If the Rams take anyone who isn't a quarterback they might as well be thrown out of the league for being criminally stupid.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have stepped up their efforts to trade two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but the Oakland Raiders might be the only real option.
The Steelers were rebuffed by the St. Louis Rams over the weekend, but a league source said Wednesday that they also have contacted the Raiders, who need a veteran quarterback and tried to land Donovan McNabb before the Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the Washington Redskins earlier this month.
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The Raiders have a history of taking on troubled players such as Roethlisberger, who received a six-game suspension Wednesday for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Also, Roethlisberger's contract isn't hefty and would be easy to absorb in a trade.
The Steelers had a brief conversation with the Rams, according to a league source, but they weren't interested in acquiring Roethlisberger. The Steelers wanted to send Roethlisberger to the Rams as part of a package to move up to No. 1 overall in this week's draft and select Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford.
That could make the Raiders the only fit. The Steelers are open to packaging Roethlisberger and the No. 18 pick to move up in the draft. The Raiders own the No. 8 selection.
Steelers president Art Rooney II declined to comment about any possibility of trading Roethlisberger.
"As we've said before, we really can't answer questions about trades, especially this time of year," Rooney said during a conference call. "We go into every draft with the idea to do anythying we can to make our team a better football team. We just have to stick with that and not discuss trades in advance."
Despite Roethlisberger's issues, the Steelers want decent value in return for the quarterback. But given the six-game suspension and the limited interest in Roethlisberger, team sources view a deal as extremely remote, if not impossible.
The Buffalo Bills also pick in the top 10 and need a quarterback, but they don't appear interested in Roethlisberger at this time. Doug Whaley, a former executive in Pittsburgh, moved to Buffalo this offseason to work with general manager Buddy Nix, but the Steelers don't expect him to recommend Roethlisberger to his new team because he would harbor some of the same reservations that they do.
The Cleveland Browns have the No. 7 pick and lack a long-term solution at quarterback, but the Steelers wouldn't trade Roethlisberger to an AFC North rival, according to a team source. That also was the Steelers' position with wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who was dealt to the New York Jets earlier this month.
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The Steelers prepared for Roethlisberger's suspension Tuesday by acquiring quarterback Byron Leftwich from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a seventh-round pick (225th overall). Leftwich was Roethlisberger's backup during the Steelers' 2008 Super Bowl championship season and could be a fill-in starter.
Leftwich reported to the Steelers on Wednesday, and the team extended his contract through 2011, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
The Steelers also have longtime backup Charlie Batch and third-year pro Dennis Dixon under contract at quarterback. Batch has been injured each of the past two seasons. Dixon has started only one NFL game, but he likely would compete with Leftwich in training camp to be the early season starter.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have stepped up their efforts to trade two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but the Oakland Raiders might be the only real option.
The Steelers were rebuffed by the St. Louis Rams over the weekend, but a league source said Wednesday that they also have contacted the Raiders, who need a veteran quarterback and tried to land Donovan McNabb before the Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the Washington Redskins earlier this month.
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The Raiders have a history of taking on troubled players such as Roethlisberger, who received a six-game suspension Wednesday for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Also, Roethlisberger's contract isn't hefty and would be easy to absorb in a trade.
The Steelers had a brief conversation with the Rams, according to a league source, but they weren't interested in acquiring Roethlisberger. The Steelers wanted to send Roethlisberger to the Rams as part of a package to move up to No. 1 overall in this week's draft and select Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford.
That could make the Raiders the only fit. The Steelers are open to packaging Roethlisberger and the No. 18 pick to move up in the draft. The Raiders own the No. 8 selection.
Steelers president Art Rooney II declined to comment about any possibility of trading Roethlisberger.
"As we've said before, we really can't answer questions about trades, especially this time of year," Rooney said during a conference call. "We go into every draft with the idea to do anythying we can to make our team a better football team. We just have to stick with that and not discuss trades in advance."
Despite Roethlisberger's issues, the Steelers want decent value in return for the quarterback. But given the six-game suspension and the limited interest in Roethlisberger, team sources view a deal as extremely remote, if not impossible.
The Buffalo Bills also pick in the top 10 and need a quarterback, but they don't appear interested in Roethlisberger at this time. Doug Whaley, a former executive in Pittsburgh, moved to Buffalo this offseason to work with general manager Buddy Nix, but the Steelers don't expect him to recommend Roethlisberger to his new team because he would harbor some of the same reservations that they do.
The Cleveland Browns have the No. 7 pick and lack a long-term solution at quarterback, but the Steelers wouldn't trade Roethlisberger to an AFC North rival, according to a team source. That also was the Steelers' position with wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who was dealt to the New York Jets earlier this month.
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The Steelers prepared for Roethlisberger's suspension Tuesday by acquiring quarterback Byron Leftwich from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a seventh-round pick (225th overall). Leftwich was Roethlisberger's backup during the Steelers' 2008 Super Bowl championship season and could be a fill-in starter.
Leftwich reported to the Steelers on Wednesday, and the team extended his contract through 2011, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
The Steelers also have longtime backup Charlie Batch and third-year pro Dennis Dixon under contract at quarterback. Batch has been injured each of the past two seasons. Dixon has started only one NFL game, but he likely would compete with Leftwich in training camp to be the early season starter.
So maybe #8 pick with some player and the Steelers get Clausen one pick ahead of the Bills?
It makes pretty good sense for the Raiders. Al could join Big Ben when he's out getting gropey.
But, it relies on two things. Firstly, Al acknowledging JaMarcus Russell was a fuck up. Secondly, Al getting over his mancrush on campbel after he ran four-point-what-the-fuck in the combine.
Are either likely to happen? Probably not. Would LOVE to see Jimmy at the Steelers though. That would be hilarious.
But, it relies on two things. Firstly, Al acknowledging JaMarcus Russell was a fuck up. Secondly, Al getting over his mancrush on campbel after he ran four-point-what-the-fuck in the combine.
Are either likely to happen? Probably not. Would LOVE to see Jimmy at the Steelers though. That would be hilarious.
Lions offered 3rd round pick for darren mcfadden.
Assuming they do this along with suh and a cb in round two (I've resigned myself to waiting a year for a LT ), I'd be very pleased.
Assuming they do this along with suh and a cb in round two (I've resigned myself to waiting a year for a LT ), I'd be very pleased.
Oh the poor Steelers ... Couldn't have happened to a more deserving franchise.
YES!
I take it your happy with the pick. He is a fantastic player.
Big 12 is owning this draft so far, only three players in, but still.
Big 12 is owning this draft so far, only three players in, but still.
Never mind Oklahoma is owning the draft so far 3 of the first 4 picks, unheard of.
Seattle are fucking laughing at that.
There's the man.
#7, #8 and #9 could be the most interesting picks of the 1st round I think... it's all about Clausen now.
Lions are gonna go for Jahvid Best tomorrow if he's not taken today apparently.
Understandable, but we desperately need a CB (or two)
I want to see who picks up Colt McCoy, and Tebow.
Good old Al is straight in there...
Rolando McClain
Rolando McClain
and Bills take Spiller... Clausen's gonna go the way of Aaron Rodgers/Brady Quinn it seems.
I'm only keeping track online, is Clausen actually in New York waiting for his name?
I don't think so
Oh man. They better put CJ on suicide watch.
If the Jags trade down here it means they're eyeing Tebow. If they pick it'll be Morgan.
If the Jags trade down here it means they're eyeing Tebow. If they pick it'll be Morgan.
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I want to see who picks up Colt McCoy, and Tebow.
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Holmgren has to be looking at Colt McCoy. That'll be tomorrow though. No way Colt goes first round. That'd be a disgrace.
I want to see who picks up Colt McCoy, and Tebow.
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Holmgren has to be looking at Colt McCoy. That'll be tomorrow though. No way Colt goes first round. That'd be a disgrace.
I'm still interested about the Steelers pick as well... could Dez Bryant still be about?
or dare I say it, Clausen?
or dare I say it, Clausen?
That's interesting from Jacksonville.
Listen carefully.
Yep. That's the death knell of the franchise.
Listen carefully.
Yep. That's the death knell of the franchise.
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That's interesting from Jacksonville.
Listen carefully.
Yep. That's the death knell of the franchise.
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So when do they move to LA?
That's interesting from Jacksonville.
Listen carefully.
Yep. That's the death knell of the franchise.
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So when do they move to LA?
When they can build a stadium that won't cost the league a billion notes.
Ha, London?
You remember Wembley, right?
Just a thought here. Tebow has worked out at Denver twice. And they are trading down.
Certainly interesting, but surely not today?
Is this Jahvid Best any good by the way? I've heard the name but little else. If he did end up in Detroit is he better than Kevin Smith?
Is this Jahvid Best any good by the way? I've heard the name but little else. If he did end up in Detroit is he better than Kevin Smith?
Yeah, Best is good. Probably the best overall RB left on the board. Gets injured though.
Bryant still around, and the Steelers coming up shortly... surely they won't take him based on their stance with Big Ben and Holmes though?
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Yeah, Best is good. Probably the best overall RB left on the board. Gets injured though.
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He'll fit right in then!
I guess I'd like him, but we really need a CB.
Yeah, Best is good. Probably the best overall RB left on the board. Gets injured though.
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He'll fit right in then!
I guess I'd like him, but we really need a CB.
Bryant's the best wideout there. I suppose they could go for Golden Tate, but...
