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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 09.04.19
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Gerry Dulac
10:42
OK, kids, we're going to start our chat in just a bit, so get those questions ready....
10:54
Ok, here we go...fire away!!
mrbig
10:54
If ( more likely WHEN) belicheck outcoaches tomlin again, will Tomlin be back on the hot seat?
Gerry Dulac
10:54
No more than he already is...if he is.
mrbig
10:55
You still don't think AB has CTE issues?
Gerry Dulac
10:55
Oh, he has issues alright, but they're not limited to CTE....if he has CTE
Michael
10:55
What's the word on outside options for TE ?
Gerry Dulac
10:56
Well, obviously, the Steelers didn't find one they thought could help them, or get a shot at one who could.
Retire21
10:56
Jaylon Samuels had a huge game against the Pats in the win at Heinz last year. How much does that play in either team's game planning this week?
Gerry Dulac
10:58
Yes he did. I don't think it's going to affect how much they run James Conner but they will use Samuels in third-down passing situations. Everyone always wants to say he's not Le'Veon Bell and I'm not saying he is. But he catches the ball as smoothly as I've seen any running back.
Alex Failla
10:58
Gerry, who are your best guesses for inactives for Sunday night?OG/OT Johnson, OT Banner, MLB Gilbert, OLB Ola
Gerry Dulac
10:59
I'm not sure. Don't be so sure about Gilbert. He's on this team for special teams.
Kool Aid Man
10:59
OH YEAH!  Keep drinking the kool aid, yinzers.  No way the Steelers make the playoffs this year.  Am I right Gerry, or am I right?  The better without AB talk has gone too far.  Juju is great, but he's not enough for that passing game.  8-8.
Gerry Dulac
10:59
Wow. You must be drinking something else.
Utah Jim
10:59
Has Tomlin switched his favorite word from Obviously to Stadiums?
Gerry Dulac
10:59
Obviously
mrbig
10:59
any playoff predictions?
Gerry Dulac
11:00
Yes. They will stage them again this year. Write it down.
Luigi
11:00
i'm worried Gerry, game 1 @ patriots.  I can't sleep!
Whats your thoughts?
Gerry Dulac
11:00
They have over-the-counter meds for that. Relax. Win or lose, it's one game.
Milton
11:00
If you were a betting man, which head coach is the first to get fired during the season this year?
Gerry Dulac
11:00
I am not, but Jay Gruden
Bill Fraz
11:00
Is there an unwritten rule that teams should not poach practice squad players from eachother's practice squads? I'm amazed that there is so little of this during the season.
Gerry Dulac
11:01
No. But it might be because a team has to put that practice squad player on its 53-man roster. Most teams don't want to make that leap unless they're desperate.
Evan
11:02
What NFL team do you expect to be the biggest disappointment this year? And which do you expect to be the biggest surprise?
Gerry Dulac
11:02
Disappointment: Browns (after all the hype). Surprise: Bears (they're good)
BD
11:02
Gerry, when Ola is ready to come back do you think he's automatically the first back-up at end?
Gerry Dulac
11:03
Chickillo is the top backup at OLB. Ola would be next
BigBenDover
11:03
What are the chances we see Samuels playing an h-back/#2 TE role?
Gerry Dulac
11:03
I think you will see Samuels, let me put it that way.
Picksixlisberger
11:03
Any news on the availability of Sean Davis for the opener?
Gerry Dulac
11:03
Will know more today or tomorrow
Bill Fraz
11:05
If a team makes a successful wire claim, do they have to add that player to their 53 man roster? Or can they waive at any time or add to practice squad?
Gerry Dulac
11:06
That's usually why they make a waiver-wire claim. Remember, only players with 4 or fewer years of experience have to go through the waiver wire. Players w 5 or more years don't. They are automatically free agents.
Mendy rudy
11:06
Do you view this upcoming year as a make it or break it year for Mike Tomlin?
Gerry Dulac
11:07
I don't think it's make or break, but he will be under a lot of scrutiny, and should be. He has been given a lot to work with in the offseason, including ridding the team of its major distractions.
Picksixlisberger
11:07
Over/Under on wins for Steelers?  Will it be enough to win division or wildcard birth?
Gerry Dulac
11:08
Over/under should be 10. I go with the over
Mike in ATL
11:08
Curious, have you ever seen Jaylen Samuels line up at tight end in a practice or game or is that just totally out of his position in his role as a Steeler.
Gerry Dulac
11:08
I have not seen him line as a TE
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