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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 11.03.21
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Gerry Dulac
10:48
OK kids, we will be starting our chat in about 5 min so get ready.....
10:57
OK, here we go...Fire away
Utah Jim
10:58
Now that we know they don’t have an emergency PK do they also not have an emergency P, LS, or Holder? Ben said he’s the emergency Holder but that seems unlikely.
Gerry Dulac
11:00
Ben is the emergency holder, but I'm not sure who is the emergency kicker in those instances, If it's not Harvin, it could be Derek Watt, who kicked in high school.
GM
11:00
Morning Gerry, when will the other new additions "work out?"  For instance we have Joseph and the CB "protected" on the practice squad.  We get hosed for those too?
Gerry Dulac
11:00
Hosed? Didn't cost them anything. They are bargains at that price.
Tim
11:01
Gerry, why all the fuss over melvin ingram?  Steelers nation seems bothered by this trade.  I was more bothered before trade deadline with his lack of production.  Happy with the 6th round prize.
Gerry Dulac
11:01
He had done nothing really since the Buffalo game, so, yeah, I get your point.
MD
11:01
Gerry:  They paid Ingram almost $3.5 million that hits the cap.  They trade him to an AFC contender that they still have on their schedule and they get less than they gave up (5th rounders) for stiffs like Witherspoon and Avery Williamson.  They also continue to set the precedent that a "hostage" can get out.  How can this be viewed as anything other than a complete disaster?
Gerry Dulac
11:02
I think you worry too much.
Justin
11:02
Gerry… this tuitt stuff is so aggravating.  I mean I get he lost his brother and it’s devastating but he also is taking up 15+ mill of salary cap.  If his knee is healthy he needs to be out there.    That is a huge chunk of cap.  I’m not sure I have ever seen an athlete do this.  You?
Gerry Dulac
11:04
It is an unfortunate situation, to be sure, on many fronts. In this day and age, I don't think the Steelers want to appear as anything other than sympathetic and understanding for what he's dealing with. And I agree. If they're not upset, you shouldn't be either.
Gm Gerry
11:04
Gerry…. In your best guess… who is starting qb next year.    Rudolph, Haskins, Ben, or outside veteran    Just seems like Coach T wants a qb w some wheels and clearly none of the above afe
Gerry Dulac
11:04
If I'm going to bet, I say Rudolph. If I'm going to predict without any repercussion, I say Haskins.
Utah Jim
11:04
When was the last time you saw defensive hold called on a run play let alone twice in the same game?
Gerry Dulac
11:05
Don't see it very often, but it happens. A defender pulls down a blocker to blow up a run isn't that rare
MD
11:05
Is it accurate to think that with all the cap space available, the Steelers will be net adders in free agency next year even if they let Haden, Ebron, JJSS, and maybe Edmunds go so that Ingram would probably not have helped in the comp pick formula anyway?
Gerry Dulac
11:08
That's a safe guess right now. But I wouldn't be so sure about Haden and even Edmunds.
REID
11:08
Hi Gerry, Young O line definitely improving on their run blocking over the first 7 games. Realize that pass blocking may come along a little slower but do you think they get to the point of being able to protect longer allowing more intermediate and downfield routes going forward?
Gerry Dulac
11:08
Of course. That would be the natural progression, though I think you're already seeing some of that now.
The GM
11:09
Gerry, I read an article this morning, it talked about previous players wanting out of Pittsburgh. Players like AB, Martavis Bryant, L. Blount, James Harrison and recently Melvin Ingram. Could it be that certain players are taking advantage of the Steelers because they actually treat their players with respect and like family?
Gerry Dulac
11:12
I think it's more indicative of the type of player you're talking about, rather than them thinking they can take advantage of the organization. That being said, nobody has ever indicated to me Ingram is a bad guy. And it's not fair to put James Harrison in there, either, if you knew the situation.
Gene
11:12
Shawn Houchuli and his crew think they are the game not the 2 teams playing. No matter what game they are referring they are the show. Your thoughts please.
Gerry Dulac
11:13
Pay the man!
MD
11:13
Quincy Roche is getting snaps for the Giants.  Jamir Jones looked great in the preseason.  Ingram seemed like a tremendous addition.  Now they end up with Tuszka and Charlton as OLB backups despite spending $3.5 million and a 6th round pick (Roche).  How would you grade how the team has navigated filling the need for backups at the most important position in their defense?
Gerry Dulac
11:13
Now, after the trade, not so good.
REID
11:13
Hi Gerry, Ben mentioned the first regular season game that the offense " was going to be a work in progress". How do you feel its progressing?
Gerry Dulac
11:14
It's still a work in progress, but I'll use your word -- it's progressing. I think they get a little better each week, understanding what they want to do and what they can rely on. That happens with a new coordinator and four rookies on offense.
REID
11:14
Hi Gerry, A few writers covering the Steelers frequently reference Ben's stats - completions, yds, tds but then also the caveat "should have been intercepted X times". Is the ShINT  (Should have been Intercepted) metric calculated within the passer rating?
Gerry Dulac
11:15
No, and that's a ridiculous caveat.
MTScott
11:15
Earlier this year during the losing streak, you kept telling folks to “remain calm & have patience”.  What day you know Grasshopper!
Gerry Dulac
11:15
Same
Chuck
11:15
Will the TE position be Freiermuth at TE1 and Gentry at TE2 going forward? To me that is clearly their best option - it allows them to play two TE sets and control the middle of the field. On top of that, both players are better blockers than Ebron, which is what this team needs since the O flows through Harris.
Gerry Dulac
11:16
Maybe not for now, but eventually.
Tampa Too
11:16
Gerry. Do you think FitzPatrick is worthy of a big contract due to his play this year so far?
Gerry Dulac
11:16
Yep
Jim downunder
11:16
Do you think that Schobert will be with the Steelers after this year?  Is he the best ILB now?
Gerry Dulac
11:17
I think he will. And maybe he is now, but not overall or eventually. That's still D Bush
troysteelerfan
11:17
What are the odds the Steelers have to use Lambo on Monday night instead of Boswell? Any news on how he is doing in concussion protocol?
Gerry Dulac
11:17
I am told he will be fine.
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