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Paul Zeise's sports chat: 10.14.21
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Brooksy
12:05
Any truth to the rumor that your handicap drops a robust 3 shots in the autumn due to your, let' s say, liberal use of the leaf rule?
Zeise
12:05
Three? More than that
Sunner in Orlando
12:05
Hey Paul thanks for the chats! I am concerned about the secondary especially last week against the Broncos where they blew a huge lead. Was that an aberration while playing prevent defense or is it a combo of shoddy coverage and no pass rush?
Zeise
12:06
I agree, the secondary needs to get much better ajd I don’t know that there is an answer for them because you are what you are and it isn’t like they can bring me players off the bench
bring back Hanratty
12:06
Hi Paul.  Can the Pens play as smart when Crosby, Malkin and Guentzel are all back as they did in Game 1?  If so, would that make them a better team or is their creativity part of what makes those guys great?
Zeise
12:07
That is a great question and the answer is there is no evidence that they can. That’s not how they play and not how they want to play
Sunner in Orlando
12:11
I was hoping the Steelers would have kicked the tires on Larry Fitz. Is that still a possibility or a pipe dream? I think his veteran presence would help a bunch!
Zeise
12:13
You think he would want to come out of retirement to play for a different team? I don’t think he will
Utah Jim
12:13
Two-part question. Did the NFL change the injury rules or is Tomlin doing something different? I don’t remember so many players being declare out on Fridays in the past. Also, is Tomlin erring on the side of caution more often with injuries this season? It feels like if there is any doubt, he’s making them sit.
Zeise
12:14
No usually Friday is the day he has always declared guys out with very few exceptions. If you can’t practice - unless you are a Ben or Heyward, you are out
Utah Jim
12:15
The pass rush has not been good enough and that’s what the defense is built on. Injuries have played a part, but what else is going on?
Zeise
12:15
TJ Watt is still getting healthy. I think once he is healthy fully it will take care of itself
Utah Jim
12:15
Do you think that some sports media types are intentionally overcritical just to get the fans riled up and get more attention (i.e., clicks)?
Zeise
12:16
No I think it takes a certain level of cynicism to want to do this job. We are cynical on some level and view things through a skeptical eye.
Utah Jim
12:16
Ravens are feeling like last year’s Steelers. Winning but not looking all that good. Is a similar crash coming for them?
Zeise
12:18
One major difference - their quarterback is dynamic and not old and beat up. As long as he is healthy they have a chance every week
Sunner in Orlando
12:18
Seems like the Pens step up their game whenever Sid and Geno are out. Do you think the team relies on them too much and therefore they don't get the contributions from our 3rd and 4th lines or pure coincidence? I know long term they are better with both of them playing but......what say you?
Zeise
12:18
It is uncanny how good their record is without those two guys that’s for sure
12:19
But I think it is because they play a completely different game when they are out
Spieth, J.
12:19
If you had to birdie one hole to save your soul from eternal damnation, would you choose a short but treacherous (i.e., water, tough bunkers, etc.) par 3, par 4 or par 5? Think hard. Gracias.
Zeise
12:20
Par 5 no question. And that’s because you can have one shot that doesn’t go the way you want on them and still birdie
Sunner in Orlando
12:21
Pitt's biggest game of the year is this weekend. Win the game and they may get ranked. Is Pat right when he uses the disrespect card or is it just a motivational technique? Personally  I don't think you can moan about the lack of respect when you lose to Western Michigan AT HOME! Beat some real teams then start talking.
Zeise
12:23
It is nonsense. They beat a bunch of bad teams and lost to a bad team. Compare what Penn State has done to get to their record and it js not even close. Narduzzi should just focus on winning games
Javi
12:24
Hello Paul. If Steelers are out of playoff contention with say a quarter of season remaining do you think they will insert Rudolph and Haskins to get some in season reps? Or do they just ride out Ben into sunset?
Zeise
12:24
No they wouldn’t do that to Ben Roethlisberger nor should they. You don’t treat a guy who has meant so much like that at the end of his career
Alan from Indy
12:25
Looking past this season already , with Ben, Ebron, Ju Ju, Haden and other $$$$ players gone in 2022,
Zeise
12:25
There will be guys like Fitzpatrick who fill their shoes
Sunner in Orlando
12:25
I heard about sightings of Tuitt around the facility. Will he be back at all this year or will he stay on IR the rest of the year? Teams like the Ravens and Browns may gash them without Ty Tuitt and Bush in there.
Zeise
12:26
It seems like he is moving closer to getting back but it isn’t just about his physical state - he has to be mentally back and with his family situation that could be a big ask
The Bus
12:27
I had some nice words to say about Najee.  Think about this though: How would I been have been remembered if BR does not make that crazy tackle?  I wake up some nights in a cold sweat thinking about it, but the doc says that should subside within the next two decades or so....Take care.
Zeise
12:28
Well if you watch the replay of that play, if Ben didnt actually make the tackle two other guys were close enough they would have so your legacy is secure
Rungame0
12:28
Why isn’t Cincinnati the Reds a good team to compare to for the pirates?  They play in the same division. They have same populations and city sizes.
Zeise
12:28
Who said they aren’t? Brewers too
Rungame0
12:29
’A tradition unlike any other’ refers to what sports event?
Zeise
12:29
The Masters?
Zach B
12:29
Paul, why is the brass playing coy about my return?  They are aware that their entire off season left tackle philosophy was based on an intriguing but unproven yours truly, yes? If not, could someone please remind them. Gracias.
Zeise
12:30
You ever hear of Wally Pip? Yeah, I think these other guys are playing their way into staying in the lineup and you could be the swing tackle
Yankton Ern
12:30
P.Z.,  One game does not a season make.  The Roethlisbergerites are drinking the Kool-Aid, again.  Let’s face it he should have had 3-4 pick if the Denver defenders didn’t have Enron Hands.  When they win, it’s despite the quarterback play.  Your thoughts?
Zeise
12:31
I wrote and said the exact same thing and the Big Ben fan boy club called me negative yinzer media guy. The Broncos stink. Nice win but let’s have some perspective
VASteelerFan
12:31
What changes in game plan, if any, will Canada make without having Juju?
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