JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's and Brian Batko's 2020 NFL draft chat: 04.24.20

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Brian Batko

9:29

No clue on a catch projection, but I think they'll be able to use him in the red zone and on deep balls right away. Should be a little more proficient at running a go route than Johnny Holton, no offense to him.

Ratville

9:30

Claypool has virtually the qualities in size, height, and speed that Megaton had. We got a playmaker!

Dante

9:30

Does it look like another pass happy offense next year? Hmmm...

Ray Fittipaldo

9:30

OK just got off a call with Claypool. Can answer a few questions if you have any.

Brian Batko

9:31

That's a big offseason question. But hey, Claypool is known for being a good blocker, too. That's surely something else the Steelers noticed.

Ralph

9:31

Is there room for four 2nd pick WR's, and your big free agent TE to be on the field? Seems like someone will be forced to sit.

Entmd

9:32

Ray, any mention of Claypool potentially moving into a more tight end like roll?

Ray Fittipaldo

9:33

No. Randy said he's more comfortable outside at this point, but he was used inside in the slot some. And he thinks in time he can be used in the slot in the NFL.

Nitro

9:33

Ray - Re Claypool call? Anything new info or just trite banter?

Ray Fittipaldo

9:33

It's a crazy time for him. Not much gleaned, but I'm working on a profile that hopefully will appear in Sunday's paper so stay tuned for that.

Guest

9:34

Ray—does Claypool see himself as a WR or TE?

Ray Fittipaldo

9:34

No one asked him about TE.

Tomservo

9:34

And now we can move JuJu back into the slot where he’s most effective

Ray Fittipaldo

9:35

You might be onto something there, Tomservo. At least on occasion.

Tim

9:35

Field stretcher like we have been made to believe primary need over rb. Does he fit the bill, ray? Ease my disappointment in not picking a rb

Ray Fittipaldo

9:35

Definitely. Randy said he ran a sub 4.4 at combine though I saw official time was 4.42. Either way, he's fast.

Nitro

9:36

Ray - Make anything of the fact that it was Randy and not WR coach on the call? Just because he was 1st pick?

Ray Fittipaldo

9:37

No not at all. Coordinators usually talk about the higher picks and the position coaches about the lower picks.

Tim

9:37

Disappointment over dobbins as I’m buckeye based. Gut punch after ratbirds picked him. Akers would have been fine too.

Ray Fittipaldo

9:38

Not too far off on Akers with him going to the Rams in early 50s. I just think the Steelers wanted a WR with speed.

Sergio from mexico

9:42

Hello Ray... would you trade up to get Zach Baun?

Ray Fittipaldo

9:42

I'm not sure what's going on with him. SOmeone mentioned a diluted urine sample earlier in the chat. IDK. Seems like there are some concerns because he was a borderline first-round talent.

Jaybird

9:44

Gibson didn't make it to the end of the third....

Mike

9:44

Ugh gibson...wanted him for a rb

Brian Batko

9:45

Yeah, he's explosive. From Last Chance U, too!

Carl

9:46

CBS sports actually had Antonio Gibson as our pick at 102.

Steelknight

9:46

I've submitted multiple who do you have to know to get posted.

Brian Batko

9:47

You have to know Carl. And Mike. And Jaybird.

Really though, the turnout on here tonight has been twice as strong as last night, which was great as well. You guys are appreciated.

TJWhosYourMomma

9:48

You have to have good questions or comments to get posted :)

Tommy

9:48

Who is the odd receiver out?

Brian Batko

9:48

Deon Cain or Ryan Switzer, unless they decide to keep 6.

Ray Fittipaldo

9:49

Yeah I guess Cain because he's more of an outside guy like Claypool. Extra practice squad spots though.

pdxJaxon

9:49

Cain will be on the outside looking in. Big Ben loves Switzer

coolgem

9:50

Isn't that great? Picked up another TE in effect in Claypool. Thought Rooney said the steelers were going to improve their running game. Now they have a guy who will take days before he finally gets off the LOS. He will need to take a hot shower and get the glue off his body so he can separate.

Steelknight

9:52

Lovely...if unfair. No value left at RB I say they need big DT or DE at 102

Nitro

9:52

I thought the Steelers released Switzer? Is he still under contract?

Brian Batko

9:52

Yes, he's still on the team.

Ray Fittipaldo

9:53

Ok I missed about 20 picks when I was on the phone with Randy and Claypool. What's likely for the Steelers at 102?

Jaybird

9:54

Probably the start of a run on OL but there are a few that would be nice at 102

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