JotCast | Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 11.26.18

Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 11.26.18

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Ray Fittipaldo

12:39

Huge loss in terms of seeding. Also, less cushion with the Ravens, who will put pressure on them down the stretch.

Scott

12:39

Steelers had two great routes - exact same one - with JuJu and Washington and Ben overthrew both of them - they were WIDE open. How about a little dump on Ben for those throws - those "should" be easy throws down the right sideline, no?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:40

I'll give you the JuJu one. But the one to Washington was a good enough pass. He has to run under that ball and stay on his feet. I' can't blame the QB for that play.

Justin

12:40

Too many off games by our 3 olbs. I know corner, and ilb is a must, but I put olb first. What about you

Ray Fittipaldo

12:40

Yeah I didn't notice Watt and Dupree much yesterday. I suppose Watt had an excuse with the wrist injury. But Dupree? Just not consistent enough.

Gus

12:41

Could this team go 7-8-1?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:41

It could, but they'd really have to fall flat on their faces to lose to Cincy and Oakland.

JoeB

12:41

I thought Tomlin wanted Edmunds to play less. Edmunds can't cover at this point in his career and needs less responsibility. Is Burnett not fully healthy?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:42

I think we might see that switch this week. But even so, Edmunds is going back there in the dime package.

The Scandal

12:42

Am I ludicrous to feel ok going forward? I think we have a great chance to win 4 of 5 and still be the 2 seed when this is all said and done.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:42

I think that's being overly optimistic given the schedule. I think they kissed the 2 seed good bye with that loss Sunday.

Miss Tackles

12:42

Ball security is off the rails. Ben’s turnovers in the red zone is far from elite level. Xman carries the ball wrong, away from the sideline. Coaching is the common denominator. Agree?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:43

Agree. It's on the coaches to assume controls of the offense after the poor goal line execution the past two weeks.

JoeB

12:43

Sanders made Haden look slow. Think other teams will go after Haden on deep shots?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:43

Yeah I noticed that. Ran right by him twice. I'm sure other teams will try it.

Anthony

12:43

I'd much prefer the Steelers to play during Wildcard Weekend. I hate how they come out in their next game after having extended time off.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:44

Well, you'll likely get your wish now after losing that game Sunday.

JoeB

12:44

Chargers are basically locked in at the 5 seed at this point. If Steelers don't get the 2 or 3 seed, they get Chargers round 1. Not good.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:45

Let's see how this game plays out Sunday night first before we go forecasting a January playoff game.

Chuck in Ohio

12:45

It’s an easy formula. The one thing I keep coming back to with this team is the turnover ratio. We are the worst of any playoff team (if season ended today) at -7. In our games we haven’t won we are -9. It’s a bad combo of our D not forcing any turnovers and our O losing the ball. I’d venture to guess half of the turnovers have come in opps territory too. It’s amazing we have such a good record. Shows our talent. After this L, do you feel we can still beat anyone in AFC on the road? I still think we can as long as we win turnover ratio.

Ray Fittipaldo

12:46

Sure this team can beat any other team on the road, but they have to button up and get on their details. The fact that they haven't buttoned up doesn't exactly encourage me to take them in a playoff upset, but I certainly see why they'd give a team problems. They're really good on offense. They're just not always on their details. That comes back to haunt you just as it did Sunday in Denver.

Chuck in Ohio

12:46

With Chuks and Matt F strong play this year, do you think Gilbert might be a cap causality next year? Another great job by Mike M and developing players. He’s the best!

Ray Fittipaldo

12:47

The longer this Gilbert injury lingers the more I think that becomes a possibility.

STEELMANN58

12:47

RAY another game over 50 passes what gives Denver run defense not that good gave up big yards to the jets. Fitcher abandoned the run game why

Ray Fittipaldo

12:48

A lot of people have this question today. Me included. It's kind of been a trend with him though.

evs

12:48

why no accountability? grimble should be cut. our guys seem to lose and laugh

Ray Fittipaldo

12:49

I said it earlier. He'd be on the street if he played in New England, and maybe a few other cities.

12:49

Baltimore and Steelers in wild card game?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:49

Could be. And that would be a really tough game.

Law-Deezie

12:50

Yesterday’s loss was huge in my opinion because I don’t think they will beat the Chargers, although I read they’ll be without Melvin Gordon, Saints or New England. I think they’re in trouble...

Ray Fittipaldo

12:50

I can definitely see your point of view. But if they lose all three of those games then they were never any good to begin with.

Mike Powel

12:50

Ray, what about putting in another left tackle, line up Villanueva at tight end (he's played there before) down around the goal line? Declare him eligible. Obvious mismatch. Thoughts?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:51

I'm for anything other than what they've done the past two weeks!

Doyle37

12:51

Where was Dupree yesterday ?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:51

Certainly not around Keenum

Bake

12:51

Steelers are a very good team with the exception of turnover ratio. Certainly ball security is something that can be worked on, and int's reduced by less throwing, but what if anything can be done with regard to create more turnovers?

Ray Fittipaldo

12:52

I asked Keith Butler about that last week. He kind of just said turnovers come in bunches. Didn't really have an answer although he did acknowledge it's a problem.

Hoddy

12:52

No way this team beats saints or Rams in superbowl

Ray Fittipaldo

12:52

You know, they still have to make the playoffs first.

Master of the Obvious

12:53

AB clearly seemed to be adversely effected by the altitude... Only guy on the Ox constantly, throughout... Is he OK?

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