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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 01.07.21
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Zeise
12:03
And away we go.....
lamberto58
12:03
why not let snell play the entire game, it looks like when he has a chance to gain momentum thru extended snaps he does ok, connor is done, great story but he's a liability at this stage in the season
Zeise
12:05
I have said that before. I think that Benny Snell is being used in a manner that doesn’t fit his skill set. He needs multiple carries and multiple opportunities in a game and he gets stronger as it wears on.
Gene
12:05
It seems Rader and Dobbs will get a hat Sunday, your thoughts on both thanks.
Zeise
12:08
They probably don’t have a choice but to dress Rader with Ebron still out. I think he will get a hat. Dobbs I’m not so sure. They can say it all week and make the Browns prepare for it but I’ll believe it when he actually gets a helmet Sunday
Tom in Dallas
12:08
With the chaos yesterday in DC, any comments from the WFT and NFL about the game there this weekend?  Concerns over increased security?
Zeise
12:08
I haven’t read anything about that or seen anything about that. I think the nonsense is over and Sunday game will be fine
Barry J.
12:08
Paul - How about those Panthers?  That win was impressive and showed that they finally have some depth.  If they could only shoot the 3 with some consistency, then they would be dangerous.  I think that it is time for them to bring in Craig Meyer to provide a tutorial.  What say you?
Zeise
12:09
I agree - Craig could certainly show them how to shoot the ball! I think Pitt is very good and Capel has recruited well. They are tough minded and learning how to win a little more every game.
AK
12:10
I remember when the Steelers lost a close game to the Chargers in 1994 when the Steelers played their backups and the Chargers didn't.  When the two teams played in the AFC Championship, Steeler Nation, including some of the players, acted like the game was a lock.  The Chargers won and advanced to the Super Bowl.  Do you think there is an overconfidence from the players?  I think Steelers fans and to some degree, their media mistakenly think the game is a lock.  What do you think?
Zeise
12:12
The game is a lock! 😂 I don’t think the Steelers are overconfident but they should like their chances to win. I think they learned something from the Bengals loss a few weeks ago and that is they can be beat at any time. They will be ready to play
12:14
By the way that Chargers game was one of the toughest losses by a Pittsburgh team in my life. I remember walking around town that week after the loss and everyone was in a complete funk and depressed.
Tom in Dallas
12:14
With TJ, Cam, Spillane all back, we should do better than last week?  And at home.  How many points do we need to win this Sunday?
Zeise
12:14
I have a final score of 24-16. So I guess my answer is to how many it will take to win is 17 .....
AK
12:15
There is usually at least one upset in the wild card round.  Do you think there will be any?  Which game do you think is most likely to produce one?
Zeise
12:16
I actually think the only home AFC team that will lose is the Titans. And I don’t think that is an upset. In the NFC I absolutely think Washington can beat Tampa
AK
12:16
I would be really surprised if Tomlin had 3 QBs active.  Would you?
Zeise
12:19
I will be. There is no way you can have Rudolph inactive because if Roethlisberger gets hurt you will need him. That’s why I have to eee Dobbs active before I believe it. I just don’t think Roethlisberger really wants that package
AK
12:19
Do you think McFarland will be active for the playoff game?
Zeise
12:20
No. Especially if they are gonna try and make room for Dobbs
Ralph
12:21
Hi Paul, Whats the chances of signing Hill,Sutton,Banner and Fieler for reasonable contracts. These guys either through injury are not guys that seemingly will demand big money on the open market. We know Watt and JuJu are going to demand big bucks.
Zeise
12:22
I do not think they will be able to afford Cam Sutton and Mike Hilton. Both will get a lot of money thrown at them.
Tom in Punta Gorda
12:22
Left Guard Sunday, Dotson or Feiler? Might we see Spillane and Williamson on the field at the same time for may half the game?
Zeise
12:24
Great question. Probably Dotson but we will start to learn the answer now that they are gonna be practicing. Having Spillane back and having Williamson means they may be able to give Vince Williams a blow from time to time
Patrick
12:24
Do you think the Steelers will throw it downfield more often Sunday?
Zeise
12:25
If they don’t I’m not sure they would be giving themselves the best chance to win. We saw last weekend what throwing down the field means for the Steelers offense.
alquippa
12:25
Nobody is talking about the clowns loss of Bitonio that much, when he is the top rated pass blocker in the NFL. Heyward should feast Sunday night right Paul?
Zeise
12:26
I disagree - everyone is talking about that and how much bigger that is than the loss of Kevin Stefanski
Nate
12:29
Is Boswell's injury significant enough to miss this Sunday and potentially beyond?
Zeise
12:30
We are still at the “we will let his participation at practice be our guide” stage of the week. I think they would like to have him back but if a kicker’s leg/hip is not 100 percent it is not a good thing. The Wright kid has done well
Paul from Sacramento
12:30
Hi Paul, Happy New Year!!  Do you think that during the year the "dink & dunk" was used to help protect Ben from injury.. now that the they are in a 1 and done format.. he begins to let loose.. ?
Zeise
12:31
I don’t know - how is having him throw 50-plus times a game helping preserve his arm? I hope he does go down the field more but we shall see
Amanda
12:31
Looks like Rick Walls didn't want to be paired with you anymore. Both of you laughing about drinking after I responsibly mentioned it to you was shameful. Everyone agreees with me.
Zeise
12:33
Rich Walsh has been off on Fridays but he will be back soon. And when he does return we will raise our glass - full of Heineken to you!! Have another beer, lighten up!!
Coach15
12:33
Reading & listening, to Pittsburgh & National media, MAJORITY, say Steelers will not have an issue, due to COVID, injuries, HC missing for Browns, & Steelers resting players & getting some back from the INJURY BUG--Why would this game be any different from other games Steelers struggled with, vs, inj riddled teams, weak def, poor pass def, Covid, or whatever?
Zeise
12:34
Because it is the Browns and the Steelers never lose to the Browns when it matters!
12:36
BREAKING - with respect to the question about Rader getting a helmet Sunday I would like to amend my answer. No, he will not get a helmet and the reason is it was just reported that Eric Ebron came off the COVID list and is now available to play
The Dude
12:36
There has been a lot of talk about conspiracies regarding rescheduling of games this season. Given this fact, how forthcoming can the league be about the scheduli g of playoff games?
Zeise
12:38
I don’t understand the question. The playoff matchups, once set, are then put into TV slots based on trying to maximize the number of eyeballs on the games. That’s why the Steelers are Sunday night in prime time. Th Steelers mean ratings
ralph
12:38
I don't like the scenario of this game. I remember when the Ravens were decimated by covid we were too confident because of it and we darn near lost that game. In addition ,if we win, we won because the Browns were undermanned. God forbid if we lose. I hope we are prepared mentally for this game.
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