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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 12.24.20
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Zeise
1:20
Well to be clear he said yesterday that he hasn’t made a decision about next year and that report didn’t come from him or his camp. He said he will make an evaluation at the end of the year.
Rob
1:21
Paul, do you think Randy Fichtner will  be let go by the Steelers after this season?
Yates
1:21
If Randy is gone does Canada get a shot at OC or do we go outside and Canada is gone too?
Zeise
1:21
No he won’t be gone. I would be very surprised if that happened. And I doubt they would promote Canada if it did happen
Mike
1:22
If the team goes QB in the first is Trask the guy for their system? Does Rudolph factor into starting in ‘21 at all?
Zeise
1:22
I like Trask a lot and think he would be really good in the NFL. I wouldn’t hate that actually not at all
Mike
1:22
is it me or does Ben look like last 3 weeks has been throwing off his back foot almost every throw
Zeise
1:23
He has looked like he knows his arm is not as strong as it once was and so he is trying to figure out how to find some velocity. He hasn’t looked right at all
TheJaw
1:23
If you’re Coach Tomlin, how do you right this ship?
Zeise
1:24
Again focus on building the run game and winning with defense
Robert
1:24
If Ben throws early picks, no zip on his throws and we're trailing big against the Colts, doesn't Tomlin have to put Mason in? I mean, Ben or not you can't keep leaving a quarterback in if he can't throw the ball more than 10 yards that aren't wounded ducks right?
Zeise
1:24
Yes. At that point Mason Rudolph couldn’t be worse than what we have seen from bad Ben
Tony
1:24
Why is Danny Smith brought back every season? His special teams units stink every year. Seriously this guy needs to go.
Zeise
1:25
I agree it is puzzling. His special teams units have stunk for way too long. This is a change that needs to be made
Scott
1:25
The dink and dunk offense was in place last year with Mason and Duck. How much of it is Randy Fichtner just calling and designing it to operate in that manner? I think he is in over his head.
Zeise
1:26
it is what Ben Roethlisberger wants. Last year they were afraid to throw it down the field with Duck and Rudolph. You can’t call plays scared and there is too much of that going on
MelKiper
1:26
Who do you want now, BB or PRivers?
Zeise
1:26
Rivers has looked like the better and more competent quarterback so far this year. So Rivers!
SoCal Steel
1:29
Merry Christmas, Paul from a San Diego Steelers fan.  Regarding the draft, I agree LT is the most pressing need and likely the team’s first pick.  That said, assuming they get a stud LT, how do you see the rest of the Oline shaping up?  Feiler back to RT (if resigned)?  Dotson at LG or RG (if DeCastro is a cap casualty)? New center?  Lastly, how close in need is TE vs RB from your perspective?
Zeise
1:33
I would say if Matt Feiler is not a backup this is not going to be a good enough offensive line. They need Dotson, Okorafor and Banner to all take a big step forward to have any chance of your line becoming a strength again
Alan in Nashville
1:33
Have a great Christmas, Paul. You add a whole lot to the Pittsburgh sports media and we all appreciate it!
Zeise
1:35
Thanks for the kind words and you too!!
Amanda
1:35
So you're scared to answer my question huh about the drinking huh Paul. Well I'll be calling you this weekend to yell at you like my husband did.
Zeise
1:37
Oh boy, on this note is time to move on. Amanda, I’m gonna have a Fireball and some spiked egg nog just for you and I’m sure Rich Walsh will also have a few Heinekens in your honor!!!!
All of you - from
1:38
All of you - from the bottom of my heart, Merry Christmas to all and thanks for all the great questions!!
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