Cease me if you happen to’ve heard this earlier than, however the Pittsburgh Steelers is likely to be trying to commerce for an additional large receiver. This offseason, it was San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk. Then a few weeks in the past, it was then-Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams. Now, it’s Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp, a commerce that Professional Soccer Focus calls one in every of its “fairytale trades”.
However simply know that if you happen to’re sick of listening to about large receiver commerce rumors, you’re not alone. Steelers DL Cam Heyward was requested concerning the Kupp rumors on Thursday’s episode of the Not Simply Soccer podcast.
“I don’t know, and even when I did, I’m not telling you,” Heyward stated when requested if the Steelers have a shot at making the commerce. “It’s each week. Who’re we getting this week? Who’re we getting that means? Y’all simply have to calm down. Allow us to simply deal with the gamers which can be on the Pittsburgh Steelers proper now. Can’t hold worrying about shoulda, woulda, couldas, if this man comes right here, what is that this gonna be? Simply fear concerning the guys which can be right here, which can be locked in for this group.”
It’s enjoyable to invest about blockbuster trades as followers. And even the media take pleasure in it. However for the gamers within the locker room, it’s bought to be exhausting. They’re attempting to prep for video games and persons are speaking about rumors that might change the make-up of the group.
Does making a commerce for a large receiver like Kupp make sense for the Steelers? Completely. The group is missing in confirmed large receivers outdoors of George Pickens. And Kupp is actually a confirmed commodity (when wholesome). In 98 profession regular-season video games, Kupp has 585 catches for 7,213 yards and 52 touchdowns. That’s 12.3 yards per catch.
And in seven playoff video games, Kupp’s numbers are even higher. He has 50 catches for 652 yards (13 yards per catch) and 7 touchdowns. He scores a landing per playoff recreation. That’s clutch.
However Steelers followers (and evidently some gamers) are sick of the commerce rumors. The Aiyuk saga lasted nearly till the beginning of the common season. Fortunately Steelers followers weren’t ready that lengthy throughout the Adams commerce rumor interval.
Now we’re all speaking about Cooper Kupp as the newest Steelers goal at large receiver. Perhaps this commerce state of affairs might be completely different than the final two. Or perhaps it gained’t. Solely time will inform, however the commerce deadline on the fifth of November is quick approaching. So no less than we gained’t be caught in a months-long ready interval like we had been with Aiyuk.
However reasonably than focus on Kupp or anybody else, Cam Heyward simply desires to deal with the gamers presently within the locker room.
