JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 11.01.22

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 11.01.22

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steelersfanslc

11:16

It's seeming more likely they'll end up with a top 10 possibly top 5 pick, do they go OL or CB? Need help on the left side of the line and need a true number 1 CB.

Ray Fittipaldo

11:16

They desperately need a CB1 and a top-flight left tackle...and a guard and maybe a center. If they get a top-five pick don't discount a trade.

Javi

11:17

Hello Ray. 4-13 season is actually in play. Canada will not be back but who out there will Steelers consider to take over? Established veteran OC or young up and coming guy? Any names you think they will target?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:18

Will Frank Reich still be employed by the Colts in January? He'd be an option.

Jim

11:18

Not sure how it happened but Warren is better than Najee at this point. He hits the hole hard and goes north and south, why is Tomlin so stubborn that he doesn’t see the obvious?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:19

Najee was a first-round pick. He was injured in camp. His line isn't the best. Those are some of the reasons.

Tom88

11:19

The Giants (6-2) traded Toney, why won't the Steelers (2-6) trade Claypool? Are they afraid of hurting their playoff chances.

Ray Fittipaldo

11:20

They're not going to give away their No. 3 receiver. And by the way, what would Claypool yield in return? I think we're all overestimating his value.

Midstate Fan

11:20

Looking back now maybe a 1 year contract with Joe Haden looks pretty attractive what say you?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:20

Might be better than what they have now, but no one else wanted Haden, either. Does that tell you something?

Jim

11:21

Why are we still getting gashed in the running game? Can no one on this staff scheme against the run or is our personnel that bad?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:21

The personnel isn't great.

Daniel11

11:21

Hi Ray, Why not trade Sutton, Ogunjobi, MR, Bush, anyone who has an expiring contract? If the Steelers want to start from the scratch, why not trade Watt, Minkah to gain multiple 1st/2nd round picks?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:22

What team wants any of those guys you mentioned and what would the return be? You think a fifth or sixth-rounder for a guy like Ogujobi would be worth it?

Sactown Don

11:22

The biggest issue this team has is lack of talent. That is caused by very poor drafting. Will Weidl be able to influence the draft and have a bigger voice than Tomlin who seems to be part of the talent evaluation problem?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:23

I think they'll work together, but Andy has had a lot of influence wherever he has worked. His attention to detail and work ethic gives him a strong voice in the room. He is well-respected across the league.

Bill

11:24

Why was Andy Weidl available if he is so great?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:25

What do you mean? Howie Roseman is the GM in Philly. Andy ran the draft. He came back home to work for the Steelers because he grew up here and wanted to work here.

AZ Steeler

11:26

Next year the Steelers need a safety, linebacker, and D-lineman. Which is highest priority?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:26

I no its only one play but the 3rd and 2 pass to Najee where he danced around and didnt pick up even a yard was insane. That should have been an easy first down. Your thoughts?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:27

I agree, but Pickett made him turn to catch the pass. He got turned around. He still should have turned it upfield and got the first down, but Pickett has to give him a better ball there.

AZ Steeler

11:27

What kind of money will Steelers have for free agents next year?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:28

They'll have plenty of cap space to improve their roster.

Jesse

11:28

What do you make of Calvin Austin not being activated? Was he just not ready to handle to offense or was it injury related? Or maybe they didn't want to cut loose Gunner.

Ray Fittipaldo

11:28

Austin had surgery on his foot. He had a setback during his rehab.

Robbie

11:28

If Frank Reich is fired in Indianapolis, could he make a case for new Steelers OC?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:29

Not the worst idea.

Jay Daven

11:29

Ray, in your opinion, is Moore the weakest on the O line or is it Dotson?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:29

They need upgrades across the line, but yes Moore is not progressing the way they had hoped.

Carl in Carrick

11:29

Hey Ray, would you have made the Roquan Smith trade? Thanks.

Ray Fittipaldo

11:30

If they want him they can sign him when he becomes a free agent in March. The Ravens will have the advantage of trying to re-sign him in February and early March, but if he hits the open market the Steelers can make their play there -- and not have to give up draft capital.

AZ Steeler

11:31

Is Flores gone to new team after this year,?

Ray Fittipaldo

11:31

All depends on if another team hires him as a head coach.

Donna

11:31

Hi Ray. With the comments made after the Eagles game, do you think there is dissension in the Steelers’ locker room? Thanks Ray.

Ray Fittipaldo

11:31

I think there is frustration in the Steelers locker room.