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Brian Batko's Steelers chat: 12.20.21
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Bob in TN
2:50
I just saw where Harvin finished 3rd in pro bowl voting.  How is that possible? Maybe the other fans only saw that one 65 yarder that went out at the one?
Brian Batko
2:50
It's a popularity contest and he's the punter for one of the most popular teams in the sport.
Paul
2:51
Merry Christmas Brian and fun win yesterday. Do you think MT will finally make some aggressive changes to the OL since they have shown no progress? I'd like to see Banner at RT, Chukes at LT and Doston replace Turner or move Leglue to RG. This group can't run or pass block.
Brian Batko
2:52
Thanks, you too Paul. If he hasn't done it thus far, I don't see it happening now with three weeks left. John Leglue was a nice story that first game, but if/when Kevin Dotson returns, I think it's back to the bench for him. I'd still like to see what Zach Banner has to offer, but again, the coaching staff is just in no rush at all to get him involved.
TJ
2:54
Hi Brian, Tomlins Clock Management was not even JV - it was Modified Level?
Brian Batko
2:54
He needs to play more Madden
Jarvis Ragdoll Jones
2:54
How is it possible that after 15 years Tomlin still has no clue with respect to clock management?
Brian Batko
2:54
He needs to play more Madden
Javi
2:55
Hey Bats. What do you make of Tomlin consistently making baffling decesions with clock mgmt? This seems to be another one of his issues year in and year out. Probably cost us 3 points at end of half yesterday that loomed large at end of game.
Brian Batko
2:55
He needs to play more Madden
Scott
2:55
Hi Brian, what does your connections and guy tell you about the reality of Ben returning for another season ?
Brian Batko
2:57
I really can't see it, Scott. He'll be 40. Most likely he'll be even less mobile than he is this year. And the Steelers (or another team, theoretically) would have to figure out how much they're willing to pay a guy who's a legend but also no longer elite. Makes for a tricky situation.
AtlantaDan
2:58
Najee Harris appeared to be attempting to run backwards on several plays yesterday with negative results after hitting the usual brick wall at the line of scrimmage - a sign of increasing frustration with the dysfunctional blocking by the O-line while trying somehow to have a productive run?
Brian Batko
2:59
Pretty much. I don't always love Najee's burst to the hole, but as you mention, there are often very few holes to be found or run through. He hasn't been perfect, but still a net positive for me.
3:00
All right everyone, that's all the time we have for today. Appreciate you all joining in and I'll be back next Monday for our final chat of 2020. See you then.
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