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Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 10.9.18
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Ed Bouchette
1:58
Good afternoon, let's begin
Kyle
2:00
Did Mathew Thomas get in the game Sunday?  I saw Fort and Matakevich, but wasn't sure about Thomas.
Ed Bouchette
2:00
He played four snaps on defense (out of 72) and eight snaps on special teams
Krugerrand
2:01
I have a hard time seeing Bell increasing his total compensation package beyond what the Steelers offered him.  Do you see any possibility that he and his agent are trying to position themselves for a collusion case when they can't get what they want?
Ed Bouchette
2:02
No, because he was offered money way above market the past two seasons by the Steelers then, in my opinion, hurt his market and future contract by staying away this year. Plus, the franchise tag is in the CBA.
Rich
2:02
Ed,  NFL schedulers did the Steelers no favors.  Do you think the next three games will determine if they make the playoffs?  Thank you.
Ed Bouchette
2:02
Well, if they lose the next three I think that will answer your question. Otherwise, it appears to me that this division race will go right down to the end and the winner's w-l record won't be pretty
ALB
2:02
The Eagles like to make big deals and they are now pretty desperate for a running back.  What do you think it would take for the Steelers to send Bell across the turnpike?
Ed Bouchette
2:03
a second-round pick, and the Eagles have 2 of them in 2019
Derrick Morris
2:03
Would you be concerned with Boswell's performance so far this season?
Ed Bouchette
2:04
If I were his coach, yes. You don't just miss 3 PATs and 3 FGs in the first five games and usually keep your job. However, you may have heard that Tomlin came out strong in his corner today and that does not surprise me because there are no good alternatives and he does have a good history, including an excellent one in 2017.
fredward
2:04
do you believe Sunday was a sign of real improvement or will we see more of the early season issues resurface against the Bungles?
Ed Bouchette
2:04
Little doubt there was big improvement all the way around. But this is the NFL, and you never know what you'll get from week to week
Alan
2:05
What did you think the chances are of bell being traded?
Ed Bouchette
2:05
Not high
Born In A Barnum
2:06
How does the bi-week factor in to a possible 2 week roster exemption for Bell if he reports during it?
Ed Bouchette
2:06
Just what it sounds like a 2-week roster exemption, one week being the off week
Steeler fan in MA
2:06
With the obvious success with the blitzing last week, why on earth didn't they do any against the Ravens?  Isn't it obvious that the back end is not strong enough where you have any other option?  Strategy seems a week too late!!  Thoughts?
Ed Bouchette
2:06
Or just in the nick of time
iowasteelersfan
2:06
Has Fort earned more time - perhaps as the Nickel linebacker - once Williams returns?
Ed Bouchette
2:07
After his play on Sunday, I think many people would like to see him play more, maybe even his coaches
Chet
2:07
The Falcons are lucky if they win 4 games this year, let's not go overboard about our defensive issues being fixed...
Ed Bouchette
2:07
that
That was a good Atlanta offense. Now, their defense is another matter
Ralph
2:07
Do you think Tomlin will sit Connor when Bell returns, stating Bell needs the work?
Ed Bouchette
2:07
I think they will share the duties
Born In A Barnum
2:08
I came away from the Atlanta game with the conclusion that Nix is a special player that needs to be on the field with the offense. He brings the attitude.
Ed Bouchette
2:09
I know I would have him out there instead of an extra tackle as they often deploy
me
2:09
Could the Steelers give Bell permission to negotiate a long-term contract with another team in anticipation of trading him?  That way, he wouldn't be just a rental.
Ed Bouchette
2:09
Yes.
Ryan Pensy
2:09
Just a thought, but would Joe Haden be better suited to safety at this point in his career?
Ed Bouchette
2:09
Please pay attention, Ryan.
Francis
2:10
With Vince Williams potentially out for a long period, why aren't they kicking the tires on Lawrence Timmons?
Ed Bouchette
2:10
I believe those tires have no tread left on them.
Steel73
2:10
Any feel for Ben's elbow, and if he could be back to 100% after the bye week?
Ed Bouchette
2:11
Ben hasn't complained about his elbow, but it was hurt and he is still wearing that protective sleeve. It could account for some of his misfires.
JerseySteel
2:11
Hi Ed - what is your assessment on the performance of Dupree and Tuitt this year so far?
Ed Bouchette
2:11
I would say both of them are coming on
JerseySteel
2:12
Hi Ed - do you think that they will incorporate James Washington in the game plan more or is he not getting open?
Ed Bouchette
2:12
He's playing a bunch, although his snaps were down Sunday. I just don't think he's getting open.
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