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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 05.13.20
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Mo Nongahela
11:20
Week 1 on a passing down, who is dropping into coverage in the middle along with Bush?
Gerry Dulac
11:22
Can't answer that now. But the choice will probably come from Marcus Allen, Ulysees Gilbert III, Antoine Brooks and Vince Williams.
Joe B.
11:22
Who do you believe will the starting defensive tackle this year? Damon Harrison is still a free agent!
Gerry Dulac
11:23
I think they are set with what they have. Chris Wormley will play the most between he and Tyson Alualu, but Alualu will likely be the nose tackle when they are in their 3-4 front.
Yuri
11:23
Hey Gerry ...any predictions/thoughts on the upcoming Manning-Woods v. Brady-Mickelson  matchup?
Gerry Dulac
11:24
No. I'm more interested in the one this weekend. All I know is the last Tiger-Phil pay-per-view event was a real dud, lifeless.
Roberto
11:24
Who Knows what kind of season Lamar Jackson Will have, I think when playing against we must spy him 100 percent of the time and Their running game and force him tô beat you by air, actually every team Should try it.. agree?
Gerry Dulac
11:25
I agree, but this guy is so fast, so shifty, so strong, I'm not sure there's a spy out there to watch him.
Guest
11:25
Hi Gerry, thanks for the chat.  Who do you expect to log the majority of the snaps at nose tackle when Steelers are in their base D (probably 300 snaps over course of the season)?
Gerry Dulac
11:26
I'm not sure it will be that many snaps, but I expect the nose to be Tyson Alualu with Chris Wormley maybe getting some time there.
Hugh
11:26
Good morning.  Do you think the Steelers have any interest in Matthews?  He could provide veteran leadership and depth.  Thanks.
Gerry Dulac
11:27
You mean Clay Matthews? As of right now, no. And I'm not sure he provides what they need -- an inside LB capable of dropping into coverage.
Dino
11:27
Gerry, which team is the biggest húrdle for us to reach SB? Chiefs or Ravens in your view, pick one.. we really have a chance with no excuses on Paper.. sure, with no specific injuries.. what say u?
Gerry Dulac
11:28
First rule of thumb -- get out of your own division before you can start thinking about the postseason. And, after going 14-2 last season as the AFC's No. 1 seed, the Ravens are the biggest and most immediate hurdle. Should they clear that hurdle, yes, the Chiefs. But don't get ahead of yourself.
Lucky
11:28
Good morning Gerry.  Do you think the there will be even more focus, than recently before, on improving the run game once camp begins?
Gerry Dulac
11:29
I think early on the Steelers will try to run the ball more and better to give BR's arm a chance to ease into the season and not get overworked early.
Jeff
11:29
when would you expect to see some FA signings to fill a couple def gaps?
Gerry Dulac
11:30
I wouldn't hold your breath. You won't see any more of that until at least the Steelers can get on a practice field with pads and see what they have. And the only conceivable move they will make then, barring injuries, is at ILB.
Alan in Nashville
11:30
Good morning. Both media and fans alike seem to be so focused on comparing McFarland to Rainey and Archer and their failures. I see one similarity, height, and that’s it. What’s your stance on this?
Gerry Dulac
11:32
It's not a comparison between measurables. It's the type of specialty role they will be asked to perform. There were NO big plays by Rainey or Archer
George in Greenfield
11:32
Hi Gerry.  Who would you like to see replace Tessitore and McFarland on Monday Night Football?
Gerry Dulac
11:35
Anyone. Romo would have been great. I don't know how good Eli Manning is but he would be really good. Maybe ESPN could borrow one of its college football guys, like Chris Fowler, for play by play.
Donna
11:35
Do you think Kevin Colbert will retire when Big Ben leaves?
Gerry Dulac
11:35
I think there is a good chance he and Mike Tomlin might depart the same time.
Lucky
11:37
The Steelers do a really good job of drafting and acquiring talent.  You just can’t give big $ to everyone.  So I’m ok to roll with Gilbert and Spillane as back-up ILBs.  Plus I would mind seeing more dime and just Bush at ILB. Thoughts?  Thanks Gerry.
Gerry Dulac
11:37
I don't think they're ready to roll the dice with those guys, particularly Spillane. And you just might see more dime, although that opens you up to a lot of mismatches in the run game.
Tprod
11:37
Gerry, do the Steelers have an answer for when the Ravens go 3-wide forcing the Steelers to go to their 4-2-5 with the undersize Bush  in the middle?
Gerry Dulac
11:38
Yeah, it's called Joe Haden, Steve Nelson and Minkah Fitzpatrick. That not enough??
Scott W.
11:38
Does Barrett have any value other than imitating Lamar Jackson when the Steelers prepare for the Ravens?  From what I hear, he can’t even compete for the third string QB job.
Gerry Dulac
11:38
I think what you say you hear is correct.
TJ
11:38
Gerry when does Tomlin get put on hot seat for being the average coach that he is?
Gerry Dulac
11:39
If you think he is average, what must you consider good?
Well, that's all the time we have today kids. Thanx for the questions.
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