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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 04.29.21
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Zeise
12:09
Ok let’s get started!!
12:12
Draft night and my thoughts are simple: get that running back!!
RG1
12:13
If1st round pick isn't harris, and the 3 RB's are still on the board in Round 2. Do the steelers move up from 55, or wait and take whichever RB falls to them?
Zeise
12:15
I don’t think they move up in the first round. But I could absolutely see them moving up in the second round. If they got a tackle or the center in the first round and then one of the running backs is still on the board into the 40s, they might be tempted to trade up
Bernard
12:15
Dwayne Haskins had the best pure arm I've seen at OSU (Fields is close but overall much better talent). He beat out Burrow (and Meyer and Day were pretty good evaluators).  His maturity and footwork in pocket was poor even then.  How much can the right coaching and staff fix those issues in the NFL?  Tomlin might be the perfect coach for him.
Zeise
12:16
We have seen a lot of examples of that. It is a little different but think about it this way - how has Tom Brady and Bruce Arians got AB to stop acting like a nut? I think the Steelers will support Haskins and give him every opportunity to succeed
Bernard
12:17
Harris, Eichenberg, Myers (OSU C) would be a great draft if it fell that way.  Agree or think they need to bolster defense early?
Zeise
12:19
I think they need to go offense early. Like I said running back and offensive line. You can find corners and linebackers in the middle rounds
RG1
12:23
I agree....Highly unlikely that the Top DB's would still be on the board, but if one of them is there...would be tempting to consider.
Zeise
12:24
That could be really interesting. If they draft a cornerback early it would cause panic in the streets because they aren’t good at it. They have been terrible drafting corners early in the draft. They do need one, though, but I still think offense
Ed
12:25
Hi paul   How's he long snapper market looking this year?
Zeise
12:25
Um, I am sure the Steelers will bring one into camp as they always do. But it will be an undrafted guy not a draft pick
RG1
12:25
Seen a few recent mock drafts where they have the Steelers taking a punter in the late rounds...is it worth the pick?
Zeise
12:27
Yes if you have a guy who you think is that much of a game changer. Remember the Steelers claim they want to run the ball more and play defense - a big part of that equation is field position and a punter is good to have for that part of the game
Jimmy
12:27
It has always seemed to me that you use the draft ti improve your team, and the fa period to plug holes.  If all eventually, if you bring in young talent to fill holes, you end up with mediocrity.  GIven that, do you think thee will be difference makes available at 24 ?
Zeise
12:30
Yes there will be players who make a difference at 24. The Steelers need it to be that because they need their first round pick to be an impact player
Guest
12:30
What Pitt players will get drafted?
Zeise
12:33
Great question - I have read as many as six or seven Pitt players could go. Patrick Jones is an obvious one. Rashard Weaver is another. Damar Hamlin will go. I still think Paris Ford will go despite his 40 time. Jalen Twyman is an interesting case because he opted out of the season and it has clearly hurt him. Jimmy Morrissey will probably be a late round guy. They will have a lot of players in training camps this year that’s for sure
Dave
12:33
Why are some of your colleagues so down on a running back. We’ve tried the whole draft a running back when you can approach and it hasn’t worked. Also they say no second contract, well I can name quite a few first round non running back picks that didn’t get a second contract
Zeise
12:35
It is the new way of thinking in the NFL -  the running back position has been devalued. The thought is it is a passing league and running backs aren’t durable. But I agree with you - if there is a stud there, take him. You can lock him up essentially for six seasons. If you get six seasons out of any player it is a success
Dr Bob
12:36
Hey Paul, Pirates are actually looking good, if it lasts will GMBC hold on trades and maybe add a little....thanks.
Zeise
12:36
Nope. They will trade players for prospects to try and make their future better. That’s the plan. And they are gonna stick to that plan.
Buster
12:37
Break up the Bucs! Actually, I guess that’s always been the plan. Who at this point do you see  them holding onto for the future?
Zeise
12:38
When I look into the crystal ball, the year is 2024. Ke’Bryan Hayes is at 3rd, Bryan Reynolds is in left. Maybe, not likely but maybe, Colin Moran is at first. And perhaps JT Brubaker is in the rotation. The rest of what we are watching will be shipped out and used to build the farm system
12:39
I should make it clear - I don’t necessarily think the Pirates front office is wrong in staying the course. They have a plan they need to execute it
Jake
12:43
Who is the best player on the Pirates? Is it really Hayes based on a small sample?
Zeise
12:44
I don’t think that Hayes is the Pirates best player RIGHT now. He is their best defensive player but I don’t know how anyone can claim his bat is to the point where he is the best player on the team. He may be and he needs to be but he isn’t yet
Amanda
12:44
I am starting a petition to remove you and Walls from ever doing the Nightly Sports Call. Promoting drinking to kids is terrible you bum!
Zeise
12:45
I’m gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda!!
Have another beer and relax and enjoy the ride!!!
RG1
12:45
Amanda = Triggered
Zeise
12:45
She just enjoys her beers too much!
Guest
12:46
Any chance the Steelers think about Zaven Collins in round 1?
Zeise
12:47
I hope they have a shot but I think he will be off the board, I really do. He is a really spectacular player in so many ways with a lot of upside. I think he will be taken before they pick
Benny
12:47
Hey Paul why don't you just change your heading on twitter to right wing republican. All you do is retweet nutty right wingers. You think that restrictive voting law in GA is fine. You disgust me pal. You probably think Dr. Fauci is evil too huh? I thought you were better than that. Fox News should hire you, the propaganda network.
Zeise
12:48
Benny, have a few beers with Amanda. You are wound way too tight and slobbering on yourself as you foam at the mouth. You will be OK big guy
Kyle
12:48
If Rodriguez still is pitching lights out before the trade deadline, am I wrong thinking Cherington could get some really top prospects? Like I'm talking super elite?
Zeise
12:50
If he is pitching this well still in July and is one of the best closers in baseball there will definitely be a market for him. I don’t know that they will get a huge haul for him but they should get a nice return
Drew
12:50
Hi Paul love the chats. What is up between you and Dejan K? He got all offended for no reason the other day when you asked him a simple question on twitter about adding to the Pirates? What gives because it made no sense how he acted unless I'm missing something.
Zeise
12:53
DeJan and I are friends and friends can disagree on certain things and still be friends because I know it is difficult to believe in this climate we live in - reasonable minds can disagree and it is OK. I don’t actually think him and I actually disagree on the Pirates for the most part and he was not going to answer that question because it was a “gotcha” question. I know that but I got to bust his chops a little from time to time!
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