DSG March 2nd – Free agency frenzy; Combine begins

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on March 2, 2017

In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for March 2nd, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers content out there.

Combine begins

Among the highlights of Combine events, the Bench Press. Fans will be able to watch in person this year pic.twitter.com/oHdhPm0btX

— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) February 28, 2017

Big Al extension?

The #Steelers Colbert didn't dismiss idea of tackle Alejandro Villanueva getting long-term deal. Had glowing things to say about Al.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) March 1, 2017

Not being traded?

In a move that will have a ripple effect on all QB-needy teams, Patriots are not expected to trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo, per league sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1, 2017

How many of them are interested?

#49ers QB Colin Kaepernick's new agents, Jeff Nalley & Sean Kiernan, informed 32 teams yesterday that they rep him and he will be opting out

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017

Mallet back to Baltimore?

Harbaugh said team is negotiating to bring back Ryan Mallet.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) March 1, 2017

Eli!

Found the #Steelers section inside the #NFLCombine Experience Center. It will be open to fans starting on Thursday at Noon. pic.twitter.com/UIP7wrXGOW

— Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) March 1, 2017

Trick question?

@jimwexell @LedyardNFLDraft @dlolleyor
Would U rather have Timmons or Jamaal Charles?

— Mike Foster (@mjfsteeler) March 1, 2017

Gordon saga continues

Browns WR Josh Gordon, who has not played since 2014, is applying today for reinstatement, per his business manager Michael Johnson.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1, 2017

Gordon is still on Browns roster. They'll dump him if/when he's reinstated. No chance he's back in Cleveland. None. https://t.co/HviiR6DCTV

— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) March 1, 2017

High pick on a kicker backfired

Jason Licht says the Bucs will add competition for Roberto Aguayo. So, that's still going well.

— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) March 1, 2017

Big names about to bank

#Chiefs are not expected to franchise tag Dontari Poe. The #Ravens are not expected to tag Brandon Williams. Big DTs hitting the FA market

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017

Another tag today

The #Rams have franchise tagged CB Trumaine Johnson, source said. Second year in a row, like Cousins.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017

Interesting thoughts

What did @steelers Stephon Tuitt (@DOCnation_7), @CamHeyward & @LandryJones12 think of the Combine?

Find out: https://t.co/H4oKgoQKGI

— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) March 1, 2017

Bryant’s return still up in the air

Kevin Colbert told me he doesn't know when Martavis Bryant will be reinstated @CBSPittsburgh KDKA-TV

— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) March 1, 2017

Keeps rising

'17 #NFL cap set at $167 million, 4th consecutive yr of a $10m increase. A look back. '94 was 1st year of cap pic.twitter.com/F81kLlSDJk

— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 1, 2017

All franchise players (and 100% battery too!)

The official franchise tagged players are out, as are the figures. There are 7 of them pic.twitter.com/vZSPi7jBdo

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017

No more tags though…

Franchise tag deadline has expired. As expected and as he was informed, Texans corner A.J. Bouye WASN'T designated as franchise player

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 1, 2017

Bill O'Brien 'We want A.J. Bouye back. hopefully, we can get him back before free agency starts'

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 1, 2017

Sproles an Eagle again

Doug Pederson confirms that Darren Sproles will be back with the Eagles in 2017.

— Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) March 1, 2017

Long won’t come back to Pats however

Chris Long, Patriots To Part Ways https://t.co/NAqYghMvIh pic.twitter.com/mlDaqojdep

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 1, 2017

Mike Glennon’s potential future

As teams sort through the various QB options — there are many — 2 potential landing spots have emerged for Mike Glennon: #Bears and #Jets

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2017