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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 11.16.21
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Ray Fittipaldo
1:27
Now that's a tough call.
MrCJJr
1:28
Hi Ray, thanks for the chat. I watched today's press conference with Tomlin. Are you surprised that no questions were asked about Tuitt's status this week?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:28
No. It's the same answer every time we ask. I don't think it would have been any different today.
AK
1:28
is Cam Heyward the best defensive lineman not named Aaron Donald in the NFL right now? He's been spectacular.
Ray Fittipaldo
1:29
Not so sure you have to write not named Aaron Donald. Heyward is having a monster season.
Matt in Michigan
1:29
Is Minkah vaxed? If yes and not symptomatic, he can return with 2 negative tests, is that correct? Based on Tomlin's comments, it seems he is not expecting Minkah to play?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:29
It's a five-day protocol. Tomlin said today he did not anticipate having Fitzpatrick for the game, but he did not rule him out.
Zach B
1:30
Can Banner play guard, may need him to this week? And any word or sightings at all of Tuitt??
Ray Fittipaldo
1:30
No he cannot.
JerseySteel
1:30
Hi Ray - I know he gave up some big TDs early in the season, but James Pierre's been very solid in both the pass and run game. His arrow is pointing up. Thoughts?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:30
Absolutely. He's been playing well.
JerseySteel
1:31
Hi Ray - Isaiah Buggs seems to be much improved this year and while not a star, he has been solid. Agree?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:31
I don't know if he'll ever develop into a quality starter, but he's been better this season.
Guest
1:32
Why do safety on Goff in 4th quarter?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:32
They gave him forward progress to the 1 or 2.
JerseySteel
1:32
Hi Ray - Comfort level with either Tre Norwood or Karl Joseph as the starting FS this week? I know neither will be Minkah
Ray Fittipaldo
1:33
Right. Lower your expectations. Fitzpatrick is one of the best safeties in the league. They just have to keep things in front of them and don't allow big plays.
JerseySteel
1:33
Hi Ray - Ben, TJ, Trai Turner, Haden - which ones, if any, have a good chance to play this week?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:33
Turner is the best bet. Then Ben, but they're at the mercy of him testing negative two days in a row.
Nameless Gray Face Peasant #1963
1:34
I've been puzzled by the cult of Minkah from day one but now... Addition by Subtraction imo... Since Teflon would only say  'by commitee' like replacing Mike Hilton... Whom do you see as the starter in his place?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:35
Norwood is versatile enough to do it, but they might want to continue using him in sub-packages so perhaps Karl Joseph gets the call.
kevin in Punxsy
1:35
It would seem that Jacksonville did the Steelers a big favor by covering most of Shobert's salary this year.  After this year, I don't think that will be a problem, based on his overall play.  Your thoughts?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:36
There is an out in the contract after the season and the Steelers won't renew at the current price.
Goldstar
1:36
Have any of the DL not named Heyward stood out above the others to you?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:36
Not stood out but I think Loudermilk is improving.
David
1:37
I've been back and forth on this Tuitt situation but the fact is at my employer, even if my son (the most important person in the world to me) dies, I get 3 days of bereavement leave. 3 days. Fans like me are considered insensitive for expecting Tuitt back on the field despite the loss of his brother but the reality is for the rest of the world we would get a few days from our employer to grieve and then we're expected back to work. And we don't make $12 million a year. Are we being unreasonable?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:37
The world is changing.
Bob in GB
1:37
Ray, do you think James Morgan will ever get a chance to play QB? I see he was added to the practice squad this week.
Ray Fittipaldo
1:37
Yeah he'll get a chance to run the scout team on Wednesday.
Sunner in Orlando
1:38
Do you think Pickett will be available for the Steelers in the first round? His stock has risen to the point that he may be the first QB taken in a weak QB draft.  If so do you pick him or go OL or DL?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:38
Way too early to tell. But know this: QBs always get pushed up draft boards.
Nameless Gray Face Peasant #1963
1:38
When does Miller get a helmet?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:38
He's apparently behind Steven Sims so not anytime soon.
BrotherD
1:39
Ray,

Any updates on TJ?  I believed they said we would know more today.
Ray Fittipaldo
1:39
I'd say he's doubtful to play, but Tomlin is "leaving the light on" for him.
Guest
1:40
#55 Has been dreadful. No way we sign him to a 2nd contract correct?
Ray Fittipaldo
1:40
I can't see it happening the way he's playing right now.
Sunner in Orlando
1:40
Do you see more of a running game plan for Sunday night? Chargers don't defend the run all that well. However if I were the Chargers I would stack the box to make Mason or Ben have to throw the ball.
Ray Fittipaldo
1:41
Yes this will be a big opportunity for Harris and the linemen. And if the Chargers have to stack the box the Steelers have to let Rudolph take his shots down the field. Claypool should be back this week so that should help.
Pat
1:41
TJ will be in discussion for DPOY again. Do you think Cam Heyward’s  name should be there? He is a beast
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