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Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 2.6.18
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bob
2:31
any chance steelers switch to a 4-3 defense.  don't seem to have the guy up the middle to clog things up by himself
Ed Bouchette
2:32
They also don't have the outside LBs or enough defensive linemen for a 4-3. It would take several years to do that.
Foolback
2:32
Ed, I don't understand the Ryan Shazier contract situation going forward.   If he is unable to play, I want to see him get paid, but why does he have to be a cap charge?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
Because that's the way the NFL cap system works.
Mark from Sauquoit N.Y.
2:33
Did Coach Tomlin take over the defense like we are hearing? Last year I thought D got better as season went. Opposite this year.
Ed Bouchette
2:33
Yes, he was way more involved, calling plays, running meetings.
GjSteel
2:33
Hi Ed...thanks for the chats..as far as the Pats legacy...where do you put having been to 12 AFC championships and 8 SB's in comparison to other dynasties
Ed Bouchette
2:34
It's a nice run, and it is one of the best in NFL history if you take it over 17 years. Of course, some of those SB titles were tainted because of Spygate, but taken at face value, I'd rank it with those of the SF 49ers, which also were spread out.
sINCE 1972
2:35
Greetings : Mr. Bouchette and all .  I believe Mr. Landry Jones is presently , just as good or better than any of the potential first rounders . Not that I would want to trade him but what would you rate as his trade value ?
Ed Bouchette
2:35
They are not going to trade him, and they are not going to draft a QB. He would not bring a lot in a trade.
Mark from Sauquoit N.Y.
2:35
Do you shoulder some blame
Ed Bouchette
2:35
Maybe. Depends.
Pete
2:36
Timmons is a buck LB not a Mack like Shazier.
Ed Bouchette
2:36
He was a mack early in his career and only became the buck when Shazier joined the team.
Mark from Sauquoit N.Y.
2:36
Losing Ryan Shazier hurt, but do you think it  would have mattered, they couldn't even sack Bortles. Rest of D never stepped up?
Ed Bouchette
2:36
I think he would have made a difference, yes, especially in the playoff game vs. Jax
GENE
2:37
Do you think Vance McDonald is a Steeler next season?
Ed Bouchette
2:37
Yes, I do
erik S
2:37
Were you happy to see the steelers stay on top of the heap for number of superbowls won?
Ed Bouchette
2:38
I'm sure those who worked for the franchise as well as their fans found great joy in New England's loss.
Stan
2:38
What has Bell said lately?
Ed Bouchette
2:38
Google it
Marty
2:38
Will James Conner be ready for training camp?
Ed Bouchette
2:38
My guess is yes because it happened early enough
Squirrel Hill Rich
2:39
Ed,
Ed Bouchette
2:39
Rich
Squirrel Hill Rich
2:39
Ed
Ed Bouchette
2:39
Rich
Drew
2:39
Am I correct in saying the Steelers would received a 3rd round compensatory pick if they let Bell go?  Seems a 3rd round pick and 15 mil in cap space would be better than a 15 mil/year RB who can't keep his mouth shut.
Ed Bouchette
2:39
Yes, most likely a third -- but not until the 2019 draft
Guest
2:39
I understand the disappointment with the head coach and staff, but is no one remembering when Bill Cowher lost 4 AFC Championship games and a Super Bowl, or the fact that they came really close to losing the 95 AFC Championship game, all of which were at home?
Ed Bouchette
2:40
Oh, some of us remember. Also, check Andy Reid's record in title games in Philly at home. And Chuck Noll's teams did not make the playoffs in six of his final seven seasons. Doesn't mean they all weren't good or great coaches
Rick
2:40
Ed..I think Bell clearly wants out from all his talking,because he knows he would get a bigger pay day somewhere else...He obviously wants money over Championships,but as a running back do u blame him?
Ed Bouchette
2:41
He's going about it in a strange way, for example, saying he would not play for the Jets for $60 M. I've talked and dealt with enough agents through the years to say they always take the opposite tact -- they'd LOVE to play for the Jets or any other team for the right price.
erik S
2:42
Do you think Josh Dobbs is the primary backup next season or Jones?
Ed Bouchette
2:42
Jones
GENE
2:42
Do you expect the Steelers to test the free agency market this year?
Ed Bouchette
2:42
I don't think the Steelers can sign anywhere else. They're locked into Pittsburgh. As for them signing players in free agency, they always do, just don't expect any big signings.
Dean
2:43
I was a little less than impressed with James Connor before his injury. If Bell isn't signed, do you think the Steelers will draft a RB in the early rounds?
Ed Bouchette
2:43
Yes, I believe the Steelers would draft someone in that case. Conner didn't exactly get many chances to run, so how could anyone be impressed or not impressed?
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