Steelers sign Haskins

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(01-21-2021, 05:58 PM)Bmore Birds Wrote: Not picking a fight, genuinely asking what players have shed a label in Pittsburgh, I'm blanking there?

The Steelers' locker room doesn't seem very tightly run considering Juju and Claypool this season and other problem players in the past. Haskins has great physical skills and I think he needs an organization that can help him become a gym rat and more professional.

From the Steelers' angle, I wonder if this means they're not considering using an early pick on a QB. Unless they're comfortable keeping 3 QBs or Haskins is gonna get a quick look and maybe a quick hook.

Heyward and Ben are their locker room leaders. Both are long in the tooth. Watt will probably step in to take Heywards role when he's gone. I have no clue on the offensive side of the ball when Ben goes. Connor or some one on the O line, maybe? But Connor is likely gone and the O line is going to get a revamp this offseason with the likely retirement of Pouncey and departure of AV. 

All teams will always have leaders, but you're overall correct. Gone are the days Bettis, Farrior, Porter (even with all his faults) et al that really commanded and lead that team. They're definitely not as tightly run as they used to be. 

IMO their biggest strength is the popularity of Coach Cliche'. Players love to play for him. He will command the respect from Haskins, but will that respect be enough to make a difference? We'll see. 

(01-21-2021, 08:04 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: From what I remember of Haskins in college, he was pretty good at quick hits off the play fake, and did fairly well at selling himself as a runner to allow deeper receivers to get open.  Steelers have a good, mostly youthful WR Corps and a couple of reliable TEs;  If they pair him with the right RB, he could do something with that offense.

Or, he could lull in his immaturity and flounder..

I'm betting on B. And even if I'm wrong, he still has to show that can play at the NFL level. That question honestly hasn't been answered yet. 

(01-22-2021, 01:09 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Trash player joins trash organization. He’ll fit right in with Juju and the rest of those punks.

Haskins and JuJu will never be teammates.