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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 04.21.20
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:40
Sometimes guys just can't stay healthy. It's not necessarily their fault. It's just the way it is. And guys who get injured are more likely to get injured in the future. That's just the way it works.
Troy
2:40
Ray,  what are you hearing?  Skill position player with the first pick, possibly first two picks?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:41
I'd be OK with that. I think they'll definitely take a skill guy at 49. After that, who knows? There are a number of different ways they can go.
Reg
2:41
I can get on board with drafting a RB @ 49 provided one of the top four are available, but I think that a WR who isn't an undeniable deep threat would be a luxury.  I believe that we need to look for replacements for Villanueva and Dupree, neither of whom I think will be on the roster next year. Do you think that KC and MT are so committed to "win now" that they will spend the early picks on offensive skill players only?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:42
The only problem is the top tackles will be off the board at 49. You'd be getting a developmental tackle prospect, which is OK. But again, I think this draft should be all about making a run at a title.
Picksixlisberger
2:42
Ray, Who’s your starting LG & RT for the opening game, if there is one?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:43
Feiler and Okorafor. Just a hunch.
Indiana proud
2:43
Ray...any late-round thoughts about the Steelers looking at the Stapleton brothers from Indiana, PA via James Madison?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
Ben DiNucci from James Madison probably has a better shot to get drafted or be in a camp. But I wish those guys from Indiana luck.
DT
2:44
What is the long term plan at OLB opposite Watt? Will it be addressed this off season or next?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
We'll find out Friday and Saturday night. They might grab a guy in te third or fourth round they can groom behind Dupree.
DT
2:45
Have you heard any plans for a shortened regular season? 12 games?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:45
Lots of speculation about that. But hopefully our country can figure out a way to mass produce Q tips before then. Or maybe not.
Guest
2:45
Hi Ray I am glad that the draft is taking place because I think all fans need this. My concern is will there be NFL this year. Your thoughts please.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:47
I sure as hell hope so. They'll find a way to make it work if it's safe for all parties. I don't care if it's front of no fans. We'll all need a sporting diversion in a few months. Hopefully it's before then with MLB and the NHL, but i doubt it.
DT
2:47
Is there going to be no schedule release in near future?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:47
I heard sometime in early May, but no firm date yet to my knowledge.
JR
2:47
Do you think Tee Higgins could fall to the Steelers at 49 and would you pick him over Johnathon Taylor?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:48
I'd probably go with Taylor, but Higgins is a nice prospect.
FrenchyFuqua
2:48
Your opinion of drafting a QB this year?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:48
I don't like the idea.
Greg
2:48
If they draft a RB high then which current RB goes? I like Samuels around for 3rd down, and Whyte is their only "fast guy"
Ray Fittipaldo
2:49
Probably Whyte because I think Samuels can be effective as long as Ben is healthy.
Ryan
2:49
This team definitely needs speed at the running back position but I think a lot of people are forgetting about the guy they signed off the practice squad of another team last year. He has speed to burn and looked really good!!  why not give him more of an opportunity.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:49
Maybe they will, but remember he was a seventh-round pick of the Bears and was cut before he signed with the Steelers. We're not talking about Gayle Sayers here.
FrenchyFuqua
2:50
Hi Ray, Which position helps the offense more at 49, WR or RB?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:50
Either.
Thomas
2:50
Would Steelers trade up 5-10 spots in the 2nd rd to get the RB they could want?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:50
They don't have the draft capital to move up.
Greg
2:50
What happened to Washington? Obviously the QB play fell off but I still was expecting more from him, like more speed or broken tackles.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:51
He led the team in receiving yards. He was OK and he's only entering his third season. Could still be some growth there.
Utah Jim
2:51
The Steelers have drafted a WR in the 2nd or 3rd round in each of the last three drafts. Are they really going to make it four?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:51
They've done pretty well with JuJu, Washington and Johnson, so why not?
Guest
2:52
given the inability to work out players, have team doctors do a physical, do you think players coming into the draft with injuries are likely to fall - and do you think WR such as Aiyuk and Shenault are off the Steelers board due to injury concerns?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:52
You very well could be right. Shenault could be a beast if the medicals check out.
Linebacker Lounge
2:52
Pouncey and Ben leave together.. When’s the time to get a Center in place? Thanks
Ray Fittipaldo
2:52
Check out my final mock draft at post-gazette.com tomorrow morning. I just might have an answer for you.
AK
2:53
It seems to me that if the Steelers take a RB this year, it’s one of the first two picks or not at all, agreed?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:53
I tend to agree with you.
STEEL TOWN
2:54
Hi Ray, What's your take on the Steelers taking a flyer on Marquise Lee if they don't take a receiver early?  He was a productive receiver before all the injuries.
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