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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 05.13.19
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Wisconsin Winters
12:52
Ray, Who will/should be the back up to Ben? Does it matter?
Ray Fittipaldo
12:52
It does matter. Ben is 37. Dobbs looked good against the Ravens in that one snap, but he didn't look very good versus the Raiders in much more extended action. Rudolph will have a chance to unseat him this summer.
Shawn
12:53
Does the lack of speed on offense concern you at all?  None of the wr are “speed guys” and all the rb are more physical. I love Snell, and think he will be our best back in 2-3 years, but I expected them to bring in a burner at some postion
Ray Fittipaldo
12:54
The Steelers don't seem very concerned about it. They passed on guys like Hakeem Butler to take Diontae Johnson, who is known for his route running much more than his speed. The game has changed the past few years. Teams are playing two-deep and daring you to march the ball down the field. Good route runners, guys who can get open and make something happen after the catch are in demand now.
k dot
12:55
When will we learn if/what comp pick we'll get for Bell?  I ask cause I heard it could be a 3rd (2020) which would mean we effectively only traded a 1st and 2nd for Bush.
Ray Fittipaldo
12:55
Next February or March. That's when comp picks are usually announced.
Walter Abercrombie
12:56
Hi Ray, I think Big Ben is going to have a monster year! He's been crapped on by many national media pundits, and of course "Mr Big Chest". The last time he was criticized this much was during the Georgia fiasco, and look how that turned out. He's gonna want to "stick it" to all those loudmouth Donkeys! What say you?
Ray Fittipaldo
12:57
He should definitely be motivated. He'll also have less drama, which might be the bigger deal.
757Dude
12:57
So many folks keying in on AB as being the biggest loss of the offseason. Not nearly enough attention is being paid to the loss of Munchak, which could wind up being way bigger. What are your thoughts?
Ray Fittipaldo
12:58
Munchak is a terrific coach, but they never advanced to a Super Bowl with him during his five years with the team. Good coaches come and go for every NFL team. Shaun Sarrett has big shoes to fill. Luckily for him, he has a good, veteran-laden group to help him.
Stiller Fan
12:59
Any chance Finney starts at RG over Foster?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:00
I doubt it. They're paying Foster $4 million this season. If they thought Finney should be the starter they would have signed him to a long-term deal to be the starter rather than re-signing a 33-year old vet who is near the end of his career.
Shawn
1:00
Do you view the Steelers lb’s as a strength now with the addition of Barron and bush? We all know what watt’s capable of and if our worst lb produces 8 sacks and covers well(
Ray Fittipaldo
1:01
Don't know about calling LBs a strength, but it's hard to call it a weakness are signing Barron and drafting Bush. I think they're much better off than they were in February, that's for sure.
John
1:01
Ray I've been lucky enough to see the Steelers win 4 Super Bowls. I am hoping to see at least one more. What is your best guess as how long the window will stay open, thanks
Ray Fittipaldo
1:01
As long as No. 7 is healthy...
1:02
OK thanks for all the questions this week. We'll do it again next week.
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