faba Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 By Mike Prisuta TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, January 7, 2008 Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said no decision has been made regarding what to do about guard Alan Faneca's status as an unrestricted free agent. "No, nothing," Colbert said after the Jacksonville Jaguars eliminated the Steelers, 31-29, on Saturday night at Heinz Field. "We've just been working on the draft; none of that other stuff." Colbert also said it was too early to assess the state of the Steelers heading into the offseason. story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 They don't have to make a decision. He is going to get a contract that would make them They dropped the ball on this last year. It is over now. The demise of the Steelers has officially begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 By Mike Prisuta TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, January 7, 2008 Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said no decision has been made regarding what to do about guard Alan Faneca's status as an unrestricted free agent. "No, nothing," Colbert said after the Jacksonville Jaguars eliminated the Steelers, 31-29, on Saturday night at Heinz Field. "We've just been working on the draft; none of that other stuff." Colbert also said it was too early to assess the state of the Steelers heading into the offseason. story the one thing that we do know, is that he isn't coming to the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm gonna say it...in all the PIT games I've watched this year he has been pretty atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 boozer...have ya seen our LG? I don't care how bad he played, he is worlds better than the slime we have going through that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 hes an original gangsta eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 boozer...have ya seen our LG? I don't care how bad he played, he is worlds better than the slime we have going through that spot. No argument there at all, I'm just saying we could probably do better at a cheaper price in FA. Does anyone hav e the list of FA guards this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 No argument there at all, I'm just saying we could probably do better at a cheaper price in FA. Does anyone hav e the list of FA guards this year? someone posted a list of guards before, there is a pretty good player on the 49ers, and both guards on the Colts. Personally, i'd take any Olinemen from the colts, they generally have a very nice unit, even after losing Glenn. The staple of their line is their center, much like ours, so it might be a smooth transition. Those are the only ones i'm aware of. Of course, there is always the "Tangini Bargain Bin Days of Summer" store, so ya never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 someone posted a list of guards before, there is a pretty good player on the 49ers, and both guards on the Colts. Personally, i'd take any Olinemen from the colts, they generally have a very nice unit, even after losing Glenn. The staple of their line is their center, much like ours, so it might be a smooth transition. Those are the only ones i'm aware of. Of course, there is always the "Tangini Bargain Bin Days of Summer" store, so ya never know. I agree, that's a big no no. I want a quality guard, I just wouldn't call what I've seen of Faneca "quality" this season. He's also pretty small as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I dunno what happened to Faneca, he's been so good the past few years but he has been atrocious all year. His asking price is probably way too high for the risk he is right now. Faneca has got to be the only player I know that regresses in his contract year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutout Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I dunno what happened to Faneca, he's been so good the past few years but he has been atrocious all year. His asking price is probably way too high for the risk he is right now. Faneca has got to be the only player I know that regresses in his contract year. I would say Victor Hobson,but that would imply he had something to regress from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 By Mike Prisuta TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, January 7, 2008 Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said no decision has been made regarding what to do about guard Alan Faneca's status as an unrestricted free agent. "No, nothing," Colbert said after the Jacksonville Jaguars eliminated the Steelers, 31-29, on Saturday night at Heinz Field. "We've just been working on the draft; none of that other stuff." Colbert also said it was too early to assess the state of the Steelers heading into the offseason. story I do NOT want Faneca at all. He made the pro bowl on reputation this year, but his play has really tailed off and he was one of the reasons the Pitt line was bad this year. Hopefully we do not make any attempt to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm gonna say it...in all the PIT games I've watched this year he has been pretty atrocious. im with Boozer, as of this year, Faneca is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I saw we feed 124 a couple of steaks and put him on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 im with Boozer, as of this year, Faneca is overrated. I agree, he seemed to be getting tossed around against the Jags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.S. Dylan Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 No argument there at all, I'm just saying we could probably do better at a cheaper price in FA. Does anyone hav e the list of FA guards this year? chadharmamoon posted this a few weeks ago http://www.jetnation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46761&highlight=free+agents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfan4hire Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Faneca didnt play his best games against the Jags, but hes still one of the best OG in the NFL. Last time I checked Parker was at or near the in rushing yards before he got hurt, and Rothlisberger stayed pretty clean throughout the season. A big part of the reason for that is Faneca. LG is a glaring weakness for us. My opinion is that he would be worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Faneca didnt play his best games against the Jags, but hes still one of the best OG in the NFL. Last time I checked Parker was at or near the in rushing yards before he got hurt, and Rothlisberger stayed pretty clean throughout the season. A big part of the reason for that is Faneca. LG is a glaring weakness for us. My opinion is that he would be worth the money. Faneca or a guy who's 5 years younger, keeps the most prolific passer in the league upright, and opens holes for a top 5 RB? Ryan Lilja is the man to pursue and overpay if necessary, not Faneca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfan4hire Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Faneca or a guy who's 5 years younger, keeps the most prolific passer in the league upright, and opens holes for a top 5 RB? Ryan Lilja is the man to pursue and overpay if necessary, not Faneca. Id be more than happy with Lilja too, but the Colts will have around 20 mil in cap money by the end of the playing season. Their other guard, Scott is also a FA and might be the one they let walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I too do not want to overpay for faneca, but i think the point is moot because i'll bet good money he ends up in arizona. I do like lilja, but would rather have his partner on the oline in jake scott. I think the guy to really pursue would be stacy andrews; 6'7 342 lbs, extremely athletic and still learning the position, not to mention that he can play both the LG and RT position. THis allows us flexibility in the draft, where we coudl grab the best RT or LG depending on the value of the position we're picking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 say no to faneca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I too do not want to overpay for faneca, but i think the point is moot because i'll bet good money he ends up in arizona. I do like lilja, but would rather have his partner on the oline in jake scott. I think the guy to really pursue would be stacy andrews; 6'7 342 lbs, extremely athletic and still learning the position, not to mention that he can play both the LG and RT position. THis allows us flexibility in the draft, where we coudl grab the best RT or LG depending on the value of the position we're picking at. I wrote a post awhiles back listing Gs I liked, and I actually had Andrews at the top of the list. I consider him the best Guard in the NFL right now actually. The thing about Guards is that most of the really good ones are really young and are drafted and do well immediately, so it is rare that they ever hit the market. I do not think we can get Andrews. I'll see if I can find my post if you are interested at all, since I get the feeling you are pretty big on O-line play, so it'd be interesting to see if you agree with the guys I mentioned or not. EDIT- Here it is: http://www.jetnation.com/forums/showpost.php?p=711758&postcount=12 Haha I actually listed Faneca as proven and good in that post, but obviously I clearly don't think so now. It's more a list of guys I've had my eyes on I guess than an actual ranking though I guess, but still, I think those guys I list are pretty much the top half of the crop or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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