Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Spending Spree

I guess I just don't understand the Steelers anymore. On a day that confounded any towel twirler as the outright shit storm surrounding our quarterback amplified with phrases like "DNA test" and "probable cause", the team managed to completely re-direct most attention by going on an unprecedented shopping spree and reaching agreements with no less than four free agents. The fiscally responsible Steelers usually won't ink any more than two or three mid grade free agents throughout an entire signing period, let alone four in one day. And they may not be done!

The most notable of all signings signifies the triumphant return of the speedy and once electrifying Antwaan Randle El. At this point in career, no one truly knows how much El still has in his tank, but you are hearing it here first, be prepared to see our very own JD McNugent squeezing himself back into his #82 jersey! With El and fellow newcomer Arnaz Battle joining an already solid receiving corps, the sun is most likely setting on the horrifically unremarkable tenure of Mr. Limas Sweed. Somewhere, just somewhere, superbusts Huey Richardson, Scott 'Panty' Shields, and Alonzo Jackson are all smiling inside. The new receivers bring the stable count to five capable wideouts, all with different attributes. Now, the question looms: who will be throwing to them in September?

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