According to multiple reports, no one offered higher. They thought of releasing him and Ed Bouchette said he believed that players were happy to see him go. Now, I understand that you think he should be shipped off because he put a black mark on the organization, that's fine. THIS is not an option to look at. I don't think they should even think of trading him because yes he violated the conduct policy, but he still was not charged meaning they could not prove without a doubt that he was guilty. We'll take the suspension, play Dixon and go from there. Draft in 3 days, look for a OL, CB, DE or WR to be taken in the first few rounds. That is the end of it.
Woah, woah hold on there big guy. ;] I never said they had to move anyone, just that the Steelers look like they are in Sucker mode right now with these trades. There is no way that if you are making a serious Superbowl run you give up a 1200 yard, Superbowl MVP receiver, for that trash amount. You keep him and make your run, then let him go. I am also worried about Ben's future behavior in this league it is just a natural concern. Odds are that even if you draft a Pierre Garcon in the fifth round and not some complete bust or insignificant player, he still won't be helping you any time soon. Given how desperate the Steelers looked in the Santonio deal, I was not at all surprised with this rumor.
The pick was likely to be added to another to move up. I don't care about the Steelers right now and won't until Thursday because my Jayhawks just got Josh Selby so I've been happy all weekend.
