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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 09.24.19
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
He had surgery Monday. The Steelers released a statement about it.
Larry
2:27
Is our offensive line capable as the age to block for the running game, are they overrated. The defense can’t be on the field for 36 minutes a game and take crap for not performance in the las Quarter, Conner only gets a few touches a game we think he should be Jim Brown
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
There is a lot of attention being paid to the lack of the running game. And rightfully so, it's been bad. But I wrote about the run-game struggles last December. This isn't a three-game slump. This has been going on for a much longer time. Here is the story from last December: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/12/10/pittsburgh-Ste...
Larry from Punxy
2:30
Good teams find a way to win close games.  We failed to do that against Seattle and the 49ers.  Is it time to admit that we're not a good team?  Or can we turn this season around?  9-7 might just win the division...
Ray Fittipaldo
2:30
9-7 might win the division, but I'm sorry I just can't see this team winning 9 of their final 13 games. Not after what I saw in San Francisco on Sunday.
CT Steeler Fan
2:30
I cannot believe that some said the defense looked better this past Sunday.   DL pushed around,  LB's and DB's consistently out of position.    3 of the turnovers clearly SF mistakes not us doing anything special...With 8 number 1 draft picks starting..can you give me any hope for this defense to turn it around?   Short of a wholesale coaching change
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
We all complained last year about the lack of turnovers and now you're saying they were a fluke on Sunday? I don;t care how they happen. Turnovers are vital for any defense. The Steelers produced five of them Sunday. They deserved a better fate. Were they perfect? no. But they deserved a  better fate.
Jack
2:32
Ray, the reports of Ben's injury and when it may have occurred have been fairly vague. Has there been anything new?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:33
Nothing really. Ben hasn't been available since he was injured. All we know is what Mason Rudolph told us. He said Ben experienced some pain in the elbow during the week leading up to the Seattle game.
SteelBone925
2:33
Hi Ray - it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility,  if the team can somehow manage to win these next two at home, and the Browns beat the Ravens next week, the Steelers would technically be back in first place. Imagine that?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:33
A glass-full kind of guy. I like it!
Ryan
2:34
I think people are overreacting to Masons debut as a starter, first start on the road on the west coast where even with Ben we struggle. Once they opened up the playbook in the second half Mason looked really good. What your thoughts?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
Some reasons for optimism after watching him in the second half, but it's hard to forget that first half happened. That was a disaster.
Kiwi Jimmy
2:35
What is update on Chickalo's injury?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:35
He was in a walking boot last week. Didn't see him in the locker room today. I imagine Tomlin will give us an update tomorrow at his presser.
Professor Flush
2:37
Do the Steelers get healthy on Monday nite vs. another 0-3 bottom feeder?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:37
If they don't it's going to be a long season.
BigAl456
2:38
It seems that Hargrave, while a decent player, is just completely undersized to effectively play the NT position. With the team going for more speed players at the second level, do you think that NT would be a position with which the team chooses to address in either the draft or FA? We need to do something to become better at stopping the power run.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:40
Possibly. Everything eventually comes full circle in the NFL. The Steelers have spoken about how NTs have become obsolete. He even made a Blockbuster joke about it a few weeks ago. But other teams have big DL that eat up space. I don't rule it out, but the Steelers would have to come around on the subject.
Rich
2:41
Ray somebody needs to get in there and stuff the run! Big Dan? 44? That was pathetic in the fourth quarter. They rammed it down our throats the defense should be ashamed!
Ray Fittipaldo
2:41
They're playing with two light ILBs with Williams out. It's kind of predictable teams would try to run at the Steelers without Williams in the lineup.
guest
2:42
Is Tomlin going to reveal what specific surgery Ben had done? I know TJ was ruled out and I've read mixed reports saying it was a 'muscle tear'
Ray Fittipaldo
2:43
He gives us as little information as possible so I'm not expecting a detailed account of the surgery tomorrow.
Steelers 0-3
2:43
Any word on if Nix will be available to play on Monday night. It will be huge help in running game if he is able to go. Steelers 30-10 Cincy
Ray Fittipaldo
2:43
Saw him in the locker room today. Walking without a limp, but he didn't even practice last week. He has to practice a few days and feel good before Tomlin will put him back in the lineup.
Gravel
2:44
Ray -  Three games in -  what is your updated view on the number of games the Steelers will win this year?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:44
I had them at 10-6 before the season. Now I think 6-10.
Goldstar
2:45
Starting to worry this offensive line is at it's best with Ben in there slinging it 50 times a game, do you think they can be successful with a run first then play action game plan?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:45
Perhaps but that would mean the O-line and RBs playing much better than they have the first three weeks of the season.
Goldstar
2:45
Do you agree with Ron Cook's article that it's realistic the  Steelers could be 4-4 after 8 weeks and in the mix for the division?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:47
Did Ron say that? I fully expect them to beat the Bengals, but they have the Ravens and Chargers after that. It's not like it's an easy schedule. The Ravens and Chargers made the playoffs last year and they're contenders again this year.
BlackJack Bill
2:47
Are you concerned about Tomlin's lack of success on the west coast even though he is a veteran coach? This simply is unacceptable, year in and year out. Thoughts are appreciated.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:48
They made some changes this year. They left earlier. Stayed on east coast time the entire time they were out. Obviously didn't work. Back to the drawing board!
Ryan
2:48
Hi ray good afternoon is there any update on Vance McDonald or Rosie Nix
Ray Fittipaldo
2:48
Nothing official from the team today so no.
Chuck Noll
2:49
"We have many problems , and they are great"
Ray Fittipaldo
2:49
Channeling Chuck Noll? Ha ha. He said that about Sidney Thornton.
T2
2:50
What is it with Bud Dupree? Even against backups he rarely gets penetration. Is it technique? Overall Strength? Is it really going to get worse if we plug another player in at OLB?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:50
Not sure what the issue is, but I was expecting him to make some plays going against a rookie LT.
Gravel
2:51
Ray -  Why did Ola not get PT on Sunday?
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