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Doug from Raleigh
2:51
So did Ed really jump ships to avoid the chats and the mock draft  :) ?
Brian Batko
2:51
Only rumor I heard is that he couldn't stand Doug from Raleigh.
france
2:52
Did Stephen Nesbitt move back to France for a job or to be closer to his family? He was a good writer. You are good too.
Brian Batko
2:52
Thanks, partner. Yes, Stephen is back in France as I type this. I only report the facts.
Guest
2:52
Favorite FOOTBALL movie?
Brian Batko
2:52
The Replacements
Stiller fan
2:52
The last 2/3 years it feels like there's been a lot of experiments on Defense; OLB switching sides, now talks of 3 ILB and (what seems like) 5 safeties on the field at once.  Seems like Butler is kind of reaching for answers.  Thoughts?
Brian Batko
2:53
I think it's more about getting creative to try to slow down offenses that are getting more and more prolific. It also doesn't help defenses that we're in a really good time for QBs now, too. You have up-and-comers improving each year, all while some longtime greats such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers are still getting the job done.
Cherry Garcia
2:54
Batko, are you a huge Grateful Dead fan like Jason Mackey? That dude is all about The Dead.
Brian Batko
2:54
no
John Strange
2:55
How long before the Steelers get their first win? Week 1?  2?  3?  etc.?
Brian Batko
2:55
The prediction here on June 4 is Week 3 at San Francisco
Emilio
2:56
In the Steelers last playoff game, the Jaguars ran all over the Steelers. What has been done to prevent a running team to attack successfully  the Steelers defense?
Brian Batko
2:56
Acquiring good players
Guest
2:56
Is Limas Sweed still a possibility to bring in for a tryout? Big body, good redzone target
Brian Batko
2:56
I don't think Limas is on the radar at this point, but you never know.
Guest
2:57
What band do you love then?
Brian Batko
2:58
How can anyone not love The Fray?
Lloyd's 3-Count
2:59
If I told you 12 months ago there's a team eligible for "Hard Knocks," that has the honor of having AB, Vontaze Burfict AND Richie Incognito on their roster, how much would you contribute to the Kickstarter campaign to get them on?
Brian Batko
2:59
Not a dime.
MTScott
2:59
Do you see Samuels bring used as a TE in some packages along with VM?
Brian Batko
2:59
When push comes to shove, probably not, but I think it'd be cool.
Shawn
2:59
I expect a big year for VanceMac, given he remains healthy. Could you see him being the teams 2nd most productive reciever and a top 3-5 test in the league. Dude is a freak athlete in as good system
Brian Batko
3:00
Yeah, I could see that.
Shawn
3:00
Thanks for the chat, B².  If you had to bet a weeks salary on the Steelers making the playoffs or not...?
Brian Batko
3:00
I'd probably bet no, but that's a bit of a hedge, because if they make it my job will probably be more enjoyable.
3:01
Well, would you look at the time. Gotta go, friends. Thanks for joining, and if I couldn't get to you or you think of something else, drop me a line on Twitter @BrianBatko or email bbatko@post-gazette.com for my weekly mailbag.
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