Official Steelers Statement on Larry Foote Reports Posted by Fashza at 7:30PM on 4-28-09

URL: http://news.steelers.com/article/105143/ " “Contrary to published reports, Larry Foote is still a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Any stories indicating that Larry has been released by the team are inaccurate.” -- Steelers Communications Coordinator Dave Lockett"   Wow... it seems all the reports about him are either incorrect or premature. Have to watch this one to see how it plays out.      View This Article in a Printer-Friendly Format    Send This Article to a Friend

MattyGabe Administrator Member #: 1 Total Posts: 273       Posted at 10:41PM on 4-28-09 Perhaps he's not lying, but he might not also be giving you the full picture. I think the Steelers are still trying to see if they can get something for him, if they can. What a weird situation.

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Fashza Moderator Member #: 12 Total Posts: 184       Posted at 8:07AM on 5-3-09 After reading this article, (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8101aa0d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true), it would seem that it is Larry Foote that wants to leave the Steelers because he doesn't feel he's getting enough playing time. HHMMM... He was absent from the mini-camp. And it seems like the are trying to get something from him before they have to just release him. Keep an eye on this situation some more.

Fashza Moderator Member #: 12 Total Posts: 184       Posted at 6:25PM on 5-4-09 Steelers cite salary cap as reason to release veteran LB Foote http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810268ee&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true Well, it is official now. I guess the early report was correct, just a little early. Perhaps the Steelers did not want that to get out so as to facilitate a trade, but who would trade for him if they know he'll be released?

Sanchez User Member #: 9 Total Posts: 4       Posted at 12:35AM on 5-6-09 Well im going to miss him

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MattyGabe Administrator Member #: 1 Total Posts: 273       Posted at 13:34PM on 5-9-09 Post by Sanchez at 12:35AM on 5-6-09 "Well im going to miss him" Yeah I think everyone will, but it's just one of those things where he's more of a luxury than a necessity. We could've kept him as I think it was primarily his motivation for leaving, and they simply just had to cite salary cap issues as the pseudo reason. Regardless, it is a bummer, but it's also a good thing that we draft so well. Mark Madden (105.9 the X) said on the radio yesterday that of the guys that have contracts ending after this season (09-10), Willie Parker wouldn't be one of his top two choices to re-sign (Clark and Keisel were atop his list), and in fact said he felt Mendenhall would be ready to step in as Willie's replacement next year. What do you think about that?

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