Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton is on the PUP list, because he’s eaten a few too many hots DOGS.
There’s talk in league circles that Hampton, who is listed at 325 pounds, weighs in excess of 350 pounds, and that he possibly tips breaks the scales at 370.
Regardless of the number (and we’re trying to find out what it was as of Sunday), Hampton is regarded as reporting in the worst shape of his eight-year career.
As we hear it, the team is looking into whether and to what extent Hampton was working with an outside trainer to stay in shape, as he has done in the past.
Hampton is signed through 2009 at salaries of $3.8 million this year, and $3.075 million next season.
UPDATE: Taco Bill reports that the Steelers have hired a new trainer for Hampton.
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Pea Tear Griffin, a Hall of Famer, on 7/28/08 at 4:56 pm
As a Steelers fan, I can say I always really liked Casey Hampton. And if you’ve ever seen a Steelers game on TV you know even the announcers joke about how he’s the largest 325lber you’ll ever see.
However, ever since the Superbowl, his play has fallen off a bit (although he has had injuries since then). He used to be a pro-bowler and probably the best 3-4 NT in the league.
Still, I would love to see this guy back to his 2004/05 form.
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JimJarrell, a Passionate Fan, on 7/28/08 at 4:58 pm
Florio, that headline pun took way too long for me to catch on to. Maybe I’m just a numbskull, but that one was kind of a reach.
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Kotite, a Super Bowl Champ, on 7/28/08 at 5:15 pm
“Eat a salad!” ~Jerry Ball
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socctty, a Cheerleader, on 7/28/08 at 5:23 pm
God that pun was horrible.
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steeltown pride, a Head Coach, on 7/28/08 at 5:25 pm
That man is a biscuit shy of 400lbs . He needs to drop about 50 pounds . Is this Tomlims way of wiggling the current roster to get Booger McFarland onto the team ?
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finch, a Passionate Fan, on 7/28/08 at 5:34 pm
i was confused too, i thought he wanted to go to the bills.
i guess i had a long day at work
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blogdownchicagobears, a Cheerleader, on 7/28/08 at 5:39 pm
With that headline, I figured to see one of two things:
Either Casey Hampton wanted to be traded to Buffalo, or he was involved in a scuffle with Marshawn Lynch, Roscoe Parrish, Felton Huggins and J.P. Losman.
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cincykid, a Head Coach, on 7/28/08 at 5:48 pm
Years of watching this guy twice I have to admit he is a beast. He is the reason why the defense is so good against the run. The guy is getting older and his metabolism is slowing but its still not an excuse when you get paid almost 4 million dollars to stay in shape. Now there is nothing wrong with some good eating after the season, but don’t show up to camp out of shape.
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mattmentecky, a Passionate Fan, on 7/28/08 at 5:51 pm
Mike, I take the Pennsylvania bar tomorrow, my brain is fried, punny headlines like this probably just pushed the Rule Against Perpetuities out of my head.
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alamedaman, a Division Champ, on 7/28/08 at 5:59 pm
“after later investigation, it was found that Hampton had just eaten Roethlisberger’s motorcycle”
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Swervinmervin, a Passionate Fan, on 7/28/08 at 6:18 pm
Your “league sources” arent too reliable, Florio.
If your “sources” were correct, Lane Kiffin would be fired, JaMarcus Russell would weigh 300 lbs, Javon Walker would have a broken jaw, and no FA’s wouldve signed with the Raiders this offseason.
Keep throwing darts, Florio.
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High Spyder, a Cheerleader, on 7/28/08 at 6:18 pm
Here’s my secret: PUT DOWN THE FORK!
Face!
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bigballamrey, a Passionate Fan, on 7/28/08 at 6:28 pm
he already had a big fat baby face, hes gunna look hilarious with the helmet on, like a 400 pound buddah
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Any chance the Steelers give him the ball to run in on the goal line a la The Fridge? Can’t be easy to tackle 370.
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ROY11, a Head Coach, on 7/28/08 at 7:06 pm
I’m not even sure if he’s trying to make a pun with the headline, personally I’m confused about why DOGS is in all-caps…OH, duh, ok, that one’s pretty funny.
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Shackman, a Division Champ, on 7/28/08 at 11:53 pm
Florio wasn’t trying to make a pun at all. He was making a reference to Hampton’s weight. A “bill” is usually a reference to 100 of something. Ergo, pushing four bills=400lbs. Or maybe a reference to the cost of something, like “I didn’t buy it because it cost over 6 bills, meaning $600.” Or maybe it’s just that Florio and I are older than a lot of you young punks. Now get off my lawn!!!!
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Thunderlipps, a Rookie, on 7/29/08 at 8:31 am
Man, this is a team (steelers) that is supposed to be the team to beat in the North? … starters showing up out of shape & hurt, guys not “taking” to coaches, losing a top lineman in the off-season, change of ownership scenarios, nearly 1/3 of the team in the last year of their contract, and an overall age concern for the starters… team to beat? sounds more like a team about to rebuild.
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cincykid, a Head Coach, on 7/29/08 at 9:14 pm
Thunderlips the ultimate male
Casey Hampton the ultimate meatball
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