I've been calling for a Slay reunion for several weeks here. Make it happen Howie. We can only pray Becton weasels his way out of LA as well. It will be immediate upgrades on both sides. Wanted CJGJ as well when it was possible. Don't F up this one Howie. We just need someone half competent back there. Q, Coop and he know what to do in this defense.

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Only problem is it's an EXTREMELY tempting contract to claim on waivers. He's already on vet minimum. He was like 90% signing bonus.

Arnold ended up on IR. I could see Lions bringing him back.

I do wonder if Rosenhaus will scare teams off claiming him, saying he might retire. Still wouldn't cost them anything, just embarrassing. The tweet says "will consider signing..." so maybe they are trying to keep guys away.

Eagles should put in a claim.

5 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

I do wonder if Rosenhaus will scare teams off claiming him, saying he might retire. Still wouldn't cost them anything, just embarrassing. The tweet says "will consider signing..." so maybe they are trying to keep guys away.

Eagles should put in a claim.

Yeah. Lions are on the outside looking in with the Playoffs and a tough schedule remaining. He should steer away from there. He wants a chance to repeat here, which should be more appetizing.

This reply 😄

Steelers are shuffling around 35 year olds to make Rodgers feel young again

5PM on a Saturday, weird time.

17 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Im willing to give him a shot. His production was highly depend on how he was used here. He was still very good in man, but had a rough year when playing zone the year before. Im not totally convinced he is washed yet. Might look better back in Fangio's D.

The bad news, and the good news is, its not gonna hurt to try because CB2 is already such a mess here.

I wasn’t playing close enough attention… was he really struggling with the Steelers? Healthy scratch seems odd.

Just now, DaBirds said:

I wasn’t playing close enough attention… was he really struggling with the Steelers? Healthy scratch seems odd.

I believe he's the worst graded CB in the NFL this year

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

I believe he's the worst graded CB in the NFL this year

Perfect!

This might have been what I was thinking of

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I believe he's the worst graded CB in the NFL this year

PFF has him 71 out of 110.

Adoree is 105. Ringo is 81.

21 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Im willing to give him a shot. His production was highly depend on how he was used here. He was still very good in man, but had a rough year when playing zone the year before. Im not totally convinced he is washed yet. Might look better back in Fangio's D.

The bad news, and the good news is, its not gonna hurt to try because CB2 is already such a mess here.

CBs fall off quick - we saw it with James Bradberry after the last SB so there is a chance Slay is going through the same thing.

Having said that, its not like we have any better option out there - Adore gets picked on and we are one injury away from having to move Coop from his best position. Its no worse than the attempted Jaire trade - may as well have another dart throw to try and fix the problem. What's the harm

1 minute ago, DaBirds said:

Perfect!

Ringo and Adoree say

3 minutes ago, kiwieagle said:

CBs fall off quick - we saw it with James Bradberry after the last SB so there is a chance Slay is going through the same thing.

Having said that, its not like we have any better option out there - Adore gets picked on and we are one injury away from having to move Coop from his best position. Its no worse than the attempted Jaire trade - may as well have another dart throw to try and fix the problem. What's the harm

Bradberry had a bad year at the same time Slay did. Turns out slay wasnt done, he just needed a different DC. Slay struggled with zone stuff that year, seemingly because any player he was passing his man off to was out of position all the time in that horrible defense. That same year Bradberry struggled with man stuff. But Bradberry never really was a man CB to begin with so it makes sense he would fall off quick.

Slay had elite athleticism and could stand to lose a step and still be solid.

Slay has IQ and can be in the right place to make up for loss of athleticism. Adoree is simply taken on a ride, literally, on the field every time. He looks like he's close to making a play, but never makes it. And sure looks like he lands impact to his head a bunch. Ringo is just plain not equipped to play CB as many knew when he was drafted. With stiff hips and not the greatest anticipation level out there. 2/3 of Slay is better than either of those 2 at 💯. This is like a no brainer.

Kinda think if the Eagles were interested they would have tried at the deadline instead of Alexander. Maybe Steelers weren't ready to throw in the towel at that point.

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

Kinda think if the Eagles were interested they would have tried at the deadline instead of Alexander. Maybe Steelers weren't ready to throw in the towel at that point.

He was expensive then. So neither team could justify it. With only a few weeks left it's worth the flyer. Steelers were waiting for Samuel. Still don't understand why Eagles didn't take a shot at him and put him on PS to see what's up.

15 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

PFF has him 71 out of 110.

Adoree is 105. Ringo is 81.

4 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Kinda think if the Eagles were interested they would have tried at the deadline instead of Alexander. Maybe Steelers weren't ready to throw in the towel at that point.

Steelers were 5-3 at the time and in 1st place while the Ravens were 3-5. Doubt they would have been sellers at that point. Pretty sure Slay was a starter then.

22 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

5PM on a Saturday, weird time.

I'll take it. Can still have a Saturday night after the game.

3 minutes ago, jojodancer said:

He was expensive then. So neither team could justify it. With only a few weeks left it's worth the flyer. Steelers were waiting for Samuel. Still don't understand why Eagles didn't tale a shot at him and put him on PS to see what's up.

No he wasn't. His contract is practically the same then as it is now.

6 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Kinda think if the Eagles were interested they would have tried at the deadline instead of Alexander. Maybe Steelers weren't ready to throw in the towel at that point.

Well with Alexander gone, they can go Slay now even if he wasn't their top option.

Although we know the Eagles don't ant to cut Gibson or Dillon for roster space so no room for Slay.

Gotta think they’d bring Slay back if possible. Don’t the Lions play a ton of man? Seems like a weird fit for Slay at this point

2 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Steelers were 5-3 at the time and in 1st place while the Ravens were 3-5. Doubt they would have been sellers at that point. Pretty sure Slay was a starter then.

They still are in 1st place and Slay only started one more game after the deadline. Fans were calling for his benching all October too. If they are cutting bait after one more start I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be open to trading him.