news he’s been cut. He has been placed on IR for the 2013 season.

By: lennydpocketqb

lennydpocketqb — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:50:02 +0000

Wow. The Steelers have no colon. They should go to a doctor and get that looked at. So who is going to be on the Steelers D this year?

By: Sackville Rc

Sackville Rc — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:48:06 +0000

It is the right time for this team to get younger. Wait any longer, and they could be in the cellar of that divison for awhile. Do it now and they remain competitive.

By: unbiased75

unbiased75 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:48:04 +0000

At right tackle he was an ok run blocker and not a good pass protector. He showed promise at guard. This has less to do with being an over priced veteran and more about him not being able to stay healthy.

By: ruthlessburgher

ruthlessburgher — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:43:09 +0000

I hope releasing Colon is a prelude to bringing back Keenan Lewis.

By: keiselsbeard

keiselsbeard — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:42:38 +0000

Thank You, God!

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:42:06 +0000

good dude. Just couldn’t beat the injury bug..

By: dwnhillwhaler

dwnhillwhaler — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:42:01 +0000

love that picture, looks like he just read news of his being cut on the scoreboard.

By: brunnecr

brunnecr — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:38:54 +0000

Addition by subtraction.