JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 02.27.20

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 02.27.20

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steelbydesign

2:40

If the team takes a WR in round 2, does that mean JuJu is likely gone after this season?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:41

Not necessarily. You need four good receivers these days. The Steelers have three good receivers.

RICH ERENBERG

2:41

When do we find out if Steelers pick up a 3rd round pick?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:41

NFL usually announces the comp picks early during combine week. Might be delayed this year due to the CBA stuff.

SteelDan

2:41

How do you think things will play out when the Steelers and Browns play this season with the whole Rudolph vs Garrett issue?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:42

Will be a storyline leading up the first game, but will die off if Ben plays.

Tyller

2:42

Any chance Steelers release/trade Injury prone Tuitt and keep Hargrave?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:43

No. The way Tuitt's contract is structured it doesn't make any sense to cut him.

TrappedinNewEngland

2:43

Do you feel that any of the national sports personalities at ESPN, NFL Network, etc. feel a need to maintain journalistic integrity, or do you think their perspective is to make "good entertainment" and that just expressing their opinion is good enough. It seems like many that consume that media treat it like they are real journalists who do their due diligence and objectively report their information.

Ray Fittipaldo

2:44

People who work in the NFL don't take the NFL Network seriously, That's really all you need to know.

Not all people at the NFL Network obviously. Just some of the former players and uninformed analysts.

Plumbster

2:45

Ray, speed WR is clearly a need as is a bruising Guard, with the WR depth considered excellent and the Guard position consider weak, would they consider trading down in the 2nd to get an extra 3rd so they can get value with both picks and add a pick at the same time?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:45

Never say never, but they'd have to know their targets would be there when they picked if they did that. And that's hard to know.

Questfor7

2:45

I think we need speed/playmakers added to our offense. I wouldn’t be upset if we went WR/RB/TE with out first 3 picks and then added DT and safety with the next 2. I’d love Jalen Reagor at 49. What is your opinion on Raegor?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:47

Reagor has the speed. He's running at the combine tonight with the other WRs. Didn't have a great situation at QB this year so his numbers and tape weren't as good. But he has talent. Can run past CBs and can be a gadget type player on jet sweeps, etc.

steelbydesign

2:47

Feels like a good year to get a tackle. I think they like Feiler inside better. Chuks/Banner battle it out for the RT spot. A rook learns for a year and then takes Big Al's spot. Thoughts?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:48

That's not a bad thought. But if you draft an OL in the middle of the second round he might be good enough to start as a rookie. Just get your five best linemen on the field. I don't feel like the Steelers did that enough the past few years.

steelerfan in alabama

2:48

What are the chances of the Steelers trading up in the 2nd round if one of the top RBs starts slipping down the board

Ray Fittipaldo

2:48

You need a lot of draft capital to move up, and this is one year the Steelers don't have it.

Harold H.

2:49

In your opinion, how do you feel Mason Rudolph has handled the garbage spewed his way and how will he handle this next season, whether he plays or not?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:49

He's been pretty quiet for the most part. Keeps his head down and his mouth shut. Good plan if you ask me. His agents and lawyers can do the talking for him, if need be.

steelbydesign

2:50

Follow up: What OL did you feel should've been on the field that wasn't?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:50

It's obvious, isn't it?

The guy everyone expects to be cut in a few weeks.

San Fran Man

2:50

You say we have 3 good WRs but Juju a question mark. Washington is inconsistent and Johnson a rookie. We need a quality WR as our first pick. You agree?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:51

I wouldn't mind that at all. I think it's a distinct possibility.

Ben's beard

2:51

Chances Hunter Henry becomes a Steeler

Ray Fittipaldo

2:52

0% if the Chargers tag him. Let's wait to see what they do.

steelbydesign

2:52

Eh... I'm not sure Finney was THAT big of an upgrade over Ramon and I think continuity on the OL is pretty important.