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Jason Mackey's sports chat: 07.26.24
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Jason Mackey
1:17
No, I still think they're closer to a playoff team. I think they'll flirt with a spot again.
The Truth
1:17
What do you think of George Pickens already getting into it with his new WR coach on the first day of camp? He is talented, but there's no way with his attitude hes a bonafide #1. Doesn't seem like his head's always on straight.
Jason Mackey
1:18
He's intense, no doubt. But I don't have an issue with it. I'd rather have that than lassitude. I saw it. Didn't spill over into a problem for me. He should be challenged, and he might not always have the best reaction. That's OK. Learn from it.
Alex
1:18
What do you think the Steelers need to see out of Fields and/or Wilson this year to retain them for 2025?  In my opinion I really don't think either of them are going to be top half of the league QBs but there is always a chance.
Jason Mackey
1:18
I think they need to see minimal mistakes. Use the tight ends more. It's too basic to say score more points, but it's kind of true. Does that offense function with them in there? I think we'll know it when we see it.
The Truth
1:19
Guys like Peguero, Bae, Gorski and others who aren't on prospect lists anymore. What are these guys' value now? Could we fetch anything half decent for a package around someone like Peguero?
Jason Mackey
1:19
I don't know if he's the centerpiece of something. I do think he could be part of a trade and would have some measure of value to another team.
PrinceBob
1:19
Do you know why baseball is coming back to the ;28 Olympics? I know a big reason it was dropped was because MLB players were not available. That's not going to change in '28. Do you think there will be much interest? Will you have much interest?
Jason Mackey
1:20
I will have interest if MLB players are participating. And hearing guys talk about this at the All-Star Game, I do think they wanna do it. I think it's incumbent on MLB to make it happen. You saw what the WBC can be. This should be a similar style event.
The Truth
1:20
Chances we see Justin Fields this year even if Russ stays healthy? I think Tomlin wants a look at him, and Russ at this point isn't a sure thing anymore. I wouldn't be surprised to see him earlier than we think
Jason Mackey
1:20
I think Russ runs with it. Maybe I'm nuts, but I think he has something left.
PrinceBob
1:21
Why do college baseball teams have so many guys on their rosters than professional teams do?  When I've checked they're closing in on 40 players. For that matter, do you have any idea why college football teams have so many more players than NFL teams do?
Jason Mackey
1:21
I do not, but I would imagine it has something to do with depth or what happens if injuries occur? Good point.
JamesWV
1:21
Hi Jason, what do make of the Pirates promoting Mike Burrows to Triple A when his performances so far have been sketchy at best.
Jason Mackey
1:22
That they're looking at more than surface-level numbers. Also, he should start in Triple-A. His performance to this point has been more about health and feeling like himself. Would be like using spring training stats to determine everything. That doesn't happen.
Rick
1:22
Hi Jason I know it is early but is there a cause for concern with R. Wilson and C. Patterson not participating in camp this early?
Jason Mackey
1:22
It's been one day.
John
1:22
What’s your bucco regular season total win prediction and playoff prediction?
Jason Mackey
1:22
84-85 wins. Missing out -- barely -- on the playoffs.
Grouch
1:22
do you see the pirates realistically getting both Jazz and bleday? Or Jazz and Bryan De La Cruz?
Jason Mackey
1:22
No. I could see them getting Chisholm or Bleday. Not both. And there's more smoke with Jazz than Bleday.
Grouch
1:23
also, do you know any names who are on the pirates radar, who were actually discussed by the FO?
Jason Mackey
1:23
We were through this a bunch in the first hour. Chisholm. Ward. Would imagine Rooker. Lane Thomas from Washington. Jesse Winker and Bleday would make sense.
1:24
OK, folks. That does it for this week. Thanks so much for participating. Talk to you next week after the trade deadline!
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