Arthur Smith Offensive Coordinator | Pittsburgh Steelers Website
Arthur Smith Offensive Coordinator | Pittsburgh Steelers Website
Jim Madorna from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, inquired about the possibility of reviewing films to determine L.C. Greenwood's career sack totals before 1982 when the NFL began recognizing sack statistics. The Steelers conducted research revealing Greenwood had 73.5 sacks, placing him fifth on the franchise's all-time list.
Dan Cliff from North Chili, NY, asked about the Steelers' salary cap space as they prepare for offseason changes. According to Spotrac.com, the team has $43.3 million in cap space, while OverTheCap.com lists $40.5 million with an "Effective Cap Space" of $37.3 million after accounting for signing players and rookies.
Chris Lippart from St. Robert, MO, expressed concerns about George Pickens' maturity and suggested talking to Larry Fitzgerald might help. The response highlighted that improvement must come from within the player.
Thomas Ward from Ladson, SC, criticized Ravens Coach John Harbaugh's decision-making during a game against the Bills and questioned why coaches rely on analytics over common sense.
Trevon Smith from Gainesville, VA, wondered if the Steelers would pursue a high-caliber defensive player like Myles Garrett or Nick Bosa in free agency. The response indicated a focus on cornerbacks or defensive linemen rather than edge rushers.
Jim Sianis from Greensboro, NC, noted T.J. Watt's Pro Bowl withdrawal due to injury and questioned what counts as a Pro Bowl appearance on a player's resume. It was clarified that both initial selections and injury replacements are considered Pro Bowl players.
Larry Heminger from San Diego, CA asked about re-signing players before free agency begins on March 12th. Teams can negotiate with their own pending free agents anytime before then.
Henry Sturcken from Fairport, OH asked about contract negotiations with Justin Fields specifically and how many meetings are involved in such processes. Negotiations typically occur over the phone between agents and General Manager Omar Khan.
Rick Chaborek from Windsor raised questions regarding offensive or defensive coordinators being offered head coaching jobs while under contract elsewhere; teams cannot prevent individuals from accepting head coaching positions even if contracted otherwise
Jeff Bankovich wanted information regarding playoff compensation for NFL players: Wild Card Round participants receive either $49k (wildcard teams) or $54k (division winners), divisional round pays out at around approximately fifty-four thousand dollars per game played & seventy-seven grand during conference championships respectively whereas pro bowl winners earn eighty-eight grand whilst losing side takes home forty-four thousand each according BetMGM.com source provided earlier today...
Michael Williams commented upon recent super bowl trends where wearing white jerseys seemingly increases chances winning titles by sixteen wins compared four losses past twenty years but queried steeler’s own record history donning different colored shirts; results showed three victories one defeat both times worn blacks whites throughout eight appearances total thus far...
Keith Miller sought explanation behind compensatory draft picks awarded following loss key free agents which led into detailed breakdown taken directly off page published originally New York Times explaining intricate workings underlying process involving factors such salaries playing time postseason honors amongst others used calculate eligibility criteria required determine whether deserving receive additional selections based overall net gains losses accrued previous year’s dealings market place