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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 04.11.22
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Brian Batko
12:37
Ah, I don't know about that. I'm not in Rudolph's head. Now I did see that it was initially reported would be there, and I don't believe he was. From what I could see stalking players on social media, those in attendance included Haskins, Najee Harris, Chase Claypool, Pat Freiermuth, Kendrick Green, Zach Gentry, Anthony Miller, Cody White, Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, Gunner Olszewski and Kevin Rader. Maybe more were there who didn't show up on Instagram. Also, kudos to Green for being there as a lineman. Really seems like he's doing everything he can this offseason to improve.
Bob in TN
12:38
Brian, Any idea why Mason was not participating in the Florida workouts with Mitch?
Brian Batko
12:39
He could have his own routine that he wants to stick to this offseason. Maybe he had something come up, maybe he had something planned. Or maybe it is as awkward as some of you are specualting!
Offseason speculating has gotten so intense that I can no longer spell speculating
DR. L
12:40
What are the odds of getting Jordan Davis in the first or Travis Jones is the second? I'm now thinking low on both, but I think they really need one of these two guys.
Brian Batko
12:42
Good question. It's hard to say on Davis, because his stock certainly went up after his absurd combine showing. But then again, he's still possibly a two-down player at a position where teams aren't really investing draft capital the way they do at edge rusher, offensive tackle, cornerback and wide receiver, not to mention QB. Mike Tomlin himself said at Georgia's pro day that he doesn't think Davis will make it to No. 20, but perhaps that was a bit of sand-bagging on his part.
J$Money
12:43
What takes place within a typical top 30 pre draft visit? Is there any on field  work or is it a meeting to learn the player’s football knowledge and what type of personality he has? Thanks
Brian Batko
12:44
As I understand it, it's more of the latter. For a lot of the visitors, the Steelers already have seen plenty of on-field work between the Senior Bowl, combine and in some cases pro days. Now, if they have someone into the building who maybe wasn't at the combine, they'll likely do a lot of medical tests on them, as well.
PghFninCali
12:44
Hi Brian  Do you see the Steelers trying to trade up in the draft this year?
Brian Batko
12:45
Nope. Now you can bet on them trading up.
Terrell Edmunds
12:45
Why doesn't anyone want me?  I am not that bad, am I?
Brian Batko
12:46
No, you're not. I thought you were at your best last season, actually.
OK, now that we've checked the box for "chat question from a current NFL player" I think we can call it a day. Thanks for all the good back-and-forth, and Ray Fittipaldo will do it again with you tomorrow, amigos.
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