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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 10.06.20
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Ray Fittipaldo
2:25
I'm hearing the same thing about Sam Darnold. Maybe it's just that every QB taken in the top 10 is worthy of being drafted there. QBs are pushed up draft boards. Teams take calculated chances because they know how important QBs are in today's game.
Karl
2:25
Do you see any scenario where Steelers can sign both Dupree and Watt to extensions?  Would be unfortunate to lose Dupree after the season.  They are an amazing duo!
Ray Fittipaldo
2:25
I don't. I do think the Steelers will sign Watt to a long-term deal though.
Ron
2:25
Can Claypool be put in to replace Washington on occasion?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
Yes. Claypool was forced to play every WR position against the Texans because Johnson was knocked out of the Texans game early. He is a bright young player and very capable of playing different spots.
Jerry
2:27
Do you think we beat the Eagles?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
Yes I think the Steelers will win the game.
Ohio Steeler Fan
2:27
HI Ray -- I think Baker M may end up a solid NFL QB, but still have trouble with hin as pick # 1 .  Your thoughts..
Ray Fittipaldo
2:28
He certainly hasn't played like a No.1 overall pick, but when he relies on his running game he can be competent.
John
2:28
Hey Ray, any update on D Watt hammy?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:28
Derek Watt did some running on Monday.
MjB
2:29
This is more of a statement than a question, but ironically, when I watched Tennessee play Denver on opening night I was a bit shocked by how little the Tennessee coaches and bench utilized precautions compared to Denver.  I think the league blew their chance to stop the problem there.   The verbal threat of "something" occurring was clearly not enough to impact anyone's behavior.  Any parent knows that nothing changes until there is a true consequence.  The consequence should be a forfeit of something, even the game itself.  The Steelers paid a price for someone else's negligence.
AWB Tennessee
2:29
What's your assessment of Marcus Allen so far this year?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
None really. Other than special teams I don't know that he's played a snap on defense.
Timmy Colorado Springs
2:30
Prediction for how much a ticket to the game this week will cost?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:30
That information was not provided in the statement the Steelers provided, mostly I assume, because season ticket holders that did not opt out already paid. We probably won't know a price on any tickets unless they are made available to the general public.
Jerry
2:31
I would’ve signed Dupree instead of Cam who is on the backend of his career. Your thoughts
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
Not me. Heyward is still playing at a very high level.
Nosmo King
2:31
Will the Steelers allow tailgating in the parking lot for the Eagles game?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:32
No tailgaiting.
STEEL72
2:32
Ray, why are they trying to put fans back at Heinz right now? Just seems like everyone, everywhere, should be erring on the side of caution indoors or out.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:33
I think with Heinz Field being an outdoor venue and with proper social distancing and the wearing of masks the decision to allow fans is safe. I think indoor venues are much tougher of a sell to be honest.
Nosmo King
2:34
Will we see the Steelers play any man to man this year?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:35
They did plenty of that last season, and it was successful for them. They've been more zone-based so far, but Mike Tomlin has indicated that's more about the opponents than any change in defensive philosophy.
Jerry
2:35
Who’s playing better right now Cam or Dupree?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:35
They're both playing well, but I'd say Heyward.
Alan in Nashville
2:35
Hey Ray. Good to see that Diontae Johnson is a full-go. I would expect to see Ray Ray continue on the punt return. Agree?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
That depends on the situation. Johnson is a game-breaker. If the Steelers need a spark I wouldn't be surprised to see him back there on occasion. But Ray-Ray McCloud has been slippery in the return game. I wouldn't mind seeing him more in the punt return game.
Jerry
2:37
You would pick Cam over Dupree for the future. WOW🤔
Ray Fittipaldo
2:38
Not sure why that's a wow, but yeah for sure. I can't predict injuries or when a player will decline, but Heyward is past 30 and showing no signs of slowing down. He's also been a very durable player the team can count on.
D S Fischer
2:39
Hopefully it doesn't occur, but what happens when a team fails covid testing twice maybe 3 times, during the season? Does the league have adaquate procedures in place to deal with this?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:40
It's pretty simple. They'd have to push the playoffs back in that situation. Or like MLB did, only make up the games if there are playoff implications involved at the end of the regular season.
2:41
I would imagine Claypool is the guy. He ran a 4.43 or something crazy like that at the combine.
Mercury
2:41
Based on their 40 yd times, who is currently the fastest player on the Steelers roster?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:42
Oops. Question to previous answer.
Timmy Colorado Springs
2:42
What is AB up to these days?  And did he ever cut the grass in his yard?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:43
I don't know about you guys, but I kind of like being free of AB news. Whatever he does I hope he keeps quiet.
Greg
2:46
Ray -- I read that Freddie KItchens is driving for UPS.  Any truth ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:47
At least he didn't have to get a new uniform.
2:48
Thanks for chatting this week. Let's do it again next week.
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