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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 08.03.22
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Gerry Dulac
9:45
OK kids, we're going to start our chat in just a bit. Busy day here at camp....
Guest
9:47
Which one of these statements are true?  1.  Big Ben's discipline was unfair.  2.  Dashaun Watson's discipline was unfair.
Gerry Dulac
9:49
OK kids, let's get started....and we'll start w this: The answer is simple. The word you use for choice 2 is not correct. It should be "ridiculous." Or "insulting."
MikeM65
9:49
Hi Gerry, I don't think Ben's comments were out of line when he stated things turned from a team-first to a me-first attitude.  It was obvious he was calling out a few players and not all his teams, and I agree with him.  Your thoughts?
Gerry Dulac
9:51
I agree 110 percent. There is no question today's athlete is all about themselves. Not all of em, of course, Maybe not even the majority. But plenty. All You have to do is look at social media and their branding to understand that. Not only does Ben know it, all his teammates who played with him during the Super Bowl wins know it too. They can't believe the change in attitude.
MikeM65
9:51
Just curious, I'm reading how Pickett hasn't been that accurate his first week of camp.  I'm testing your memory here, but do you remember how Ben did his first week of camp?
Gerry Dulac
9:51
I do not, but don't read too much into that. He's a rookie trying to learn. And he's working with third-teamers, not the first unit. That doesn't help either.
Warren Bankston
9:51
Have you ever met a player who enjoyed training camp?
Gerry Dulac
9:52
That's a hard word to quantify -- enjoy
John
9:52
do you expect to see another line for the QB’s with either Kenny or Mason running with the 1’s and Mitch running with the 2’s or 3’s?
Gerry Dulac
9:53
It won't shock me, but I don't anticipate that because their plan, as you should be able to plainly see, is to get Mitch Trubisky ready to be the starter.
David Woodley
9:53
Will Steeler fans' heads blow up if Rudolph wins the starting job?
Gerry Dulac
9:53
Probably
Ule
9:53
Shouldn't the Steelers be VERY concerned with the critical LG position?   Dotson is injury prone and Green is too small, gets easily pushed around by large DL.
Gerry Dulac
9:54
I do not think they should be very concerned, and you shouldn't either. Hey, not everyone is Alan Faneca. Let's see what Green can do at guard. It will be better than what he did at center.
Laverne Smith
9:54
Hi Gerry.       Any sense yet on the new center and guard? Thank you!!!!
Gerry Dulac
9:54
I like what I see so far. But I don't judge till I see them play a game, not practice
Jersey JR
9:55
Hi Gerry, I sure am ready for some football!
Gerry Dulac
9:55
Let's just jump to Sept 11
Rich
9:55
Hey Gerry thanks again for your work! D Johnson to Dallas for a first or second pick is looking good to me about now. I’ve personally seen enough brain farts from him to last a long time. Do you think the Steelers would seriously consider this?
Gerry Dulac
9:56
Well, Rich, thinking they could get a No. 1 for Diontae Johnson is over-estimating Johnson's value. Look, they like DJ. They would like to re-sign DJ. Just not at the price he is apparently seeking.
kevin in Punxsy
9:56
Only Tiger Woods could do this: He turned down (according to media accounts) an offer of somewhere between $700,000 and $800,000, from LIV, just to join their merry little group.
Gerry Dulac
9:57
You forgot three more zeroes at the end of each of those amounts.
Bob Sacamano
9:57
Hi Gerry. I'm not going to ask you about the LG competition, or how bad Devin Bush is looking in camp. How about some favorite memories from past training camps at SVC?
Gerry Dulac
9:57
Ahhh Bob, too many to list. But thanx for asking. You wanna know about Bush???
Jason
9:57
What do you think of the progress of the offensive line thus far. Iknow
Gerry Dulac
9:58
Again, it's just practice. I need to see how they work together in a game. But I don't think there's any question Cole and Daniels give them a big upgrade at center and RG. But we'll see
Jersey JR
9:58
Hi Gerry, I sure am ready for some football! I was somewhat impressed with the John Leglue’s performance last year. Especially being thrown into action on the quick. Any chance he makes the Sunday roster?
Gerry Dulac
9:59
He should and I think he will. He endeared himself to the coaches and Mike Tomlin last year with what he did after coming on board. He is more than serviceable.
kevin in Punxsy
9:59
Good morning, Gerry!  Do you think that the Steelers will move D Bush to a non-starter status for the upcoming season? I read what Ray wrote about DB and it wasn't pretty.
Gerry Dulac
10:01
There's a lot of politics in the NFL when it comes to No. 1 draft choices, meaning teams sometimes don't want to acknowledge their mistakes. Let's put it this way, you notice Bush on the practice field for the wrong reasons. I understand he is being micro-managed by everyone to see how he will bounce back after last season. But, well....um....
ev
10:01
Hello Gerry, Is Diontae Johnson under contract now?
Gerry Dulac
10:01
Yes he is. One year remaining.
Mark
10:01
Are there any early indications that the younger Watt and Heyward brothers will both have a roster spot?
Gerry Dulac
10:02
If they do, it will be a waste of a roster spot. They're the same player. But, if they deem Heyward the No. 3 tight end and Watt the FB/special teams guy, then, yes, both will make it.
Mark
10:02
Are there any notable signs yet of how Canada's offense will be different this year?  e.g. are any training camp drills/emphasis noticeably different than previous camps?
Gerry Dulac
10:03
The biggest thing that jumps out is the rollouts and moving pockets with the QBs. Lot of pre-snap motion and misdirection. Again, I need to see it work in games, not practice
kevin in Punxsy
10:03
Gerry, I read that Mitch T has been a little odiferous as the #1 the past two days.  Is he not #1 QB material (as it pertains to the Steelers)?
Gerry Dulac
10:05
Kevin, those big words are going to send too many people to the web dictionary. Hey, I think everyone is guilty of watching Big Ben for 18 years. Give him a chance. It's only two days in pads. Let's wait for a game
Stlrdave1
10:05
Good morning Gerry. My guess is that Goodell will not extend Watson's suspension. It would be dragged out in the court system. Truly a tragedy that the suspension was not at minimum of a year. I'm sure most women now feel very disrespected. Your thoughts? And thank you for your time
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