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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 08.04.22
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Tom
2:00
3 years, $39 Mil. Not bad eh?
Zeise
2:01
That is a very very good deal for the Steelers
Dead Lines
2:01
Since I brought up re-signing Pirate outfielders, do you have a feeling about whether Reynolds will be here after 2023?
Zeise
2:03
I can’t see that. It will cost $100 million plus to sign him and, well, you know…..
The Real TP Hunter
2:03
Based on the huge turnouts for practice, it appears that even with all of the recent playoff disappointments that the Steelers brand is as strong as ever. Do you think there has been a change in the fans' mindset in recent years where fans they are just happy to watch the Steelers play as opposed to watching them reach Super Bowls?
Zeise
2:04
Nah but I think the Steelers brand is incredible and there is a legion of loyal fans who love them
Treesmann
2:04
Paul thanks for the charts.  I think the Johnson extension makes tons of sense.  The Steelers now have him for the next 3 years at an affordable price. And if Pickens and Austin turn out to be the real deals and the Steelers want too trade Johnson after this year his trade value only increased with adding 2 years of contract control.   Seems like a win win.
Zeise
2:04
Yep, as I said both sides win in this one, which is rarw
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kevin in Punxsy
2:04
Paul, what was the name of the Pirates player who signed just before the start of spring training in the 90's and after getting paid, retired to his boat which was docked in Bradenton harbor.
Zeise
2:05
I don’t recall - any help out there with this one?
The Real TP Hunter
2:05
Who is your favorite NFL Hall of Fame inductee from the 2022 class?
Zeise
2:06
Well I’m a Florida State fan so how can I not pick Leroy Butler!
kevin in Punxsy
2:06
Paul, I think that Bryan Reynolds will look really good in "Pinstripes" in 2024.  What say you?
Zeise
2:06
I don’t think they need outfield help do they? They can’t sign every guy right?
PF
2:06
who wins the afc north this year?
Zeise
2:06
The Bengals. They got better in the offseason and now have a winning culture
DJR
2:06
Derek Bell- operation shutdown
Zeise
2:07
Operation shutdown I think was basically him saying he wasn’t gonna try because he didn’t like his contract. Correct me if I’m wrong but I seem to remember that was the gist of it
John in SC
2:07
Paul, I don’t get the Pirates drafting all these SS so early. I understand having depth but you can’t play them all. Personally, I’d rather see Cruz play 1B. Power corner, long reach, great arm for relay throws. Or do they plan on using these players down the road for trading for more prospects?
Zeise
2:08
It is a great point. But you just keep drafting good players and hope you can fit them all in
Guest
2:08
Derek Bell...a real pirate. Steals money and lives on a boat
Tom
2:08
The way contracts blow up and outdo each other, why would you want a long term deal if you are young and good?  Think how crappy a contract would look if a WR signed a 6 year deal 3 years ago. You would have looked good then but be making chump change compared to guys now.
Zeise
2:09
Yea, that is why this is a win win. Both sides benefit - unless Johnson gets hurt or underperforms
DJR
2:09
He wanted to start period.
Dead Lines
2:09
If the Pirates aren't going to spend to keep Reynolds, how does he leave? Do they eventually trade him? Or do they go through the charade of "trying" to negotiate a long term deal, "fail," and lose him to free agency?
Zeise
2:09
I think they will trade him this offseason
Guest
2:09
Operation shutdown was in reference to his thinking spring training was for getting in shape not auditioning for a starting position...at least for him.
Zeise
2:10
Oh that’s right - now it is all coming back. That’s why we chat so you all can bring information to the table as well!
Scott from Listie
2:10
Paul- who has the better football program right now…Pitt or PSU
Zeise
2:10
Pitt is a better team. Program is a different discussion and a complicated one.
kevin in Punxsy
2:10
Another tidbit re: D Watson's sentence.  The NFL stated they wanted at least one year and $8 M fines, but Godell told people he would be OK with 12 games and a $5 M fine.
Zeise
2:11
That’s what they should go for then. Watson’s group might go for that and be done with it
The Real TP Hunter
2:12
Wasn't it Butler who carried the ball in FSU's legendary Puntrooski against Clemson back in the '80s?
Zeise
2:12
Yes sir!!!
Stuck-in-Philly
2:12
Wow - the same people's questions are being answered over and over and over again . . . .
Zeise
2:13
I answer them In order and don’t look at who asks them
Guest
2:13
I'm not sure Pitt is a better team than Penn State without Pickett
Zeise
2:13
I do. I think they are deeper and more experienced and still better at QB
Big$ErnieHeartnerMIA
2:13
Paul, do you think Spillane is consistently discounted because of his race and subsequent lack of athletic ability? Everything from camp indicates he is (again) outplaying Bush.
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