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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 09.03.19
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K dot
2:50
2nd: Who has more sacks throughout the year at OLB Skipper, Dupree, or Ola?
Brian Batko
2:50
I know he's a pariah to some here, but easy money is still on Dupree for sure.
british
2:51
How long can we keep the British TE on our Practice Squad?  Does it work for him differently than a non-International player?
Brian Batko
2:53
Yes, there are different rules for him. In order to get that exempt 11th spot, CSW can't be called up to the active roster this season. I'm not sure how long he can be on there, but it would make sense for it to be the same requirements as any other P squad guy.
Gravel
2:53
Brain -  Will you be predicting a winner for the game and a score?  When?
Brian Batko
2:53
Yeah, I suppose I can do that at some point.
Kadel
2:54
Hi, do you see this as an issue moving forward?  Only keeping 5 WRs and 1 reliable TE.  Thanks
Brian Batko
2:54
Well, you can only have five skill players on the field at one time, so... but seriously, the Steelers also sometimes even like to use a tackle lined up as an eligible receiver. Maybe we'll see more of that.
Jabo J
2:54
Did Eli Rogers sign with another team?
Brian Batko
2:55
All I've seen is that he visited the Dolphins
John Strange
2:55
Would it be O.K. to call you Brian Batts in an homage to the Billy Batts character in "Goodfellas?"
Brian Batko
2:55
Sure
hammer time
2:55
Do you think there is reason for concern regarding Snell's rather pedestrian preseason numbers?
Brian Batko
2:56
Not really. He was never likely to be a key cog in this offense anyway. I wonder if there's concern about his shtick so far, the whole Benny Snell third-person and Benny Snell Football thing? Not saying he's a bad guy or anything, and in fact I think he's a lot of fun, but the production certainly hasn't matched the personality thus far.
Gravel
2:56
Will you be chatting during the game?
Brian Batko
2:57
No, Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo will be in New England and myself as the third beat reporter, I'll be home. "Off the clock" technically, so let me know what happens!
Jack 58
2:57
Um... Billy Batts ended up in the trunk of a car and buried in a unmarked grave...
Brian Batko
2:57
I'm not afraid
X Man
2:57
Would yinzers have more faith in me if I did not make a complete fool of myself failing to hold onto the ball against a much smaller human?
Brian Batko
2:57
Yes, I believe you are unfairly maligned for that play alone.
Guest
2:57
Fun question time - What is your favorite soft drink?
Brian Batko
2:57
Birch beer
CT
2:58
Where do you think Moncrief fits in? Not much noise about him yet
Brian Batko
2:58
I think he might be more of a possession, move-the-chains type guy as this team's No. 2 receiver. James Washington has shown more big play ability to this point, which is a nice development.
Matt F.
2:59
Prediction for Sunday night?
Brian Batko
3:01
Patriots 42, Steelers 33. Not sure how the black and yellow will arrive at such a number, but what can I say, it came to me in a vision.

OK folks, that's the end of the chat. I better get out of here before any further referendums on the musical stylings of Pat Monahan and company. Please check out our NFL/Steelers preview content this week and weekend. Be well now.
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