A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that Steelers OT Max Starks' training camp performance "has been among the worst on the entire team." Pittsburgh doesn't make many personnel blunders, but guaranteeing Starks $6.895 million via the transition tag may be one. He hasn't overtaken RT Willie Colon and would be one pricey swing tackle. The Steelers could've devoted $500,000 more and retained G Alan Faneca with the franchise tag. Source: Profootballtalk.com I remember there were more than a few Max Starks fans talking back in the offseason. Thank God we didnt get him. I dont think I've ever seen such a bad TC report.
Hopefully 3 weeks of training camp isn't enough to judge anyone. If so, then we could call Gholston a bust right now as well.
There's a big difference between a rookie and a veteran though... There's no excuse for Starks, while Gholston might be a little behind where the coaches hoped there was no expectation for him to start the season as anything but a backup. If he isn't turning it on in the second half of the season/next year, then we can start to worry.
Agreed. This is a guy w/the transition tag that is costing the Steelers almost $7 million on a guarantee.
hey its still only the 2nd preseason game. or at least thats what everyone on here says when any jets player has a slow start or doesnt look good. nothing to worry about.
This link probably won't work but... http://http://otfl.football.nfl.com/news/10878576 1 San Diego Chargers 3.33 B+ 1 Washington Redskins 3.33 B+ 3 Minnesota Vikings 3.264 B 3 Philadelphia Eagles 3.264 B 5 Dallas Cowboys 3.26 B 6 New York Giants 3.198 B 7 New England Patriots 3.196 B 8 Cleveland Browns 3.064 B 8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3.064 B 10 Indianapolis Colts 2.996 B 11 New York Jets 2.93 B 12 New Orleans Saints 2.928 B 13 Jacksonville Jaguars 2.864 B- 13 Pittsburgh Steelers 2.864 B- 13 Tennessee Titans 2.864 B- 16 Carolina Panthers 2.862 B- 17 Seattle Seahawks 2.798 B- 18 Green Bay Packers 2.796 B- 19 Buffalo Bills 2.728 B- 20 Miami Dolphins 2.664 B- 21 San Francisco 49ers 2.662 B- 22 Oakland Raiders 2.598 C+ 23 Denver Broncos 2.53 C+ 23 St. Louis Rams 2.53 C+ 25 Detroit Lions 2.464 C+ 25 Houston Texans 2.464 C+ 27 Cincinnati Bengals 2.462 C+ 28 Arizona Cardinals 2.396 C+ 29 Baltimore Ravens 2.33 C+ 29 Chicago Bears 2.33 C+ 31 Kansas City Chiefs 2.33 C+ 32 Atlanta Falcons 2.266 C Alright, I was wrong, they are in the top half. But def not close to top 5.
Dude...Getting wasted or not....Starks is still an upgrade to Adrien Clarke & Anthony Clements....???
How the hell could the Washington Redskins O-line be tied for 1st???? They should be in the 9-10-11 area w/guys like Jansen, Thomas, Rabach, Kendall & Samuels.
