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NFL draft: Round 1 chat and analysis
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Ray Fittipaldo
7:52
Welcome to the NFL draft chat.
John from Orlando
7:52
What do you think the odds are, that the Browns or Ravens jump up ahead of the Steelers and take a RB?
Ray Fittipaldo
7:53
Why would either team do that? The Ravens just drafted JK Dobbins last year and the Browns have Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.
ABTennessee
7:53
Here’s hoping for a bunch of bad decisions from 1 to 23!
Ray Fittipaldo
7:54
There's always one or two
Dale
7:55
Raiders usually have a couple questionable picks
Ray Fittipaldo
7:55
Yes they do.
Dale
7:57
Aaron Rodgers decided tp add some drama to tonights draft
Ray Fittipaldo
7:57
Funny how that leaked on draft night, isn't it?
Brian Batko
7:58
Sergeant Batko, reporting for duty. How's everyone doing tonight?
fury1
7:58
Ray, really worried about Miami picking at 18!
Ray Fittipaldo
7:59
The Dolphins could take Najee Harris. Don't be surprised. They need a running back for Tua.
Brian Batko
7:59
And also they were roommates/best buds at Alabama.
Then again, if they also pick Jaylen Waddle or Devonta Smith at No. 6, would they really load up on Bama guys to that extent? Would certainly be interesting.
Yates
8:00
Which positional group has biggest drop off in talent from this year’s class to next year’s class?  Does that at all factor into decisions made tonight?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:01
I think it does to an extent. GMs and scouts know what's coming down the pipeline. I don't think it's a huge consideration. They have a job to do this year, but they're away of the talent that is coming.
Brian Batko
8:01
Way too early to say IMO, Yates, but hey, we speculate about everything else don't we? In this case, I don't have a very good idea of next year's prospects, but it's tough to imagine the next crop of QBs being this impressive.
Jimmy
8:01
Really hoping for a non RB pick tonite.. even TE Freiermuth I rather have, we might need TE more than RB really.. or if any of top LB OL or CB slips.. are you OK with that Ray?
Steeltown
8:02
what about the Cardinals taking Harris?
Brian Batko
8:02
That seems unlikely with Chase Edmonds stepping into the featured role and now James Conner there, too.
Ray Fittipaldo
8:02
The Steelers were well-represented at PSU's pro day. There is interest in Freiermuth. Not sure it would be in Round 1. They might be able to get him at 55.
fury1
8:03
Rudolph extension today, that came out of left field.
Ray Fittipaldo
8:03
I can make an argument for and against it, to be honest. I think knowing they'll have a veteran in place to take over is important. Why have that uncertainty in January?
Tim
8:05
If fins take offense first, flores takes defense w 18.  Thoughts?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:05
They already have a very good defense. Wouldn't be surprised if they go with offense twice in round 1.
Turk in MD
8:06
Biggest threats to draft Harris or ETN before #24?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:06
Jets and Dolphins I think. Any other team I'm overlooking?
ARRinLasCruces
8:08
Sup guys. If the runningbacks are gone and somehow Derrisaw was still there, would they take him? Is center so much more of a need that maybe they take Humphrey even if he were?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:08
If Darrisaw is there it would be hard to pass up a left tackled with his skill set. He could be a guy who plug in for 10 years and don't think about that position again until 2031.
TPRanger
8:08
What are the odds that the player the Steelers really want in RD 1 is the Collins kid?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:10
Well, they've drafted defense in round 1 every since 2013. We all know how much they value linebackers. So in that respect it wouldn't be a total shock. But I would be surprised given the holes on their offense.
21-58-66
8:10
Any truth to the rumors Friermuth's shoulder is not right?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:11
I think the issue is teams were not able to get medical information on players like they normally do. So it's not just Freiermuth. It's literally every player in the draft with some kind of medical issue. Makes it hard for teams this year.
Biff
8:12
How about Trey Sermon if Najee and Etienne are already gone?
Brian Batko
8:12
We absolutely do not need a concert before the NFL draft. This is absurd.
Ray Fittipaldo
8:12
Day 2 maybe. Not round 1.
fury1
8:13
Would we consider trading James Washington sometime during the draft for a pick or a player?
Ray Fittipaldo
8:13
If they draft a WR I suppose it's possible, but I'm not in a hurry to get rid of Washington. I think he has some value.
Doug
8:14
It'll be 3am before our pick
Guest
8:14
If e go rib at 24, what’s the biggest need at 55? TE, C, OR ILB?
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