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by **thesteelhammer** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:05 pm

We are really thin at OT. If Starks held out, we'd be in trouble.

John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers OT Max Starks said talks with the Steelers on a long-term deal have not progressed much. "It appears to be at a standstill," Starks said. "I thought I was a priority before. Then, they did [LB James Harrison's] deal when he had one year left. So apparently, I'm a lower man on the totem pole than I thought."

by **SteelCityFan** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:03 pm

"I thought I was a priority before. Then, they did [LB James Harrison's] deal when he had one year left. So apparently, I'm a lower man on the totem pole than I thought."

Did he really think he was more of a priority than James Harrison? Is he smoking crack?

by **SteelTank** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:06 pm

What he should have said is that I want too much money.

Then again, we foolishly franchised him two years running so what is he supposed to think? He's average at best and probalby wants top 5 money.

by **SteelCityFan** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:30 pm

Great point. What do we do with this guy now? He's an average lineman who's had the franchise tag and is expecting top 5 money. I can't wait to see what happens next

by **CanadianSteel** » Mon May 25, 2009 8:49 pm

Time to wash our hands with Starks. He got his truck load of cash and 2 rings from us. The guy is just NOT worth the cap hit

by **Nel** » Tue May 26, 2009 12:57 am

Let Starks rot.

And be thin at the position, if it must be.

by **toomuchmerrilhoge** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:01 am

I think the writing is on the wall for Maxi-pad. The FO is more motivated to work out something with Ryan Clark, plus they've got Heath Miller, Jeff Reed, Kiesel, and other more productive players to think about in terms of cap space. I'm sure the Jets or the Cards will pick him up after this season.

by **thesteelhammer** » Wed May 27, 2009 10:05 pm

A different take on Starks beig in no rush today
http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/05/26/sports/steelers/doc4a1cbbfa3c84d383580837.txt

Some other interesting stuff on Heath and OTA's also

by **stillgrill** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:14 am

I've always loved my fellow Gator alum Starks but he is trying to hold the Rooneys over a barrel (good luck on that one). I hope this kid Urbik works out because they need to show Starks the door - he's fat & happy after collecting 2 rings & a lotta dough.

by **steelmann58** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:29 am

There been Talk that Starks indeed got a contract extension offer and is supposed to be getting Married and looking for a long term deal so i believe you see something beore camp

by **Snockered Pedestrian** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:44 pm

CanadianSteel wrote:Time to wash our hands with Starks. He got his truck load of cash and 2 rings from us. The guy is just NOT worth the cap hit

Amen. Would like to see Tony Hills force Starks to the right side and Colon to the bench.

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