JotCast | Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 08.27.24

Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 08.27.24

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Gerry Dulac

10:17

Are you saying they pronounce that way or spell it that way?

Yates

10:17

Gerry/. Five games into season how will Art be using Fields?

Gerry Dulac

10:17

Same way he uses him the first four games.

Monstars

10:18

Do you think this front off regrets trading dj prematurely

Gerry Dulac

10:18

I don't think they regret it because they got a starting CB they like. But it will affect them, and not positively.

Matt

10:18

A lot of Steelers fans complained all year about Diontae Johnson, we trade him now everyone acts like the sky is falling! Its not like he was Antonio Brown, he wasn't that good! Also is Bill in LA Kenny Pickett?

Gerry Dulac

10:19

I don't think anyone thinks the sky is falling, certainly not anyone connected with the team. But they will miss his production -- and his route running -- until someone else emerges.

Guest

10:19

Better chance of getting better depth piece at wr or cb today

Gerry Dulac

10:19

Dom

10:20

Who will be the starting nickel corning come game 1?

Gerry Dulac

10:20

I'm thinking Beanie Bishop, but they like what they see of Thomas Graham, who is also a three-year vet

Tom M.

10:20

Wilson will be the starting QB. Will they also use Fields in some packages designed for him? If so, how many plays per games will he get?

Gerry Dulac

10:21

We'll find out, but I don't think it will be more than 2-3 plays. If they are successful plays, maybe he gets a couple more moving forward.

Guest

10:21

Why are we ok with just sitting in limbo with aiyuk?

Gerry Dulac

10:22

By "we," you mean you and the fans or the Steelers?

Yates

10:22

Time for bold prediction Gerry. How many ppg will Steelers average this year? How probable is it that it is higher than last season?

Gerry Dulac

10:22

Saying it will be higher than last year (17.9) is not a bold prediction

Guest

10:23

Patrick from broncos on radar for us? Do you think he's an actual option

Gerry Dulac

10:24

Not sure he's any better than Van Jefferson

Jeff B

10:24

Odd thought but does the rise of Nich Herbig make Highsmith a trade option? Draft picks or a vet player in a position need?

Gerry Dulac

10:25

Not that odd a thought, but don't think it's anything on the immediate horizon

Lou

10:25

Hey Gerry! If there is a WR out there that might get cut, do you think one of these guys could help the team? People said ohhh juju if he was good why is he cut.m?

Gerry Dulac

10:25

Now there's a sensible, logical conclusion. Congrats!!

Mike

10:25

Gerry, with a change in OC/QB(s) - what do you think the comfortability is with #3 being allowed to audible out of plays and possibly even use the no-huddle?

Gerry Dulac

10:26

I would think he will have the offense at his disposal, which is one of the reasons he was brought in

Tampa Too

10:26

Gerry. What is your prediction this year for wins and losses?

Gerry Dulac

10:26

I think they're better than last year, so 11-6

Lou

10:26

if juju was so bad…well he got brought back by KC so he can’t be sooooo bad! ;-)

Gerry Dulac

10:26

That's right

Zamo

10:27

Morning Gerry! I’m excited for the season but really nervous if an injury hits Pickens. The offense “may” even look worse than last year since any opponent will simply stack 8 in the box. Love what Weidl/Khan have done last 2 years but the WR room is a hodge podge of nothing behind GP. Really hope they can pull something off this week to add to that room. They screwed the pooch at this position IMO. Cheers bud

Gerry Dulac

10:28

Mike Tomlin always tells you, you can't live in your fears. Yes, that would be a blow to the offense. But the hodge podge of nothingness is a little extreme. Still, I get your point. Cheers

Steelbeav

10:29

Gerry, It seems that over the past several years, nearly all young QBs with excellent athletic ability have resisted taking on the “slash” role early on in their pro careers for one reason or another. It appears Plumlee may have those capabilities based on a pre-season glimpse. Your thoughts on if John Rhys will embrace this role if given the opportunity? Thanks!

Gerry Dulac

10:31

I don't think he will be given that role, but I have thought the same thing. That's how Julian Edelman got started

OH Steeler Fan

10:31

Assuming Fautanu is good to go in Atlanta, who would you start at LT?

Gerry Dulac

10:32

That's what we're going to find out. One way or another, at some point, it's going to be Broderick Jones. They're not going to put him back on the bench

10:32

G - B Jones looked out of place on the right. I think he had trouble transitioning. He took so many steps on pass block he backed into QB

Gerry Dulac

10:32

He started 11 games there last season

Guest

10:32

Why are the steelers ok with waiting in limbo in aiyuk situation?

Gerry Dulac

10:33

Nobody said they are OK. What do you want them to do -- sweeten the pot? Give away a No. 1 ? That ain't happening

Yates