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

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Brian Batko

8:42

Jalen Hurts goes to a PA team after all. But it's the Eagles.

Jaybird

8:44

I think O-line but Gibson could be a RB add in the 3rd

Kevin in PDX

8:44

Twice the size of Edwards. Combine numbers only matched by Megatron.

Chris

8:44

Bills should go Mims

Brian Batko

8:45

Can anyone think of another Canadian who played for the Steelers? All I'm finding is Roy Gerela.

Ratville

8:46

Shaun Shuism?

Brian Batko

8:46

Good call, Ratville. Not sure if they've had any in the non-kicker division.

Frankenmason

8:46

Troy Edwards was short and ran a 4.55. Not even close to the same dude. Also had a bad work ethic.

Brian Batko

8:46

Chase Claypool seems like a VERY high character guy for what it's worth. I haven't seen or read any red flags. Think fans will like him a lot.

Steeler Joe

8:48

What’s not to like? Big, fast, good hands.

Johnie

8:48

So what you think Brian about Claypool ? Great Pick, little reach maybe? Based on what was left?

Brian Batko

8:49

Don't think it was a reach at all. He was getting some late first-round buzz after running a 4.42 40 at the combine. Anyone who chats with me on our normal Monday slot knows I'd been banging the drum for a receiver from the moment they signed Eric Ebron to address tight end.

Jaybird

8:50

I think Chase can be a real match up problem, we opening up opportunities running or throwing the ball

Brian Batko

8:50

Had to get someone who can put pressure on James Washington in a position battle, in my opinion. And someone who has a specialty of some sort.

Wooza

8:51

the Stillers need a punter

Mike

8:51

KC won a championship with no name RB if we can add weapons in throwing games it’s a smart move

Mn Curtain

8:51

Any chance of Fournette for a late pick now that we went WR?

Brian Batko

8:51

Doesn't seem like something the Steelers would usually do, but hey, they've been more than a little bit more aggressive in recent years. I won't rule it out.

Bigk825

8:52

Disappointed in choice. Akers was available, for a team that must run the ball. Connor is too fragile. Whyte looks good but hardly given a chance. Looks like Benny ball...Snell yeah!

Breezewood

8:54

I like the pick, people knocking him are clueless!

Brian Batko

8:54

Ha, JK Dobbins to the Ravens now. Steelers fans can keep an eye on one of the running backs they coveted.

Steeler Joe

8:55

Ravens are drafting well this year. Give them credit.

Buccs72

8:55

Lets hope they are on the phone with Jax trying to get Fournette.

Guest

8:55

Ravens do the draft right. They don’t reach

Mike

8:55

Ugh I hate the ratbirds. Another good looking draft

Brian Batko

8:55

What are the Ravens gonna do with another back? They have Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, who all rushed for a million yards against the Steelers in Week 17.

Steeler Joe

8:56

Brian, why not Dobbins, you think?

Brian Batko

8:56

Apparently, Kevin Colbert has not been blowing smoke about his belief in James Conner.

SMF

8:56

Ravens just took JL Dobbins. Steelers are going to eat crow over this stupid move.

Nate

8:56

Hey Brian, CBS Sports mentioned 49er RB Matt Brieda in a possible trade. Would you part with day 3 pick if you were the Steelers? Or should they not even worry about RB now?

Brian Batko

8:57

Eh, he has speed but I think he's more a product of 49ers scheme and O-line. Think he's JAG - just a guy.

Mike

8:57

I would be wary of breida. Injury issues

Brian Batko

8:57

That, too.

Md. PITT

8:57

Who is JL Dobbins?

Brian Batko

8:57

I'm not sure.

Buccs72

8:58

This second round is looking VERY ugly for the Steelers. Higgins to Cincy...Delpit to the Browns and now Dobbins to Baltimore. OUCH!

George in OKC

8:59

Maybe Dobbins works out maybe not. If you look at the Rat Birds drafting record in the last 3-5 years, it hasn’t been all that great

JoePa

8:59

Conner will have a bounce back year. He is hearing the criticism. He has the heart of a champ

Tomlin'sMisses

9:00

This year was a perfect draft to get a top back. Unfortunately, we like to draft more WRs every draft. But don't worry they will tell us how they need to improve the running game again next year.

Brian Batko

9:00

Next year's RB crop should be just as good, maybe even better. Travis Etienne from Clemson, Najee Harris from Alabama, Chuba Hubbard from OK State.

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