07-02-2009, 09:28 AM
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Steelers TE Miller may become a 'salary-cap casualty'
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Daniel Flickinger of the Pittsburgh Examiner reports when it comes to the issue of keeping tight end Heath Miller, the Steelers are faced with this question… Is signing Miller necessary?
He is one of the most underrated tight ends in the NFL. His size (6’5”) mixed with his soft hands and good speed makes him a nice target for any quarterback. Unfortunately for the salary-cap strapped Steelers, it also makes him a hot commodity on the free-agent market.
Miller, drafted in 2005 out of the University of Virginia, is in the last year of a five year contract and can test the free agent waters once the 2009-2010 season comes to an end. This could change slightly if a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t reached in which case Miller wouldn’t become a free agent until after the 2010-2011 season.
The problems with retaining Miller’s services are many.
The Steelers are quickly nearing the maximum amount of money they can spend within the salary-cap structure. This comes after agreeing to lucrative contracts with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and linebacker James Harrison in the past year.
Along with Miller, the team must also decide on whether they want to try to keep nose tackle Casey Hampton, defensive end Brett Keisel, free safety Ryan Clark, and cornerbacks William Gay (pictured right) and Deshea Townsend, all of who will be free agents after this season.
Wide receiver Santonio Holmes will be looking for an extension soon as well.
Unless the Steelers decide to let a couple of these key players relocate, or they take a discount (which is not likely), there will not be enough cap space available to sign Miller.
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Steelers TE Miller may become a 'salary-cap casualty'
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