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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 01.17.23
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
Yes they'll either sign a free agent or draft a WR to compete for the No. 3 job behind 14 and 18. They have some options on the roster now, but they probably need to bring in some competition for them.
PittleSteelks
2:32
Good Afternoon,  Was it confirmed that Claypool was a locker room issue guy?  Are there rumblings of any other current locker room issue guys?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:33
I don't think he was an issue to the point where they had to trade him. I think Omar Khan saw an opportunity to get a second-round pick for an unproductive No. 3 WR and jumped at the opportunity.
Mike—EE
2:34
Our track record of drafting a CB in the first round is poor. Would that keep you from drafting someone they like at 17?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
New GM and new scouting department at the top. You have to let those guys evaluate and trust them.
Bring Me Pierogi
2:35
Joey Bosa threw a helmet, that according to Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, likely led to the Jags going for two. Compared to George Pickens' recent "Pass me the [expletive] ball," would you think Bosa's  tirade warrants the national media attention that Pickens' did?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
Bosa cost his team a playoff game. He was benched for his actions. Maybe he'll get cut. I don't know. Pickens didn't approach Bosa-type behavior.
Rick in East Stroudsburg
2:36
Would you consider OL or CB a more pressing need in the draft and why?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:37
Close call. Honestly depends on how the board stacks. If there is more CB depth maybe you take the tackle at 17 and then go CB at 32. It just depends on who they like and how they view the depth at other positions.
Ed in Carrick
2:38
Are the players allowed to stick around the facility during offseason to work out?  What about this rehabbing?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:39
Yes they are. In fact, many who sign futures contracts will begin training soon while the veterans will take a longer break. Many veterans choose to train near their offseason homes.
SteelersFanSLC
2:39
If Bud Dupree gets released by the Titans Do you think we bring him back to be OLB #3?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:40
That wouldn't be a bad thought, but how much would he want for that role? And is he healthy? He struggled with injuries since joining the Titans.
Marc from Germany
2:41
Hi R! I'd love to see OL Coach Pat Meyer return! How likely is that, if Matt Canada is replaced?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:41
Very likely. He did a very good job.
Yates
2:42
As of today who you got in Super Bowl?   Bengals OL an issue and Bills looking ordinary.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:42
Yeah that's why I say the Chiefs. Every other team in the AFC field has some issues they were dealing with.
Jb
2:43
I was happy with the overall progress by the Steelersand specifically the offense identity. With a bit of money and 3 picks could the Steelers be a team to watch? I am not saying SB but you have to be encouraged by how they played down the stretch. Steelers fans are spoiled. I think.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
I agree with you on most points. The Steelers should be ready to return to the playoffs next season. They'll be playing a third-place schedule and many of the rookies who  started should be ready to take on bigger roles in Year 2.
Bucky in Uniontown
2:45
Post-draft and before he got hurt was there legitimate hype about Calvin Austin because I think they should draft a legitimate slot receiver in April or bring in a veteran.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:46
He was doing some nice things in practice. I'm not going to sit here and tell you he's ready for a big role on the offense. He missed his entire rookie season. He's going to be behind the other guys who played last season.
reedboat
2:47
What's more important: Hiring new Offensive Coordinator or allowing OC more freedom to operate?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:47
Is the QB ready to have the cuffs removed? That's the most important question that has to be asked. If he is, I'd say a new coordinator. If not, what they did int he second half proved to be good enough to win seven of their final nine games.
Jake
2:48
Besides the obvious and I agree it might still be too early to tell being it was only their first year, but can you remember a draft class contributing as much as this one?? I also think the WR would’ve contributed if he hasn’t gotten hurt.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:49
2017 was a pretty good one with Watt, JuJu and Conner
Jake
2:50
Think they’ll ask Chuks to take a pay cut, he’s def not worth the $11 or $13 million they’re paying him. That being said if we lose him we’re going to need to new OT’s.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:50
You sure they're going to ask him to take a pay cut?
Fats holmes
2:50
If they made a change at offensive coordinator, what qualities would you want to see in the new guy?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:51
NFL experience, creative mind, smart but fearless.
Yates
2:51
Hi Ray-  when is Rooney’s season end availability with beat writers?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:51
Don't know yet but it's usually in January or early February.
Ule
2:53
Do you think Tom Brady was showing his age last night, or was it a case of poor WR work?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:53
Probably both, but Brady looks done.
Epiballo
2:54
A Raven defender ran down the field to try to stop a TD after the fumble recovery. He was clearly pushed from the back ... and no flag? How could any referee watching that play not toss a flag? Are we doomed to shoddy officiating no matter how much anyone talks about it?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:55
I saw the play. I also saw the officials struggling to keep up with the play. Andrews was running a 4.5 to track Hubbard down. Those officials were running 6.5s. It's quite possible they missed it.
Mike—EE
2:57
Are the 49ers for real with Brock Purdy? If so, can you put all of his accomplishments on the back of Kyle Shanahan‘s brilliant offense ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:58
I think with the weapons and Shanahan scheming a lot of QBs could look good in that offense. That being said, Purdy looks like the real deal. And he's doing it as a rookie. I'm not sure he'd have the same success in any other offense, but what does that matter now? He's balling within the confines of that offense.
John Morrow
2:59
What's the max you'd pay Ogunjobi to return?
Ray Fittipaldo
3:00
Hard to say because I don't know the extent of his injury history. The Steelers do. But I think if they feel good about his health he could return on another short-term deal with a small raise, say $9-10 million a year.
3:01
OK that's all the time I have this week. Join me again next Tuesday.
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