madmike77

I think the Steelers would have liked to keep Foote, but Foote wants a starting role. Timmons started to take snaps away from Foote last year and Foote would have been a full-time backup this year.

Foote's solid against the run. He's not great against the pass, largely because he's just not that fast. Timmons isn't quite as effective against the run, but he's an excellent pass defender - much faster and far more athletic than Foote.

Foote might end up in Detroit - he played his college ball there and has stated in the past he wouldn't mind going back. If the Lions came calling I have a feeling he'd sign with them.

That said, I think he'd consider any team that promised him a starting role.

Synovia

Which is why either, this doesn't make any sense, or hes really not that good.


Farrior is 34 and is making more money. If Foote was still good, Farrior would be replaced, not him.


I like Foote, and feel like he'd be a good Bruschi replacement, but at the same time, I trust the steeler's evaluations of linebackers.

Deus Irae

Yep..... they nailed it on Vrabel.

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PatsChamp88

He has NOT been released yet the steelers are trying to trade him!

mgteich

Belichick will judge how well Foote would fit in our 3-4, not the Steelers. The patriots have signed many, many players that others have cut, and have traded for others. Just because a player doesn't fit into another team's plan doesn't mean he can't produce for the patriots.

If he must be promised a starting role for the next couple of years, then Belichick doesn't want him. On the other hand, Foote must believe that he can show that he would be more productive than our current ILB's not name Mayo.

NE_Paddy

Maybe somebody like Box-O-Rox can help out on this with a bit of x's and o's, but I don't think a successful Pittsburgh ILB would necessarily be a successful Patriots ILB. The Steelers run a different 3-4 to us....or am I mistaken?

From what I can see, their linebackers tend to be smaller and faster than ours right across the board. Our guys tend to be about 10-20lbs heavier.

Still Bill's the 3-4 expert, not me. So if the shoe fits, Foote goes in it.

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eom

I think he's making 3m, has said he won't take a pay cut, wants to start, and would prefer detroit.

I think this myth is busted.

jmt57

Based on this article in a Pittsburgh newspaper, Foote was/will be a cap casualty. I remember reading about a week ago that Pittsburgh currently had the least amount of cap room of any NFL team - under $500k. The Steelers wanted him to take a pay cut, and Foote did not want to do that.

More importantly, from a Patriots perspective, is Foote's comment regarding playing time.

If Foote was not happy with his role in Pittsburgh, why should we believe he would be happy in New England?

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Rob0729

Well, he would have a far better shot at starting in New England. Bruschi is winding down his career. Guyton has yet to prove he is a full time starter. There is no guarantees that McKenzie will either. If he is upset because he is losing his starting role, there is a chance he could end up being a starter for the Pats for several years if he ends up in New England.

Synovia

Theres a big difference between not resigning a guy, and cutting him to save $2M.