Steelers cut Joey Porter

Dirtbag59 · 03-01-2007, 06:59 PM

The Steelers are keeping the 3-4 while adding 4-3 wrinkles. Ironically NFL Network has been running a Joey Porter commercial for the past few days with him talking about how happy he was to be drafted by the Steelers.

GTripp0012 · 03-01-2007, 07:19 PM

I think this move is only surprising to some of us because he's a guy whose mouth has far surpassed his level of talent.

I agree with dmek that Porter can still play, but he's expendable.

I haven't spent a whole bunch of time exploring the Steelers' defensive options, but Mike Tomlin really seems like he knows what he's doing.

Manusky91 · 03-02-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Someone is gonna be happy. Who is gonna take his spot in Pitt?

Maybe Lavar is going to go home.

Riggo44 · 03-02-2007, 12:27 PM

I would love to sign Porter to somthing like a 3 year 10 million dallor contract. But I bet some one else will spend more and over pay for him. Let's just hope it's not us.
And yea I think that would pretty cool if Lavar went back to Pitt.

Rexi · 03-02-2007, 09:25 PM

After seeing Thomas get away I'd like to grab Porter.

dall-assblows · 03-02-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexi

After seeing Thomas get away I'd like to grab Porter.

you mean that you want the 49ers to sign him. unless you are really the 49ers coach. are you?

Rexi · 03-02-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

you mean that you want the 49ers to sign him. unless you are really the 49ers coach. are you?

LOL

dall-assblows · 03-02-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexi

LOL

just messing with ya

Rexi · 03-02-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

just messing with ya

Questfor31 · 03-02-2007, 11:55 PM

I don't think you want anything to do with Joey Porter. Another LB on the downside of 30 with diminishing skills. Definitely a shell of the player he used to be.

Rexi · 03-03-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Questfor31

I don't think you want anything to do with Joey Porter. Another LB on the downside of 30 with diminishing skills. Definitely a shell of the player he used to be.

I disagree completely. He had 7 sacks and 40 tackles in 14 games, very solid year for him. Add to that all the leadership he can bring to a defense and he's a very attractive FA to pursue.

sportscurmudgeon · 03-03-2007, 12:31 AM

If a team signs Porter, they'll be writing checks far in excess of $10 for 3 years. You might as well hope that the Skins could pick up Peyton Manning for a $5M signing bonus and $4M a year after he opted out of his deal in Indy. Here are the three words that apply in both cases: Not Gonna Happen!

Fletcher will play MLB; that will free up Marshall to move back to OLB where he was actually productive. And it will take Holdman out of the starting line-up. That's just fine - - barring a big injury back there. If you want Porter to play opposite Washington, get ready to use up a humongous portion of whatever cap room is left.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 03-03-2007, 12:33 AM

so marshall will start ahead of rocky? rocky and washington should start.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-03-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Fletcher will play MLB; that will free up Marshall to move back to OLB where he was actually productive. And it will take Holdman out of the starting line-up. That's just fine - - barring a big injury back there.

You'll be happy to know that Holdman is an UFA and we are not going to re-sign him.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 03-03-2007, 12:37 AM

sure going to miss old 57 watching him chasing rb as they run past him

03-01-2007, 06:59 PM	#16
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter The Steelers are keeping the 3-4 while adding 4-3 wrinkles. Ironically NFL Network has been running a Joey Porter commercial for the past few days with him talking about how happy he was to be drafted by the Steelers. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-01-2007, 07:19 PM	#17
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter I think this move is only surprising to some of us because he's a guy whose mouth has far surpassed his level of talent. I agree with dmek that Porter can still play, but he's expendable. I haven't spent a whole bunch of time exploring the Steelers' defensive options, but Mike Tomlin really seems like he knows what he's doing. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

03-02-2007, 12:27 PM	#19
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter I would love to sign Porter to somthing like a 3 year 10 million dallor contract. But I bet some one else will spend more and over pay for him. Let's just hope it's not us. And yea I think that would pretty cool if Lavar went back to Pitt. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

03-02-2007, 09:25 PM	#20
Rexi Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 344	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter After seeing Thomas get away I'd like to grab Porter. __________________ "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."- Joe Theismann

03-02-2007, 11:55 PM	#25
Questfor31 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 32	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter I don't think you want anything to do with Joey Porter. Another LB on the downside of 30 with diminishing skills. Definitely a shell of the player he used to be. __________________ Questfor31 My journey to visit all 31 NFL stadiums NFL Stadium Reviews - Buffalo Bills Fan Check out my visit to FedEx Field at: http://www.nflfootballstadiums.com/FedEx-Field.htm

03-03-2007, 12:31 AM	#27
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter If a team signs Porter, they'll be writing checks far in excess of $10 for 3 years. You might as well hope that the Skins could pick up Peyton Manning for a $5M signing bonus and $4M a year after he opted out of his deal in Indy. Here are the three words that apply in both cases: Not Gonna Happen! Fletcher will play MLB; that will free up Marshall to move back to OLB where he was actually productive. And it will take Holdman out of the starting line-up. That's just fine - - barring a big injury back there. If you want Porter to play opposite Washington, get ready to use up a humongous portion of whatever cap room is left. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-03-2007, 12:33 AM	#28
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter so marshall will start ahead of rocky? rocky and washington should start.

03-03-2007, 12:37 AM	#30
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Steelers cut Joey Porter sure going to miss old 57 watching him chasing rb as they run past him

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