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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 03.22.22
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:26
Not just the North, but the entire AFC is going to be extremely competitive.
SteelByDesign
2:27
I think there's a good chance the Steelers select a WR early. But do you think they bring someone in too so they're not forced to reach? That room looks pretty thing.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
Probably but sometimes you can get those types of guys after the draft, too.
Lou
2:28
Hi Ray.  What's your take on PFF numbers?  I see on this very site PFF numbers mentioned all the time...like how the new guys aren't very impressive there.  Then again the news vibe is that the Steelers made big improvements.  But not by PFF standards.  So....have the Steelers just moved some chairs around and in the end they will all break like last year
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
I don't put a lot of stock in PFF grades. I watch the games myself and make my own determinations.
DoylestownDewy
2:29
What’s up Ray? First all, how’s it feel to be the only RayRay left in The ‘Burgh? OG Ray holdin it down lol…my question: Does Anthony Miller have a chance?
thanks for the chats
Ray Fittipaldo
2:30
That's something we haven't mentioned. Miller spent last season on the practice squad. He could be part of the WR equation as well.
Chris I.
2:30
Hello Ray,  if you had to guess, what would be the chances the Steelers take Pickett or Willis if either was available at 20 (and assuming J. Davis is gone)?  Also, do you think the Steelers have any interest in B. Mayfield if the price were right?  Thanks so much.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
First of all, I'd be shocked if either are there at No. 20. But if they were the Steelers would have to make a tough decision.
Matt P Venice FL
2:31
Hi Ray, Drake London, Jordan Davis, Andrew Booth or Dax Hill (WR, CB, NT, SS). Who would you take in the first round? Seems we have set ourselves up to draft the best avail prospect w/our FA signings...
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
I'd lean toward defense... and my mock 3.0 is coming out Thursday morning online and in print.
Mark
2:33
The PG writers have written rather little about the Myles Jack pickup. Curious if there’s a reason why?  Seems like a very good/ outstanding addition to me, but the lack of coverage about him is leading me to think its not as great.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:33
Question to previous answer...
Daniel
2:33
Hi Ray, If the Steelers want to win this year, why draft QB Willis who will need 1~2 year to fine tune his skills? I would much rather draft CB Booth or WR Williams/Olave. What would you do?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
QB is the most important position on any football team. If you don't have a franchise QB you're always looking for the next one.
me again
2:34
Ray, In one of your mock drafts you had the Steelers taking Kenyon Green with their first pick. Given their FA moves, if KG was there at 20 would you still take him? Unless Jordan Davis is also there at 20 I would still pick KG.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
After signing Daniels and Cole and with Dotson and Green on the roster there are a lot of numbers with interior OL. So I'd say no to Green now.
ThisGuy
2:35
I'm not a college football fan, and certainly have no knowledge on the strength of the draft class, but why is nobody listing C as a possible draft priority?  I understand we signed Cole, but are we sure that's a big step up from KG?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:35
It's definitely a possibility. Tyler Linderbaum from Iowa might be there, too.
ThisGuy
2:35
Assuming they draft DL within the first 3 rounds, if Tuitt commits to coming back then Wormley would probably be cut, correct?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
Not necessarily. He had a career high six sacks last season. I agree they would have lots of bodies there, but they could work that out.
Elbie Nickel
2:37
Ray-Many thanks for you thorough and incisive chats and other pieces. I read A Bittners piece on PFF grades on our "newbies".Not very encouraging. Reminds me that we are getting players unwanted by another team. Your thoughts ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:38
I would say watch some games for yourself and make the call yourself. What did people do before PFF? Lol.
Long way from New Castle
2:38
Colbert and Tomlin reportedly attending the Malik Willis pro day.  I keep thinking that we go DL and WR in the draft but where there is smoke there is fire?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:39
They go to lots of pro days. You'll see pictures of them at another pro day this week and next week as well.
Turk in MD
2:39
Hi Ray. Thanks for the chats and podcasts.  Do you like Jordan Davis or Malik Willis for the Steelers #1 pick?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:39
Check post-gazette.com Thursday morning.
Mike-EE
2:40
Ray, assuming the Bengals repeat as AFC North champs, how much stock do you give the Steelers in picking up one of three wild card spots in a very competitive conference
Ray Fittipaldo
2:40
Don't assume the Bengals will repeat. They were 10-7 last season, a half game better than the Steelers. I like Joe Burrow and his skill players, but it's not like they were a juggernaut last season.
Guest
2:41
What if Pickett was there at 20 and we passed on him for Jordan Davis and he turned out to be the next Gabe Rivera?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:41
I feel like every Steelers fan is going to utter this exact thought at least once between now and April 28.
Mike from DC
2:42
Although the Steelers are good at developing WRs in the later rounds, it seems ever since AB left they’ve had a bunch of #2 guys and no #1 receiver. Might be time to pick one early if the Georgia DTs are gone?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:42
It's a possibility. But there have been plenty of first-round WRs who never lived up to the hype, too.
Jim
2:43
I prefer Wyatt over Davis, remember big Dan? Never lived up to the hype.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:43
Big Dan was a sixth-round pick so not sure there was ever a lot of hype.
Hersh M
2:43
Why is everyone so hyped for Myles Jack when Schoebert had equal expectations last year when we signed him and then he disappointed
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
Jack is younger and a better athlete. I think there is more upside there.
John P
2:44
Estimated numbers to bring Edmunds back?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
$5 million or less. And I'm not even sure they'd want spend $5 million.
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