DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: What about Cam?
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
- What about Cam Heyward's not-really-a-holdout?
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It's a bad business decision to keep Cam if he doesn't want to take a pay cut. His productivity is just not worth 22 million.
Agreed!
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He's getting paid $16m. $22m is his cap hit
That extra $6m has already been paid to him, probably from a restructuring
@@RunBayou He's not worth a 22 million dollar cap hit or 16 million.
Agree about the tougher schedule later in the year than early. Tomlin’s teams usually don’t settle in until about game 7. I always hope for a 3-3 or better record to start the year then I know we have a chance.
Cam gonna get the Hines Ward treatment if he keeps it up
Cam's replacement is waiting in the next draft. I don't know how they can justify keeping him at the current rate. I don't see him playing til he's 38, it's going to be a tough sell on his part.
Sometimes ya gotta cut ties with older players and find a youth movement
Spot on, DK! It’s still a business, hopefully the Steelers keep their financial eye on building the future!
Being a morning person now I catch your streams an hour after you post them I'm in Oregon so we are a bit behind you on the time frame but the best part about being a morning guy is dk. Appreciate you always keeping me updated cannot wait to see these guys get to work
Love Cam and what he has done for the team and the city. However, he’s been handsomely compensated for his efforts and players know they all have a “shelf life” which can vary per individual/position. I don’t think the Steelers should keep extending contracts of “past prime” vets unless they’re willing to take a pay cut or some other team friendly deal. It’s just the nature of the business and Cam knows that. Steelers are in the bad situation they’re currently in due, in part, from hanging onto Ben and his ageing Oline far too long for too much money. Teams shouldn’t pay top $ for past performance.
They need to get younger and cheaper on the defensive side of the ball so they can sign their best, young offensive players coming off rookie contracts and sign a premier WR who can play opposite of GP.
Looks like Someone Deserves a Spot on the Steelers Media Team. Very Well Put and Spot on 🎯
This is my favourite kind of story for this time of year. Some teams have DUIs and weapons charges or whatever. This isn’t even about a thing that happened, it’s about something that could potentially happen…maybe. May the rest of the offseason remain just as placid as this!
The schedule is what it is. We have to play it. Let’s just try to win em all.
As far as the schedule goes, a lot of people are trying to be contrarians about it, but its clearly in the runnning for toughest schedule in NFL history. 12 games against playoff teams, 6 games against Superbowl front runners. Only 1 home game in the first 5 games of the season. Good news is this will put us in an excellent position to draft a high end qb in next years draft
There's no way he's going to continue to be worth premium money in the years after this one even with a return to some better form. It's a tough call to make to let a guy like Cam go but at the end of the day every dollar you spend on an aging star is one less dollar you have to build for the future. I love the guy but if he wants to stick around he'll need to be realistic in negotiations.
I agree DK. We have seen how valuable Cam is even if he was not one hundred percent. We still need Cam and I don't think he would ask for a raise if he did not plan on playing. I am hoping a well structured contract would work well for both side's and at the same time the search for a back up to later be a replacement. I love Cam, but this is a sensitive subject. Time waits for no one. Thank you DK, Great show
I love Cam, he is a Pittsburgh Steelers legend. With that said, his age, and injury history does not make it make any sense for him to get a new contract , and make even more millions. At this point, he should play for a ring. Take a pay cut, and give the team more wiggle room to build. Build upon what is already a pretty stacked roster. I mean outside of our QB’s, we know what we have. He should really be playing for a ring. Millionaire’s crying about not making enough millions. Makes me sick, he just hasn’t made all those millions from the Steelers. His face is literally on so many billboards in the Burgh. All the money he’s made off of endorsements.
Perfectly said DK and I think Cam knows this
DK, spot on take regarding Cam, this wb the perfect example of forget what they say, watch what they do (Steelers management), we need Heyward back but at the right price! I really hope common ground can be reached because it always gets awkward when a great player gets old in Pittsburgh
Wb?
Will be
Steelers and Cam will work it out IMO
the j1Q was spot on playing two games on 4 days one an afc north team and the other last year's champs on national t.v is absolutely set up for failure
I agree
The transition to media personality has already begun. Make it a one year extension and then leave the game healthy. Win win all around.
I love Cam and all but he needs to negotiate with the organization that would benefit both sides. I think he will.
Honestly I wouldn’t be sad if he’s gone. 👍 you haven’t really showed much last couple seasons.
Good point Flipping the schedule !! But on the flip side those teams Ravens etc start slow as well ?? Schedule is what it is .. 4 day turnaround to goto AFC play is pretty Rough !! 🙄 See how good Team n coaching staff TRULY are !😎
I've always said, that if I was an NFL player I would structure my contract in reverse. All the money up front and less money at the end. This way I could play longer and be less a cap casualty.
Can't they give him incentives to put it on him? If he believes he is still worth $22,000,000 a year, then give him $10,000,000 and $750,000 for every sack or something like that? I know that I gave a terrible example, but you get what I mean, right?
As for restructuring goes besides Cam, Highsmith did, so how about TJ and Minkah? If we are to win here and now some players need to restructure thier contracts and go get the elusive 7th ring
Do an incentive-laden deal. He performs then he gets more, if not he gets less.
I've asked this in the past, when did the NFL change the schedule format where the Superbowl champs get the most difficult schedule the following season??
Cam's cap hit is $22 million but he actually is gonna earn $16 million.
So on point as always!!
Omar didn’t draft cam he has no obligation to sign him to an extension
Your response to J1Q completely missed the point. It was about player safety and two short weeks in one half of the season, not difficulty of schedule in first half verses second half
DK this was exactly why I asked about D line last week. 22 million is alot of money for a guy his age. It kinda reminds me of how it went with Big Ben...are the steelers keeping him for a year too long? I love Cam, but 22 Million could bring some fresh young talent in for the d line. If Cam gets hurt again I feel like if we lose Cam, the running games will take advantage of it, especially in the AFC north
The run defense needs cam, look at the numbers when he played and when he was out
I really hate the 3 games in 10 days ending with KC, but great point about lighter schedule in the first half. I'll be there week 1 in Atlanta!!
Its 2 games
@@jacobmeleciox8707 nope you are wrong they play eagles 12/15 Ravens 12/21 and KC 12/25.. that’s 10 days and 3 games
@@DR_Bloom86 🤣🤣
DK can't we just have a nice quiet camp for once🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Almost all of the players don't retire voluntarily. It's a rare rare player who can recognize that they just aren't worth it anymore. I'd be OK with an extension that just lowers his cap number, not like a real piling up of more money.
Love Cam Heyward. He has again made it clear that he believes he is worth $22M this year and a lot of money for the following couple of years. Well, he isn’t. It’s been 2 years since he’s been a top flight player. How many 35-38yo DLs find the fountain of youth? I appreciate what you’ve done Cam, but I’m not going pay you to the detriment of the team. I wish you well, but the wise cap guy should look at the future and wish you well, too.
Was it Rooney who said he wanted to sign Mason?....
Remember when the teams in this city put winning first and foremost in front of everything? Wasn’t that long ago was it ? Let’s not pull a ron hextall and sign aging players to long term deals.
Yes, DK you’re absolutely right. Let’s go Steelers.
Myyyy how things change after 2023 wondering with Cam if going into his last yr will that be it to now seeking an extension for atleast 3 more yrs.
No way the Steelers trust in Cam for 3 more years. And if they do it better be a contract where they can cut him without penalty.
Ben did everything right surgery etc n the Steelers still said bye. So good luck.
I think you sign him for two years. Give him the 22mil this year in a bonus and sign a 1 year deal. I think three years is a bit too long.
Is it an actual pay cut? Or is it a restructure?
Is Cam wanting $22 or $16 (Million)? {22 is Cap hit; 16 is what he may actually earn}
Let's hope there is no holdout with Cam. Not sure what other Steeler greats went that route.
If its between Cam Heyward, Pat Friermouth, and James Daniels, who are all on contract years, then its no debate Cam leaves not even arguable really.
You know, I’ve never really had a soft spot for millionaires crying about how they aren’t making enough millions. So if Cam feels he isnt being compensated adequately, even after the 2 years of average play and him being in his mid 30s. He should move on. Whether he was fully healthy or not that’s not the Steelers problem.
It's millionaires against billionaires. The billionaires aren't the ones putting their bodies on the line every week then paying the price in their 40s and 50s. I know it's their choice, but let them use whatever the leverage they have to battle it out with the big boys.
To my knowledge he has never won a thing in Pittsburgh. Bye.
The only way he plays 3 more years is if we take hia replacement wirh iur next draft pick next yr
So much better than mark madden
Cam is making $16m this year.
$22m is his cap hit
He was already paid that extra $6m
I’m loving all this unfamiliarity with my Steelers.. exciting
U didn't answer the question. He wanted your thoughts about the NFL and their so called player safety having teams play games 4 days apart
Hey we play better when it’s tough and backs against the wall have to utilize our depth with lots of rotation keep players fresh get depth guys experienced to be ready for second half and we will prevail 12-5 win north win #1 seed then Super Bowl
Can Mike T win 1 playoff game ?
Cam, how are those Farmers-Walk exercises going? Are you showing improvements in the Core Muscle strength areas from before your hernia surgery?
I don't blame him. Get your money Cam.
Tomlin says volunteers, not hostages. If it's voluntary and you ain't volunteering for it, then you're already on the wrong track, regardless of contract situation.
He's old wanting an extension lol.
I would give him new money for next year around 15 to 17 million. If he wants more then I say hell no
Thank you for your time Cam. But it’s time to part ways. I doubt the extension would be fair in Cam’s eyes. Too prideful, hope I’m wrong
An organization who is attempting to build a winning team would let him walk.
His age, injuries, salary and pay = a June 1sr cut. 22M is too much to invest in a player, often injured and well past his prime. I love Cam, but it’s time to move on, since he won’t take a pay cut.
Oh he will take that paycut when no other team offers him a big contract.
Yeah really 3 games in ten days that’s player safety
I’m sorry, but I think that the NFL has seriously tried to screw the Steelers. they made it possible for our division opponents to get a very strong catalog of game tape for all the positions that we tried to fix. that were glaring problem through the years of other teams, knowing our offense/play calling. second Pittsburgh loves to play down to inferior opponents so there are no weak teams in the NFL. their great at keeping games super close. Keep people watching ratings bonanza
Sit down and work a deal friendly to each side. He isn’t worth the value $22 million. He is however very valuable to this team
He should take a payout like every other sterler has. Ben troy ward an many others. If he doesn't they should cut him. He's not owed anything. Steelers are bigger then cam.
The question wasn't about the record. The question was about players safety ! But DK went on and on about what their record could be with this schedule! I find it ironic because DK preaches players safety when it comes to other issues but seems fine when physical division battles are scheduled on short weeks! I think it's ridiculous to schedule a road game IN Cleveland in 4 days after a physical battle with the Ravens..Might have a good record going into that last month of the season buy may not have enough healthy players left to even compete if they make the playoffs! But as I stated before, the question of the day wasn't about the wins and losses after short weeks, it was about players safety!
Well the NFL only cares about player safety when they have to… everyone knows it’s all about money these days
Hey DK, What about Mike Tomlin not having his Team Ready for 2-10 Teams and end up losing to both that's all on Mike Tomlin and his Poor Coaching Abilities wouldn't you say??? Mike Tomlin is the only Factor in this equation that is HE really our best option??? Mike Tomlin is Overrated and doesn't have a Clue about QBS!!!! Should of kept Mason Rudolph who's going to Stand in the Pocket and Russell Wilson will be running for his life when he doesn't need to!!!!
Never been so disappointed in Pittsburgh Steelers Organization these past few Years.
Why is cam being greedy?
I love Cam, but he is not worth 22 million at this point in his career. Sorry.
He thinks he is a Steelers great but Steelers haven't won anything since he has been on the d line
Cam overrated
...when I saw this, I got excited because I thought someone was talking about Cam "NEWTON". Would LOVE to see Cam at LEAST on some kind of reserve position. And this is gonna git me PLENTY blow-back. I think ANTONIO BROWN still has some ball in him. I'd LOVE to see the STEELERS have the 2 of them on their "auxiliary" squad-list--in line to be brought up into service...if need arose. I think BOTH still have exceptional something to contribute. Brady's what 46? And you can bet he'll get a call if a team is in the running and their QB goes down. I say...while Cam ain't Brady... he's what 10 years younger...and still "Cam"(most would disagree--but I think Cam STILL has juice)...and Brown? The excitement for him of being invited back in? After being in the cold so long? By someone like Coach Tomlin? He'd STILL give most D-Backs nightmares tryin' to cover him. No question.
Steelers play horrible first games ..when it's out division game
Not Worth The Money, Move On From Him.
500 Avg. Seasons, Omar Has To Be Crazy.
Signing Cam to more than one more year is financial malpractice 🙄