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Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: 12.03.24
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Gregg from Shaler
2:18
I’ve been a fan of Najee and I think we are seeing what he can do in a functional NFL offense. Is he definitely gone after this year or can we resign him? Should we try?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:19
I would not say he's definitely gone, but if they really wanted him they would have picked up the very reasonable $6.7 million option on his rookie deal.
IUPDave
2:20
Good Afternoon Ray.  I hope your day is great!   An impressive win on Sunday, but I sure hope this team doesn't overlook the Browns.   They are scoring points and their defense is better than the Bengals.  Nothing could derail this season more than another loss to a team who has won just 2 games against the rest of the league.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:21
How could they overlook the Browns after what happened 12 days ago? They'll be ready. It might not be easy. The Browns seem to be playing better lately.
IUPDave
2:21
Ray.  Are we just in a holding pattern with Roman Wilson?  Is his season likely over unless an an injury to the WR core happens?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:21
Yes.
seven would be heaven
2:22
Hey Ray, love the chats. Its easy for all of us to get on Pickens and call him names after he continuously acts like a child on the football field. However, I wonder if he has a mental health issue and really needs help. Brandon Marshall who was a great receiver had a legitimate mental health issue and once he was diagnosed he seemed to have better control.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:23
This is his third year in the league. With all the resources and doctors NFL teams have, don't you think something like that would be diagnosed by now? Listen, maybe there is a mental health issue, but if he wants to have a long career in the league he has to learn how to manage it. And he has to buy into a plan to make that work.
Takoma Tom
2:24
When’s the parade for Coach Tomlin’s no loosi
Ray Fittipaldo
2:24
You missed it. It was this morning across the Hot Metal Bridge. Hard Knocks filmed it.
Drunk uncle
2:25
hey Raymond what’s your favorite adult beverage ?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:26
IPAs for nine months of the year, but I like a darker beer and some stouts in the winter months.
Melanie in Philly
2:26
Enjoy your chats Ray.  Planning on watching “Hard Knocks?”
Ray Fittipaldo
2:27
Nah. As Russell Wilson said they other day: "I'm living it." I'm there every day. I know the plot.
Ryan
2:27
Good afternoon Ray what do you think about the play of Payton Wilson and Jaylen Warren both have looked good do they resign Warren in the offseason
Ray Fittipaldo
2:28
Yes Warren is an RFA and they'll tender him.
SMP
2:28
Greg Cosell from NFL network said on the Herd that Benton was playing like a top 5 dl. Are you seeing that?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
He's playing well in the run game. And that's why he's in there. But honestly, if you want to be considered a top 5 DL you have to be able to rush the passer, and Benton just doesn't do that with any consistency.
The Ham
2:29
"Hey George, your antics are costing you millions of dollars on your next contract, so maybe you should stop doing them."  Do you think that logic would work on Pickens if Tomlin delivered the message?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:29
I am quite sure that's already been communicated in some shape or form.
Yates
2:30
Ray-  which position group must deliver stronger performance for you to have confidence that they can go the distance in the playoffs?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:30
Secondary, specifically Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Bud
2:31
Hello Ray. Do you expect a few more carries for Warren, or the Steelers sticking with the status quo?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:31
Harris ran well versus the Bengals so I don't think it will change all that much for Sunday.
GLB
2:31
Hey Ray, thanks for the chats.  Do you think Trice & Adams get activated from IR?  If so, who do you think they replace on the roster?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:32
Time is ticking on Trice. They either have to activate him this week or he reverts to IR for the remainder of the season. They have another week or two before they have to make that call with Adams.
Guest
2:32
Is Russell Wilson at $1.2 million the best bargain in the NFL right now? How's it rank all time?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:32
What did Ben make his rookie year? It's probably close.
Actually back then, rookie QBs did much better.
Maryann
2:33
When in the 4th and 1 why don’t the Steelers ever use two backs like Franco and Rocky?  I never trust the play calling on 4th and 1.
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
Or line up Wilson under center, bring a TE in motion, have him stop behind Wilson and push him forward at the snap. Everyone does it and so should the Steelers.
AK
2:34
Pickett would have put up 60 vs. the Bengals😜
Ray Fittipaldo
2:34
60 yards?
AK
2:35
What adjustments do you think the Steelers will make for Garrett in the next game?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:35
To block him!
Fizzo
2:36
Ray do you see Donte Jackson returning to the Steelers next season?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:36
At a reasonable price? Yes I'd do that.
Fizzo
2:36
Ray now that all the high school playoffs are done. Will be finally see painted end zones for the final three home games?
Ray Fittipaldo
2:37
Yes, but it has nothing to do with the high school championship games. They'd love to play in painted end zones. Pitt is the reason the Steelers don't paint the end zones until December.
Bud
2:38
Hi Ray. Did you consider my question regarding a next year cost for Wilson? Ty Ray. Enjoys your chats and YouTube casts.
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