JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 01.09.24

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 01.09.24

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Hammer

2:40

Do you think high winds helps the Steelers or the Bills more?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:41

Probably the Bills because Allen has an arm that can cut through the wind.

Keith from Atlanta

2:41

What do you consider the worst 1st round pick in each coaches era? Noll - Huey Richardson, Cowher - Jamal Stephens, Tomlin-???

Ray Fittipaldo

2:42

Artie Burns or Jarvis Jones or Devin Bush.

Mike

2:42

When the Steelers won the SB as the 6 seed, they shocked the entire AFC by coming out throwing with a young Ben Roethlisberger - which - at the time - had been the opposite of their offensive philosophy. Any feeling they try something similar this year?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:43

Every team that makes a Super Bowl has to have the threat of a passing game too. Of course, they'll throw the ball in this game. Just a question of how much and how effective they are when the opportunities arise.

Gary A

2:43

Hi ray, would this be a bigger upset than 89 in Houston?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:44

I don't recall the point-spread for that game, but yes, I think this would be a bigger upset.

Will

2:44

Have Steelers tried out any replacement punters this year, or do they not want to mess with Boswell's excellent holder?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:45

Brad Wing punted one game for them when Harvin was hurt. And he did well.

2:45

Don't you agree special teams were very good minus Harvin versus the Ravens. Especially considering the conditions

Ray Fittipaldo

2:45

I'd argue the special teams have been very good except for Harvin all season.

Sunner in Orlando from Lebo from Lebo

2:46

Rowe played great the last 3 weeks. Any chance he starts Sunday, or will he come off the bench?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:46

Hard to say on Tuesday. We'll have a much better idea by Thursday. I do think you'll see three safeties a lot in this game.

JV Coach

2:47

Ray, Do you believe it is feasible that Mike Tomlin steps down at the end of the season to pursue a cushy media job? I sure would.

Ray Fittipaldo

2:47

He's under contract and would be leaving millions on the table.

ssa76

2:47

Wouldn't it be great if the Steelers beat the Ravens and Browns in the playoffs?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:48

Yes, but I'd like to pat myself on the back for saying at the beginning of the season that the AFC North could have three teams in the playoffs and the fourth team would be around .500. Turns out they were all over .500.

Sunner in Orlando from Lebo from Lebo

2:49

Does Warren get a lot less touches on Sunday due to him fumbling twice against the Ravens?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:49

I think that's a concern for sure, but they need him.

Dave

2:49

Is it just me or do you believe Dionte Johnson gives up on plays too easily... if he can't make the catch, he doesnt defend it

Ray Fittipaldo

2:50

I haven't asked him about the one in the Baltimore game. But to me it looked like he could have laid out and maybe caught it. At least give the effort. Unless he lost sight of it there isn't an excuse.

2:51

For the Steelers to win, what do you think their turnover ratio needs to be? +2, +3?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:51

If they're +2 I'd feel good about the Steelers winning the game.

Black & Gold market

2:52

Was 10-7 your prediction at the start of the season?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:52

Yes it was!

2:53