Steagles v2020

[meow]

I respect every pro athlete to a certain level, so I don’t say this often, but Carson Wentz is a poo-say.

[Ad@m]

I’d still prefer it if he accepts a deal that keeps him with us.

I quasi do if it doesn’t hurt the overall cap. Otherwise, just draft another guy and Ben is still healthy.

JuJu Smith-Schuster wants to reunite with Sam Darnold on the Steelers if Jets move in another direction

With this winless start to the 2020 season, the Jets appear firmly in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. If that ends up being the case, New York would be looking down the barrel at Clemson phenom quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which could spell the end to Darnold's time in the Big Apple. If it plays out that the Jets do want Lawrence, could Darnold end up in Pittsburgh via trade? That would be something that Steelers star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster would love to see.

"That my guy, man. Sam Darnold, if we could get him to Pittsburgh, I would, but I love Ben [Roethlisberger] so it is what it is," Smith-Schuster told CBS Sports' "All Things Covered" podcast. "I'm just saying he's a great kid. I played with him so he's one of my boys so I wouldn't mind playing with him again."

This doesn't appear to be a slight on the play of Ben Roethlisberger by any means. Smith-Schuster has enjoyed tremendous success with No. 7 under center, including a start to this season where the receiver has hauled in 17 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns through three weeks. The 23-year-old's affinity for Darnold -- his former USC teammate -- seems to be centered more around the potential post-Big Ben era. After all, Roethlisberger is 38 years old and only has two years remaining on his contract.

Darnold, meanwhile, could be a free agent as early as 2022 if New York doesn't pick up his fifth-year option. Even if they do, he'd be a relatively cheap option with just a $9.7 million cap hit in 2021. Through three games this season, Darnold has completed 61.5% of his passes for 562 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.

"I played with Sam Darnold in college and he was a great player, led us to a Rose Bowl," said Smith-Schuster. "There's no doubt that he has that 'it' factor in him. The NFL's a lot different now, schemes and all that other stuff so I think that it just takes time. I think his time is coming soon. Right now, I think it's tough."

Naturally, Pittsburgh will be focused on a 2020 season where they are 3-0 and looking like a true threat in the AFC, but this would be a very interesting situation to follow if Big Ben ever decided to hang up his cleats over the next few seasons.

[tifosi77]

I said last week I'd love it if the Steelers had the 'problem' of fixing Sam Darnold.

[willeyeam]

Darnold has skill imo

Also. McCloud over Switzer seems to be the right call. I know there was a lot of debate

[Morkle]

Darnold has skill imo

Also. McCloud over Switzer seems to be the right call. I know there was a lot of debate

Only thing I hated was he took the damn ball out on that kickoff at the like 4 yards into the end zone.

[Dickie Dunn]

Eh. Every now and then I’m fine with a guy with that kind of explosiveness taking the unexpected risk.

[willeyeam]

I like the clips Baldy posts. Short and informative

[Troy Loney]

Just watched the highlights, what was going on with the PI calls?

[NTP66]

Just watched the highlights, what was going on with the PI calls?

If you figure it out, let the rest of us know.

[meow]

The officiating was not good, but it was equally not good both ways so I don’t care.

[tifosi77]

I like the clips Baldy posts. Short and informative

He and JT O'Sullivan are my go-tos for tape breakdown.

But I honestly have kind of a hard time watching Baldy because of the finger thing.

[willeyeam]

[Troy Loney]

What happened to Martavis Bryant?

Also Mike Wallace, right?

[dodint]

Mike Wallace was 2009.

[faftorial]

Mike Wallace was probably drafted over 10 years ago.

[Troy Loney]

Well, the tweet should say they haven't drafted a 1st RD WR in 11 years and add Wallace to the list.

[willeyeam]

What happened to Martavis Bryant?

She changed his name to Travis Fulgham

[tifosi77]

Wow, just looked it up. The last 1st rounder they spent on a WR was Santonio Holmes in 2006.

[NTP66]

And Holmes was worth it.

[willeyeam]

Troy Edwards wasn't

[blackjack68]

Couple good references in this one.

[dodint]

It's important to note that the Steelers are undefeated in the Post-Switzer era.

Never forget.