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Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat: 1.31.19
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Ed Bouchette
1:58
Good afternoon from sunny Atlanta. Let's begin
Ridk
2:00
Hey Ed,  gut feeling, will Antonio Brown be with Steelers next season?
Ed Bouchette
2:01
I'm at 50-50 now whereas before I did not see how he could return. i still think it would be a mistake by them to bring him back, though.
chris
2:01
if the Ravens do not franchise CJ Mosley.  Do you think the Steelers will spend the money to try and sign him
Ed Bouchette
2:01
Yes, but if the Ravens can't re-sign him, I don't see how the Steelers could afford to do so
marty
2:02
why do you think JuJu feels compelled to give his opinion on everything now?  he has become quite the know-everything all of sudden.  do you think someone should get in his ear and tell him to worry about football and not AB?  I'm afraid he will turn into another AB or LB if he doesn't keep quiet and focus on football.
Ed Bouchette
2:02
I have not seen anything mean-spirited by him. Maybe he's just having a little fun. It's not like it takes his time away from the game.
Johnny B
2:02
I think we need to go after a lineman who can consistently get pressure up the middle in this draft. Your thoughts?
Ed Bouchette
2:03
How about a linebacker who can do that instead? Or one who can play in the middle and cover a tight end or back?
CD in SC
2:03
Ed - what’s up with the team leaders standing up and praising AB after all his BS?  Makes me question the “leaders” we have on this team. Disappointing...
Ed Bouchette
2:05
I asked Cam Heyward that question down here and he gave me this thoughtful comment:
“Everybody makes mistakes. I’m not saying anyone’s perfect but we’re adults. It doesn’t mean everything has to be a quick fix and everybody has to go their separate ways. I don’t know what will happen but I think communication can handle a lot.”
Polamalu
2:05
If the Steelers get a 1st round pick for AB, will Steelers use that extra pick on WR?
Ed Bouchette
2:05
Not necessarily. There aren't many WR rated in the first round right now. You might be better using that pick on defense and getting a WR in the second.
Bob
2:05
Will they make bold move and sign the Honey Badger?
Ed Bouchette
2:06
I think not. They need CB and LB, not safety
TXSTEELER
2:06
League history shows that it’s very rare for a rookie WR to make an immediate impact, no matter how good their career turns out (JuJu a rare exception). With that, if Brown is traded wouldn’t it be smarter to sign a FA then using a high draft pick on a WR?
Ed Bouchette
2:06
I don't know that there's a UFA out there you would want for the price.
Lloyd's 3-Count
2:07
Think this is Faneca's year?
Ed Bouchette
2:07
There are 4 linemen among the 15 finalists. They all seem to have their own supporters and that might split the ticket again and none make it
Bud
2:08
Good Morning Ed. If the Steelers found a good deal to trade Antonio Brown and he didn’t like the team he’s to be traded to, any way that Brown could sabotage that trade from going thru? Thank you.
Ed Bouchette
2:08
Only way  might be for him to retire, but I don't think that would negate the trade.
dave
2:09
Do you think Bud Dupree, Morgan Burnett, and Artie Burns will be on the team when training camp opens?
Ed Bouchette
2:09
Burnett probably not. The other two yes
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
2:09
Ed, Do the Steelers have 1, 2 or 3 new starting LB’s in 2019? Thanks
Ed Bouchette
2:09
Probably just one
Bud
2:10
I recently read an article the it would make more sense to eat the signing bonus for Antonio Brown in March, then actually deal him after June 1st for much less of a cap hit in dead money. Realistic or no? Thanks.
Ed Bouchette
2:11
No. First, if you wait until then you're not getting a draft pick this year in return. Also, part of the cap hit would be dumped into 2020. You might as well save the $2.5 million roster bonus if you're going to trade him.
Bill
2:11
Think there are anymore changes coming to the coaching staff?
Ed Bouchette
2:11
No. You may have seen Gerry Dulac's story that Keith Butler will handle the OLB duties, so no addition there. They are done it would appear.
ED
2:12
I see AB agent talked to Steelers trying to see if they can find a trade partner, steelers said no because they want to control the situation. Would U trade him to a team he wants or get best value?
Ed Bouchette
2:12
Best value, provided that isn't coming from the Ravens or Bengals or Browns.
dave
2:12
If they are going to trade AB, when would be the best time to do it?  After the league year ends?
Ed Bouchette
2:13
Before March 17, when his $2.5 M roster bonus is due. Officially can't trade until March 13 but could have a deal in place ready to go by then
Bud
2:13
Not sure why James Harrison is so easily welcomed around the Steelers events, while he has badmouthed Tomlin so publicly. Thoughts? Thanks.
Ed Bouchette
2:13
Put on the video from Super Bowl LIII. That's all you need to see
Lloyd's 3-Count
2:14
Heward-Bey, Hunter & Eli Rogers are free agents. Think any of the three be back?
Ed Bouchette
2:14
I think DHB could return, maybe Eli
Linebacker Lounge - 3Rivers, MI
2:14
Ed, In all your years covering the Steelers, Have you ever seen another player exhibit the type of mocking behavior from AB towards the franchise? Thanks
Ed Bouchette
2:14
Not while they were still an employee.
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