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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 8.22.18
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Gerry Dulac
10:52
OK kids, we're going to start our chat is just a couple minutes so get those questions ready....
Jeff M
10:56
Do you think punter might be on the Steelers shopping list come cut down day?
Gerry Dulac
10:57
No not at all. They got one.
Paul L
10:57
Haven't heard anything about Jarvion Franklin.  No preseason action, no updates.  Is he not performing at practice?
Gerry Dulac
10:58
He played the other night and he's been practicing. I like the guy and would like to see him get more action. But because they were trailing by so much in Green Bay, the Steelers kept throwing the ball in the second half trying to play catchup
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
11:02
Hi Gerry... as of today, who in your opinion is the 3rd RB? Why no carries for Franklin? Thanks
Gerry Dulac
11:02
I think it will be Stevan Ridley. See previous answer on Franklin
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
11:02
Sayles, McCullers or Walton.. who has the inside track if a 6th DL spot? Thanks
Gerry Dulac
11:03
Walton is on the team. It will be McCullers or Josh Frazier, probably Big Dan. He has looked OK
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
11:03
Tuitt.. Stockbrising or falling? Cashing big checks, ahould there be concern? Thanks
Gerry Dulac
11:03
Tuitt will be fine. Wait till the regular season when it counts
TShip
11:03
I don't think the sky is falling yet when it comes to the overall defensive performance but if Saturday night is a repeat performance of the one in Green Bay we might want to start looking up, agree?
Gerry Dulac
11:04
Relax, it's preseason. I would say the same thing if the Steelers won, 51-0.  I will remind you the Browns went 4-0 in the preseason last year
SteelrFAN4LIFE
11:05
Read an article that McCullers is pushing centers & disrupting the backfield.  With Tuitt, Heyward, and McCullers on the D-Line, could we see more between the tackle blitzing?  Something has to change to bring more pressure
Gerry Dulac
11:06
First of all, you're not going to see Dan McCullers that much, no more than last year I would guess. And a lot of their extra pressure comes from the inside, between the ends. Sure, they occasionally blitz off the edge, but inside pressure is quickest route to the QB
CloseButNoCigar
11:06
Gerry, have we become a finesse defense vs. a feared defense?
Gerry Dulac
11:07
I don't know if that's the proper description, but when you really on speed as opposed to brawn, the answer is yes. But that's the way the game is played these days. It's about speed
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
11:07
Should there be concern for so many players, missing so much time?.. Lack of physical practices because of weather? Last playoff game were manhandled.. Thanks
Gerry Dulac
11:08
No more than usual.
mtsteel
11:08
Hi Gerry and thanks for your time.  I really dont have a great feeling about our D. Not sure if the coaches feel the same. That being said, do you anticipate a trade or splash signing to shore it up (similar to Haden last year). Thanks Sir
Gerry Dulac
11:09
I'm not going to disagree. Until they show they have shored up some of their run stoppage deficiencies, I wouldn't call defense a strength. But I will remind you and everyone who asks -- the Steelers were fifth in the league in total defense last year. So, if you think they're not very good, imagine what you would think of the 27 teams below them????
Ralph
11:09
Maybe  Tomlin should have the Steelers defense watch other teams defense play Patriots for example, they know how to tackle?   The Steelers players seem to lack desire.
Gerry Dulac
11:10
That's what tackling is -- a pinch of technique with a lot of desire and want-to
StillHope
11:10
GM sir, is Finney an upgrade to Foster in run-blocking?  I read the Steelers expect Foster back for week 1.  Do you agree some higher OL investment is needed next year?
Gerry Dulac
11:11
How much more do you want them to invest. They have given everyone on what is arguably the best offensive line in the league a second contract. I'd say that is a really high investment.
Jeff M
11:11
Who handles kickoff returns in the regular season?
Gerry Dulac
11:11
Fitz Toussaint if he's on the team. JuJu maybe, though I doubt it.
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
11:11
Do the Steelers keep 9 DB’s to start? And who’s battling for the final positions in your opinion? Thanks
Gerry Dulac
11:12
I think they will keep at least 10 for as much as they play subpackage football.
Mrbig
11:12
Of the 4 main sports, I think the NFL is best watched on tv. The unruly fans, weather & inflated prices don't seem worth it anymore... what say you?
Gerry Dulac
11:14
Well, I'm not a fan who sits in the crowd (I'm in the press box, removed from all that, and I have a TV monitor) so I'm not a good one to ask. But I'm with you on the unruly crowds. Worst in American sports by far
Joe
11:14
Hi Gerry - despite all the commentary I am in full panic on the defense.  So much wrong with technique, angles and of course the tackling part which is sort of important.  At what point do we become more aggressive on trade options?
Gerry Dulac
11:14
Don't rule anything out, particularly at ILB
BUZZ
11:14
What do the Steelers do with Jalen Samuels. It seems he has potential.
Gerry Dulac
11:15
I think he has a chance to make the team, practice squad for sure. But it's going to come down to how he performs on special teams.
JoeB
11:15
Is it an up or out season for Keith Butler this year?
Gerry Dulac
11:16
No, unless they completely collapse, which I don't think will happen
Ryno
11:16
So they are swapping Watt and Dupree because the QB could see Dupree coming.  Silly question: Wont the QB see Watt coming now?
Gerry Dulac
11:17
Haha, yes, that's true. But the Steelers believe Watt has better inside moves and Dupree might be able to get around that edge with his quickness and come from the QB's blind side. We shall see.
JoeB
11:17
Steelers were 5th in total defense, but faced a large number of backup QBs due to injuries, fell off the cliff when Shazier got hurt, and looked very bad at the end, particularly in the playoffs. What have they changed to get better? Bostic, no. Burnett, maybe. Butler still there.
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