JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 01.21.25

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 01.21.25

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Linebacker Lounge

12:51

Player that was biggest positive surprise this season ___. Player that you expected more from ___.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:51

Payton Wilson and Keeanu Benton.

Benton is s good young player, but I was expecting a little more from him as a pass rusher.

Turk in MD

12:52

What do you think Omar can get in return for a Pickens trade? 2nd rounder?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:52

That's be great, but more likely a third-rounder.

Tim

12:52

To use a Tomlinism, is it absolutely necessary for the Steelers to make a few splash plays in free agency to improve this roster? What areas might that occur and in what order of urgency. Thx Ray for your continued excellent coverage and insight

Ray Fittipaldo

12:53

WR and DL. And they should draft at each position high too.

Pistol33

12:53

Ewers, Dart or Howard?? Think they take a swing at one of these guys in the draft day 2?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:54

If I had to choose among those three I'd probably lean Ewers, but whoever it is they have to be a threat in the running game as well.

The Robber

12:54

Dear Art Rooney II, Last year the Washington Commanders finished their season with 4 wins. There was only one NFL franchise with fewer wins. They hired a new General Manager. They hired a new Head Coach. They drafted then started a rookie Quarterback. This weekend the Commanders will play in the NFC Conference Championship game. All change is not progress. But there can be no progress without change.
Sincerely, Every Fan of Your Pittsburgh Steelers p.s. please re-establish your goal as a Lombardi Trophy; your goal can't simply be "stability" nor can your goal be "a non-losing record"

Ray Fittipaldo

12:55

You forgot to mention they had the No. 2 pick and got Jayden Daniels. QB is a big missing piece for the Steelers and yu don't usually get good ones at No. 21 in the draft.

TVC15

12:55

Since Big Ben threw the pick-6 in the Super Bowl loss to the Packers the Steelers have 3 playoff wins. Did Tomlin waste Big Ben's prime years?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:56

Yes, they underachieved from 2011-2018.

Eddie in Howey

12:57

Thoughts on Steelers drafting Tyler Warren if still available at #21? Big talented wr/TE, can be used as short yardage "push tush" person.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:57

I would do it in a heartbeat.

Bud

12:57

Hello Ray. Do you think Fields is a better fit for what OC Smith would like to do than Russell?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:57

Yes.

Bones in Iowa

12:58

Did Jones right the ship later in the season or was Moore so bad we lost focus on Jones? And is McCormick quality depth or quality starter in year 2?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:59

I think they're hoping McCormick is a quality starter, but I need to see more.

IL Steel

1:00

I've been a Steelers fan since 1971, and I've never seen the fan base so frustrated and angry. We just keep doing the same things on offense and defense every year, and there are no playoff wins. Does Rooney sense the outrage? If so, what's he willing to do?

Ray Fittipaldo

1:01

He has to sense it. I agree with you. This is as angry a fan base as I can ever remember. As far as what he's willing to do we'll see. He's expected to do his season-ending interview before the end of the month.

Bud

1:01

Hello Ray. Why is OG Daniels assumed to be gone? Would he be that expensive? McCormick isn’t much above average in my opinion, and should be a depth piece.

Ray Fittipaldo

1:01

If he's healthy, he'll get $15 million a year or thereabouts.

Gene

1:01

Do you think they bring back Cam Sutton ?

Ray Fittipaldo

1:02

Not sure yet, but I thought he was a disappointment.

Lou

1:02

Ray what’s your fav guy as potential top draft pick for Steelers?