Good God, They've Resigned Nick Eason

[topseed]

Two-year contract, no details yet.

WTF are the Steelers doing with this defensive line?

[Blind Official]

There's nothing to see here. Kevin Colbert is doing a great job and knows more than all the posters on here because he has a job in the NFL.

[FAB802]

Wow, two years for a guy who wouldn't start on a Pop Warner team. Depth is one thing, but two years? Super Bowl here we come.

[Blind Official]

Kirschke too. I hope both of them got big money. That 7th rounder for Faneca will be more than enough.

[Ike Kelly]

The McFarlande deal isn't done....yet. This may be a precautionary measure. 2 year minimum contract with probably a 50,000 bonus. Easy to eat that when if he is cut.

[Far51]

holy Shit what the fuck is C9olbert Smoking or drinking(Gasoline)

Fuck bringing a old guy like Roye would be better why our we re-signing our worst DL back

[Supersteeler]

Oh the humanity.

[Hollywood Bags]

We're getting younger on the DLine just like Tomlin said he wanted .

[Spike]

http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/idiots_1.jpg

Lookin good

[blitz]

? lost on this one. go back and watch his play last year. i know the coaches that see him in practice day in and day out have a better understanding, but this guy was blown off the line on almost every play. what could the reasoning of signing him be.

[avoidlloyd]

how the F we can go into another season with kirshke and eason as our top back/ups blows my mind. Then we extend these pukes and give them more $ if I was only 25 again!

[BLITZ 43]

The McFarlande deal isn't done....yet. This may be a precautionary measure. 2 year minimum contract with probably a 50,000 bonus. Easy to eat that when if he is cut.

Why the fuck would we sign him just to cut him?? It is not like people are knocking down Eason's door, WTF are the Steelers thinking. First Kirschke now Eason did they not see how bad they were when Smith got hurt????

[avoidlloyd]

? lost on this one. go back and watch his play last year. i know the coaches that see him in practice day in and day out have a better understanding, but this guy was blown off the line on almost every play. what could the reasoning of signing him be.


he makes mahan look good in the scrimmages so it makes colbert and tomlin feel better about fucking that up to.

[Irv24]

? this guy was blown off the line on almost every play. what could the reasoning of signing him be.


A. The coaches need someone to laugh at in Practice each day.
B. Eason has been training hard and taking his Vitamins each day.
C. Someone has to wash Colbert's car and pick up dry cleaning.
D. All of the above.

[Superman]

well, we certainly couldnt let a talent like Nick get away

[blitz]

who knows maybe this is a sign we are going to go d line with our 1st pick. why else would you resign this guy.? surely not to better ourselves.

[leftcoaststeelerfan]

Up next, Kordell will get a tryout as a WR.

[SteelerFan448]

I'd rather take my chances with a rookie.

[SteelrzGirl]

I was hoping that was resigned instead of re-signed

[deljzc]

Man... I can't top any of this stuff. I'm getting a good laugh this afternoon at work at least.

I'm no fan of Colbert and these kinds of moves certainly aren't convincing me otherwise.

[JEFFRO]

Another sign the apocolypse is upon us.

[Sean]

Wow...there are some drama queens around these parts nowadays.

"THEY RESIGNED NICK EASON? WTF?!? How are we ever going to win another football game with him on the sidelines???"

Sounds like there's a lot of blood spewing from the mangina's around here.

[FAB802]

Wow...there are some drama queens around these parts nowadays.

"THEY RESIGNED NICK EASON? WTF?!? How are we ever going to win another football game with him on the sidelines???"

Sounds like there's a lot of blood spewing from the mangina's around here.

So, you've seen something in him that makes you think he can contribute? If so post it and enlighten every other person who knows he's awful. Nobody said he would keep us from winning games either. He won't see the field unless a real player gets injured. A stupid ass signing is just that, nothing more.

[JEFFRO]

He won't see the field unless a real player gets injured.

Well, unless of course he is helping the grounds crew, they are going to need all the help they can get!:D

[avoidlloyd]

waste of $ and roster space he'd make a better car salesman than a d-lineman yall hiring sean?

[Doc]

who's his agent?...he must be good.

[Chicoman]

well, we certainly couldnt let a talent like Nick get away

Well then what about Lee Mays?:confused:

[Superman]

Lee Mays is exactly why Nick was re-signed. We cant even find Lee anymore. Thus we're hanging onto Nick.

[mightyguru]

Nick Eason = Walter Mitty

[Acerero]

C'mon guys ... we needed to sign him before the Cheatriots did ... he's the Next Mike Vrabel ... we couldn't afford to loose him

[Steelerman]

Signing Eason gives us depth.









At what, I have no clue.

[Superman]

well fuck, we lost St. Pierre.

[Sean]

So, you've seen something in him that makes you think he can contribute? If so post it and enlighten every other person who knows he's awful. Nobody said he would keep us from winning games either. He won't see the field unless a real player gets injured. A stupid ass signing is just that, nothing more.

Have I seen something in him that makes me think he can contribute? Nope. I barely seen a sign of life from that lump of skin last season, to be honest. And it's very possible that he'll get bumped from the lineup for a 7th rounder or undrafted free agent.

But I view the signing as the Steelers' retaining a body that has spent a year in the system. Nothing more, that's for certain. And how could it be any less?

The main reason behind my post was to comment on how 1) out-of-touch with reality, or 2) bitch ass some of the people on this board can be...possibly both 1 and 2 in some regards. He's, at best, a backup defensive lineman for fuck's sake. It's not like he's a main cog in the machine.

I can't wait for the offseason to expire.

[JEFFRO]

well , we lost St. Pierre.

St Pierre is like herpes, he'll be back when you least expect it!

[Parasite]

Oh good Nick Eason's back! I was waiting impatiently for this! Yay Colbert! I've changed my mind about you now.

[Blind Official]

Have I seen something in him that makes me think he can contribute? Nope. I barely seen a sign of life from that lump of skin last season, to be honest. And it's very possible that he'll get bumped from the lineup for a 7th rounder or undrafted free agent.

It's also possible that he won't.

The main reason behind my post was to comment on how 1) out-of-touch with reality, or 2) bitch ass some of the people on this board can be...possibly both 1 and 2 in some regards. He's, at best, a backup defensive lineman for 's sake. It's not like he's a main cog in the machine.

I can't wait for the offseason to expire.

It's no more "realistic" to just say "Yay Colbert!" every time something happens.

[Sean]

It's no more "realistic" to just say "Yay Colbert!" every time something happens.

When did I ever congratulate Kevin Colbert for resigning Nick Eason?

I don't support the signing, but I'm also not going to jump off a bridge just because they kept him around. Especially because he'll rarely, if ever, see any significant playing time. Sorry if that doesn't make me as "hardcore" of a fan as you, but I'm kinda like "Who cares?" about this one.

Just don't see the reason behind some people getting all bent outta shape about this.

[5RINGS]

You guys are so clueless that it is not even funny. Eason never got blown off the ball. Tomlin designed a scheme where Eason would engage his blocker and allow his defender to push him backwards into pass coverage. Everyone knew about this. This scheme was designed to confuse the QB making him think Eason was rushing the passer when he was in fact dropping into coverage by being pushed backwards. None of you are real steeler fans. If you were you would have knew about this.

[BermudaSteel]

I'd rather take my chances with a rookie.
We will...Eason is this year's Duce (sweatsuit model)
I was hoping that was resigned instead of re-signed
Me too, friend, me too...
You guys are so clueless that it is not even funny. Eason never got blown off the ball. Tomlin designed a scheme where Eason would engage his blocker and allow his defender to push him backwards into pass coverage. Everyone knew about this. This scheme was designed to confuse the QB making him think Eason was rushing the passer when he was in fact dropping into coverage by being pushed backwards. None of you are real steeler fans. If you were you would have knew about this.

I get it...HE WAS PLAYING THE ROVER POSITION!!!!




































What a way to end my night on...NIGHTMARES a comin'!!!!:eek:

[steelreeling]

How fucking talented does this make Bill Cowher look to other owners right now? Apparently our dominant reign over the last 15 years in the AFC was all Cowher. I think if he does not return to coaching in the next year, 2009, then he never will. His stock has to be peaking.

[Supersteeler]

How ing talented does this make Bill Cowher look to other owners right now? Apparently our dominant reign over the last 15 years in the AFC was all Cowher. I think if he does not return to coaching in the next year, 2009, then he never will. His stock has to be peaking.

I guess so but in his last season with most of the same players we have know, his team performed worse. You can't really compare his better teams with this one and blame Tomlin. We were worse the previous year than last year. It seems an influx of talent would be the biggest help at the moment.

[FAB802]

Who knew that us resigning Eason would make Cowher look smarter?

[Doc]

How fucking talented does this make Bill Cowher look to other owners right now? Apparently our dominant reign over the last 15 years in the AFC was all Cowher. I think if he does not return to coaching in the next year, 2009, then he never will. His stock has to be peaking.

Sean Morey ring a bell?

[thesteelcity]

Come on guys, Eason was signed as death, er, I mean depth. Thanks to Booger's failed physical, they had to sign someone and Eason was the cheapest option, period.

[deljzc]

Wouldn't signing someone like Simon Fraser (6'-6", 295 lbs and 25 years old) and who left Cleveland for a 1-year, max $750,000 offer by Atlanta have been a MUCH better signing for the money than just going into the season with a guy you KNOW failed at his roll last season (which is to be a capable backup)?

I mean, the problem with this isn't about whether he knows the system or not. It's about the fact he FAILED at his back-up roll last season when pressed into duty and nothing has changed between now and then. If anything the guy's one year older and has more wear and tear on the tires.

People that say it doesn't matter and we're all making a big deal out of nothing seem to think there were no other options. Well if the idiot Max Starks transition tag wasn't soking up $6.895 million in cap space maybe there would be other options.

All this proves to me is our front office is lazy and would rather rehash the same mistakes than take a risk on a young kid that went to college in our back yard and was available very cheap and is built to play the 3-4 DE position.

Really, anyone here that says we should have picked Eason over Fraser (or that option didn't exist) is a fool that still thinks Colbert and Tomlin are seeing eye-to-eye or that either knows anything about personnel decisions.

[K from Cal]

The sad part is the plethora of linemen we'd bring in who are much worse than Eason if we hadn't signed him. We could hope Chris and Jake Long slip to us in the draft or Colbert can try and be pro-active by keeping what he has.

[BLITZ 43]

When did I ever congratulate Kevin Colbert for resigning Nick Eason?

I don't support the signing, but I'm also not going to jump off a bridge just because they kept him around. Especially because he'll rarely, if ever, see any significant playing time. Sorry if that doesn't make me as "hardcore" of a fan as you, but I'm kinda like "Who cares?" about this one.

Just don't see the reason behind some people getting all bent outta shape about this.



The key here is that we all seen what happened last year when Smith went down and a back up player should be able to do something and Eason did nothing. People are getting bent out of shape cause we need help on the dline and all we are doing is bring back guys(Kirschke and Eason) who proved they can't help. What is the sense in add guys for depth when they can't do shit?

[smithessmokin]

Two-year contract, no details yet.

WTF are the Steelers doing with this defensive line?

i hope that eason was signed with no bonus. if so, we can cut his ass in camp and get out untouched financially.

[hukfinn]

Hey, Remember the Rburger contract?
We'll be more like the Colts now. No name linemen are the future. They're probably thinking they're lucky to get him back. With only 6 draft picks, and 2 or 3 of them actually making the roster - Eason was probably a smart move. Helps keep the ave of that salary cap down.

[K from Cal]

The key here is that we all seen what happened last year when Smith went down and a back up player should be able to do something and Eason did nothing. People are getting bent out of shape cause we need help on the dline and all we are doing is bring back guys(Kirschke and Eason) who proved they can't help. What is the sense in add guys for depth when they can't do ?

Because the other guys we sign are worse than the ones we have. Eason is a 300 pounder. How many people do you know could play in all 17 of the Steelers games last year? He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.

The Steelers have re-signed defensive end Nick Eason to a two-year contract.
The 6-3, 305-pounder played in all 17 of the Steelers' games last season and started one of them in place of the injured Aaron Smith. Eason was credited with seven tackles.

[Supersteeler]

Because the other guys we sign are worse than the ones we have. Eason is a 300 pounder. How many people do you know could play in all 17 of the Steelers games last year? He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.



Wait....did you just say Eason is better than Aaron Smith? I'm hoping I'm just real tired and am not comprehending what I'm reading correctly.

[Hollywood Bags]

WTF, he's better than Aaron Smith? He can't hold Smith's jock and he was not serviceable last year, he was awful.

[Hollywood Bags]

I guess they couldn't get a Booger so they signed a turd.

[SteelrzGirl]

He's better than Aaron Smith.Ok now thats just ridiculous. Did you really say that?

[FAB802]

[quote=K from Cal;109052] He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.
quote]

In all seriousness, if you weren't kidding you need to pass the bong dude. It may be a meaningless signing, but that's crazy.

[BillvinCowbert]

Because the other guys we sign are worse than the ones we have. Eason is a 300 pounder. How many people do you know could play in all 17 of the Steelers games last year? He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.

The Steelers have re-signed defensive end Nick Eason to a two-year contract.
The 6-3, 305-pounder played in all 17 of the Steelers' games last season and started one of them in place of the injured Aaron Smith. Eason was credited with seven tackles.

You've officially catapulted yourself to the top of the idiot list at this site; not that you had far to go before this one.

The funny thing is, before you posted, I KNEW you liked this signing, because you support EVERYTHING that Colbert does. Christ, your life must really be lame if that's the highest level of thought you can achieve.

[Super Heathen]

You guy's are just not getting the genius behind this. We are looking to sign the 4 worst creampuffs around and then we are going to follow the Stains lead and deal the whole line to Denver.

If the Donkey's liked what the Stains had, they're gonna LOVE what we have to offer.

[Steelerman]

Sean Morey ring a bell?

He was one of our best guys on special teams. Do you think Cowher kept him for any other reason? Umm, no.

Jeesh.

[BLITZ 43]

Because the other guys we sign are worse than the ones we have. Eason is a 300 pounder. How many people do you know could play in all 17 of the Steelers games last year? He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.

The Steelers have re-signed defensive end Nick Eason to a two-year contract.
The 6-3, 305-pounder played in all 17 of the Steelers' games last season and started one of them in place of the injured Aaron Smith. Eason was credited with seven tackles.


Man I know I drank a lot last night but I can't believe what I am reading this morning. Are you fuckin high or are you just trying to get a rise out of us? Better then Smith and serviceable are not words you can use to describe Eason nevermind anyone else we have at that position. Thanks for getting my blood flowing so early in the morning.

[BermudaSteel]

Who knew that us resigning Eason would make Cowher look smarter?
Exactly...I, personally, don't think Coach Tomlin, has that same "authority" at this stage in his career. Let me explain. I can't recall the "bunged up" choices during the early Cowher years; but, this seems like something that was not just Coach Tomlin's decision...an unfortunate decision, however, but I can't just blame the HC for this...now, Mr. Colbert (too bad his first name is Kevin), you got some s'plainin' to do!!!!
He's not Joe Green in his prime, but he's serviceable in a desperate situation. He's better than Aaron Smith.

Ooooookkkkkk....

After putting on my I dot ten T (I.D.I.O.T) glasses - I'm gonna try to make sense of your statement.

Hopefully you meant this: EASON was better because he DIDN'T get injured and played ALL 17 games. Cuz that's about all the sense I could squeeze out of that one.

Even that logic is simply stupid...but, I'm trying to be "kinder and gentler"...

[Steelerman]

He's better than Aaron Smith.


I'm embarrassed. No, seriously.

Smith is arguably the most valuable guy on our defense, and his absence along with our rush defense proved that when he was injured.

[Superman]

He is better than Aaron Smith at holding down the sideline bench.

[topseed]

Wow...there are some drama queens around these parts nowadays.

"THEY RESIGNED NICK EASON? WTF?!? How are we ever going to win another football game with him on the sidelines???"

Sounds like there's a lot of blood spewing from the mangina's around here.

Well, let's see now. I'm not a drama queen, I never said Pittsburgh wasn't going to win another game, I don't have a mangina, I'm not all bent out of shape, and I didn't jump off a bridge.

It was a news item involving the Steelers which I brought up for discussion and personally didn't agree with. I find it somwhat concerning that a supposed top priority was to get younger on the defensive line, and they keep re-signing (for SteelrzGirl and Bermuda :)) veteran bums to multi-year contracts.

Sorry that's so problematic for you.

[Sean]

Despite starting this thread with "Good God, They've Resigned Nick Eason"...I wasn't really aiming at you with those comments. As I mentioned before, I don't agree with the re-signing either...

But I don't think this is as big of a deal as most of the people in this thread.

[topseed]

You're right.

"Great News, They've Re-signed Nick Eason" would have been much better.

[BillvinCowbert]

Despite starting this thread with "Good God, They've Resigned Nick Eason"...I wasn't really aiming at you with those comments. As I mentioned before, I don't agree with the re-signing either...

But I don't think this is as big of a deal as most of the people in this thread.

It's not a huge deal, but there is cause for concern. Smith got hurt last year, and Kirschke and Eason filled in and our running defense was AWFUL. These guys were routinely abused. These guys are BOTTOM FEEDERS, waiver wire type guys - they belong in the same sentence with Barrett Brooks, Clint Kriewaldt, and Brian St. Pierre; they are camp bodies that you NEVER want to have to use in a game.

We've sign BOTH to multi-year deals. Is it a TON of money? No. But, the thing is, a guy isn't going to sign a multi-year deal without getting a bonus. These are the kinds of players that you give one-year, vet minimum deals to. You get a cap break if they make it, or if not, you cut them. Instead of costing 485K against the cap this year, TK will cost double that and we'll see about Eason. That's a waste of (a) cap space and (b) roster space. Jeez, at least St. Pierre is young and while highly unlikely, could develop. Travis has been battling injuries for the past few years.

You look at moves like Moore, Big Ben, Fox, Hartwig, cutting Tuman and Wilson, looking at McFarland, and think "hey, we're looking to do some things" and then you have these signings of TK and Eason and the Starks tag idiocy and wonder WTF...

....and you you really start to think that these fool really might draft Justin King in round one.

I think the only thing more pathetic is that the Cardinals are signing our rejects.

[K from Cal]

Wait....did you just say Eason is better than Aaron Smith? I'm hoping I'm just real tired and am not comprehending what I'm reading correctly.


That was sarcasm! How about Aaron Jones?

[Sean]

You're right.

"Great News, They've Re-signed Nick Eason" would have been much better.

Disregard my earlier post.

You are a mangina.

[Sphinx9780]

I just think that tomlin does not watch game film what so ever, there were several times when he should of pulled mahan and tried someone else or certain players did same stuff every game, and got beat or couldnt get off line, and hed leave them in there, I was not impressed with getting tomlin as a coach to start and still not impressed with him, seems like hes just trying to bring in players from former teams, i dont know, I think we need a new coach already cuz tomlin was not the answer

[SteelrzGirl]

they keep re-signing (for SteelrzGirl and Bermuda :)) .

lol thank you!!!!

[Mike64]

Maybe Eason is better than Adam Smith just not Aaron Smith.

[topseed]

Disregard my earlier post.

You are a mangina.


Great News!

Sean has no argument and nothing further to add, so he resorts to fourth-grade name-calling tactics.

[Avoid Lloyd1975]

Eason? I am glad to see that we are heading in the right direction. Huge thumbs down.