Bud Dupree #48 and T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers . (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Steelers knew they couldn’t keep both high-priced edge defenders, but did they ever seriously consider keeping Bud Dupree over T.J. Watt?
The NFL salary cap is both a curse and a blessing. On one hand, teams are forced to let talented players they drafted walk in free agency because of the cap ceiling. On the other, it’s a great way to help keep teams around the league somewhat balanced and on a level playing field.