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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 03.22.23
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Mike from DC
10:19
Does it seem like the Steelers are filling the cheaper positions (ilb, iol) with good starters through free agency and leaving the premier $ positions (LT, DL, CB) to fill via the draft?
Gerry Dulac
10:19
Hate to tell you, that is always their plan of attack every year, almost without fail
Mike from DC
10:19
Will the Steelers add a T prior to the draft? Even a backup swing guy
Gerry Dulac
10:19
I'm sure you will see one in the draft.
Mike from DC
10:19
Odds on Bud Dupree or Josh Dobbs returning?
Gerry Dulac
10:20
BREAKING NEWS: Josh Dobbs signed yesterday with the Browns. And I think Bud might be a little pricey and not want to be a backup. But it would be a great move
Alan from Indy
10:20
Gerry, what’s your thoughts on the USGA/ R andA plan to cut pro’s distance with a redesigned golf ball.
Gerry Dulac
10:21
I get the thought process and reasoning behind it, but I'm not sure I'm in favor of it
Mike from DC
10:21
Does any of this free agency / draft buzz matter at the end of the day if Canada doesn’t magically improve in his 3rd season?
Gerry Dulac
10:21
Can someone pay this guy??
Húmpty
10:21
Hey Gerry, Seems like the Steelers still have a big hole at SS. I like Kazee, but see him more of a dime/slot guy. Any plans to get a true box safety?
Gerry Dulac
10:22
I think that's one of the things they are looking at, though I don't have a problem re-signing Edmunds. In fact, I think they should. He's more than serviceable and very dependable.
J$Money
10:23
Although they’ve signed 2 linebackers in free agency, it still doesn’t seem like they have a good coverage linebacker. Do you expect them to draft someone like Simpson or Campbell possibly in the second round? Thank you
Gerry Dulac
10:23
Those wouldn't be bad picks at all. To me, my first three picks would be defensive players -- CB, DE, ILB
Marc from Germany
10:23
Hi G! With two rather active offseasons in da 'burgh do you smell a change of seasons or is this more circumstancial?
Gerry Dulac
10:24
I think it points up the need to get better and the Steelers know it. At least they're not standing pat. You can't after going 18-15-1 the last two years.
Bill
10:25
Wasn't $ 7 million per year too high to pay for CB Peterson? Couldn't the Steelers have waited until much later and gotten an aging veteran CB for much less?
Gerry Dulac
10:27
The contract he signed was very cap friendly for the Steelers. It was structured to be backloaded for the second year...and there might not be a second year. It actually was a very good deal for the Steelers
Jim_Bow_Dean
10:27
Are you surprised they haven’t hired Leftwich as an assistant. Seem like a very Tomlin like move or is Canada’s ego too fragile to handle it.
Gerry Dulac
10:29
No, I'm not surprised. If they make such a move, they need to bring in a former head coach who is offensive oriented, like a Frank Reich or Jim Caldwell or, hey, Jon Gruden, even though I know none of that is happening or can happen
Rahn
10:29
Any insight as to why Tomlin has such an affinity to Canada?
Gerry Dulac
10:29
Hmmmmm, let's see now....
Danny
10:30
Do you believe Calvin Austin is the answer as the #3 receiver or do Steelers address that early in draft?
Gerry Dulac
10:33
They won't address WR early in the draft. Maybe after the 3rd round at the earliest. But they are hoping -- and excited -- Austin can be that.
Harrison
10:33
Is a extension coming for mike tomlin
Gerry Dulac
10:33
At some point, yes. Always it appears
KN Phoenix
10:33
Hello . Thank you as always for the chat . Any insight on whether there is still a chance  that Edmunds would come back? Personally, I would think that with all new Inside Linebackers group , it would make even more sense to bring Edmunds back at safety position since he knows the system and would help keep defense on the same page  . Thank you very much .
Gerry Dulac
10:34
To me, it makes a lot of sense to bring him back.
Linebacker Lounge
10:34
88s injury history has to be a mild concern… is the TE from Notre Dame in play at 32 or 49?
Gerry Dulac
10:34
No
Linebacker Lounge
10:34
The game is played in space.. what’s the plan for an ILB that can cover?
Gerry Dulac
10:34
We'll see. Stay tuned. Don't expect anything dramatic, though
KN Phoenix
10:34
Hello . Thank you as always for the chat . Do you think that there is a chance of them bringing  any more of their own free agents back or are they pity much done with signing their own free agents . Thank you very much .
Gerry Dulac
10:35
That's exactly what you will see -- re-signing their own free agents
chuck mac
10:35
Are you with the knuckleheads that actually think what we have gained so far is at best equal to what we gave up???  I submit there should be high praise for the new FO and talent seekers.  Arrow up in my book!!!  What say you Gerry??
Gerry Dulac
10:36
Arrow up!
Stlrdave1
10:36
Good morning Gerry, Even though the league is all about high flying offenses, I like the approach of the moves so far. Controlling the lines on both sides of the ball still is a winning formula I believe. Thank you for taking my comment
Gerry Dulac
10:36
I'm with ya Dave. Your running game is only as good as your OLine. And you're ILB are only as good as your DL.
Wayward
10:42
Gerry, thanks for the chats.  Where do you see an area of concern for the Steelers that we the general public may not have picked up on?
Gerry Dulac
10:42
Coverage from the ILBs
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