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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 08.10.20
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Brian Batko
12:43
That sounds delicious. Much better than canned tuna, perhaps even four times as good. So I'll give it 8/10.
Gyro_n_Fries
12:44
Chance of Trey Edmunds making the roster to keep 2 brothers sets going?
Brian Batko
12:46
Well I don't think he'd make the roster solely so the Steelers could have two sets of bros. HOWEVER I think he has a better chance than some think because of his special teams ability, and versatility.
12:47
Oh, by the way, gyro n fries: 6/10. Not the biggest gyro fan.
H Ward
12:48
Why do you suppose that I am not coveted by the Stillers as WR coach?    Personality? Knowledge? Leadership? I said some unflattering things about you know who? Please advise.
Brian Batko
12:50
Simply speculation here, but Hines Ward's experience level pales in comparison to the last few receiver coaches the Steelers have hired. Perhaps that has something to do with how young this receiving corps is. But also, sure, it probably doesn't help that Hines said Ben needs to "do more as a leader" just a year and a half ago or so, among other things before that.
Mercury
12:50
If McDonald is the backup LS, wouldn’t they be wise to have a backup, backup LS?
Brian Batko
12:50
Might as well go to a center at that point, no?
billybouncer
12:50
I wonder if Vance Mc. get a significant bonus for a long snapper gig?
Brian Batko
12:50
I will not ask him.
Jimmy the Greek
12:51
Chances of completing this season, culminating in a Super Bowl? 50 percent, you taking over or under?
Brian Batko
12:51
I'll take the over, Jim.
Jacque Strap
12:52
I think TJ Watt has mentioned some long snapping ability
Brian Batko
12:52
Not that I recall, but I wouldn't doubt him.
Nitro
12:52
Brian -  When reporters are permitted to go to practice, what exactly will be the nature of your access?
Brian Batko
12:54
Last I heard, we'll be watching from the lower bowl, the 100 section, in small groups, socially distanced. We'll be able to relay broad observations, but will be very limited on specifics, which I know is unfortunate to the die-hard fans out there. Obviously, we'll still do our best to report what you all want to know, guys you want updates on, et al. All interviews will still be done via Zoom.
Colonel Sanders
12:55
Extra crispy.  Is it time for the Single Wing to make a return to the NFL?
Brian Batko
12:56
The Steelers might be just the team to do it with all their running backs and now a fullback.
Confusion Say
12:56
You're allowed "broad observations"? Is this the way it always has been?
Brian Batko
12:57
Sort of, yes. In a normal year, we technically can't report on who's taking snaps with what unit, specific plays, things of that nature unless we confirm it with a player or coach. As you can imagine, that's a lot easier to do when you have the run of the locker room and can walk up to just about anyone.
Buster
12:58
Mt. Rushmore of Pittsburgh pro athletes? I have Roberto and Mario, but who are the other two? Mean Joe, Franco, Sid, Honus...???
Brian Batko
12:59
I think you need to have two Steelers on there, given the organization's success and football's importance to the region. So, give me Mean Joe Greene, then Terry Bradshaw. But if it were just Pittsburgh sports figures, I think you could make a great case for Chuck Noll, Art Rooney or Dan Rooney in that fourth spot next to Mean Joe.
And obviously, I'm on board with Mario and Clemente
Confusion Say
12:59
Ham-off-the-bone and turkey sandwiches; with mustard and hot peppers (Inferno peppers from New Wilmington Amish)
Brian Batko
1:00
Big spicy food guy, so I'll go 9/10 on this one.
OK lunch folks, that's time. Thanks as always for stopping in. Steelers are ramping up some Zoom calls again this week, so stay tuned to www.post-gazette.com for all our coverage, and be nice to people.
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