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Brian Batko
9:10
Hey, there he is. Pitt football beat writer, and former Penn State beat writer, Johnny McGonigal.
Jeff
9:10
Meanwhile, the rest of the division has gotten much, much better.  Steelers draft grades trending in the C range and they're being considered a "loser" by many national media
Brian Batko
9:10
Johnny, can I put you on the spot? Tell us why Freiermuth will work out and why he won't.
John McGonigal
9:11
I was about to say, I would be a fan of this pick if I was a Steelers fan. Think he's a first-round talent and really only dropped because 1) Kyle Pitts blew up and 2) he tried to play through injury in the fall and couldn't really compete at his pro day.
9:12
Maybe his blocking ends up not being good enough. That's the only thing, aside from the shoulder surgery, that could keep him off the field. But think this is a good pick in both the short and long term.
scrub
9:12
CBS just gave a C+. Compared him to nick vannet
John McGonigal
9:13
I’ve seen him compared to Tyler Eifert, and even Freiermuth said after his pro day that he saw that comp. Think that should be encouraging based on what Eifert did when healthy.
"when healthy" being the key, of course
Zamo
9:14
Can’t block and a bumb shoulder?  I need more that that to pass on a lineman of need and this isn’t helping me feel good John.  Lol.
John McGonigal
9:15
He can block, but he’s not a guy who’s going to pile drive a defensive end. He needs to work on finishing his blocks. But he’s a guy who will be moving all around on the offense.
Destiny
9:20
News alert. This is a new offense that will require a different type of player than fans are used too. This has been a great draft so far.
John McGonigal
9:20
On that note: when Matt Canada was Pitt’s offensive coordinator in 2016, tight end Scott Orndorff was the Panthers’ second-leading receiver. Canada is a smart guy, and you gotta think they wouldn’t have drafted Freiermuth here if they didn’t have big plans for him.
Steeltown
9:22
Do we know how his shoulder surgery went? Was it serious?
John McGonigal
9:22
He said back in March at his pro day that he would be cleared for football activities in 2-3 weeks. So unless he's had a hiccup since, he shouldn't miss any preseason work.
ppozone6031@gmail.com
9:25
Oh well Myers is gone
Yates
9:25
There goes the C from OSU
John McGonigal
9:26
Think it's a bit of a reach, personally.
Ky Joe
9:27
There goes Creed.
John McGonigal
9:28
Sheesh. Surprised he lasted this long honestly.
AZ Steel
9:29
Move up for QM?
Ray Fittipaldo
9:29
Hi all, I'm going to hang out for a little while. How'd everyone like the Freiermuth pick?
Christian
9:30
Hey Ray. Loved the pick.
what do you think on Center options now?
Ray Fittipaldo
9:30
There are some options. Not sure Meinerz will last to 87. But Josh Myers of Ohio State could be there. Dalman from Stanford could be there too. Colbert likes this group of centers.
Brian Batko
9:31
Whoa, wait a second. I leave for 20 minutes and we lost Jerry?
WV Black & Gold
9:31
I’m fine with it.  It’s definitely a need, but they really need to address center now.  I’ll feel great about this night if they do.
Zamo
9:31
Garbage.
daniel1111
9:31
robert hainsey of nd might work at center
John McGonigal
9:31
Jimmy Morrissey in the 6th or 7th round? Hmmm ...
Ray Fittipaldo
9:32
One of the reasons I have questions about Meinerz is he's a guard and is converting to center. Same with Hainsey. Some players can do it, but it shouldn't be viewed as an automatic thing.
Brian Batko
9:32
Anyway, interesting Zoom calls with Freiermuth and new TE coach Alfredo Roberts. Especially Roberts comparing him to Hunter Henry.
Professor Blackengold
9:33
Professor Blackengold loves the Freiermuth pick!
AkronSteeler
9:33
Freiermuth was a great pick.  Can’t wait to see how they’ll deploy him and Ebron.
Jeff
9:33
Good player Ray, but Steelers had more pressing needs and the options to fill the need just got leaner.  So the NFC runner up and the NFL runner up took those guys - obviously they knew something.
Doyle37
9:33
Myers is gone
Ray Fittipaldo
9:33
Whoops. I was writing and didn't have all the picks yet.
Nervous Steeler
9:33
Welcome back Brian, 3rd round opinion?
Brian Batko
9:34
I gotta see who got picked while I was Zooming. But is Kendrick Green, center from Illinois getting any love in here?
AkronSteeler
9:34
Trey hill in the 4th?
Brian Batko
9:34
Georgia center Trey Hill has one thing that would set him apart from the current options: Size. But that's about it. Also coming off knee injuries. I'd pass.
Destiny
9:34
Finney is getting love in here
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