Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 08.25.26
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Gerry Dulac
9:46
OK kids, we're going to start a little early and we will break our chat into two stages. I will take a break around 1015 am so I can attend Mike McCarthy's press briefing and will return about 20 minutes after that to continue, if you are willing to wait.
Rahn
9:47
What's the question you would ask in this chat that someone hasn't and can you answer it for us?
Gerry Dulac
9:47
What is Bill in LA really like?
LarryG from Punxy
9:47
From what you've seen so far, what gives you the most hope for a successful season (at least one playoff win).  What gives you the most concern?
Gerry Dulac
9:48
The passing game with the additions gives the most hope. Concern? Can the defense be appreciably better with this regime?
AdamNY
9:48
There is a report that JPJ allegedly wants to be the highest paid CB in the NFL and that the Steelers haven’t made him an offer yet.  Is there any truth to this - have you heard that JPJ values himself that highly and that there hasn’t even been an offer from the team?
Gerry Dulac
9:50
Don't believe all those ill-informed reports. But I'm sure JPJ's agent values him highly, but, if they want to get a deal done, I hope not that high
Bill In LA
9:50
What does the big contract of Nick Herbig tell us about how the Steelers feel about and their plans for OLB Jack Sawyer?
Gerry Dulac
9:50
It doesn't change their plans for Jack Sawyer at all. They like him a lot
Bill In LA
9:50
What's the point of playing Aaron Rogers this year? Just so they can see Wil Howard throw some preseaons passes? Next year its going to be an unproven Wil Howard/Drew Allar anyway, no difference from where we are today. Why did the Steelers bother putting it off for a year?
Gerry Dulac
9:51
Cause they want to win??
Bill In LA
9:51
Gerry, could you post on your Twitter account the day BEFORE that you plan to do a CHAT the next day,  so we have some heads up? You appear sometimes on Tues/Wed/Thurs, and I just hate to miss your brilliant takes!
Gerry Dulac
9:52
Bill, my apologies. I've had to adjust days during the preseason because of my/their schedule. It will return to Wednesdays at 10am ET during the season
steelstu
9:52
Interesting time of the year where writers and diehard fans stress over whether Joey Porter Junior gets 2 million or 2 1/2 million dollars a month. We know that Highsmith may be disrespected because Herbig is getting more money than him. How do you think Jamal Dean will feel when Joey Porter gets twice as much money as him. I know we were concerned about Highsmith feelings a few months ago. Although it may be a lot simpler than what we thought we have the wise Jalen Ramsey, saying just pay the man so it may be less complicated than we thought. Of course, Jay  also told us that Josh Allen was trash when he got drafted.
Gerry Dulac
9:53
I don't think any deal JPJ gets will have any ill effect on Jamel Dean. Nor are the Steelers even worried about that
Remember History
9:53
What happened to honoring a signed contract and showing up and fulfilling one's commitment and responsibilities?  I get that it's a business but fulfilling your contract is part of the business too.  I sure hope Joey Porter Jr. remembers what happened to Le'Veon Bell.
Gerry Dulac
9:53
What happened? It disappeared a long time ago in professional sports, especially the NFL. But, if you were a player, it might make a little more sense
The Dude
9:54
There is more and more talk about dealing Joey Jr. So two questions- should the Steelers trade him, and what is the minimum they should be willing to take?
Gerry Dulac
9:56
The Steelers have no plans whatsoever to trade JPJ. But, as with just about any player, if another team comes with a ridiculous offer then any trade is possible. Also, I don't think the word "should" work there. Maybe "would." As in a No. 1 and a 2. Like I said, ridiculous
Coach
9:56
What happens if JPJ doesn’t sign before the opener? If he decides to sit out a year, does that fulfill his contractual obligation? Would the Steelers still be able to franchise him a year to keep him from
Gerry Dulac
9:57
No, it doesn't. He still owes the Steelers the final year of his contract, one way or the other
Tom88
9:57
Hi Gerry,  Do you think Kaleb Johnson makes the Steelers roster?  Thx.
Gerry Dulac
9:57
That's going to be a tricky one
Worried
9:57
I dont want to come off as super negative, but i think khan is a terrible gm outside cap space. i just dont understand what are they doing? whats the plan? signing all these backups to big $, the AWFUL AWFUL DK trade and contract, no qb.    i used ai to review every transaction Khan as done as gm and it gave him a D+ and it thinks the recent drafts are really bad
Gerry Dulac
9:57
I'll  let him know
Mr. Matt
9:57
Hi Gerry.  Who on thedo you see as a viable trade candidate that most people envision making the 53-man roster.
Gerry Dulac
9:59
Viable as in, could be traded or could fetch something in a trade? About the only one who fits the criteria would be Broderick Jones.
Wiscoken
9:59
With all the investment the team has made at tackle over the past few years, it still remains one of the bigger question marks. Is this a reflection of how hard the position is to scout and draft, how long it takes to develop in the position or that we simply missed with Broderick Jones (injuries and all) and that we are paying a bit of the price for that now.
Gerry Dulac
10:00
I don't think it's that big of a question mark. Yes, Broderick Jones hasn't played to the level they expected when they moved up to draft him. But his injury last year didn't help
Mr. Matt
10:00
Hi Gerry.  Who do you see as having the highest odds of being a trade candidate rather than making the 53-man roster?
Gerry Dulac
10:02
I would say Broderick Jones, if you're thinking about a player who might command something in a trade. I'm not saying that's going to happen, just answering your question.
Bama Steve
10:03
If Porter continues to have this "alleged" back injury after  final cutdowns, what happens in your opinion?  Injured reserve, suspended, or what type of action would be taken?
Gerry Dulac
10:04
I have to assume he will return in time for the season. He doesn't have many options, not if he thinks he will get top 5 CB money
Mr. Matt
10:04
Should we be worried of a slow start offensively on opening day seeing how the top two WRs and starting QB have not been in any preseason games?
Gerry Dulac
10:04
Nope. You should be excited about seeing them together
JackL
10:04
Do you think Rubio makes the team?
Gerry Dulac
10:04
If they keep 6 DL, probably. He will at least be a practice squad candidate
SteelersExpat
10:05
Hi Gerry:  are you excited about the Saints game in Paris?  Can you share where you'll be hanging out the day/night before and morning of the game?  Hope to see/meet you there!
Gerry Dulac
10:05
I am.
Takoma Tom
10:06
If AB gets in the HOF who presents him?
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