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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 07.27.23
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Guest
10:15
Seems Najee is being very vocal about things unrelated to wins and leadership.  All items other than those two lead to distractions and not championships.  How large of a distraction do you see him being this season?
Gerry Dulac
10:15
You have to remember, he's merely answering a question asked of him. It's not as though he came in complaining and bemoaning the state of the RB position.
LovieSmithSr
10:15
Gerry, realistically what should be expected or maybe predicted as to the confidence level in the development and coordination of this offense. Or can it be hope beyond hope this year ?.
Gerry Dulac
10:16
Realistically, you have to think it will be better. All the young guys are a year older and Canada has the same QB for the first time since he took over. Hey, can it be any more unproductive??
Guest
10:17
If you were the owner, would you require at least playoff win or else ask the coach to move on with his life's work?  I for one would, but then again I also believe the coach is the most powerful man in the organization (even more so than Art II).
Gerry Dulac
10:17
I assure you, he is not the most powerful man in the organization.
the real guest
10:17
Gerry, Sorry but I gotta ask, on 3 and 1 and 4 and 1 would you use Washington as your QB. If everyone knows you are running why not use a tank?
Gerry Dulac
10:17
I would not
Tom
10:17
is there still a conditioning test day 1 of camp?
Gerry Dulac
10:18
Yep.
Andrew
10:18
Who is your prediction for this year's Jaylen Warren-type surprise player at camp?
Art from NC
10:19
I know we don't "live in our fears" as MT reminds us, but what do you see as the biggest issue facing the team for the 2023 season?
Gerry Dulac
10:20
The offense. Has to produce more points and be more explosive. If not, you will be watching the same old thing. And the defense will be under more pressure to perform.
Tom
10:20
Any chance Gentry gets cut if Washington proves to be a good blocker with more upside?
Gerry Dulac
10:20
No
Peter H
10:20
Right now all our our draft picks are future hall of farmers. Any prediction oo  who is overrated the .most?
Gerry Dulac
10:21
Yeah, your prediction that all the draft picks are future Hall of Famers. Now THAT'S overrated.
Pickett Line
10:21
With only three preseason games how much will the starting quarterback play?
Gerry Dulac
10:21
Very little but more than Ben did.
Guest
10:21
I have often read that Tomlin deserves a pass on last year because he had a rookie QB.  Didn't Cowher go 15-1 with a rookie QB?  Why such low expectations and high excuses for the current coach?
Gerry Dulac
10:22
That was a different level of rookie QB, as 18 years have proven.
Ryan
10:22
Gerry can’t wait to see your updates from camp who you will be keeping a eye on today Jones Porter Benton anyone else
Gerry Dulac
10:23
Those 3 are a good place to start, same with Darnell Washington. But I won't really start paying attention until they put on pads, and that won't be until Tuesday.
Pickett Line
10:23
What is the players least favorite aspect of training camp in Latrobe and conversely what is the most favorite?
Gerry Dulac
10:23
Dorm rooms. And the road back to Pittsburgh.
Pickett Line
10:23
Is there any fire to the smoke rumors about Chase Young being traded to the Steelers? And could he play ILB? Enjoy camp and thanks for the coverage.
Gerry Dulac
10:24
Not only is there no fire, there is no smoke. Sorry to pour water on your flames.
Andrew
10:24
What do you think of Hakeem Butler's chances to make the team?
Gerry Dulac
10:24
He has a chance, but they are slim. Depends how well he can play on special teams.
Joe
10:25
Didn’t ARII basically say Tomlin is the coach as long as he wants to be? It’s very clear that Art does not care about winning championships as much as Dan did. The mediocrity of this franchise is entirely due to him
Gerry Dulac
10:26
He did say that because he believes Tomlin is the guy to help them win championships, which, of course, is a matter of debate.
Pickett Line
10:26
Can this offensive line become a top five NFL line this season?
Gerry Dulac
10:26
I don't know where they rank, but they were very good last year and I believe they are even better this year.
Big Daddy
10:26
Hey Gerry! First time question asker but long time reader. Thanks for your great work! Look, I am a Tomlin fan in many ways, but am struggling to understand his retention of Matt Canada (I know...join the club). What is your analysis of why he was retained and what strategies (beyond "scoring points") would demonstrate progress in his capabilities given the players on this roster? Thank you!
Gerry Dulac
10:30
You have already stolen two of my responses to your query. The club has a lot of members and they all want to see more points. Why was he retained? There are probably several reasons, one of which is they wanted to keep some continuity with their rookie QB, even though Ben had to adapt to a coordinator change many times. But there won't be any debate after this season if the offense continues to perform at the snails pace that it has for Canada's first two seasons.
Andrew
10:30
Pickett said he was more involved in play selection and game planning, but (unless I missed it) he did not say he was going to have freedom to change the play at the line.  Any word on whether he's allowed to audible this year?
Gerry Dulac
10:31
Very perceptive. And we shall see. Heck, Ben wasn't allowed to do it. even though he did.
Andrew
10:31
Has Canada upgraded/updated the offensive scheme to be more Sunday-ish?  If so, how?
Gerry Dulac
10:31
We'll find out soon enough
412 Football
10:31
Who wins more games this year: Steelers or Penn State?
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