freebird310 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle.A second-round pick out of Florida State by the Steelers in 2005, McFadden spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2009. Traded back to Pittsburgh in 2010, McFadden had 74 tackles and two interceptions as a 16-game starter that season before playing in a reserve role in 2011.McFadden was set to earn $2.5 million in base salary in 2012, which will come off the team's salary cap.Battle joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2010. In 25 games over the last two seasons, Battle has 13 special teams tackles and zero receptions. Battle was due to earn $1.0375 million in base salary next season.In addition to releasing McFadden and Battle, the Steelers have signed cornerback Myron Rolle, wide receiver Juamorris Stewart and linebacker Brandon Hicks to "Reserve/Futures" contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Before anyone asks... NOoooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel City Falcon Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 He's terrible. I live in Pittsburgh and I've heard all the complaints and can verify them. He's old, slow, and now injury prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man21 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm only thinking Nickel back for this guy. If Hayden does not come back then McFadden could be a good pickup for that spot, but I do not see him as a #1 or #2 guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 He's terrible. I live in Pittsburgh and I've heard all the complaints and can verify them. He's old, slow, and now injury prone.True, some Pittsburgh fans at work the other night were saying that him and Ike Taylor both can pack there bags. I guess they got half their wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 History has shown that Steelers cast-offs are cast off for a reason.Forgot where i saw it or read it, but the numbers were not good for player success after they were released or traded away from the Steelers. I think they were the worst in the league.Apparently, those guys in the Pitt FO know what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creative Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 If we don't resign Grimes, this isn't our guy. Routt is more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Before anyone asks... NOooooTHANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 High hopes for him after FSU, but never was even close to being a solid player. I hear Routt got released. I didn't think he was worth what the Raiders paid him, but I think he is a solid enough player to bring in. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Routts-release-will-put-vets-on-alert-in-Oakland.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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