Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat: Nov. 12, 2026
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Ray Fittipaldo
11:40
Ramsey will carry a $19 million cap hit for 2027. They've paid that out to safeties before such as Minkah Fitzpatrick, but it's kind of steep for that position. They can't keep everybody. They have a lot of young guys they have to sign who will take precedent, but I wouldn't rule out a return. I just don't think it's likely given the number of others they have to get under contract.
Org Chart
11:41
Ray, would Omar be offended if AR II elevated AW up the corporate org chart to the same horizontal plane, perhaps using the infamous dotted line to blur the hierarchy?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:41
I'm not sure why he would do that. There can only be one GM.
George T
11:41
Ray, when the 49er’s release a certain WR do you think the Steelers will bring him for a look see or shouldn’t they be brothers?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:42
What's the harm in signing Brandon Aiyuk to the practice squad? Low-risk move. If he can't play anymore, you release him. If he can still play, then you have yourself another viable receiver for the rotation.
Ron
11:43
Do you field if we control time of possession with are running game by a good margin it will keep burrow off the field & keep our defense fresher
Ray Fittipaldo
11:44
That's a nice thought, but as well as the Steelers have run the ball this year they haven't been great in terms of time of possession. This game is going to be about scoring. While it would be nice to limit Cincy's possessions the Steelers need to worry about finding ways to reach the end zone rather than simply conrolling the clock.
Org Chart
11:44
Ray, AR would do that if another suitor had their filthy little eyes on AW?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:45
They might, but that's the business side of football. If your people do a good job other teams will pursue them.
jeff
11:45
So will Wilson be able to play that first game where he is the injured list? Who knows what's going on with Pittman because I have no confidence that he will come back anytime soon at all But do you think Wilson will as soon as released from the list?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:47
I'm not entirely sure because you're not allowed to practice when you're on IR. But it's a hand injury so this is the type of injury where his window can be opened on a Wednesday and he could play on Sunday.
LCD SS
11:47
Ray, as distasteful as Cam's holdouts, stated love of Cleveland, and utter lack of significant career victories are, his career stats are nearing HOF territory. Your thoughts, if any?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:49
I think Heyward will have a good case. He's been a dominant interior linemen for more than a decade now. He has the All-Pros on his resume too.
chuck Mac
11:49
What is the status of Derick Harmon?  Can we stop the run enough to make them one-dimensional??
Ray Fittipaldo
11:49
His window to return from IR was opened yesterday. They can activate him anytime to the 53-man roster although they usually do that on Saturdys if they're going to play on Sunday.
dpreble001
11:50
Ray, im disappointed the Steelers didn't make some depth moves.you have TJ, Cam,Rodgers all getting up in age ,when do you go all in ,if not now?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:50
Making bold moves guarantees nothing. Look at how many teams made moves. I guarantee you some of those teams will be one-nd-done in the playoffs.
Seferg
11:51
I was initially against bringing Rogers back.  I thought all he could do is get the Steelers a couple more wins but no shoot at a superbowl.  Would you say this years Steelers are a superbowl contender, a playoff contender, or just another team?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:52
A playoff contender. Some strange things would have to happen in the AFC playoffs for the Steelers to get to the Super Bowl, but I do think this team has a chance to win a playoff game or two if they don't suffer any key injuries.
Ron
11:52
Going back to the Steel Curtain do you think L.C. Will ever make the hall of fame
Ray Fittipaldo
11:54
I'd like to think so, but the years keep going by and he doesn't even seem to be in the discussion much anymore.
annoyed
11:56
how do we get out of dekalyins contract?
Ray Fittipaldo
11:56
They can't unless another team wants to trade for him.
11:57
OK Mike McCarthy has come in for his daily news conference. We'll chat again next week.
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