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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 04.07.21
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Jacque Strap
11:24
Hi Gerry, do you anticipate the NFL easing any reporting restrictions related to COVID? Would be nice if you guys were able to have locker room access, etc.
Gerry Dulac
11:25
I think you will see things ease a lot once we get to the regular season.
GM
11:25
In your opinion, does canceling the combine make it harder to evaluate talent or are pro days enough?
Gerry Dulac
11:26
Of course it does. It gives coaches and GMs less chance to further evaluate players and interview them. The interviews are an important part of the combine process.
GM
11:26
What's with all the trade noise going around the team this year, we should've traded for Darnold?!?! FOR WHAT?!  I'm pretty sure we won more games with a 3rd string QB than he did in a year!
Gerry Dulac
11:26
Pay the man!
Alan F
11:26
Any insights on this Steve Nelson saga on why Colbert/Tomlin couldn't work something out in keeping Nelson.
Gerry Dulac
11:26
See earlier answer
Buzzard Bill
11:27
Hi Gerry,  there is something strange about the Nelson situation.  Knowing that the Steelers have no depth at CB, and don't want to draft one, it is a bit surprising that they didn't at least try to do a pay cut or extension with him.  Were there any personnel or locker room issues not made public that lead them to release him?
Gerry Dulac
11:28
There were no locker room or personal issues involving Nelson that I was ever made aware of. Keep in mind what I said a couple weeks ago about every FA decision. It's about money.
OtherOtherBigBen
11:28
Do the Steelers just like Layne and Pierre enough to let Nelson go? Is there something else below the surface with 22?
Gerry Dulac
11:28
No.
GK
11:28
Hi Gerry - besides $ was their any other reason for the Nelson divorce?
Gerry Dulac
11:28
$$
Bernard
11:28
Steelers and Buckeye fan here-  are you hearing any buzz re Brett Myers (C) or Baron Browning/Pete Werner (LBs) to the Steelers in the middle to later rounds?
Gerry Dulac
11:28
No I haven't, sorry.
GK
11:29
Do you think the guys coming out that opted out of last yr will hurt them in the draft?
Gerry Dulac
11:29
I honestly don't think so. It might cause them to drop a couple spots, but nothing drastic.
Guest
11:29
I do not understand why so many people think the Steelers are going to take an OLB in the first round. I thought Alex Highsmith did a pretty nice job in his rookie season. Are the Steelers not confident in him to take the next step?
Gerry Dulac
11:30
They're not going to take an OLB in the first round. And, yes, they like Highsmith. He is ahead of where Bud Dupree was after his first year
SteelChuck
11:30
Gerry are you going to be in Augusta this week?
Gerry Dulac
11:30
No. Darn
jim
11:30
In reading the questions in your chat you would think that Steven Nelson was the 2nd coming of Rod Woodson....
Gerry Dulac
11:30
Pay this man too!
Jeff
11:31
Yes, Dupree will be missed but how many teams have 2 great edge rushers?  I can't think of many.  We still have one of the best, if not the best.  Watt was great when Dupree was average, I think we will be fine at OLB.  Agree?
Gerry Dulac
11:31
They will miss Dupree, but they will be fine.
SteelChuck
11:31
Hi Gerry - I like Spillane but do you think he is an NFL starter?
Gerry Dulac
11:31
I think he is capable, but I don't think he is dynamic. I need to see more
Steelphilly
11:31
I always thought Conner was serviceable at RB when he had even minimal blocking. Any thoughts of drafting 2 olinemen with first 2 picks or 2 of first 3?
Gerry Dulac
11:32
I think Conner is serviceable but is nothing more than what most teams expected when he came out of Pitt -- a nice No. 2 back.
SteelChuck
11:32
Hi Gerry - if OL or RB they like aren't there what do you expect is next position they would go in Rd 1?  Just BPA?
Gerry Dulac
11:33
I think you will see them address one of those positions for sure. There are enough options at 24 that they won't be reaching.
GK
11:33
With the current OL roster who in your opinion is the best run blocker & who is the worst?
Gerry Dulac
11:34
DeCastro is probably the best. Dotson has a chance to be a good one. And the jury is out on the others.
GM
11:34
Players like 30, 98, etc that were let go or not resigned still haven't found a new team.  Is that because of the current cap or were they just that sub par?
Gerry Dulac
11:34
The reduced cap has caused a lot of players to still be team-less.
Steeler in Virginia
11:34
Steelers have a habit of getting great WRs late in the draft. With JuJu on a one-year deal and Washington at the end of his, chances the Steelers take a shot at a late drafted WR this year?
Gerry Dulac
11:34
They never pass up a good skill player.
GK
11:34
How is Bush progressing in his rehab?
Gerry Dulac
11:35
I guess OK. I don't think there are any setbacks. But we won't know till minicamp or training camp.
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