stuckincincy Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Some comment on Steinbach (linked article leads off about FA DE Justin Smith) http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...0440/1067/SPT02 "Smith seems like perfect fit for Rams From Missouri roots on up BY MARK CURNUTTE | MCURNUTTE@ENQUIRER.COM 02/11/07 ...ON THE LINE: The Bengals' other top unrestricted free agent is guard Eric Steinbach, who doesn't figure to be in the team's plans. In some views, Steinbach is an out-of-position tackle, and his versatility is one of the reasons Steinbach figures to attract a great deal of attention quickly. Cleveland likes him as a guard, and the Chicago-area native would be a strong addition to an aging Bears offensive line. In any case, with just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the market, unrestricted free agents are highly unlikely to re-sign with their original teams without getting a feel for interest from other teams.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep2Moulds46 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I think it's interesting. If a team views him as a tackle, then his agent will use that as leverage in negotiation's to receive tackle money. I don't know if he has ever played tackle in Cincy, so it would be hard for me to pay a lot of money for a guy who has no tackle film at the pro-level. As far as the Bills go, I think they desperately need to upgrade the guard position....HOWEVER, if Steinbach is looking at Steve Hutchinson type money....then I think that is way overspending for the position. I believe in the Bill Polian philosophy. Build your tackles and center position, and fill in with guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Steinbach said he wants to play for his hometown Bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Yes, but Money talks. Loudly. However, I don't think we'll spend enough to keep his attention. Although I'm hoping for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 We dont have to have Steinbach to improve our line....there are other quality guards out there....I would like to see them resign Gandy...move him to RG.....then sign a quality LG...Dielman would look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 It sounds like Steinbach and Dielman will be the top-2 guys on a lot of teams' radars. I say go after Derrick Dockery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Steinbach should have been drafted the Bills instead of McGahee and we would be talking about resigning him right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Just like Mike Wahle of Green Bay could play left tackle last offseason, but stayed at guard even though the Panthers LT is a scrub. I don't believe Steinbach could play LT at a high level at all. I'd love to have him at LG though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 It sounds like Steinbach and Dielman will be the top-2 guys on a lot of teams' radars. I say go after Derrick Dockery. maybe because Dockery might be another Bennie Anderson, in that both more large then talented and highly penalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 maybe because Dockery might be another Bennie Anderson, in that both more large then talented and highly penalized. Very possible. But as for penalties, checkout Steinbach and Dielman. They also had a ton of them this past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 I think it's interesting. If a team views him as a tackle, then his agent will use that as leverage in negotiation's to receive tackle money. I don't know if he has ever played tackle in Cincy, so it would be hard for me to pay a lot of money for a guy who has no tackle film at the pro-level. As far as the Bills go, I think they desperately need to upgrade the guard position....HOWEVER, if Steinbach is looking at Steve Hutchinson type money....then I think that is way overspending for the position. I believe in the Bill Polian philosophy. Build your tackles and center position, and fill in with guards. He had at least 2 LT starts, plus a start at C plus other playing time at those positions as 3 of 5 B'gal starting linemen missed a lot of games last season. He had an LT start, and 3/4 of a game at C in '05. I'd be surprised if he reaches Hutchinson $$$ unless a team was targeting him at LT. Hutchinson was the big benefactor in a p*ssing contest between SEA and MIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'd be surprised if he reaches Hutchinson $$$ unless a team was targeting him at LT. Hutchinson was the big benefactor in a p*ssing contest between SEA and MIN. There might be a "pissing contest" between a whole bunch of teams and Steinbach/Dielman, jacking their price WAY up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 There might be a "pissing contest" between a whole bunch of teams and Steinbach/Dielman, jacking their price WAY up. I fully agree. What we need is for the Bills to be in it, and also adress the OG position early in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Steinbach said he wants to play for his hometown Bears. That's fine. Let them spend their cash. I'll gladly take Lance Briggs and Ian Scott off their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 That's fine. Let them spend their cash. I'll gladly take Lance Briggs and Ian Scott off their hands. That would be quite a good haul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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