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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 06.27.23
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:24
Yeah and Cowher is coming back as Tomlin's assistant head coach.
The Real TP Hunter
2:25
Ray, being a former lineman, can you explain why some players are more suited to right tackle than left tackle? Does left tackle require more athleticism or a different body type than right tackle?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:26
It used to be that teams would have their most athletic tackles play the left side, but it's not always that way anymore. You have to be able to move on either side.
Nate from Fort Wayne
2:26
Afternoon, Ray. What is more likely to happen week 1 versus the 49ers and a top ranked DL? 1. Broderick Jones starting and getting possibly schooled and people over-reacting that he's not ready? or 2. Dan Moore starting and getting possibly torched and people clamoring for Jones to start? Or 3. Whoever starts does just fine?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:26
2
Ed in Carrick
2:26
Is it at all possible that Broderick Jones does not get a helmet on game days if he is not the starter?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
No.
Mark
2:27
Re: RB3.  With well-known & accomplished RB free agents still available - Fournette, Zeke, Cook, Gordon, Hunt - any sense on whether the team has any interest in adding one for the right price, kinda like they did with Duce Staley a while ago?  (seems like it'd make sense - longer they're available the less they'd cost, plus not sure they'd want to rely on McFarland or anyone else currently on the team).  Thanks for the chats!
Ray Fittipaldo
2:28
Your No. 3 RB has to play a role on special teams. A vet like Zeke or Fournette wouldn't give any value there. Let's not overthink it. It will be McFarland or a rookie filling that job.
Ryan McCombie
2:29
Fast forward 10 years, will the Steelers and Panthers be sharing a facility ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
No
Mean Joe
2:29
How many wrs make the 53 ?  Who do you think it’ll be?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:30
Johnson, Pickens and Robinson are locks. I think Austin is close to a lock too. He just has to stay healthy. Boykin has chance because he can play on teams. Gunner also, but his value was diminished when the owners adopted the fair catch rule on kickoffs.
fredward
2:31
Hi Ray, you've mentioned how the Steelers value versatility in defenders often. Do you think Herbig will stick at OLB, or does his body type/style of play tell you he'll be at ILB?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
They'll see what he can do at OLB first. Denzell Martin said smaller guys have played there over the years. He just has to learn how to make it work in the NFL.
Guest
2:34
Ray - does Najee Harris get a second contract with the Steelers?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
They'll pick up the fifth year option if he has a good 2023.
Andrew in ATL
2:34
Will the next stadium for the Steelers be a domed one?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
I hope not.
SW Steel
2:35
Hey Ray!  Hope you're having a great summer!  What do you think are reasonable expectations for Mr. Calvin Austin this season?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
He'll be the No. 4 WR in all likelihood. I'd say 25 catches for 400 yards and two touchdowns are reasonable expectations.
Remus Brown
2:36
What percent of the time will the Steelers have a two tight end set on 1st and 10 to start a new drive ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
50% or more.
Bill Carson
2:37
Ray, no questions swimming around in my brain right now. But are you excited for Training Camp to start like I am? Cmon man.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:37
Oh yeah. Let's of position battles this year, especially with rookies pushing for jobs. Should be an eventful camp.
Tommy S
2:37
Hi Ray, how many snaps do you think Darnell Washington will get?  Do you think he'll see many passes come his way?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:38
Hard to predict. Maybe 100 offensive snaps and I doubt he makes a big impact on the passing game as a rookie.
Tom “The Radical “ Link
2:38
Sir it was a local media member who suggested Tomlin should go. Not my idea. Where would YOU rate him among today’s NFL HCs?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:38
I have no problem with the Pro Football Network poll that had him third.
2:39
OK thanks for all the questions this week. With the holiday next week and some vacation time ahead stay tuned for my next in mid- to late July. Until then, enjoy summer!
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