MOSteelers56 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: I'm aware of that. Still a hilarious signing, though. Is it, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I'm pretty meh on it. He needed more structure than WFT gave him. He needed to grow up a lot faster than he did. Maybe him getting cut will wake him up, maybe not. He at least has potential, which Josh Dobbs has continually proven not to have. Anyone who says that Ben is going to pass on all his knowledge to Haskins, I wouldn't. Ben isn't a teacher. He never has been. Also, I'm not sure he's the dude you want guiding Haskins lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, MOSteelers56 said: Is it, though? Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 shouldn't change any of their other offseason plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRamsFan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Nothing to lose for either side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: Yeah. Keep up the quality stuff, man. You're a real credit to the Ravens fandom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, MOSteelers56 said: Keep up the quality stuff, man. You're a real credit to the Ravens fandom. Thanks, I know. Edited January 21, 2021 by AFlaccoSeagulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I would have thought Winston would have been their target for this type of signing. Kinda weird to me to sign Haskins before you can even see what Winston wants/asks for. I guess he's roughly 4 years younger than Winston, but raw talent and developmental upside I still think I'd gamble on Jameis over Haskins if the money is equal (and cheap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Wow. I love this. I mean, it's a flier. Nothing more, nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Trojan said: I would have thought Winston would have been their target for this type of signing. Kinda weird to me to sign Haskins before you can even see what Winston wants/asks for. I guess he's roughly 4 years younger than Winston, but raw talent and developmental upside I still think I'd gamble on Jameis over Haskins if the money is equal (and cheap). This signing doesn't keep them from going after Winston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, CWood21 said: I mean, it's a flier. Nothing more, nothing less. no trust me I get that - it's just funny that the Steelers, of all teams, are doing it. Like when the Ravens signed that one Alabama ILB who kept getting arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) PIT has a pretty tight cap situation. Ben's ridiculous cap hit means if he wants to return, PIT is stuck with him. Haskins is dirt cheap. His work ethic is highly questionable, and a good risk that he'll fail - but the Steelers don't even need to commit any guaranteed $. Because of the above, it's really a no-lose prop. Haskins clearly wasn't getting any real interest starter-wise - he has to rebuild his value. So his best shot is to to go to a team that might put him in as a 2022 starter, or in-season with injury. It totally fits. Re: Winston, with Rivers retiring, he won't go to IND, but the market for starting vet QB's just opened up enough, I don't think they will be in any rush to sign as a straight up backup until after the draft. And that applies to all the vets - they'll sign with teams who offer them a starter spot, or an open competition. Not a pure backup spot. Given the above, this makes all sorts of sense. Edited January 21, 2021 by Broncofan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, seminoles1 said: This signing doesn't keep them from going after Winston. I don't think having Haskins on the roster with Rudolph/Ben will be appealing at this point. When it's maybe retiring Ben and Rudolph it's kind of appealing. This point with Haskins joining Ben/Rudolph/(Dobbs?) I feel like any addition would be a rookie, because that's a crowded vet QB room. Even if Pittsburgh signed Haskins as just an evaluate and cut that's reps another vet isn't getting in a QB competition. I think this eliminates Jameis as a potential Steeler unless he gets next to zero interest elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I’m not a big believer in the Steelers being able to help players mature, but it’s as consistent an organization as you’ll find. Given Ben’s recent play, I like the signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Trojan said: I don't think having Haskins on the roster with Rudolph/Ben will be appealing at this point. When it's maybe retiring Ben and Rudolph it's kind of appealing. This point with Haskins joining Ben/Rudolph/(Dobbs?) I feel like any addition would be a rookie, because that's a crowded vet QB room. Even if Pittsburgh signed Haskins as just an evaluate and cut that's reps another vet isn't getting in a QB competition. I think this eliminates Jameis as a potential Steeler unless he gets next to zero interest elsewhere. They could just waive/cut Haskins if Winston were to become a legitimate option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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