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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 12.30.20
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Gerry Dulac
9:17
Good morning kids....we will start our chat in about 30 minutes so get your questions ready....
9:47
Ok kids, I'm ready if you're ready....go!!
Renfro
9:47
Picking against Pittsburgh again this week?
Gerry Dulac
9:47
Why? You laying a wager?
Ashton
9:51
TJW from another planet?  Any other Steelers out of this world?
Gerry Dulac
9:51
No, but Warren Moon was.
Jackson
9:51
Vince Williams calling all defensive chess moves against Baker Mayfield?
Gerry Dulac
9:52
Well, he will call the signals, but there will be 13,000 people in Cleveland's stadium so it won't be errily quiet
Ryan
9:52
If the Steelers don't win the Super Bowl this year do you see Fichtner being kept on as OC? Pretty damning when Juju stated the Colts were calling out the offensive plays pre-snap
Gerry Dulac
9:52
Don't read too much into that or anything JuJu says. That happens all the time in these empty stadiums. As Mike Tomlin said, the Steelers were calling out some of the Colts plays too.
Yates
9:53
Hi Gerry -  Purely based on actual performance delivered on field this year, how would you rank order WR group ? Include all WR on roster and adjust rank order for snap count however you see fit.
Gerry Dulac
9:54
I don't see fit to do either, but here ya go -- 19-18-11-13-14.
John
9:54
Gerry will Ben be extended if he plays well in playoff game?   I just can’t see Steelers accepting a 41 mill Cap number.   Can’t let the young defensive players in prime walk out door!!!!
Gerry Dulac
9:55
They don't have any room to maneuver his salary cap hit in 2021 ($41m) unless they extend him another year or so. And I'm not sure they will do that.
Ashtabula Steelers Fan
9:56
Think Seagulls flying over stadium this week will affect ability of players to hear pre-snap calls?
Gerry Dulac
9:56
Maybe affect the stains on their helmet
Yates
9:56
Gerry -  How do you see Steelers reconfiguring OL  next year?  Who is gone? Who moves positions? What positions are prioritized in draft?
Gerry Dulac
9:57
Villanueva will not be re-signed, Feiler will go back to right tackle and Okorafor will move to LT. Dotson will be the left guard. That's how they will start. And they will draft a center/guard in the second or third round.
Beth
9:57
Mr Gerry Colbert. ... who is your priority in order?   Juju, Hilton, bud, sutton
Gerry Dulac
9:57
Priority will be Watt, JuJu and see what happens with Bud.
Stlrdave1
9:58
2 part question sir. Will the coaches allow Ben to call more of his own plays in the no huddle? It seems to be working. And any chance is there plays to be put in for Josh Dobbs down the line for a change of pace? Thank you as always for your insight
Gerry Dulac
9:59
He calls all of his own plays in the no-huddle, but the plays come from his call sheet that he and Randy Fichtner go over and build during the week. The only problem with Dobbs is he has to be active first, and he hasn't been. But I'm sure he will be this week and don't be surprised if you see some type of motion package w him.
Richard
9:59
Gerry, in you article you name it that Ben bringed back the Steelers to the driver seat.. I think they are not even in the passenger seat, they had their opportunities before not now.. that belongs to KC and Bills respectively.. sad enough the worst scenario was to meet the ravens first playoff game for the last 4 weeks for me and I bet that will happen.. ouch!! Doesn’t look to bright does it?
Gerry Dulac
10:00
That's the first time I heard a 12-3 team not having bright prospects.
Utah Jim
10:00
What are your thoughts on Tomlin’s excuse for not calling a timeout at the end of the first half? Sounds like living in one’s fears to me.
Gerry Dulac
10:01
We have seen those fears arise several times this year. It happened when he didn't kick the potential game-winning 46-yard field goal against Washington.
Joesy
10:01
Odds of all players on active roster see action other than on special teams?
Gerry Dulac
10:01
Slim. Why? You looking for a prop bet??
California Yinzer
10:01
It’s difficult to beat a team three times in one season.  Although I wouldn’t count Ben out, I don’t think the Steelers would get past the Ravens if that is their first round opponent in the playoffs.  Agree?
Gerry Dulac
10:03
Relax. They did it in 2008 when they beat the Ravens three times to win the Super Bowl
Les
10:03
Good morning, in the 2nd half vs the Colts what percentage of plays were called by Big Ben? More than people think or less than? Whichever it was it worked!
Gerry Dulac
10:03
I'm not sure what people thought, but when they are in the no-huddle Ben is calling the vast majority of them.
BJ
10:03
Good morning Gerry.  Question regarding Sam Darnold. Now that Bud Dupree is heading for free agency, could the Steelers work out a deal with the Jets, trading Dupree and say a draft choice for Darnold?  I understand Bud would have to agree to the deal.  Thank you.
Gerry Dulac
10:05
I doubt it. Darnold won't come cheap and I think the Steelers plan is to go with Rudolph until they find a QB in the draft they like...and can get. Plus, they can't trade Bud because he won't be under contract.
Jake
10:06
I’d like to to see McFarland get 20+ carries and Claypool and Washington have at least 10 balls each thrown there way. What’s your personal wish goals for the upcoming game?
Gerry Dulac
10:06
I think you will see McFarland get a lot of work, maybe even pull a Willie Parker in 2004. As for me, my only goal is to get back home at a reasonable hour.
Igor Larionov is Back Baaabeee
10:07
Sooooo Gerrard. Juju is not a fan of market square primo's bros.  Do you support his gripe?
Gerry Dulac
10:09
Poor guy. Guess he doesn't realize there is a pandemic and some places have reduced help staffs, either because of furloughs or restrictions. I guess he's been too busy with his Tik-Tok nonsense to realize some businesses could be having issues. I suggest someone set up a GoFundMe page for JuJu so he can buy a gift card and go back there when the service lifts to his acceptable level.
Turk in MD
10:09
Happy Holidays, Gerry.  I think they need to insert Dotson as a starter for the playoffs. Past performance, salary, and draft pedigree don’t matter at this stage in the season. Your thoughts?
Gerry Dulac
10:12
At this point, I don't think anything they do will positively impact the running game. But it did look good against the Bengals, best in a long while. I still think their best O-line includes having Feiler at RT, even though I think Okorafor has been as good as any of their linemen this season.
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