JotCast | Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 1.9.18

Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 1.9.18

Ed Bouchette

1:59

Good afternoon, let's begin

Rbvvaughn

1:59

Hi Ed! I think the NFL’s problem with ratings being down is more a product of bad officiating than the National Anthem fiasco, there is no flow to games any longer and the calls are so inconsistent.

Ed Bouchette

2:00

I agree with that theory, but it's a combination of things. That's certainly one of them

Taz

2:00

Hi Ed! I know the Steelers practiced yesterday, but I didn't see any update on Haley. Is he in a wheelchair? Will he coach from the booth Sunday?

Ed Bouchette

2:01

He's walking around. How, I have no idea. He probably should be in the booth Sunday, but if he can move around well enough, he'll probably stay on the sideline

Franklin, TN

2:01

If a player starts the season on a team and is cut or signs elsewhere, are they still qualified to get a ring if the team wins it all? Any minimum requirements that must be met?

Ed Bouchette

2:02

No. If the Steelers win the Super Bowl, James Harrison won't get a ring

Bob in Canada

2:02

Hi Ed. In your opinion, what are the biggest keys on Offense and Defense to beating Jacksonville this weekend?

Ed Bouchette

2:02

Offense -- don't turn it over. Defense, stop the run

Bob in Canada

2:02

Will Antonio Brown play this weekend?

Ed Bouchette

2:02

I believe he will

pauls

2:03

steelers got conditional 7 round NY giant pick. Based on # of plays of Ross cockroll was this upgraded to a 6 round pick?

Ed Bouchette

2:03

I have no idea.

Bob in Delaware

2:03

Hi Ed. Greatly enjoy your chats. I expect Sunday's game to be close at the half with the Steelers pulling away in the 2nd half this time. Jags Pass Defense is terrific but their Run Defense is average at best. Looking for L Bell to have a big day. Agree or disagree?

Ed Bouchette

2:04

Yes, as long as they plan to run him more than 15 times and not throw it 55 times, as they did in the first meeting

pdxJaxon

2:04

Ed,
The Struggles at DB are troubling. With the talent we have, is it yet time to question the coaching there?

Ed Bouchette

2:06

Did you know the Steelers pass defense ranked fifth in the NFL this season?

Bob in Delaware

2:06

Buffalo's game plan to stop Fournette and force Bortles to beat them was not rocket science but the Jags still won. What if anything can the Steelers do to prevent Bortles from beating them with his legs?

Ed Bouchette

2:06

Tackle him

Bob in Delaware

2:06

Besides the obvious and not throw 5 picks, what in your opinion do the Steelers need to do differently this time around in order to put up more than 9 points?

Ed Bouchette

2:06

You just stated the obvious.

Alfred downtown

2:07

Steelers "spy" on Bortles. If so who is sleuth?

Ed Bouchette

2:07

He's not that good of a runner to have a spy on him

mrbig

2:07

yes Ben had 5 picks, but many were tipped. We didn't take them seriously and Bell hadn't hit his stride... anything else that makes this game different (besides no Shazier)?

Ed Bouchette

2:08

Those five interceptions WERE the difference. Jags scored two TDs off two of those, more points than the Steelers offense generated. That won't happen again

2:08

Some of your tweets suggest you think this game is just a minor speed bump in a road to New England but I think Jacksonville is better than last weeks game or is this a gimme?

Ed Bouchette

2:09

Nothing's a gimme -- I've seen worse upsets -- but I cannot imagine the Steelers losing this one.

Nate K

2:09

If Brown suits up Sunday, will he be all in or is there a chance they play him but limit his snaps?

Ed Bouchette

2:09

He'll be back to normal

Dude_From_Cali

2:10

Ed, on multiple occasions, you strongly hinted Big Ben#7 will finish out his contract. Do you still think so if Ben gets his 3rd superbowl ring a month from now?

Ed Bouchette

2:10

Yes, I believe Ben will return to play next season.

Dude_From_Cali

2:11

Ed, when you're replying my Q's I will be in restaurant enjoying my curry checking in... Q: Steelers top 3 needs next draft? Thanks!

Ed Bouchette

2:11

You eat anything with that curry? When I reply to your draft question, it will be April.

Sheff

2:12

Do you think Sean Spence will be the medium term answer to Shazier's vacancy? Is he worthy of his current position as a starting ILB?

Ed Bouchette

2:12

They will need to find a starting inside linebacker next year to play next to Vince Williams

Coach Bill

2:12

I read in one of the PPG chats about Farve and Brady and some other pretty good QB's weren't 1st or 2nd rounders. Is there really no hope that Dobbs is not the heir apparent and they found a diamond in the rough?

Ed Bouchette

2:12

Never no hope, just rare if it happens.

BillS22

2:13

Ed, which runner do you have more concerns about this Sunday, Fournette or Bortles?

Ed Bouchette

2:13

Fournette

Rod in Indy

2:13

Load the box and make Bortles beat us! Offense scores 17 we win! Simple enough, right?