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

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Ray Fittipaldo

6:37

Well, they're both third-round talents so no they won't be taken at 49. Not even sure Trautman is a third-rounder.

Bob in TN

6:37

Saw an NFL mock today that had the Steelers taking A.J. Epenesa with Akers still on the board. With a "win now or bust" mode as Bens career winds down, do you see that as reasonable?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:38

Everyone can have an opinion, but as I said earlier, I don't know how Epenesa fits into the Steelers defense this year.

Ronnie

6:38

I cannot see passing on a great player like Delpit from LSU if he’s there. Kids a ballhawk!!! Would you take him over one of those 5 RBs being discussed?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:39

He's a good player. All depends on their board. If they have him as a first-round talent and those backs are second-round talents then maybe they'll pull the trigger. But I still think offensive skill guy. I could be wrong.

Tom

6:39

Ray, thanks for doing these chats. Definitely enjoy your insights & feedback. I understand the Steelers interest in a WR but if they are to improve the running game don’t they really need a weapon at RB. There are plenty of 3rd or 4th round WR they could pick.

Ray Fittipaldo

6:40

It's 50-50. They need help at WR and RB. But yes, you are correct you might be able to get a good WR in Round 3, maybe even 4.

Tomservo

6:41

plus Connor will still start so Rookie RB won’t play much. #3 or 4 WR can have more impact than a #2 RB. Like Bryant in rookie year

Ray Fittipaldo

6:41

Why can't the rookie play if he's better?

Ed in FL

6:42

If the upcoming season were to be canceled, what’s the NFLs take on the ‘21 draft. Same draft order and Steelers retain pick 18?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:42

I guess they'd have to do it that way.

Tomservo

6:43

Same reason Foster kept playing even though Finney was better. coaches are loyal to a fault

Ray Fittipaldo

6:43

Not sure if that was loyalty or sentimentality, wanting to get Foster a ring for having played so long. Either way, I know what you mean.

Linebacker Lounge

6:44

Earliest surprise position pick? TE, CB, S or Other ___?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:44

CB or S. Don't underestimate the need for DBs in today's NFL.

kett

6:44

I hope they don't take Jalen at 49, what team do you think will take him and what round

Ray Fittipaldo

6:45

Maybe some team in the third round.

Paul

6:47

What do you think of Grant Delpit's 4:39 forty time from his own back yard?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:48

Lots of fast 40 times in backyards across the nation this year! Why not?

Steeltown

6:48

Hey Ray, first time in the chat. O-Line has been bad opening up running lanes for years now (built to protect Ben), that would lead me to believe WR is more important at 49, what say you?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:48

And you could be right. I think it'll be WR or RB.

seferg

6:48

How glad will you be tomorrow morning when you don't have to keep answering questions with wr/rb? Real question, did the way the first round went increase, decrease or have little effect on one of the 3 big name rb being available at 49?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:49

I think increase. Plus, Edwards-Helaire isn't really their style of back so it was a bonus he went to the Chiefs.

kett

6:51

Ray, can you see the steelers dropping back a few picks to get another pick

Ray Fittipaldo

6:51

Possible though I don't think likely.

Brian Batko

6:51

Hi guys, sorry I'm late. JuJu get traded yet?

Tomservo

6:52

Not saying they don’t need to improve at RB...they do. But what they have can work if combined with a versatile passing game that backs off the def. Only 6 picks and they absolutely have to replace Barron and Hargrave.

Ray Fittipaldo

6:52

Agree on Barron. They have to have a plan there. Hargrave? He played a lot last season because Tuitt was injured. The NT only plays 25 percent of the snaps. I think they can get a DT in the fourth round or after.

Bob in TN

6:52

We got Brady and Gronk for Ju-JU,

seferg

6:52

Have you looked at the teams in front of us in the 2nd round to see how many are likely to tag a rb?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:53

Dolphins, Jaguars maybe. I'm sure there are a few others. I think Lions too.

Brian Batko

6:54

Four, at most, in my opinion. I'd add the Bucs and MAYBE the Lions to that list. Jets and Falcons might want to draft another back at some point, but not in Round 2.

Tomservo

6:55

Do you really want to play the Ravens with Alualu as your NT?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:55

How much did Hargrave help when they ran for something like 400 yards against them in the finale? They played sub most of the game because that's what they do.

Brian Batko

6:57

At #49 you want the Steelers to take...

RB/WR (79.4% | 54 votes)

OL (2.9% | 2 votes)

Defense (10.3% | 7 votes)

Trade (7.4% | 5 votes)

Total Votes: 68

Jobab

6:57

What would you think of Chinn as their 2nd or 3rd round pick?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:57

round 3 but dont think he'll last

GSMP

6:58

Apologies if you discussed this, is Michael Pittman an option if he falls?

Ray Fittipaldo

6:58

Sure I think he's an option. He's one of the best receivers remaining.

Diz E. Fectant

6:59

Is Claypool really considered a WR-TE " tweener"?

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