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Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 7.31.18
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Ed Bouchette
2:18
Hargrave in the 3-4, Alualu will get plenty of work
Rjt
2:18
Ben got off to a slow start the last two years I think that may be related to his lack of reps in training camp?  Thoughts
Ed Bouchette
2:18
Or maybe it was Bell not showing up until Monday for the first regular season game, Bryant missing the entire 2016 season and a rookie in JuJu
Brian
2:19
What did you think of the latest choices for the Steelers Heinz Hall of Fame? anyone missing in the first two years?
Ed Bouchette
2:19
I'm fine with it. Plenty to choose from as they go along. If they put everyone in who was deserving in the first two years, there'd be no need to have a third class or beyond.
Ralph
2:21
I’m sure you know of the Lev Bell stripclub video.   What do you think this will materialize to?
Ed Bouchette
2:22
I've read about it, I haven't seen it yet. Have they outlawed people going to strip clubs? Or just nfl players who haven't yet signed their contracts?
Flipsteeler
2:22
Do you see the Steelers showcasing Dobbs in the fourth preseason game in hopes of a trading partner?
Ed Bouchette
2:22
No
Brian
2:23
With Foster hurting, does Matt Feiler get an extended look to start?
Ed Bouchette
2:23
B.J. Finney takes over there
Steeler in Charlotte
2:23
Rumor has it that Ben lost that weight after seeing Brady and Foles running routes in the Super Bowl and he wanted his shot... In reality, what's the chance we ever see Ben catch a TD?
Ed Bouchette
2:23
Brady dropped the pass thrown to him. I think the odds of ever seeing Brady run another route are 0.0
Paula
2:24
Why sign Eli Rogers if they were immediately going to put him on PUP list? This just gives us 1 less receiver until he comes back.
Ed Bouchette
2:24
He. Does. Not. Count. On. The. 90-man. Roster
Hugh
2:24
Ed, did you take Colbert's remarks he made about not getting the LT deal done with Bell and having to carry the $14.5 this year so they might not be able to extend people to mean Boswell?
Ed Bouchette
2:26
It should not affect Boswell because they could turn his $2.9 million salary as a RFA this year into a long-term deal that would not change his salary cap number much. So, I believe it might have been someone else perhaps, although there aren't many up for contracts -- Vince Williams, Ramon Foster are two
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John
2:26
I just want to thank you for all of your informative information each week during these chats! Great job
Steeler in Charlotte
2:27
You hear about guys staying late after practice working together, working on routes, etc. Seeing much of that so far this training camp?
Ed Bouchette
2:27
I don't stay later after practice to notice
Brian
2:27
What is your favorite NFL road destination? what's your least favorite...and why?
Ed Bouchette
2:28
I love New Orleans. Among others: San Francisco (although too long a flight), San Diego (same) and -- are you ready for this -- Baltimore.
Dislike: Houston, not a Miami fan and I'm tired of going to Kansas City
Ralph
2:29
Matthew Thomas excites me.  He’s the right size and speed.  Rare combination.  Is anything missing from this guy?
Ed Bouchette
2:29
Well, he wasn't drafted for reasons you'll have to google
Mike
2:29
I have heard James Conner has looked good and fast.  Any chance he starts the season with Leveon a bit behind do to absence?
Ed Bouchette
2:30
They are not going to pay Bell $14.55 million to sit behind James Conner
Stig
2:30
Should we be concerned about tight end depth?  McDonald staying healthy is a tough ask it seems and not much behind him.
Ed Bouchette
2:30
Jesse James caught 40-some passes last season. He's a legit backup and, in fact, has been the starter the past two seasons .
Mike H.
2:31
I talked to Tunch Ilkin at camp this weekend and he believes we are good enough to beat New England this year. What say you?
Ed Bouchette
2:31
They were good enough to beat the Patriots last season, until Al Riveron got involved. They just weren't good enough to beat the Jaguars
Backer U
2:31
Do you think the D will play more sub package this year based on personnel or stick to the 3-4?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
they have played more and more sub every year, i think it's up to about 70, 75 percent
Let's give it a preseason game or two. I haven't noticed a lot in practice where the QB can't be touched
Ralph
2:33
Hilton is among the best players in the secondary.  Could he end up starting?
Ed Bouchette
2:33
He plays in the slot, not on the outside, so if they open with four DBs, no. If they open with five, yes
Backer U
2:33
Over/Under 3 QB sneaks this year.
Ed Bouchette
2:34
Under.
Thank you for another great chat. See you in August
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