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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 04.15.26
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Gerry Dulac
9:33
Good morning. I know it's tax day so I hope I can give everyone a good refund answer on their questions. We will start shortly
9:51
OK, let's get started....
Lou
10:00
Hi Gerry. Do you think the Steelers will go WR with first pick? After all, they could be one injury away from their situation last year if DK or Pittman go down.
Gerry Dulac
10:01
It wouldn't surprise me at all. Remember, Mike McCarthy is an offensive guy so he wants offense. And he has just two WRs behind DK and Pittman -- Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek. His teams have always had multiple WRs so I am expecting that to be the case -- and if not in round 1 certainly in rd. 2.
dpreble001
10:01
Gerry I've seen mocks with Steelers taking the DT from Ohio St would you be on board with this selection?
Gerry Dulac
10:02
I'm always on board with continuing to build and deepen their defensive front, though I'm not expecting that to happen in round 1
Ahead of BiLA?
10:02
Gerry - glad to hear about the new owner of the PG. We appreciate all you do and look forward to supporting your work in the future.
Gerry Dulac
10:02
Thanx, and you did get in before BILA
Rich in TN
10:03
Good Morning Gerry... No question.. Just wanted to express my gratitude for news on the PG future and all great reporting ya'll do there.  Thanks for all you do keeping us informed out here in Steeler Nation.  All the best. CHEERS
Gerry Dulac
10:03
Thanx man!
Takoma Tom
10:03
Can you tell Omar and AR2 to stop shopping for starting QBs at the dollar store? They've only had moderate success and no future. There's a reason another team is paying them to leave.
Gerry Dulac
10:04
I'll let them know
Josh
10:05
Hi Gerry, last week a person in the chat asked about a potential trade of Nick Herbig, to which you responded that if a trade of an edge rusher did happen, it would be someone who starts in front of Herbig. To me, it feels like the only way Watt would get traded is if he asks to be traded. It’s a very big if, but if they did trade an OLB, do you think it’s Highsmith who would be dealt in that scenario?
Gerry Dulac
10:07
Well, they REALLY like Highsmith. But, hey, they're not going to trade Herbig. More than likely, he will opt to test the market and seek a big deal in free agency.
Josh
10:07
Do you think offensive line in round 1 is the Steelers fall back plan if who they really want isn’t there at 21? Fano was a surprise visit that I didn’t expect to see.
Gerry Dulac
10:08
Nothing surprises me anymore. I don't expect that, but, hey, they could use a left guard.
SMF
10:08
Hi Gerry:  Thanks for the chats.  In my view the Steelers had two absolutely horrible losses last year.  Of course, the playoff to Texans 30-6 (after 7-6 at half) and the Browns 13-6.  Both were lost because the OL was overwhelmed and dysfunctional preventing both running and passing and keeping their Defense off the field.  AR8 if anything needs protection.  That is why the draft this year MUST fix the left side (LT, LG) or the Offense will not progress.  That should be priority #1.
Gerry Dulac
10:10
Well, I hate to tell you, it's not priority No. 1. It has been in 2023 and 2024, but I think they have other plans. Again, though, nothing surprises me on draft day
Jim
10:10
Watched the Phillies and Bucco games on MLB last night. Shirt sleeve weather both sites. The Phillies house was full and only 9000 attended the Pirate game with a first place team. Perplexing.
Gerry Dulac
10:11
They musta stayed home to watch the WNBA draft
Stairway to seventh seed
10:11
Gerry: congratulations to all of you on the PG deal.  A lot of people seem to be getting excited about the prospect of taking the Guard from Penn State at 21.  Do they realize that when calculating the 5th year option price, Guards get lumped in with tackles.  This really will make a 5th year option expensive for a Guard.  Doesn't that make taking a Guard in round 1 pretty unappealing?  Are the Steelers so focused on winning now that they don't care?
Gerry Dulac
10:12
Believe me, whatever you have thought of -- whether an immediate issue or future problem -- they have thought of and more. When it comes to that stuff, they have thought of everything
Takoma Tom
10:12
Since a Baltimore company bought the PG will you start covering the ratbirds?
Gerry Dulac
10:12
Haha.
Takoma Tom
10:12
Any plans on the PG hiring Dianna Russini?
Gerry Dulac
10:13
OK, that's two in a row...don't try for a third
SMF
10:13
Hi Gerry:  Thanks again for the chats.  With the exception of AB84, Tomlin teams never had a receiver for short third downs over the middle like Brady; who always had someone like Danny Amendola and Julian Edelstein.  Do you think McCarthy is going to get a receiver for these short slants in critical situations?
Gerry Dulac
10:14
Actually SMF, I think that's exactly what they need. They already had two 6-4, 225-230-pound guys. They need a guy who can get in and out of his breaks and get open. Someone, though, a little bigger than Calvin Austin.
Barry in MD
10:14
Can Rory 3peat or maybe a season grandslam
Gerry Dulac
10:14
Not if he has another Masters hangover like last year, which I'm kind of fully expecting
Southside Johnny
10:15
Good morning, Gerry. In your opinion, who’s the Steelers number one selection?  Thank you.
Gerry Dulac
10:16
I do not know who, but maybe what. Even that, though, can be difficult to pinpoint. The only starting spot on the roster that might be up for grabs is left guard, so, yeah, that could be an option. But I don't think that's Rd. 1. You can pick from WR, S and maybe DL
Stairway to seventh seed
10:17
Gerry: one of your chat responses set off a firestorm on talk radio last week hinting that maybe Watt or Highsmith would be traded.  Many Steeler media folks said that Watt's contract is "not tradeable".  Why do they say this?  Crosby at $29m per year almost got traded for two #1s.  Hendrickson got $29m per.  A deal for Watt right now would save the Steelers $12m in cap space in 2026 ($32m if after June 1).  The acquiring team would be on the hook for a 2 year $64m deal fully guaranteed with a $39m option on a 3rd year that they could just let lapse.  It seems very doable to get something for him unless 31 other teams think his play has fallen so far below that of his former comps that they have no interest.
Gerry Dulac
10:19
Yeah, I heard. But what I have also said the time to trade Watt has likely passes, and by that I mean the Steelers couldn't get for him now what they could have received for him at this time last year. And, at the time, I pointed up that signing Watt -- understandable, given his stature -- could be a bad business decision. I'll leave you to decide if indeed it was. Your answer might lie in how he performs in 2026.
Barry in MD
10:19
If Shipley ever wins the Masters will Primantis cater the Tuesday dinner?
Gerry Dulac
10:20
I bet it's on the menu
Chill Dave
10:20
Hi Gerry, I seem to remember you mentioning in a chat (probably around combine time) that the Steelers loved Omar Cooper Jr.  Are you surprised they haven't had him to the South Side?  Assuming they interviewed him at the combine, would that be enough to draft him with their first pick?
Gerry Dulac
10:20
They do like him...a lot. And they still have to the end of the week to have Top 30 meetings.
Takoma Tom
10:20
Any chance Herbig gets traded?  I’d keep him and trade TJ or Alex.
Gerry Dulac
10:21
I don't think that happens now...if at all. All 3 OLBs are under contract for 2026 so play em all.
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