If the Steelers want a top-ten pick Redskins should listen
By: Turner Sports Desk
Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
April 21, 2010
The Steelers are finding out that it is next to impossible to unload a great QB with an image problem. They want to unload Roethlisberger and
the St. Louis Rams have already rejected their overtures. According to NFL.com’s
Jason LaCanfora the only real option for Pittsburgh is to trade with the
Raiders at the 8 spot. I disagree
because if the Redskins are doing their due diligence they should be offering Pittsburgh
their 4 spot for Pittsburgh’s 18, 52 and next year’s third rounder for the
opportunity to grab Clausen because Cleveland could snag Clausen at 7th
spot and Clausen will not fall below Buffalo at the 9th spot.
The Redskins can still get a serviceable tackle at 18, another impact or depth player at 52 and an extra 3rd rounder next year. The Steelers may be forced to come around because they
have the problem of no one wanting Big Ben. I’m sure teams desire his play but now
the face of your franchise is a guy with a history of alcohol and he stalks/hurts women so good luck selling that to your fan base that is loaded with women. If I were Pittsburgh I would trade up, grab Clausen and cut Roethlesberger and go forward.
Pittsburgh is learning that no one can afford to have this
type of damaged goods as the face of their franchise. The Redskins would be
crazy not to be at least inquiring about the possibilities here.