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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 04.13.20
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CoalportKid
12:41
Using Zoom so much for work, and hearing about the security flaws. Knowing some teams reputation, how will the virtual draft communications happen for everyone in a secure manner?
Brian Batko
12:42
If someone joins your chat with the name WickedSmahtFootballGuy boot them out right away.
schnail
12:42
Are we likely to see a lot more of Vince Williams on the field again at ILB this season?
Brian Batko
12:44
At this point, I must say yes. He's most helpful against teams like the Browns, Ravens and Bills, all of whom are on the schedule again in 2020. Not to mention the Titans, Jaguars and Colts, all teams that are more than likely going to want to run the ball a lot next season.
Jacque Strap
12:45
(no need to post this, lol) I think red delicious apples are the best, Brian. Your wife should let you off the hook for that one.
Brian Batko
12:46
Jacque is referencing our last North Shore Drive podcast, specifically my story of going grocery shopping for the family last week and managing to get my wife the only kind of apple she DOESN'T like. I mean, come on. "Delicious" is right in the name. But I'm pleased to tell you we've since made a trade with my in-laws, swapping 5 red delicious for 5 honeycrisp and toilet paper considerations.
Guest
12:47
Do you think the Steelers will draft another OL player with their top 3 picks?
Brian Batko
12:48
Yes but I think it's an interesting discussion whether they should go tackle or guard. In fact, Ray Fittipaldo and I discussed it on that very same podcast. We also played a game at the end that included random trivia questions about Zach Banner and Duck Hodges, so check it out if you haven't

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2020/04/10/pittsburgh-ste...
VAsteelersFan
12:48
Hey BB . . . Kirk Herbstriet is predicting no football this season. Would that result in a unprecedented gap with respect to talent appraisal and player development down the pipeline? Like, say, the 2021 draft and basically any college player hoping to make it to the NFL.
Brian Batko
12:49
It really would. You'd have to go opposite of this offseason and do a TON of pre-draft evaluation stuff for those prospects. Combines, pro days, visits, the works.
Yo
12:49
Shenault is gonna be a beast
Shenault ran with a hernia 4.55 ish
Brian Batko
12:50
That's a lot faster than I could run without a hernia.
Scuba Steve
12:50
I’m of the mindset that Ozark should have only been on the air for 11 minutes because Marty Byrde should have been “offed” when his co-workers were 86ed. Those were some of the most incompetent cartel hitmen of all-time. Your thoughts BB?
Brian Batko
12:51
Actually my wife and I are only three episodes into Ozark. You're right that the opening episode undoubtedly stretched the imagination a bit, but I like the show just fine and am going to keep watching.
12:52
OK everyone, my apologies but I have to cut the chat eight minutes short. I do have a good excuse, though. My wife is back at work from maternity leave starting today, so I'm on daddy daycare duty at home and my son is squirming. Tip of the cap to her and all others working in the healthcare field out there. An extra tip of the cap to all of you for chatting.
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