KZread decided to break on me this afternoon… but it finally uploaded the video. Let me know what you guys think about the decision.

I'm disappointed but I guess I understand. I just hope he has a good year and that we can reach an agreement on some type of extension.

hi coach im pissed what a slap in the face Najee produced the best he could with that coaching staff and that line he deserves better for the first time in my life im ashamed of the steelers im speechless and that rarely happens see ya

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

He doesn't "deserve" anything. He's a millionaire playing a game and at the end of the day it's a business. He's not worth the money the 5th year option demanded. If they work out a deal great if not let him walk and replace him with Warren and another day 3 draft pick or free agent. He's a good back but far from a special talent.

@berniemccluskey8186

Ай бұрын

@@jwsteelers1 agree to disagree

I really enjoy Najee and i appreciate his game. I’m hopeful he balls out this year and gets the bag either with the Steelers or another team (in NFC of course). I didn’t initially agree with the decision but it is the right decision. Pay the linemen Good money and keep the RBs on rookie deals unless they prove to be special.

@MONONGAHELA-MIKE

Ай бұрын

Well said

Hopefully they work out a deal to keep him in Pittsburgh!

Nice work! looking forward to Roman Wilson's breakdown!

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hopefully they reach an equitable extension.

Great breakdown DB our line really hasn’t been able to run outside zone because of Cole . Najee hasn’t been used correctly as we’ve seen at end of last two seasons the more you feed him the better he gets. If there’s no warren Najee’s numbers probably look a lot better and Najee is much better receiver then we give him credit for We have a good thing going with warren and Najee We are talking 7 million we are paying a punter almost 4

My guy. I need that Roman Wilson film breakdown. Much love

I like NH. I’m bummed about that, but it makes sense about how they need to see how they fit into a new system.

Just signed Daijun Edwards as undrafted RB

Colbert was near the end of his tenure but didn't have a long-term vision and tailed off significantly over quite some time.

Hey DB been a fan of the channel for a minute love the work! I was wondering if you could do a video on our CBs. I know we made some notable additions with Elliot and Jackson and watts but I still think we need more CB help. Also was wondering what your thoughts were on acquiring Justin Simmons and how much he would cost us.

Critics point to his average-to-low yards per carry, but opposing teams often stacked 8 in the box, with little fear of the passing attack. I'm disappointed he didn't get the 5th year contract. His effort and reliability needed to be rewarded.

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

You don't reward effort at this level. It's not pop warner ball it's a business. This decision was smart and they can still sign him to an extension before September and likely will. If not they'll extend Warren

Explain to me how you change your offense to a run heavy/first scheme and have no rb signed pass the upcoming season. They already need corner and dline help in 2025 draft, now they added 3 mor needs. Top 2 rbs, top 2 qbs, and top te all will be free agents in 2025. Make it make sense. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

LOL you realize the season doesn't start until September correct? They'll lock up Najee or Warren on an extension before the season starts

Mike has aurrounded himself wirh smart ppl around the league idk how this year will go but one thing i expect to stop happening going forward is those super ugly losses to the great teams at least we will be competitive throught smart strategy .... not we going to run the ball an if they stop that were forsure losing buy 20 against the great teams

This is a smart decision by the Steelers. Harris has been okay in his tenure and if all goes well with the oline this year, he should have a good season where he will have control of his destiny. The Steelers get to see if he is right for the new offense and Harris gets to run with a chip on his shoulder and earn his bag next year whether that's with the Steelers or not. No problem with this move whatsoever

It’s hard to pay a guy as a Top 12 back when he’s in a two-back rotation. I bet they get a contract done at a lower number before training camp ends if the fit in the offense is there.

Tomlin LOVES Najee. I think he gets an extension in lieu of the 5th year option.

Well, now Najee needs to produce to make that bag, so i like it.

Love the choice

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

You're one of the few that get it. Everyone whining that he plays hard and needs to be rewarded (overpaid) don't understand how business works

i think its a mistake. that was cheap for 1 season on the 5th yr option imo. and for a top player at his position. much cheaper than other positions. and with our revamped Oline he's going to feed. him and Warren

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

"Top player at his position"? Are you implying Najee is the top RB in the game? He's not even close

I love Najee as a player and a human being, but I think the Steelers did the right thing just due to the nature of the RB position. I hope he has a great season this year and gets the contract he deserves.

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

💯

Hoping they extend him

angry runs

I honestly wonder if they’ve used Najee in trade talks 🧐

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

Najee and a 4th for Metcalf. Lol. Dreaming I know

He doesnt play 3 downs because he doesnt block well and hasnt improved in that area. And if we run alot of zone schemes the RB vision is very important, and najee vision is very bad. Listen to our new ILB his 1st thing he said was he doesnt have to tackle james warren anymore. Never mentioned najee at all. and we all heard about najee leadership but that has died the past 2 years and especially last year. Cam hayward took exception to his comments at the end of the bills playoff loss. And wasnt voted as a captin last year. He is a good players but isnt worth 7 million a year. Khan and co havent made very bad decisions and i think this was a very smart decision. I still hope he kills it this year, but im more then happy to allow warren to be the man

Mendenhall fumbled in the Super Bowl that cost the Steelers the game.

ok coming from you ill belive it but im still not happy about it its going to cost them in the long term considering our new line and comment to the run didnt they learn any thing from barkley next year more holes to fill because they will lose there man in free agency

@curthylton6279

Ай бұрын

I think it's not a good decision and it may exacerbate bad feelings like Saquon. Friermuth is solid but not a star or close to Heath Miller.

@johnlombardi1021

Ай бұрын

@@curthylton6279 heath was my favorite player

@steveanders3086

Ай бұрын

Muth is no heath and najeee is no bettis or bell simple as that

I hope the Steelers start making better decisions. Not picking-up Najee Harris' fifth-year option is not a good decision.

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

LMAO. This was a great decision. They don't fall in love with players like fans do and they shouldn't. He'll be offered a new contract and he can take it or leave it

@yurky1

Ай бұрын

​@@jwsteelers1no one looks at his skill set. He doesn't play 3rd down because his blocking is aweful. His vision is also very bad and with a zone scheme that is what you need. He isn't fast and also at times dances around way to much when he should hit a hole. Doesn't read blocks very well.

I feel like this will be one of the videos you look back and wonder what were you thinking..

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

??? Lol

@mycalbrooks8161

Ай бұрын

@@Steelers_DB you’re in the bldg you know Najee isn’t going anywhere

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

@@mycalbrooks8161 if I thought that, I’d have said that.

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

@@mycalbrooks8161 I could be wrong for sure and if I am, I’ll admit that.

Im willing to bet hes signed before the season. Tomlin loves Najee. I didnt like the pick, also still dont think super highly of Najee the player. That said, signing him ideally for a value, could be fine.

The Sports Media don't have a Clue. Tomlin Loves Najee. Think about Najee Back Story! Najee will remain a Steeler for the next 3 years! With this much improvement on the offensive line Both Najee and Jaylen Warren will have 1000 yds both!

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

I don’t see it

I'm so tired of hearing " The first Player in Steelers history to gain 1000 yrds in 3 seasons. 17 games vs 16 games vs 14 games Whatever !!! We've had some good RB's Sidney Thorton the thundering Bull, Abercrombie. John “Frenchy” Fuqua, Frank Pollard, Barry Foster, Mendenhall , Merril Hoge, Willie Parker, Le’Veon Bell all 4 or 5 yrs and out Then there's Harris Blier and Bettis they were real backs and IMO Warren could be in that class. Najee albeit a good back would soon be forgotten as another steps in.

I think that not to pay the guy after you asked him to be a Captain and you are paying CH97 22 million for one sack is just wrong. SMH

In my opinion there are better and can draft better next year

The Steelers have roughly 20 MIL in Cap Space. Cut Holcomb and Herbig will save 8 Mil, then you will have 28 Mil in Cap Space. Go and Sign/Trade for DK Metcalf or Courtland Sutton, Sign Justin Simmons or Stephen Gilmore and Sign Calias Campbell. These additions win the Super Bowl.

Not a fan of this at all. 6.8M would not be a lot compared to what he could be offered. This feels like they are going to cut ties...Hes almost always available and plays through his injuries. DL and RB are supposed to be stacked 2025, I can see those as our first two picks.

Yeah Derrick Henry sucks at 31 👀😳🙄

Completely question Omar's roster building strategy. All these self-inflicted holes he's making or filling dont make ANY sense. Basically tells me we're definitely NOT competing for anything serious besides Tomlin participation trophies. Just somebody explain to me like im 10 yrs old... how does Khan extend Trubisky and Ogunjobi but says no to Najee? Positional value for a RB (after you just drafted 4 top picks on our OLine) should be pretty high IMO. Shxt doesn't make sense at all.

@obtusemooose

Ай бұрын

positional value for rbs is one probably the lowest in the entire league. also, what massivr holes? he patched most of them in the draft

@jwsteelers1

Ай бұрын

Maybe you should throw your hat in the ring for GM so we can keep all your favorite players and pay them whatever they ask for and be 0-17 every year. Omar has done an outstanding job since taking over and getting rid of the mess Colbert left. And I will explain it like you're 10 since you clearly don't get how it works. Trubisky signed a 2 year deal in 2022. In 2023 it was "extended" in order to create cap space but not extended in the traditional sense that we kept him longer. Get it? He didn't extend Najee because RB's are a a dime a dozen. It was a huge mistake for Colbert to reach for a RB in the first round. Najee is a great guy and a good back and I'm sure they'll try to get a deal done before September. If not oh well.

Jaylen Warren restricted FA next yr he is better RB they made choice of Warren.Najee 3.9 avg Jaylen Warren 5.3 have to pay Warren After 5th yr option he could have held out 2025 Jaylen Warren much better reciever Notice Queen mentioned Warren not Ha 5:23 rris.Have to pay QB ,Friermuth good job Derrick

Hey DB been a fan of the channel for a minute love the work! I was wondering if you could do a video on our CBs. I know we made some notable additions with Elliot and Jackson and watts but I still think we need more CB help. Also was wondering what your thoughts were on acquiring Justin Simmons and how much he would cost us.

@Steelers_DB

Ай бұрын

Hey man. I think Watts will be a safety at the next level. There is a video on Donte Jackson that you can look at if you’re interested in that. I do agree that corner is a weaker spot on the roster as of right now.