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wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but the ‘ lack of salary cap space will likely lead to Phil Esposito Men Jersey the former Pro Bowl receiver continuing his career in another city.With le s than a month until the start of free agency, the 24-year-old receiver discu sed his current team while previewing what he will be looking for once he hits the open market. Smith-Schuster is just one of 19 Steelers that are slated to become free agents on March 17.”I do want to play for a team that competes for the Super Bowl every year,” Smith-Schuster told the . “That’s in the playoffs. Obviously, the Steelers are that. I do want to play for a great quarterback, not knowing what Ben’s going to do. I do want to be paid a reasonable price for what I’m worth.”In all consideration, I would love to stay with the Steelers. I would love to stay with them, but as of right now, we’re just kind of up in the air, waiting.” NE WR #7 TAR128REC97REC YDs831REC TD9FL1 Among the Steelers’ soon-to-be free agents are three Chris Kreider Jersey members of Pittsburgh’s 2017 draft cla s: Smith-Schuster, running back and cornerback . When asked specifically about that draft cla s, general manager Kevin Colbert said the organization will continue to have daily conversations about each of its free agents Nick Holden Jersey leading up to March 17. One free agent that Colbert did specifically mention was outside linebacker , who had eight sacks through 11 games last season before sustaining a torn ACL. A former first-round pick, Dupree has recorded 19.5 sacks over his past 27 games.”We’d love to be able to keep a Bud Dupree,” Colbert said, . “Bud is a special player, and Bud and T.J. (Watt) together is a special group.”As Smith-Schuster alluded to, there are questions surrounding the future of , as Colbert was noncommittal when addre sing Roethlisberger Joey Keane Women Jersey ‘s status for the 2021 season. Roethlisberger has stated that he wants to come back and is willing to restructure his contract. If the Steelers decide to go in a different direction, Colbert said that will be in line to be Pittsburgh’s starter for the ’21 season. In four seasons in Pittsburgh, Smith-Schuster caught 308 of 443 targets for 3,726 yards and 26 touchdowns. After a fast start to his NFL career, Smith-Schuster’s production has dipped over the past two seasons. Roethlisberger’s season-ending injury in 2019 contributed to Smith-Schuster’s statistical drop-off that season. His role as a po se sion receiver within the Steelers’ offense last season led to him averaging just 8.6 yards per catch.Smith-Schuster would likely have to accept le s than his projected market value if he wants to remain in Pittsburgh. His current market value is projected at $81 million over five years, . Even with the from $175 million to $180 million, that appears to be more money than the Steelers can afford.”It’s always good to have your legacy in Rick Nash Women Jersey one place,” Smith-Schuster said. “Obviously, playing for the Steelers would be awesome. As of right now, I’m still a Steeler until free agency.”
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