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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 09.08.21
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Gerry Dulac
10:53
Ok kids, I'm all set to get started so.....Go!!!
Dave in Wexford
10:53
You reported that a source told you TJ would be inked by end of last week. Game 1 is 4 days away. What’s the deal, pun intended.
Gerry Dulac
10:53
Good pun. Well, as I've been told by those who handle these things, sometimes strange things happen. And something not so strange happened.
Utah Jim
10:53
Is protecting the QB’s ‘blind side’ as critical as it used to be? With all the shotgun used in modern NFL offenses it would seem not.
Gerry Dulac
10:54
Yes it is, which is why LTs are the highest paid players on the offensive line
Nosmo King
10:54
Hi Gerry. Thanks for your time. Fan since 1970. Will the Steelers acknowledge Tunch this season with his number on their uniform, shoes, etc or similar type tribute? Thanks.
Gerry Dulac
10:55
I don't know that but that would certainly be a tremendously wonderful and fitting idea. I'll check
Brian
10:55
What kind of contract is TJ looking for ? Are they normally 5year deals or could they be shorter or longer?
Gerry Dulac
10:56
I'm certain it will be at least five years added to this year, so six years total. It's not so much the length of the deal that's an issue. It's how much of it will be guaranteed. Understand now, when you're dealing with a contract this large, you can't just fully guarantee it or even guarantee a great percentage of it. You won't be in business very long if you do that.
Utah Jim
10:56
You reported on Sunday that Tuitt had surgery last week and is out indefinitely. Can you please elaborate?
Gerry Dulac
10:56
I'm not a doctor
Luigi
10:57
i'm sure no one else is wondering, but what is happening with  Mister Watt?
Gerry Dulac
10:57
You're the first to ask
Jerry
10:57
Hey Gerry! Shouldn’t TJ play because he’s still under contract?
Gerry Dulac
10:58
Well, you would think. And, for discussion sake, what happens if he doesn't practice today when Mike Tomlin said he would? Is that insubordination? A fineable offense?
Jerry
11:01
Why is everyone so worried about Banner. It’s not like he’s an all pro. What has he ever done for the Steelers besides get hurt?
Gerry Dulac
11:01
Start for three quarters in the NFL. It ain't exactly Anthony Munoz we're discussing here
Jarvis Ragdoll Jones
11:01
Gerry, the Steelers have had a really good defense the past 3 years. That said, despite having 5 or 6 DBs on the field the vast majority of the time, they seem to get caught with LBs on WRs an awful lot. How and why does this happen so frequently?
Gerry Dulac
11:02
I hear you there, but other teams have coaches, too, who devise ways to get those matchups. And when they do they take advantage.
Mark in DC
11:02
Gary- when in recent memory have we had more questions entering the start of a season?
Gerry Dulac
11:03
From doing these chats, I'd say last season
Eric Carr
11:04
Gerry, is it true that in addition to the 2023 5th for Witherspoon it will also cost us the 2022 5th comp pick for Feiler? I don't understand how a trade could affect the comp formula but that was reported. If true I don't like that trade so much giving up TWO 5th's for him.
Gerry Dulac
11:06
Teams are allowed to trade compensatory picks but I haven't heard if that's the case here. Plus, the Steelers don't know yet in which rounds they will receive comp picks. that is still to be determined
Guest
11:06
This rookie class looks very promising.  I like last year's too.  How great has Colbert been recently?
Gerry Dulac
11:06
Agreed. Three rookies will start -- or play a lot -- on Sunday. That's pretty good for a defending division champ.
Eric Carr
11:07
Gerry, what's your prediction for TJ? Extension before Sunday? Practice fully today? How many snaps Sunday?
Gerry Dulac
11:08
No extension before Sunday but afterward. Still not certain about practice. More snaps than people think but, with Ingram, not the vast majority certainly. Also depends on how many plays the Bills run
Eric Carr
11:08
Gerry, any more news on Tuitt?
Gerry Dulac
11:09
Not since someone asked at the beginning of the chat
DCSteelers
11:09
I know it’s normal in Pittsburgh sports to see catastrophe around every corner, but if this offensive line doesn’t gel sooner rather than later, will the potential that comes with Ben’s return for another year start to slip away?  They worked hard to bring Ben back, and I’d hate to see a middling season because not enough was done to protect him.
Gerry Dulac
11:10
Give them time. I think they will be fine.
Eric Carr
11:10
Gerry, do you know if they still plan to elevate Joseph before Sunday?
Gerry Dulac
11:10
I think that's the plan. We will know more today at practice
Sunner in Orlando
11:10
Will the Steelers pay the 100 mil signing bonus/guarantee for TJ? History says no but will this be an exception?
Gerry Dulac
11:11
I don't think the Steelers will guarantee that much money in Watt's deal. That would surprise me.
AZ Steeler
11:11
Will O-line be a draft priority next year?  We may need another tackle and guard if Turner doesn't work out.
Gerry Dulac
11:12
They just drafted two OLinemen among their first four picks. I would say that's something of a priority. But, to your point, I do see a young guard in their future. Turner is a stop-gap
kevin in Punxsy
11:12
Mornin' Gerry.  If the Steelers desire to limit TJ's guaranteed money to one years' salary, as they have done before, I predict that they will have to franchise him in 2022 and 23 and then he will be gone. Thoughts?
Gerry Dulac
11:13
The Steelers don't guarantee just the first year salary. The first-year salary and signing bonus is what's ALWAYS guaranteed. And they have zero interest in franchising him
Brian in VA
11:13
Even though Watt is one of the best players in the league, wouldn’t the steelers be foolish  to guarantee anything more than about $60 million (this year’s salary plus two years on franchise tag)?  I absolutely love Watt in Black and Gold so here’s my offer: 6 years, $150 million, $60 million guaranteed.  I won’t even ask him to guarantee that he can avoid injury and produce sacks and wins
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