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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 02.06.20
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Zeise
12:02
Good afternoon, welcome to the chat and lets get rolling! Im sorry I am a little late, i was at Madonna’s house trying to get my Bentley back.....
Mel
12:03
With Troy's  election into HOF any thoughts on who might he chose to present him.  I know there has been a separation between the steelers and Troy and just thinking which way he was thinking
Zeise
12:04
It wouldnt shock me if it was Dick LeBeau. He had a great relationship with him, respects him    tremendously. It would make a lot of sense
DJPAULHOWARD
12:05
HI PAUL.... Great name sir!!! When Colbert said they would not sigh a veteran QB in FA was that all a smokescreen or do you think they are really fine with Ben's rehab status AND Mason as a viable backup??? Cause I have doubts about Mason TBH I know salary wise we probably can't sign a top or mid tier FA QB but there has to be a plan in place. Is Ben coming back guns a blazing??? lol WHAT SAY YOU???.
Zeise
12:09
I do not think it is a smoke screen. He seems to be dealing in reality. They cannot afford to sign a veteran QB who is any good. For better or worse, the Steelers have hitdhed their wagons to Ben and Ben getting back healthy.
DJPAULHOWARD
12:09
Hi Paul. So we Tag Dupree and keep the defense intact. Do you see Hargrave as an important cog in the wheel as well. What % in terms of importance do you place on the Steelers resigning him. I put it at at least 50-60%.  And what grade did you give Barron on his play last season? Is he coming back you think???
Zeise
12:12
I think Barron deserves a C. He didnt do anything special but did not do anythint to kill the Steelers. He could be cut to save a lot of money under the salary cap. I put a very high percentage on Hargrave being back. They think he is an important cog in their defense and he wont cost them a ton of money.
retguy18
12:12
Paul...I have some real reservations about Narduzzi, yet I think his leaving would have hurt more than helped given the timing and hopes for next year. What are your thoughts on him? Can he get Pitt past the place its been for most of the last 40 years?
Retire21
12:13
Your take on Narduzzi?
Zeise
12:21
I think Pitt fans should be happy that he isnt going to entertain taking the MSU job. I think he has not won quite as many games as he should have so i understand why some Pitt fans get anxious about the future. Here is the thing he has built the program, built the talent base up. They are on the verge of becoming an annual top 20 team. He has a good team coming back, a favorable schedule - to start over now would be terrible for the program. Ill say it again: it has been a decade since they fired Dave Wannstedt and the profram still has not recovered fully. Narduzzi finally has the program on the verge of some great things, i believe. Stability is something Pitt FB fans should want.
clyde567
12:21
Regarding the Penguins.  Given their recent success this season, do you feel the Penguins have the necessary players to take it to the Stanley Cup?  Or do you think they are missing a piece (or two) to get them there?
Zeise
12:24
They beat the Bruins and the Caps in the last two weeks. They have proven they can beat anyone out there if they play their game. Now that doesnt mean they couldnt improve. I expect Rutherford to go get a winger to try and enhance the offense
Johny
12:24
Paul, to much have been said About Finney being a good backup guard and center, if you ask me I will say that everytime I saw him in at guard, I always like him better than Foster with all due respect .. he must be a keeper this offseason.. Thoughts?
Zeise
12:25
I agree and wont be shocked if is a starter at guard this season.
Betty
12:25
Paul, sorry to tell you this: but Hines Ward should be a hall if famer which ever way you or anybody see it.. Enough stats, effort, dedication, blocking, smarts, non passing team early in career if not all his career .. much better receiver than many already in.. enough said.. you should change your point of view! Any comments? Thanks
Zeise
12:26
We can agree to disagree, respectfully of course.....
FoolBack
12:26
Hi Paul, because the Pirates payroll is below $50M, should we be expecting some last minute, moderately priced signings, or will the Pirates stand pat?  I'm not for spending to just spend, but this seems low for even for the Pirates?
Zeise
12:27
I do not expect them to spend more money. I do not expect them to add. I think what they will do is try and get through this season and build for down the road. They have made this clear with their actions, actually
Arthur
12:27
Hey Paul...since WR Cain played well last season, do you think Switzer is gone?
Zeise
12:34
I think Ryan Switzer probably has played his last game with the Steelers. I dont think it is because of Deon Cain, I think it is because of Diontae Johnson. Switzer was the punt returner. Johnson is much better. I know Switzer is Ben’s buddy but that wont be enough. He just isnt good enough
Matt from LA
12:35
Personally, I am tired of the Pirates, even their new management team, crying wolf, also known as the small market blues. How naïve do they think fans are with their salary dumbs (Marte), their promise to redistribute the savings when the time and team is right and their refusal to acknowledge a re-build?
Zeise
12:36
Well i dont completely disagree - but i have to give the benefit of the doubt here. I hope the owner has turned over a new leaf and will do things differently but I suppose only time will tell
Any more questions??? Where is everyone at!
Matt from LA
12:39
How sincere should we consider A.B.'s comments on the Fan this morning or is this just a PR move set up by his representatives?
Zeise
12:42
I think the guy is full of shhhh.... the brown stuff to be frank. He never once took responsibility for his actions. He blamed everyone else, he flat out lied about his role in some of it and just doesnt seem to get it. Someone will give him a chance though and his enablers will still make excuses for him. He is a guy who needs help and anyone who buys this “image rehab” garbage is naive and not using their brain.
Matt from LA
12:42
Are the Pirates done with their non-rebuilding for this year or should we expect more salary dumps, sorry, trades before opening day?
Zeise
12:45
No, I think they are done cutting.....until the trade deadline. At that point all bets are off. It wont shock me if they dump anyone and everyone who teams inquire about. But indo think they are done for now.
Hail to Pitt
12:45
Paul, do you think State College media cover Pitt the way their respective teams are covered im Pittsburgh?  It seems State Penn and WVU get more local attention than Duquesne snd Bobby Mo.  Thanks.
Zeise
12:49
Sigh. I think it is totally irrelevant and one of the dumbest complaints among Pitt fans. This is a large media market, there are lots of fans of WVU and PSU here. We cover Pitt more than every other college program COMBINED. And it isnt close, either. A lot of PSU fans live here and they are the states team. Pitt is a regional team within the state and State College is a local yocal market and the only team in town there is PSU. They are a much smaller and more defined audience than we have here in Pgh. This is apples and oranges
Krugerrand
12:49
What does your crystal ball say will happen with the NFL labor negotiations?
Zeise
12:49
The owners will win like they always do
Matt from LA
12:52
Like most Steeler fans, I am hopeful that Ben can come back this year (if not we are in trouble) but the reality is that he only has a few more years at best in him. Once gone, it could be quite a while before we see another Super Bowl.
Zeise
12:53
I dont know how much he has left. You look at Eli and Phil Rivers and you wonder if Ben has decned just like they have. They are all three the same age.
Mark
12:53
Did you think the Marte trade was a salary dump?  All you have to do is look at the trade from the other side.  Arizona fans are thinking that they got a 5 tool all star caliber centerfielder for a couple teenage propspects who may not make it past AAA.  Marte's salary was only high around these parts.
Zeise
12:55
It was a salary dump. It was a trade to try and get prospects into the system. It can be and was both. Marte is a good player who couldnt stay healthy. His market was not what some fans wanted it to be
Diego
12:56
Are there any players in the upcoming draft that you would love to see the Steelers draft in Round 2?
Zeise
12:58
Yes but unfortunately They will all be gone. Ha ha. I think if they get the best offensive lineman or tight end On the board when they pick it will be a good draft
Gideon
12:58
How can the Steelers be considered a contender for he nextSuperbowl?   They weren't great before Ben's injury going back to the previous season.  The offense seems to be more than just a better QB away from being able to keep up with teams like KC or SF.
Zeise
1:01
I agree and was ripped for being Mr Doom and Gloom for dealing in reality. Ill say it again.... the QB is 38 and coming off major surgery. The RB is injury prone. The star WR has never been that without AB on the other side. The TE position stinks. The Oline struggled this year and now will be a year older. Remind me again why im aupposed to buy this team is capable of going toe to toe with the Chiefs?
Chris
1:01
Will small and mid market baseball ever tell the New York, Chicago, LA, ESPN poster boys that the field has to be leveled?  I still despise Boston for the hissy fit they threw, but Pittsburgh owner ship should have told them where to get off
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