JotCast | Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 4.11.18

Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 4.11.18

Gerry Dulac

10:49

OK kids, we're going to start our chat, so get those questions ready.

10:49

Your thoughts on DB coach Tom Bradley? I believe a great hire

Gerry Dulac

10:49

Absolutely! A teacher, a fundamentalist, a stickler for tackling, just what some of those young secondary guys need.

atown jason

10:50

I've seen reports that steelers have 1.9 million in current cap room

Try again, I've seen reports the steelers have 1.9 million in cap room. Does that number include the draft pool or will cuts be made post draft to create the cap needed to sign all the picks i.e. Wilcox, Sensabaugh or others. Thanks!

Gerry Dulac

10:50

If that number is correct, it does not include the draft pool for rookies

Rahn

10:52

As a reporter, do you enjoy the format of late with it being stretched over three days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) or did you like the Saturday-Sunday schedule?

Gerry Dulac

10:52

I like Thursday and Friday. After that, ...... Zzzzzzzzz

Leaper

10:52

Are the Steelers concerned about Evans not running the 40 at the combine and his pro day?

Gerry Dulac

10:52

Nope

Rahn

10:53

If the Steelers get to host a draft, where would you guess it'd be located? Point State Park would be terrific, I think.

Gerry Dulac

10:53

Heinz Field

Leaper

10:53

Is Guice a realistic possibility at 28?

Gerry Dulac

10:53

Not really but you never know

Steeler Tattoo Susan

10:53

Why do players try to bring a runner down by crashing into him vs. wrapping their arms around him? I find it infuriating.

Gerry Dulac

10:53

That's today's NFL.

Ryno

10:54

I realize you don't follow the other teams as closely as the Steelers, but based on your knowledge, how many other teams do you think will be gunning for an inside linebacker in the first round?

Gerry Dulac

10:54

ILBs are rarely a big commodity in the draft in the first round. Usually never more than 2 or 3 teams.

bob

10:54

If all the targeted players are gone, whats the chance of drafting another cb and move an existing player to safety?

Gerry Dulac

10:55

Possible, but not likely

Jarvis "Ragdoll" Jones

11:00

What is keeping Mike Mitchell from finding a new job? Is it the fact he can't cover or tackle or does it have more to do with taking bad angles and running his mouth?

Gerry Dulac

11:01

Isn't that enough? The biggest reason is the the reason the Steelers got rid of him -- he can't run anymore.

Rick

11:01

Who does Troy have his issues with, Rooney's, Colbert, Tomlin or all of them? It seems odd he holds such animosity against the Steeler's who made him a very wealthy man. Thank you.

Gerry Dulac

11:02

Yeah, I'm not sure what all that is about. They actually kept him a year longer than they should have. They knew he was a liability in the back end because he couldn't run anymore, yet they still played him.

Jack

11:02

Do you think the Steelers will run more play action under Randy's new offense? I feel like Todd Haley abandoned it too often.

Gerry Dulac

11:03

I disagree that the Steelers abandoned that w Haley

Ryno

11:03

Tackling is taught to players from the time they start smurf, or pee wee leagues, so how can the most elite (NFL-level) football players still be bad at tackling?

Gerry Dulac

11:03

Because they go for the big hit and try to knock the guy over if not out. SportsCenter doesn't show highlights of nice tackles.

Wildman Bob

11:04

The Steelers seem to have a surprise pick in the draft every year (Juju,Golson, Archer,) any suggestions as to who that might be this year ?

Gerry Dulac

11:04

I wouldn't call JuJu or Golson surprise picks. But if you're looking for one, I'd say Darius Leonard, the LB from So Carolina State.

John Strange

11:14

What would be your prediction for the Steeler's record this year? Closer to 13-3 like last year or closer to 7-9 which would be Tomlin's first losing season? 10-6 would be straight down the middle.

Gerry Dulac

11:19

They are good enough to make another run at 13-3 again, especially if they can solidify the defense a little more...and stay away from key injuries. But, I will tell you this, Mike Tomlin will be under a lot more pressure from the fans and his critics this year. Last year, he was coming off an AFC title game appearance and tied for best record in the NFL, and yet people howled. After an early exit from the postseason at home in 2017, nothing short of a 16-0 regular season and a Super Bowl appearance will suffice in 2018 for those who already want to see him fired.

Jack

11:19

Your opinion on why JuJu was completely ignored in Rookie of the Year conversations/voting?

Gerry Dulac

11:19

Well, there were several outstanding rookies, but totally ignored? not sure why.

JamesinNYC

11:19

Am I the only one that that is happy to keep Bell for only one year? A long term deal might be cap friendly this year but than has to mathematically get worse.

Gerry Dulac

11:20

You're not alone JNYC, but you're in a small minority

Wayward

11:20

Any positions you think the Steelers double up on in the draft?

Gerry Dulac

11:20

ILB

Ryno

11:20

Any players you will be watching this season to see if age is catching up to them?