Devin Bush

[Chukarhawk]

Looks like this kid just needed a change of scenery? could be the biggest steal of the off season.

 

[hawkfan68]

He and Coby Bryant were playing like men on a mission. Hopefully, it continues.

 

[AROS]

I concur.

 

[bileever]

A Steelers website is already bemoaning the fact that he's no longer with the team:

Former Steelers LB Impresses in Seahawks Debut

Once upon a time, Devin Bush was supposed to be the answer to the Steelers’ problems at inside linebacker following the injury to Ryan Shazier. But that never manifested, and a torn ACL in his second year set the promising linebacker back in a big way. He never recaptured the magic of his rookie...

steelersnow.com

 

[sutz]

He and Coby Bryant were playing like men on a mission. Hopefully, it continues.

The mission being making the team.

Both look like they're muscling their way in.

 

[jamescasey1124]

Idk guys. He didn't look that good to me besides the hit on special teams. Didn't make any plays at the line of scrimmage...didn't hit the hole really hard...got exposed in zone coverage. As a lb in Seattle playing mainly cover 3. He will fit in. He did have a good pass break up covering in man. One thing he has over the other backers is intensity. At least he is trying and seems more competent.

 

[Chukarhawk]

Idk guys. He didn't look that good to me besides the hit on special teams. Didn't make any plays at the line of scrimmage...didn't hit the hole really hard...got exposed in zone coverage. As a lb in Seattle playing mainly cover 3. He will fit in. He did have a good pass break up covering in man. One thing he has over the other backers is intensity. At least he is trying and seems more competent.

6 tackles and TFL all while playing with the 1's.

 

[FrodosFinger]

Bush is a freak tackler and it showed big time. He’s outplayed Rhattigan by a mile

 

[Jville]

Bush was an astute signing. This is a contract year for him. Look for him to outplay his 1 year contract.

 

[jamescasey1124]

6 tackles and TFL all while playing with the 1's.

The 1s? Ok. 6 tackles congrats. We will see when it means something. If he was that big of a deal Steelers don't let him walk.

 

[Recon_Hawk]

Bush was really good yesterday. Looks like Seahawks got a steal in free agency. I was a bit worried that he was just a stand in until Jordyn Brooks returned. I wrong about that. Brooks might not see the field when he's back and healthy if Bush keeps this up into the regular season.

 

[GGotskill]

Bush is a freak tackler and it showed big time. He’s outplayed Rhattigan by a mile

That wasn't hard though.

 

[bileever]

Bush wasn't a steal and the Steelers didn't "just let him walk." The Steelers had a tough choice to make. The fifth-year option would have cost them $10.9 million. They didn't want to pay that, given the injuries he had in the last couple of years. I think they would have liked to have him back for a bargain price.

The Seahawks signed Bush for $3.5 million, which is not cheap. The average NFL salary for an interior linebacker is somewhat less than that. There are only ten LBs that make $10 milion per year or more. To put it into context, Bobby Wagner is getting $5.5 million this year.

What should make you feel good is that Cody Barton is also getting the same salary, $3.5 million from the Commanders. I think that Bush is an upgrade over Barton, if he's healthy. It's a gamble, and hopefully it pays off. We did need to fill that position, and for those of you who are bitching about Bush, who else do you think we could have gotten at that price during the off-season? (Btw, I posted that I thought we should sign Germaine Pratt, but he ended up signing for a lot more than people thought he would get, $6.75 million per year.)

 

[Jazzhawk]

6 tackles and TFL all while playing with the 1's.

Technically, he was playing with the 2-3's, but it WAS against the Vikings 1st string O-line.

 

[FrodosFinger]

Bush wasn't a steal and the Steelers didn't "just let him walk." The Steelers had a tough choice to make. The fifth-year option would have cost them $10.9 million. They didn't want to pay that, given the injuries he had in the last couple of years. I think they would have liked to have him back for a bargain price.

The Seahawks signed Bush for $3.5 million, which is not cheap. The average NFL salary for an interior linebacker is somewhat less than that. There are only ten LBs that make $10 milion per year or more. To put it into context, Bobby Wagner is getting $5.5 million this year.

What should make you feel good is that Cody Barton is also getting the same salary, $3.5 million from the Commanders. I think that Bush is an upgrade over Barton, if he's healthy. It's a gamble, and hopefully it pays off. We did need to fill that position, and for those of you who are bitching about Bush, who else do you think we could have gotten at that price during the off-season? (Btw, I posted that I thought we should sign Germaine Pratt, but he ended up signing for a lot more than people thought he would get, $6.75 million per year.)

Agreed. Bush is a major upgrade over Barton

 

[rjdriver]

I absolutely love Bush

 

[BDD222]

I absolutely love Bush

It's not for everyone

 

[toffee]

Bush wasn't a steal and the Steelers didn't "just let him walk." The Steelers had a tough choice to make. The fifth-year option would have cost them $10.9 million. They didn't want to pay that, given the injuries he had in the last couple of years. I think they would have liked to have him back for a bargain price.

The Seahawks signed Bush for $3.5 million, which is not cheap. The average NFL salary for an interior linebacker is somewhat less than that. There are only ten LBs that make $10 milion per year or more. To put it into context, Bobby Wagner is getting $5.5 million this year.

What should make you feel good is that Cody Barton is also getting the same salary, $3.5 million from the Commanders. I think that Bush is an upgrade over Barton, if he's healthy. It's a gamble, and hopefully it pays off. We did need to fill that position, and for those of you who are bitching about Bush, who else do you think we could have gotten at that price during the off-season? (Btw, I posted that I thought we should sign Germaine Pratt, but he ended up signing for a lot more than people thought he would get, $6.75 million per year.)

Very good points!