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Ed Bouchette
2:24
I think if they beat them at Heinz Field Dec. 17 there's a chance they could get them again at Heinz Field in January. the Patriots though have that pitty-Pat AFC East division schedule to help them.
Jud
2:24
How do you think the defense will fare this year?  Seems young, but possibly developing into what Butler envisions?
Ed Bouchette
2:24
I believe they will be fine if they don't lose Heyward for half the season and Shazier for part of it.
Sheff
2:25
Lost in the mix is Eli Rodgers.  Do you think he could build on last year and become a reliable slot guy a la Edleman?
Ed Bouchette
2:25
He was a reliable slot guy last season. Ben loves him.
Diesel Dave in Fort Collins, Col
2:25
Sources in Cleveland say Haden has hamstring issues; have you heard anything regarding same?
Ed Bouchette
2:25
Steelers told us he was healthy through the preseason.
Steve in Sweden
2:25
Who do you think will be our stiffest challenge to win the AFC North ? Baltimore or Cincinnati ?
Ed Bouchette
2:25
I don't see a stiff challenge this year.
Jud
2:26
That 2 week exemption is great for the 53rd man correct?  They get a game check and possibly experience.
Ed Bouchette
2:26
It won't be a two-week exemption. That is how long the Steelers could take to activate Bell if they wanted. They won't because he will be activated this week.
jerry from Atl
2:26
were you surprised  that Ayers did want to  sigh with our practice squad
Ed Bouchette
2:27
I thought it was dumb. Another kid in his position did the same a few years ago and I don't think anyone signed him.
jimbo
2:27
if tomlin  sit's bell the first week will he still get paid that week ?
Ed Bouchette
2:27
Yes.
Ryno
2:27
Do you look at Bell's comments about stuff like applying at Dairy Queen to be funny, or slightly disrespectful to the Steelers?
Ed Bouchette
2:27
Neither. I just didn't get it but perhaps he has a marketing deal in the works.
Jud
2:28
Is Tomlin's unsure how much Bell will play smokescreen, or do you think that he would sit him for a series or two in deference to the guys who put in the hard work in camp?
Ed Bouchette
2:28
I think he wants to see how he does in practice after missing all of the preseason. I took him at his word.
Hoder
2:28
Is Colbert's salary made public? Do you know where his pay ranks among the other 32?
Ed Bouchette
2:28
No and no
Steeler Nation peasant1963
2:28
Do you get/see the questions submitted in the hours before the chats start, as implied by the app?
Ed Bouchette
2:29
Yes, but I never peek.
Tat
2:29
Hi Ed, it is clear you are stunned with the long snapper being cut, who would you rather cut to make the 53. ?
Ed Bouchette
2:30
the snapper they did not draft? Just kidding there. It was a not-so-serious answer if I must spell it out here.
Hoder
2:30
Who's the backup fullback? No one is listed...or do they just go without (since it used to be DJ).
Ed Bouchette
2:30
I guess they will have to make do with one.
PK
2:30
Is Martavis Bryant fully reinstated?
Ed Bouchette
2:31
It sounds as though he is fully reinstated but enough people wrote that he is not yet fully reinstated. I'm not sure what the difference is since the NFL said he can practice and play. I guess if he were FULLY reinstated, he could then have his own Instagram photog, chef and trainer as another of his teammates at the position.
Ryno
2:31
How long into the season do you predict it will take until Martavis looks like the Martavis we are expecting to see?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
Sept. 10
Guest
2:32
Do you see juju taking over slot from Eli Rodgers this season?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
No
King Rah 6
2:32
Whom will start at both safety positions Sunday?
Ed Bouchette
2:32
Sean Davis will be one of them.
J
2:32
What is the probable conditional pick the Steelers got for Cockrell?
Ed Bouchette
2:33
It's based on conditions usually -- how much he plays, etc. I'm guessing it's either a 7 or a 0
Ed k
2:33
S. Golson deserves more time. We did it for Spence.
Ed Bouchette
2:33
Spence played in his third year, Golson could not
Yinzer in Germany
2:34
Hilton was with two other teams before signing with the Steelers. I am happy he seems to be playing well for us, but how can you go from being cut to Day 1 starter? What ahppened in between??
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