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According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Foote will be asked to restructure his deal which he will refuse without an extention which is unlikely with Laurence Timmons waiting in the wings. This could prompt his release. I think he could be a really good pick up for the Pats. His production has dropped off a bit this year, but he is 28, well versed in the 3-4, and definitely fits a need at ILB. Granted I question his intelligence since he seems to want to go to Detriot.
From the article:
Steelers Notebook: Offense uses Wildcat set for first time
From the article:
Foote to Detroit?
The Detroit Free Press quoted a close friend of Larry Foote's who said the Steelers linebacker would like to play for the Lions.
"He wants to come back here," said Brian Blackburn, Foote's friend. "This is the last year of his contract, and he wants to come back here and play for the Lions for about four years and call it quits after that."
Foote is signed through next season but is scheduled to earn $2,885,000 and he has Lawrence Timmons, the team's first-round draft choice in 2007, behind him. Foote likely would resist if the Steelers request he take a pay cut, leaving the choice in their hands to pay him or release him. They also could try to negotiate an extension, but with Timmons in the picture, that might be a difficult decision.
Steelers Notebook: Offense uses Wildcat set for first time