This isn't about the Steelers releasing Anthony Madison, a 27-year-old cornerback who was a corner in name only but the heart and soul of the special teams.
One-dimensional NFL players — no matter how much they bring to the team in their specialized area — are living on borrowed time if they weren't drafted or recommended personally by the head coach. Especially if they're scheduled to earn $1.01 million just for playing special teams.
No, this is about coach Mike Tomlin speaking with a forked tongue about the importance of special teams.You can earn a job just by playing on special teams, Tomlin tells his players.He forgot to tell them: Only don't make too much money. Continue
This is just an article looking for eyeballs but not really steeped in logic. Logan played his way onto the team. It is about needs and the cap. At least for one more year anyway. The Steelers need to let some other players develop and dropping off 1 mil from the cap never hurts.
Posted by: Sam | September 07, 2009 at 01:53 PM