JotCast | Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 11.6.18

Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 11.6.18

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Ed Bouchette

2:06

Good afternoon and welcome to our election day chat. Let's begin

GjSteel

2:06

Hi Ed...do you believe the chemistry would be affected in a bad way if L. Bell showed up in the locker room?

Ed Bouchette

2:06

No. Only if they play him right away

Drew

2:06

When Burns was the starter, him and Sensabaugh were playing roughly the same amount. Now that Sensabaugh is the starter will that continue? Or has the past couple of weeks and Burns's poor play truly made him the "backup"?

Ed Bouchette

2:06

Mike Tomlin answered that pretty much the other day without coming right up and declaring Sensabaugh the starter

Austin in Augusta!

2:07

Hi Ed! How about GA's own Josh Dobbs! I realize one pass doesn't make a career...but this guy has Kordell's speed with much better football sense. Any chance he stays with the team for the long haul?

Ed Bouchette

2:07

Of course there's a chance. They like him and it's only his second year.

Ryno

2:08

A lot of the posts/comments from Bell and his camp has either been total BS, or else misdirection. He just posted a goodbye message to Florida on social media. I'm guessing IF he has actually left Florida, his destination is NOT Pittsburgh. I'm thinking he really is going to sit out the entire season and give up 14.5 million dollars. Care to bet against me?

Ed Bouchette

2:08

Everything anybody has guessed or reported has been wrong. I have no idea what his plans are.

steeltexan

2:09

hi Ed, thanks for doing the chat, who's ahead in the CB depth chart, Burns or Sutton?

Ed Bouchette

2:09

Neither played a snap on defense last week. I would call that dead even

floridasteelers

2:09

Ed are you as tired of the leveon scenario as much as the fans are?

Ed Bouchette

2:09

As many questions as I keep fielding about Bell, I would guess the fans are not that tired of the subject

J from Akron

2:09

M. Feiler has been doing a great job at RT in place of Gilbert. Due to a larger contract and injury history, do you think Gilbert's future with the Steelers is in jeopardy after this season?

Ed Bouchette

2:09

Guest

2:10

Jerome Bettis or James Conner

Ed Bouchette

2:10

Let's not get carried away. Let's have Conner at least finish out his second season before we compare him to a Hall of Fame running back who played 13 seasons

Pammy Whammy

2:11

We've seen "fresher legs" work out for players who miss time for various reasons in the NFL, could Bell's absence be a short term blessing come playoff time?

Ed Bouchette

2:11

I think it could, but a lot of scenarios between now and then.

jim

2:11

It appears Levon Bell has over played his hand. He will never be able to re-coup the money he has left on the table. What say you?

Ed Bouchette

2:12

I'm too busy looking for the table.

HaiOnSteelers

2:12

5 million is a small price to pay for a back up All Pro at a position that is injury prone AND keeping him away from a potential playoff rival, do you agree?

Ed Bouchette

2:12

I agree, plus when he leaves next year they will probably get a 2020 third-round comp pick

GjSteel

2:12

Hi Ed...thanks for the insights...big question...what has helped the defensive execution most?

Ed Bouchette

2:13

Some simple stuff, like playing together for a few games with new people and new positions.

CoalportKid

2:13

Have often have Burnett, Edmunds and Davis been on the field for the same play?

Ed Bouchette

2:13

It happens when they played the dime (6 DB) defense the past two games.

Epiballo

2:14

After the Caroline game, the schedule has very winnable games until New England, and New Orleans. Those tough games might not matter much by then, or am I being too optimistic?

Ed Bouchette

2:14

You really need some time to cool off because you are way overheated.

iowasteelersfan

2:15

Will Bell be our #3 WR when he returns?

Ed Bouchette

2:15

Maryland Bob

2:15

Do you think that the Steelers are as good as the Pat's, Chief's,or Chargers?

Ed Bouchette

2:15

I think they can be, yes

STEEL72

2:15

If Bell does sit out for the entire season, do you feel we have enough depth at RB for December football?

Ed Bouchette

2:16

As long as James Conner stays healthy. Otherwise, no

Den in SLC

2:16

Ed, In your opinion is this just a sit him until he gets his confidence back with Artie? Just a little time to forget some of the mistakes, get some good practices in and correct the mental errors?

Ed Bouchette

2:17

This is not a psych ward, it's a football team. Mike Tomlin will play those he thinks gives his team the best chance to win. Apparently, that's Coty Sensabaugh over Artie Burns right now

steeltexan

2:17

hi Ed, what would be your prediction for the steelers, 10-5-1, and first place in the AFC north?

Ed Bouchette

2:18

I think that would work, but it probably would not get them a bye in the first round

Roy G

2:18

Is there an issue with J Washington, or does he just need reps ?

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