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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 05.06.21
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Nate from Fort Wayne
12:44
Hi. Was wondering why the NFL hasn't invested in a Spring/Summer "Minor league" league. Something kinda like the NBA and the G league.
I'm sure there's tons of players that are out of college or the NFL  and still looking for a shot. Even big names like Colin K, Tebow, Manziel and a whole bunch of other players.
Smaller cities like Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne, Toledo, Oklahoma City, Portland, Raleigh ETC. could have teams.
I know leagues like the XFL and UFL haven't done well but I believe it's because they weren't under the NFL umbrella.
I feel the like NFL could get a pretty decent revenue and also bring good games to the smaller cities PLUS it'd give us football almost all year round.
Just wanted to know your thoughts on that.
Zeise
12:45
Why do that? It would drain money and bring very little in return. They are smart - let college be a free minor league and let the Vince McMahons of the world waste their money on minor leagues
Steeltown
12:45
Hey Paul, Why would the ratbirds offer Big Al so much money given his performance the past 2 years, especially with his lack of ability to run block. Just doesnt add up! Maybe he’ll provide intel on Steelers offense. Thoughts?
Zeise
12:47
I think they believe the Steelers offensive scheme had a lot to do with their line struggles last year. Their offense was soft and didn’t try and run the ball. They think in their scheme he will be much better
Aaron Rodgers
12:48
What's all the hype?  I just want a legit #2 receiver.  Mr. Roethlisberger may have a season left.  I have at least 4 good one left.  Swap?
Zeise
12:50
I never thought the Packers could find a bigger diva at quarterback than Brett Favre but they managed to with you. How about come up big in an NFC Title game and shut up
J$Money
12:50
You’re Kevin Colbert. What draft picks and/or players would you be willing to part with for Aaron Rodgers?
Zeise
12:51
None. Kevin Colbert has an aging Hall of Famer who hasn’t won anything in more than a decade, why does he need to trade for another?
Rico
12:52
Hey Zeise what the hell happened to you. Your twitter feed is a right wing republican fox news talking points list. I suppose your all peachy today will the new Florida voting restrictions the gov signed aren't ya? You are a sellout pal.
Zeise
12:54
Rico is having a bad day. Rico doesn’t understand that most people with a brain don’t fit into the lunacy of “left wing” or “right wing” and thus just because they disagree with him it doesn’t mean they agree with the other side. Rico, relax. It ain’t that bad buddy. Call Amanda and have a few beers, it will work out
Benny
12:55
The more Richard Rodriguez pitches, the more top prospects the Pirates will get for him when they trade him correct Paul? What World Series contender wouldn't want him as their closer?
Zeise
12:57
Obviously the better he pitches it will be better for what return they get for him. But the part of that is, a team needs to have a need for a closer to be willing to give up a ton of value for him. If he is just viewed as a reliever for a team with a closer, his value would be leas
Kyle
12:57
As a diehard Pitt fan can I just say I am disgusted by Capel and his lack of recruiting for next year. We got really nobody worth anything in the portal. Capel has been a major disappointment. What do you think?
Zeise
12:59
Can you ask me this question again next March? I need to see what the team actually looks like and how they perform. If at the end of year 4 there has still been very little progress I might agree but it is too soon for me to go there
Big Zeke
12:59
If Pitt football goes 6-6 or 7-5 will Narduzzi be coaching for his job in 2022? He is so unimpressive to me.
Zeise
1:01
I don’t think so. I think they like the stability he has brought and the program he has built. They compete, they win some games, the kids graduate and they put guys in the NFL - I honestly don’t think the administration prioritizes won loss record like fans do
Gregory Polanco
1:01
I'm on the IL with covid again. I already had it last year. What gives?
Zeise
1:02
That’s not necessarily true. You may have just been exposed to it and have to quarantine
Tom N Isolation
1:02
When do draftees get paid? When they sign or only if they make the team or P.S?  Same for UDFA? Thanks!
Zeise
1:02
When they sign. The undrafted guys get paid whatever their bonus is as soon as they sign.
Jeff
1:03
Seems pretty easy to sum up Pens games.  Commit to playing d for 3 periods, take what offense they give you and they win.  Otherwise blow out.  I feel a lot better going into the playoffs this year versus last.  Thoughts?
Zeise
1:08
Everyone had them winning big last year and it didn’t happen. I do agree they are better and will win the East at the very least
Tony
1:08
Paul is it just me or are the Pirates so damn boring to watch? I literally can't even get myself to turn them on and I am a lifetime fan. Maybe if Hayes come back but who knows when that's going to be.
Zeise
1:11
Their biggest problem is that they aren’t atrocious in a train wreck kind of way but they aren’t good either. There is nothing interesting about them and very few if any of these guys are going to be a part of the rebuild. That’s what makes it tough to watch. Their lineup stinks and that makes for long stretches without scoring runs
Amanda
1:11
See how evil you are Zeise? You and Walls now get other chatters to attack me. I can't wait until you lose your Sports Call job. Shame! Shame!
Zeise
1:12
It is Walsh. Rich Walsh!! Get it right. And Rich told me you have a crush on him. I believe him!
Louigi
1:12
Any word on the street about who Pine Richland might be looking towards for a head football coach?  What is this going to do to their season?  Do you think the players will boycott?
Zeise
1:14
I have heard some rumbling that the superintendent has a relationship with the North Allegheny defensive coordinator and a number of other coaches have applied. They will hire a new coach, the players will fall in line and this episode will be long forgotten when the games begin in Sept
Realist
1:14
Rick stole my comment/question about Wilson and the lack of punishment from the league office.  That was pitiful. Do you think the Rangers will be handed a more severe penalty than Wilson, himself, for questioning the competency of George Parros?
Zeise
1:16
Well you got your answer - $250 K fine for the Rangers, which is about right. You can’t have teams calling for league officials to be fired, you just can’t. I have no issue with the fine for the Rangers, I have a big problem with Wilson not being suspended
Realist
1:16
I know MLB has compensatory picks and international sign8ng monies to give face to competitive balance for small market teams, but thoughts of this being radically changed in next collective bargaining agreement to swing more in small market teams favor?   After all, large market teams eventually get the players they want, and this would allow an infusion of talent in small market teams...at least in development years.
Zeise
1:17
I don’t see that happening. I don’t think the large market teams will ever go for it
Holmes
1:17
Possible to relay to Mark Madden that he is just a medium fish in a small pond?  Ego like Trump. Thanks in advance.
Zeise
1:17
Trump became the President, maybe Madden 2024 should be trending!!
Holmes
1:18
Think there is any regret letting go of Fleury?  3rd most wins all time now!
Zeise
1:18
No you can’t look back like that. They made the right decision at the time. The fact that Murray flamed out doesn’t change that because hindsight is always 20/20
TPHunter
1:19
To Rico: Get a Life. Do the Pens make it out of the first round this time, or would the Bruins be too much?
Zeise
1:20
I think Pens beat Isles, Caps beat Bruins, Pens beat Bruins. That’s my prediction
Nate from Fort Wayne
1:20
If you had to pick any of the free agent CB's to join the Steelers for depth, who would it be?
Zeise
1:20
Richard Sherman, baby! Could you imagine adding that talent and personality to this defense??
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