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Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 8.28.18
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Steve
2:21
Any chance we look at any MLB’s that get released?
Ed Bouchette
2:21
Oh, they will look and look hard. Whether they find someone is a whole 'nother matter.
SteelersinDetroit
2:21
Does the front office have any insight into the likelihood of someone they want to stash on the practice squad actually clearing waivers and making it there?
Ed Bouchette
2:23
Through the years I've learned one thing -- rarely do Steelers cuts get signed. Just when you think they could never get someone through waivers, he clears and goes on the practice squad.
AZ Brian
2:23
How many games do you predict it will take Bell to get in “football shape?”
Ed Bouchette
2:23
Probably the same as last year, about a month.
Joey
2:24
With the Steelers so thin at TE, why not trade for a TE instead of a "return specialist"
Ed Bouchette
2:24
Maybe because there was none available with suitable talent at a reasonable price.
AZ Brian
2:25
I was surprised by the Vince Williams contract. How about you?
Ed Bouchette
2:25
I believe he's a solid linebacker and I was not surprised they tried to keep him.
CK
2:25
Any Bell sightings? If he gets off to a slow start - how long do you think the rumblings for Conner to take over his carries?
Ed Bouchette
2:25
I think those rumblings have already begun. And I believe Conner will report on Labor Day.
Ken K
2:26
Ed, I am worried about the depth at WR despite the Switzer trade. Any chance we are scouring the waiver wire Saturday for a reliable #3 receiver?
Ed Bouchette
2:26
I believe James Washington can be that receiver.
JoeB
2:27
If Bell doesn't sign by cutdown time, he won't count as one of the 53, right?
Ed Bouchette
2:27
Correct. When he signs, they will cut someone else.
Joey
2:27
Why are your chats so much shorter than all the others?  Lazy?
Ed Bouchette
2:29
They are 30 minutes long, always have been. I have other work to do besides chat.
rob
2:29
do you think vance plays week 1, based on your gut?
Ed Bouchette
2:29
No
Cody
2:29
Game one Bell 20 Carries Conner 10?
Ed Bouchette
2:29
Bell carried just 10 times in the opener at Cleveland last season.
2:31
Yes, sorry, I meant Bell will report on Labor Day. James Conner, of course, is here.
Beastie Boy
2:31
Does Dobbs have any trade value ?
Ed Bouchette
2:31
I would think not
Josh from SoCal
2:32
After 3 preseason games, which position is your biggest concern and which are you most excited about?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
I can tell you their biggest concern is at inside linebacker, and maybe tight end the way the injuries are going. They are excited about the possibilities in the secondary.
Q
2:33
Regarding bell, if he doesn’t sign by game one is his money still guaranteed?
Ed Bouchette
2:33
He would have 10 weeks to sign but every week he misses, he would lose 1/17th of that $14.55 M
2:34
Thanks for another great chat. See you next Tuesday when these chats start counting for real.
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