Steelers dump Alameda Ta’amu

**Dirt1** · 11-13-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Ravens44

Ok everyone, did I miss something because he was charged with 5 felonies.
Were they dropped???
Because if not, he could be in some serious trouble, yes?

Man, he did have an impressive night. From a strictly football perspective, I would love for the Ravens to get him, but I will be amazed if he avoids jail time.

http://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/alamed...rrest-details/

**moose10101** · 11-13-2012, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Who do you think he does compare to?

Lindsay Lohan.

**GOTA** · 11-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by moose10101

Lindsay Lohan.

Nice one!

**wickedsolo** · 11-13-2012, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Who do you think he does compare to?

Barry Cofield or maybe Brian Mebane.

I can see why you'd compare him to Cody though. I just think Cody is VERY athletic for his size. I don't see Ta'Amu as being that athletic.

**wickedsolo** · 11-13-2012, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by moose10101

Lindsay Lohan.

Now that's funny.

**dandrews** · 11-13-2012, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I dont think he compares to Cody at all, but I don't think he will be a Raven either. It's not like Pittsburgh is chock full'o nose tackles either. So, if they were willing to part ways with him you'd have to think that the Ravens probably wouldn't be interested either.

As far as role on the team (run stopping NT), he's the same. That's what I meant by that.

**leachisabeast** · 11-13-2012, 05:40 PM

If anyone watched him college, you will know that he is nothing like Terrence Cody. He was a productive pass rusher who could really collapse the pocket, which Cody has just never been able to do.

**B-more Ravor** · 11-13-2012, 06:27 PM

Ta'amu went unclaimed. Either no one really wanted him or no one wanted to have to pick up whatever guaranteed money that he's still owed. The Steelers are now on the hook for whatever that may be, although since he was a 4th round pick, I would doubt that it's very much.

He's now a FA.

**Dirt1** · 11-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by B-more Ravor

Ta'amu went unclaimed. Either no one really wanted him or no one wanted to have to pick up whatever guaranteed money that he's still owed. The Steelers are now on the hook for whatever that may be, although since he was a 4th round pick, I would doubt that it's very much.

He's now a FA.

The Ravens should pick him up. This guy is 22 years old, and plays a position of dire need for the Ravens.

**Sirdowski** · 11-13-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

If anyone watched him college, you will know that he is nothing like Terrence Cody. He was a productive pass rusher who could really collapse the pocket, which Cody has just never been able to do.

Not to say the PAC 12 is powder puff, but the SEC is tough sledding.

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**Dirt1** · 11-13-2012, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Sirdowski

Not to say the PAC 12 is powder puff, but the SEC is tough sledding.

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Didn't Ngata play in the PAC 12? This guy has the potential to be a beast in this league if he can get his head out of his arse. He needs to grow up, but he doesn't have a history of being a head case outside of that one night.

**Sirdowski** · 11-14-2012, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

Didn't Ngata play in the PAC 12? This guy has the potential to be a beast in this league if he can get his head out of his arse. He needs to grow up, but he doesn't have a history of being a head case outside of that one night.

My point was in response to leach saying AT was a more productive pass rusher.

**Sua Sponte** · 11-14-2012, 05:08 AM

Everyone deserves a second chance, I know I've done some dumb shit when extrememly intoxicated. Just have to keep the guy away from Power Plant and the bottle. He is atleast worth a look for the PS.

**arnie_uk** · 11-14-2012, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Sirdowski

My point was in response to leach saying AT was a more productive pass rusher.

And his response was to you saying the PAC 12 isn't anything compared to the sec, when ngata was in the PAC 12, in other words all his accomplishments meant nothing as well because he wasn't in the sec

**Dirt1** · 11-14-2012, 03:35 PM

He was signed to the Steelers PS. If the Ravens kept Kindle around for so long, they should take a look at this guy. The Ravens should sign him off of the Steelers PS and at worst have him as an inactive player for the balance of this year. IMO, Ozzie is making a mistake passing on him.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ractice-squad/

**The Excellector** · 11-14-2012, 03:52 PM

A Fistful of Felonies.

**HHIRaven** · 11-14-2012, 04:05 PM

Thats probably it, nobody claimed him because they assume he has a big suspension looming.
He could easily miss all next year if convicted on any of his charges.

**Sirdowski** · 11-14-2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by arnie_uk

And his response was to you saying the PAC 12 isn't anything compared to the sec, when ngata was in the PAC 12, in other words all his accomplishments meant nothing as well because he wasn't in the sec

How exactly does the logical conclusion from my point "the SEC has tougher competition than the PAC12" mean Ngata's accomplishments were worthless?

Totally unnecessary jump.

The kid would face tougher competition week to week if he played in the SEC, so maybe he wouldn't be as effective as a pass rusher, as that is arguably the hardest area to be successful at as a 350LB DT. My only point.