First contact: Steelers fans won’t love Roquan Smith’s list of potential destinations; Jose Quintana is solid again for St. Louis

Thursday’s “First Call” wonders if the Pittsburgh Steelers can land Chicago Bears star Roquan Smith in a deal. If they can’t, who will?

Also, a former pirate lights up for his new team. The former penguin is now a college coach. The former Stiller may not be able to wear the suit upon his return to Pittsburgh.

Roquan Raven?

Disgruntled linebacker Roquan Smith removed from the Chicago Bears Physically unable to perform the list. It’s unclear whether this is a sign of progress in negotiations for a new contract or a step toward lubricating the wheels of out-of-town trade.

as such BearDigest from FanNation at SI.com He suggests that Smith’s removal from the PUP program may be an indication that his “detention” is no longer subject to sanctions by the team. It could mean that Smith may be going on hold or that the Bears are planning to fine him for missed practices. He is under contract but seeks to extend the contract beyond 2022. The Bears do not have to fine him, but if he is not in exercise and in good health, they are setting a bad precedent for potential future disabilities if they do not fine him. In his case, it could be around $40,000 a day.”

Steelers Fans and Bloggers They, of course, salivate at the idea of ​​trade. why not? As a player who’s been a second-team All-Pro each of the past two years, he’d be a massive upgrade over Devin Bush or Robert Spillane alongside Myles Jack in the Steelers 3-4 defense.

Smith is in the final year of his contract with the Apprentice. I have a trade request. Any team that gives up assets to get it better is willing to pay big money. Guessing is that he might ask Over $100 Million. The Steelers have only $9.6 million in space so far, According to OverTheCap.com. And they will have to put together a whole lot of trade deal.

But if they don’t, who will? CBSSports.com The Baltimore Ravens, the North AFC rival, was listed as the best potential landing spot.

Thirty-year-old Josh Benz is now in place to be the team’s starting midfielder, having made 12 appearances last year and re-signing with the club this off-season. Smith will not only be an immediate promotion, but an answer to them for the foreseeable future. Smith also picks up the mantle left by Ray Lewis and be Baltimore’s next great quarterback,” CBS’ Tyler Sullivan writes:.

However, Baltimore has less roof room ($8.2 million) than the Steelers. CBS Sports also lists the New England Patriots at number three on the list and the Dallas Cowboys at number five.

The idea of ​​Smith playing alongside Penn State producer Micah Parsons is pretty intimidating. The Cowboys have nearly $21 million in cover space, and are ranked third in the NFL.

Won’t burn burns

Artie Burns, the former Steelers cornerback, was scheduled to return to Pittsburgh on Saturday. He now plays with the Seattle Seahawks. They opponent the Steelers in their first warm-up game of the year at Acresor Arena.

Burns was getting junior reps in Seattle. But he injured his thigh on Tuesday and is now a question mark for Saturday’s game.

Burns is one of Seattle’s three zigzag corners. Sidney Jones IV (concussion) and John Reed (groin) were also injured. The Hawks signed producer Baylor Jameson Houston to build the depth chart.

Since signing with the Cleveland Browns as an uncut free agent in 2020, Houston has been with the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars and Michigan Panthers (USFL).

Burns was getting good reviews From the coaching staff in Seattle at the bootcamp.

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two for two

The St. Louis Cardinals scored a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Jose Quintana took credit for the win.

The Cardinals acquired the former pirate pitcher in a deal on August 1. He only made one hit all the way, a solo race at home.

On Wednesday, his second start wasn’t quite as clean. But Quintana was effective enough, giving up two of his six-run winnings against the Rockies. He delivered seven blows and twice walked his way to victory. Albert Pujols provided support with his ninth home run of the year.

April 2, 2001 – The Pujols get their first MLB hit at Coors Field.

August 10, 2022 – Pujols gets No. 687 at home at Coors Field. pic.twitter.com/wnIfpMkF6i

– St. Louis Cardinals August 11, 2022

St. Louis leads one game over the Milwaukee Brewers at the top of the National Central League.

bench head

Former Penguin Shawn McEachern currently serves as a head coach at the college level.

1992 Stanley Cup Champion Hired by Suffolk University To be the first full-time coach of the D-III Rams hockey program.

McEachern is no stranger to college success in hockey, leading Boston University to a back-to-back Frozen Fortress game, with a championship appearance in 1991. As Terrier, McEachern was the first American team in 1991 to reach the World Cup Finals. Hobby Baker Award.

In honor of the appointment of Sean McKeachern as the first full-time coach of Tweet embed Men’s hockey, let’s take it back to the OT winner who won the 1991 Hockey East title. pic.twitter.com/zFgnWjiUKI

– Men’s Bo Hockey (TerrierHockey) August 10, 2022

During parts of his four seasons as a penguin, McEachern scored 53 goals and had 112 points.