DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: The Najee mess
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- The Najee Harris mess might never get resolved.
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Anyone remember Najee catching that game winning TD against Las Vegas…?
Najee is a beast! Very dependable and worth a 5th year option at the very least! Don’t get me wrong, Najee isn’t the best in the league, but he is one of them!! Pay him and there is no mess!
everyone forgets it was najee that led the way to us winning over baltimore in the rain in january
I'd be disappointed too if I were najee. the man is underappreciated.
True I love Najee in pit. Running back is just a tricky position in the nfl today they don’t want to pay that position anymore n doesn’t make it any better that we have Warren looking better than him
He’s appreciated on a cheap deal and isn’t worth the cuts needed to pay him top dollar. The 1-2 punch is the way to go and there’s no reason to overly rely on any one player… look at it as the RB room rather than the workhorse back that isn’t as valuable in the modern game.
True. Even on this podcast.
@@zachbalobeck2463 I get it, D.K. does not see the najee affect for what it is.
@@oscarhoward34 - nah, he sees Najee’s production as replaceable-especially if he’s wanting to more than double his salary.
I think Najee is better than Stevenson tbh, 3 consecutive 1,000+ rushing yard seasons with at best a C- oline and a failure of a OC. Them same seasons Stevenson had 606 (21), 1,040 (22), & 619 (23) rushing yards so honestly why isn’t Najee worth the same if not more $… just my opinion, oh and Najee doesn’t fumble either
And has NEVER missed a game, what are we doing???
He is worth that much it’s just a bad move by the FO.
They clearly lied to him IF they did tell him what he said. If they didn’t say that then they simply don’t think he’s the guy.
It’s a mess that we are treating him this way. It’s WILD. Starting to make me think they hate him or something.
Just pay the man already
Facts
Najee handled it like a Boss. He says he loves playing for this team coaches and all. He wants to stay here but this is big business and he understands that. Of course he is disappointed what does anyone expect.
Najee is a true Steeler and its disrespectful what we are doing to him
I think Najee is a quality running back. He would be missed greatly if he wasn’t in our backfield. I believe he will get things done with Omar. You just don’t neglect a 1,000 yard perennial rusher who has let’s face it had a very questionable group in front of him.
Good morning DK great show looking forward to listening to you through the season in the morning and then you and Ramon in the evening. It’s been a while. I’ve been away busy also health reasons I have neck surgery and recovering from that so it is so good to hear your voice and your point of view as I appreciate and value what you do I wish you and Dolly all the best. Have a great season and look forward to trying to come out to meet upwith you at your store take care of my friend
They should've given him the 5th.. this man is super dependable
Yes he is and don't Fumble the Ball often Work Horse running back Jaylen is good but not a work Horse like Najee Come December and January give the ball to Najee look at the Film from his 3 yrs of work
I watch you everyday DK, but this is a horrible assessment of Najee Harris. I think a lot of our fan base has a horrible assessment of the man. He’s been a stand up guy on and off the field and he’s been the one consistent player on this team for the last 3 years. Is Warren incredible? Yes. Can Warren handle the workload of Najee? I highly doubt it.
To add more to this he don’t like talking to the steelers media yesterday is the media circus.. rhen it’s people being disrespectful saying rhomandre Stevenson is better than Najee is disrespectful very
Honestly, this is ridiculous. I sincerely hope we don't lose Najee.
Hey DK it looks like we are not going to get another big name WR so do you think Calvin Austin or Roman Wilson got what it takes to be that 2nd WR along with Pickens??
Unless Jaylen fumbles this year, he'll likely get the new contract in 2025 (for 1/2 of what Najee wants).
But Jaylen has said in past interview that 12-14 touches/game is what he feels is his limit to stay healthy
DK, I think what was meant about the direction of the offense, is Arthur Smith is going to be running a predominantly wide/outside zone scheme. And does Najee fit that scheme??
Not that they are unsure of running the ball
Just a thought
if arthur smith is as good an oc as he thinks he is hed fit the offensive scheme around the talent not force it on someone who dosent fit it as well!!! run najee up the fkn middle
Good point
@@seanmanahan477 I'm sure he will. The issue is- if you have a player that is only effective in one aspect of the scheme, when that player is on the field it telegraphs the play.
Think back to Bettis/Peagram. You knew, with about 75% certainty where the play was going, depending upon which back was in the game.
Anywho- if the weight loss helps Najee get outside; and be effective on the stretch zone calls- then all the better, for everyone.
@thankfullycraig6954 true.. the problem with Canada was all the times on 3rd and short and he called hb pitch plays to najee when that wasn't his game smh
@thankfullycraig6954 I'm more old school tho...like Lombardi said we're gonna get a seal here and a seal there and run the ball in the alley🤣🤣🤣
DK, if you rushed for 3k yards 3 straight years w/a team that barely gave u the necessary help, the NFL Disrespects u & the media harasses you, AND I didnt get a 5th? Id mope too
Najee is a Really good guy & Back & no1 respects him for it, why should he be happy?
Warren fumbles the ball once every 45 carries. Harris fumbles the ball once every 167 carries. For me that is a huge difference.
Shoutout to Najee, in my eyes hes a Steelers through n through, Idk what The Steelers arent seein but ima ASSUME theyre smart enough to keep Naj.
I do hope they can come to an agreement to keep Harris. No doubt that Warren is the more explosive back, but him and Harris have that one two punch that I feel both of them can feed off each other. Not sure what the offensive scheme is going to be but keeping both of them fresh would help with longevity throughout the year. I would really feel bad if they chose not to keep Harris though.
Najee has done it without Jalen.
My worry with the RB discussion is that i think Najee and Jaylen are just like Zeke and Pollard. Everyone talked about Pollard as being this more "explosive" and "dynamic" RB than Zeke. Then when Pollard was THE guy in Dallas he wasn't nearly as effective. I think Pollard and Jaylen are explosive and dynamic because they play behind bruisers like Zeke and Najee that pound and break up the Def. I like Jaylen a lot. I think he's a mean f'er when he runs, but I dont know if I would make him the feature back.
I think the Steelers should try to keep both. I mean, I wouldn't give Naj more than 3yrs and I certainly wouldn't give him McCaffery money, but I think the Steelers need to at least try and negotiate a deal with Naj. If a deal cant be found then yeah draft his replacement.
Warren is better than Najee.
@chrisrobinson8339
Maybe in a vacuum he is. But like I said my concern is would / will Warren be as effective without Naj or at least someone like him? I don't think he would be. Warren is dynamic, he is explosive. I just don't think he can be a 3 down back and pound the ball.
reminds me of jerome bettis and amos zeuroe they went away from the bruiser bus for faster amos and the season went into the tank
Thanks my Man well said😊
In my eyes, you're right about the two running backs assisting each other - and the team - when it comes to production. We're ever so blessed to have them both. This is where the money comes into play. This year will play out and show whether Najee can perform under the different major pressure of having money (at least it's what he feeds the press) on his mind. We haven't heard guys in the same contract situation such as Pat Muth complaining about not having a contract yet.
The thing is DK is Arthur smith runs a lot of wide zone. That doesn’t necessarily fit Najee since he lacks speed/quickness/burst. So I could see the truth behind that they are not sure if he’ll fit in the offense. With his weight loss, we’ll see.
this is what they meant by direction if they actually said it.
Morning DK HARD working Stan the man checking in. Have a wonderful day.
Combo vs contract's. All things considered D.K. I agree with you. We just don't know what goes on behind closed doors. Najee and Jaylen are a great combo. It should be treated that way. Thank you DK, Great show
This narrative of najee rubbed me the wrong way with your assessment of Najee and his value..then to say he isn't even worth the same amount as Rhamondre in NE was hlan ultimate slap in the face that kid in NE has not had the seasons that Najee has had and had to run behind worse coaching and OLine 😢
By this time next year our OL will be solid at the very least, too bad Najee may never get to enjoy it!
Love the show dk, but this is a tired episode with no backing. Harris has constantly come through with providing for our pitiful offenses and has been constantly available. Has for his demeanor, other reporters such as Alan Saunders noted he seemed pretty jovial and genuine about staying in Pittsburgh. Hard disagree and the Warren situation could just be like the fans who think Conner could handle Bell’s workload because he averaged like 7 YPC when bell was here, it got way worse after.
You are going to like Russ on the field, but his press conferences will give you nothing. He always says the boring, correct thing. He will never give you information, nor will be give you drama. You will tune him out, soon enough. He's a professional press conference performer.
I like Harris, but he's not worth 36 million. And if the Steelers want to go in a different direction, then they should tell him. that the line that they gave him that was low
Steelers doing Najee wrong. Dude should’ve gotten his 5th year picked up at the very least smh
Wilson giving a bill belichick answer when he was asked about longsnappers😂
Hey DK, It is possible that the Steelers shared more with Najee regarding the contract extension and he chose to share what he wanted from the discussion. Tomlin in turn just left it at that without the need for elaboration during the presser.
I gotta tell you. I am so excited about Russ Wilson. I have a real feeling about him. It would not surprise me to see that man help us to take a run at the SB. He seems so freaking focused. My gut tells me he is looking for a team to retire with. I think he's going to have more than one season in Pittsburgh. Maybe I'm wrong. But I think at this stage of a career, a great QB is looking for a team that can protect him and has a shot at winning the whole thing. I think that means more than money. Poor Ben stuck it out on a very poor team at the end. You might disagree, but I think Ben still had a couple of years left in him IF he was on the right team.
My guess is they meant they weren't sure how Najee would fit into Arthur Smiths zone run scheme. That isn't Najees ideal scheme over the past few seasons. It's a lame excuse IMO, but that has to be what they mean. I think Najee is worth the 5th year option money, but obviously that ship has sailed. He has done all he can do behind flawed Offensive Lines in poor and predictable schemes over his first few seasons.
Hey DK, by the Steelers not taking Najee’s fifth year option nor signing him to a contract extension, do you think they will use him as trade capital in the preseason? Waiting to sign him later or let him go after the season doesn’t give the Steelers (and, specifically, I mean Omar) the leverage they are accustomed with when considering trades and contracts. Plus, Najee’s apparel seems to suggest a trade with San Francisco.
Hey DK, hope all is well and appreciate the content as always. We just had the situation with Najee and “future direction”. We also though had Kenny who felt communication was lacking (sure there may be more to this). We have also seen teams like the 49s deal with what seems like a laundry list of sit ins/outs and contract disputes. Then you have the Bears which apparently willing sent Fields to a good situation. Is player communication standards changing? I feel like for owners/NFL bottom line will always come first which would benefit everyone. Thoughts on the overall theme outside the specific Najee situation? Thank you for the show and have a great day!
I mentioned it yesterday during the live show. Russell has gone to the Tomlin school of media and he seems to have graduated with a masters degree.
Steelers Offense will play best with both Najee and Jaylen, thunder & lightning.
Please tell me we're not gearing up to trade najee to the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk? He is from the bay area but it would grind our running game to a halt
Idk how you dont think of Najee as a TOP 5 back DK, again, only man to rush for 3K IN THE LEAGUE with no O line & basically no QB, THAT IS TOP 5
DK, even if Arthur Smith is smitten with Warren, its still gonna be a 2 back system right? I gotta admit i felt reassured when you told us the Steelers were gonna try to sign him to an extension, Tomlin loves him, etc, but that Stevenson contract may have changed everything on both sides. I just wish we would've given him that 5 yr option because i believe he's gone next year! Remember Queen was declined last year and is now a Steeler! Thanks for the insight from both perspectives as always
I believe management meant they didn't know if they were going to make Warren the guy or Harris the guy. But they didn't want to tell Harris that. So they spun it.
They haven’t resigned Friermuth either.
I totally agree about Najee not being one of the best backs in the league, YET. Call me a pollyanna, but I think he has a lot more game breaking ability in hs tank than we have seen so far.
Najee is a good player. A thousand yards ea h year, and he's still young. There is no reason for us not to pay him a contract ext. Trust and believe, thay if Naj left and Warren was passed the load, he couldn't handle it. Najee is the reason that Warren is shining bc he gets to rest and always be fresh. You see what happened when the cowboys released Zeke, assuming Pollard was the guy. How did that work out for them? Pollard couldn't handle the load. Well, in this picture of Naj, he's showing just how much he respects the Steelers right now. He has a non-Steelers hat on.Let me be clear about Warren, I believe he is a steal, and he is just as good as Naj, but quicker and shifter with good vision. Naj has those tninder legs and can get those tough yards short yards and good at the goal line and can catch passes. So we need them both! Okay, that's my 4 cents 😂
I think it’s based on the blocking style Smith used. It’s completely different than what Najee is good at
They told Najee "They don't know what direction the offense will go" because if Justin Fields ends up being QB, there's no need for two top RBs
When in doubt, just be transparent. Good afternoon DK. Maybe the Steelers really don’t know what the offense is projected to be. We still have questions at the QB position. I honestly understand why he was offered the contract just yet. No pun intended, we just don’t know.
HEY DK. I couldn't disagree with you more with your assessment of Najee Harris. That man at times carried this team on his back. When Pickett and Mitch didn't do squat. With a JV offensive line and an offensive coordinator that couldn't coach a middle school team. There is absolutely no way that Warren takes the pounding that Najee Harris's body does. Warren is definitely not a goal line short yardage back. He does not and cannot hit the line and carry people. Najee Harris has been a stand up guy on and off the field. I'll take the word of Najee Harris over mediocre mikey any day.
Didn't lose me as a fan but you are spot on with Najee. Hoping things turn around but I also know what they did to Le'veon so nothing surprises me when it comes to running backs in Pittsburgh.
I read your comment before I watched, and let me just say I have no idea why you are so offended by this segment? He only said that he wasn't the same player as Rhamondre Stevenson and didn't deserve that type of contract.
It's too early to be offended by nothing.
Man has a differing opinion and you whine stating you're no longer a fan?!
FFS people are so soft these days
I disagree. Warren is better. I watch every Steelers game.
Typical fake Steelers fan offended by anything 😂
I agree with you. Harris is kind of a plodder. He is a little too slow for my liking. I like Warren better but the combination of the two can wear down a defense. To me he is worth 3 to 4 million a year.
Najee is a true steeler!
I don't think Najee's issue is with what has happened in NE with their running back. It's more to do with the 5th year been declined, for a mere 6mil. Yes he said some unfortunate things last year, maybe putting himself above the team bit he has been an absolute difference maker in our tram.
Harris better work hard in camp. We’ve seen what happens to guys like Josh Jacobs and others who show up week one unprepared. I was hoping najee would shed a couple pounds this off season and get a little faster. That or just commit to running people over instead of jumping over them like he did toward the end of last season.
DK, I believe that Warren would have gotten injured numerous times & possibly be shot if he had carried the 🏈as much as Harris! They have been & hopefully will continue to be in the future the absolute best tandem of backs in the league! Period end of discussion 😂
So everyone is expecting us to pay Cam Hayward, but not Harris
Because Cam is AHRNHEAD’S KID, N’AT!
Najee is a beast but he can’t be undercover talking smack..I’m just over that
I'd say that this season is the ( Show us the goods) and we'll ( Show you the money) type of situation for Najee. Am I wrong?
What a crazy story DK, and that absolutely sounds like something Tomlin would say just based on his coordinator hires makes you think he has no clue what he is doing lol
Let the season begin!
Hey DK, did you hear that the NFL is attempting to use Brian Flores's arbitration clause in his contract with the Steelers in an attempt to dismiss his entire racial discrimination case? Despite Omar Kahn putting in writing that the contract is not intended to prevent the production of his lawsuit. I can't imagine Omar, Tomlin, or Art Rooney are happy about this.
Naaaaah.... we need both Warren and Harris. I think maybe Najee's body language and behavior and possibly the way he's acting around upper mgt and the team now is possibly off-putting once he learned the Steelersweren'tpicking up his 5th year option. I wrote my previous message based on the title of the video, and this is after watching it. Another thing I've noticed is Najee also has a potty mouth. He loves to curse and catches himself at times, saying words that players aren't to say in front of the cameras while being interviewed. I still want Naj and hope we figure out a way to have the 1-2 punch over the next 4 years. Time will tell almost immediately after this season.
A couple drafts to fix OL, a year of growing pains, THEN you draft RB and put the cherry on top. Steelers did this completely bass-ackwards
It’s amazing that Najee was ever even able to rush for 1,000 yds at all with the o-lines he’s been behind come on bruh he’s going to end up going somewhere else probably people act like he came into this already structured o-line and offense I’m a Steelers fan but I shouldn’t have so many concerns about them
Gm DK another great daily shot
If they are willing to pay 30 million to one receiver on the team, why can’t they at least give there running duo 10-15 million each a year! Well worth the money.
Here’s the bottom line on Harris: He’s never missed a game, never failed to reach a 1,000 yards, and has been held back by a bottom 5 line, QB, and OC. The OL coach? He’s a bum too, just ask Kevin Dotson.
Just pay the man, he’s EARNED IT!!! 3 consecutive 1000+ yard seasons behind literally the worst olines in the league, I’d be pissed too!!!
Facts
Harris is good but not good enough. He was a great college running back because if the middle of the line was plugged up he out ran everyone around the outside. You can’t do that in the pros. In the pros you have to read the blocks and set up blocks. Harris can’t do that. Bell was a perfect example of a patient runner who read and set up blocks. The only reason he didn’t get paid was because he got hurt then he held out. Harris will not fit in this new offense because he can’t read blocks. The only way he will fit is if he is used as a full back in this offense.
They better pay him, they will regret it if they don’t.
I think Fields is going to steal the show and be the starter at some point.
Could you imagine going against Naji twice a year? Say he goes to Balt or Clev. I wouldnt want that for our team. Id rather keep him. Warren is good but isnt an every down back. He compliments a back like Naji.
We shouldn’t be in a rush to pay Najee but he defiantly ran his ass off injured or healthy. No doubt . We have to see what Edward’s and Warren do . We can’t pay everyone and I understand that
This is bs, how could any of them say that when you just had Derrick Henry? Now I'm not saying najee is where Derrick is, but dang if his down hill style does match up.! I don't understand the discontent for Najee at all.
Yeah I don’t blame Najee for being a little upset but I agree his body language is and has been strange for a long time.
We want to be compensated at our jobs. I'm not sure how people can defend this Najee being done this way.
@@drshadowsfilms6059 i definitely get it for sure, but the way he’s back acting is so strange.. even last year. It’s easy to forget the times when you watch him try to run sideline to sideline or just not even run straight through a hole like Jalen. I wouldn’t pay him either if he’s gonna be all crabby. Maybe he balls out this year and gets a contract but I wouldn’t sign anybody on this offense until they prove something honestly lol. And our next RB could be explosive as hell so ya never know.
Hey DK, How can they say that they don't know what direction the team is going to do yet!!! Really!!! Realistically hasn't Mike Tomlin been losing the Team's faith? Especially after the QB debacle last year, having our best QB for winning was sitting right under Mike Tomlin NOSE. And just seems like he's having a hard time keeping certain players here because in Mike Tomlin eyes they are a Prisoner.
3 consecutive 1000 yard seasons is definitely worth 10 million A year and I don’t believe Arthur smith is favoring one over the other the Steelers can move on all they want but there’s no way you’re going to tell me Najee is not worth 10 million which in reality is really chump change for that position
I would be gone after this year if I were Najee. They like Warren more. If you want to make more money , have your best year.
If Harris doesn't get paid. Warren better get paid or I'm not going to be happy. Front office better learn from not paying L.Bell.
I just Love how people just know that Jaylen Warren is the guy, and hes had less carries in the last two years than some Qbs have. 😂😂😂😂
These are the same people that just knew Canada, and Trubisky would be great, and then disappeared, and acted like they never said that. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
maybe steelers are waiting on the wr2 situation before signing najee?
Can we not just say 3 straight 1000 yard seasons. It needs an exclamation point that Matt Canada was his OC and his OLine was absolutely god awful(except last 4 games last season)
Above average player, seems to be well above average as a human. We’ve all heard it many times: This is a business, just unfortunate “now a days” that RBs are experiencing that business side more than any other position…. They are looked at now as a dime a dozen, I.e., easily replaceable. I hope he lands on his feet and makes some $$$ along the way.
Warren is not better than Najee. If you only have Warren, the NFL defensive Coordinators will figure out how to stop him (easily). Ask Dallas and their running back situations in the past 3 years. You need power over speed in that position. But, we're all tv coaches right?!
Did I miss Najee leading us to the Super Bowl? I must have been in a coma.
Najee had to cut weight because his knee no longer has the capacity it used to have. Take that to the bank.
Harris is a great running back. I believe that he's a casualty of a horrible offense. He's very physical and has great athletic ability. Put him in the right scheme and you will definitely see him shine.
I love Warren fits great. But Warren works off Najee. Like juju worked of brown. I think they should pay him a multi year deal. Warren will not be as good without part a. He gets the hard yards.
They need to fire Mike Tomlin
We all need to recognize that a 1000 yard season is far less significant in a 17 game season
Warren is rb 1 OFFICIALLY. About time .
Need volunteers, not hostages
Harris is worth just as much, if not more than Stevenson. Come on now. He’s not Barkley or McCaffrey, but there’s nothing wrong w paying him 8, 9, 10 million and barring injury another team will next season.
I don’t believe a word Tomlin says.
I cant listen to russ wilson. He used the word "excited" 72 times in 8 minutes. Holy cow!
he is like a robot
Najee is a Steelers type running back. 3 seasons 1000+ in a Matt Canada office… pay the man I think he runs for 1500 this season
No
Wait. You think Stephenson is better than Najee???????