Why Steelers MUST Pay Minkah Fitzpatrick AND Terrell Edmunds, Week 16 Steelers Playoff Scenarios

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🗓️ 21 December 2021

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Chris Carter, NFL and NCAAF analyst, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Steelers saw big plays out of both their safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick and Terrell Edmunds in the Sunday win over the Titans, and it's a strong reminder the team must secure both of them long term with new contracts. Minkah Fitzpatrick spoke about how their chemistry helps each other and at 24-25 years old, they could be longstanding leaders and veterans to make part of the build of the team. Keeping them is a real financial possibility that keeps doors open to invest in other positions both in the NFL Draft and free agency. But how much might each cost? Who do the Steelers need to lose so that they can make the playoffs? Find that out here with a full breakdown that explains why just 2 of 5 teams need to lose 2 of their last three games. It's all about the Bengals, Ravens, Bills, Chargers and Colts. But the Steelers must make sure they handle their business and win at least 2 of their last 3 as well. Can the Steelers finish strong while they're losing badly in both sides of the trenches? Possibly, and that's because of how well this team is coached despite those disadvantages and how the team's strengths have somehow carried them to being a playoff contender in what's been a tough season. Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'Soul Kick' by Ceddy P, and 'Too Easy' by Nerdboy. Both from their label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! On Location On Location is THE OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY PARTNER OF THE NFL – IS THE ONLY PLACE TO SCORE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME SUPER BOWL TICKET AND EXPERIENCE PACKAGE. VISIT ON LOCATION E.X.P DOT COM SLASH S.B. 56 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SEARCH SUPER BOWL ON LOCATION. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Getupside Just download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get up to 50¢/gallon cash back on your first tank. StatHero StatHero is the first of its kind Daily Fantasy Sports platform where it’s YOU vs. the HOUSE in head to head fantasy matchups - winner take all. Sign up for FREE - RIGHT NOW - at StatHero.com/LOCKEDON and use promo code LOCKEDON for a One Hundred Percent Deposit Match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	The Pittsburgh Steelers do need leaders and veterans to build their core around and to keep around for future years so that they can keep making steps forward.
0:09.9	They also need guys that they know that they can trust to help them push their way down these final three games to make it to the playoffs.
0:16.2	Two guys in particular who aren't locked into future contracts right now are making Fitzpatrick and
0:21.9	Terrell Edmonds. I'm going to talk about the importance of not just keeping Fitzpatrick,
0:25.6	but both Fitzpatrick and Edmonds for the long term and how they can do it, make it affordable,
0:32.0	and still build around this defense, and make this team more whole in the coming years.
0:37.0	But I'm also going to talk about how this team can make the playoffs.
0:39.4	They have some specific scenarios that make it a little bit easier to identify,
0:43.8	hey, which teams you should be rooting for, Steelers, Nation, in the final weeks of the season
0:48.0	to help the Steelers make the playoffs.
0:49.8	We'll be looking at all those and more right here on the Lockdown Steelers podcast.
0:53.8	I'm your host, Chris Carter.
0:55.0	Let's get into it.
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1:21.4	And welcome to the Locked-on Steelers podcast. I'm your host, Chris Carter, bring you your daily
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1:41.8	So let's talk at first about my point about the safeties here because I think a lot of
1:48.9	people would agree the Steelers need to keep Bank of Fitzpatrick. He needs to get paid.
1:52.7	His contract years coming up. They need to be able to pay him to make big money.
1:56.2	They're going to be able to. They have approximately $45-ish million in Caspace next year. He'll be able to be
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