JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 10.29.19

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 10.29.19

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iowasteelerfan

2:30

How can we just blow up the whole pass interference rules and start over. They appear impossible to interrupt - how does that problem get resolved?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:32

That might be a one-and-done rule. Let's face it. The NFL bowed to Sean Payton and instituted that rule because he cried over what happened to him int he NFC title game. It was a terrible call. It prevented the Saints from going to the Super Bowl. But that doesn;t mean the league had to institute a new rule that they had to know on some level was going to be difficult to implement.

RealityMan

2:32

It’s very clear to me at least that Bush and Williams is the best pairing at ILB. Why do you think they keep putting Barron in? He has really been weak in both pass coverage and run stuffing. Play your 11 best players.

Ray Fittipaldo

2:34

I tend to agree with you, but Williams does get exposed in coverage when he's asked to play pass defense. Not sure if it was a blown assignment or simply Williams not being able to get there, but it looked like he was supposed to be in coverage on Miami's first touchdown of the game. He was just simply late getting there because he lacks speed.

Alaska Steeler

2:34

Ray, you have given Tomlin quite a few below average grades. If he really is worth 5 draft picks, wouldn't you expect those grades to be at least b+ or better in most cases. Heck if he gets an A he should be worth 10 #1 picks

Ray Fittipaldo

2:34

I call them like I see them.

Dj Cain Arkansas

2:34

Ray if we beat the Colts do you think that’s a reason to optimistic as a chance to make the playoffs?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:35

Sure. They'd be .500 in a weak AFC.

Avoid Lloyd

2:35

anybody else notice that Fitzmagic doesn't wear a mouth guard when he's playing? Tough dude or just stupid?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:35

A lot of players don't wear mouth guards. It's harder to breathe with a mouth guard in.

2:36

When both are healthy, would they ever utilize both Connor and Samuels in the same backfield? They each can run and catch well, so that would really keep the defense on their heels, and the shorter routes would be good for Mason for right now.

Ray Fittipaldo

2:36

They've talked about it, but we haven't seen much of yet.

PMG

2:37

It seems like the media has a little confidence in Mason Rudolph as the future at QB , is that the take on the inside? Why does he need slow walked when other new QBs are letting it fly?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:37

I think they're still evaluating him. They like him, but I think it's obvious he still has a long ways to go in his development.

D. Johnson

2:38

Am I the more sane, less expensive AB? And will I eventually become the #1 WR or is it more like a Juju 1.5 cause he has all the attention?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:40

Diontae Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster looking like a legit starting pair once Ben returns. Now about that No. 3 WR...

Alaska Steeler

2:40

Patriots opponents are a combined 14-42. Are they that good, or just good at beating bad teams? I guess we will see Sunday?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:41

If you think the Ravens are a good team. I'm not convinced.

Alan

2:41

Is it just me or is Booger mcfarland awful at his job? For example the ball that was almost intercepted went right through the receivers hands and he tried to blame Rudolph for that.

Ray Fittipaldo

2:42

Well, I was in the press box so I didn't get to watch the broadcast. I did see Cam Heyward call him out on Twitter for something. Booger seems like a nice guy and I generally think he's OK on MNF.

ChicagoNate

2:42

Ray, what is your feeling on the Conner injury? Thanks

Ray Fittipaldo

2:42

Short week tough for an RB with that injury, but we'll see.

Dj Cain Arkansas

2:43

Do we necessarily have to win the division to get in the playoffs?

Ray Fittipaldo

2:43

No. Can get the second wild card. Texans own that spot now, but they're dealing with injuries too.