Chat rewind: Haley and Steelers offense

May, 25, 2012
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Sean (New York): Hey Jamison. Sean here again (Ravens fan) back with a couple questions. Are the Ravens really not going to sign Justin Tucker? What happened to a little competition for Billy Cundiff? Also, all of the analysts during the AFC North special on ESPN had the Steelers finishing third. Can you really see this happening? Are the Bengals the Ravens biggest division threat? Thanks.

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): Justin Tucker wasn't at OTAs this week, so I'm assuming he wasn't signed. He was on a tryout basis during rookie minicamp. Honestly, an undrafted kicker wasn't going to be real competition for Cundiff. If the Ravens really wanted to do so, they would've signed Neil Rackers when he was available. As for the Steelers, it's difficult for me to think they would finish any season in third place with a healthy Roethlisberger. He's the key to any season for Pittsburgh.

Greg (Williamsport, PA): Do you believe the Steelers will go back to a run-first team under Todd Haley or use Big Ben like he should be used and throw the ball?

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): Haley's system revolves around the talent on the team. The Steelers have the personnel to throw the ball. I don't see them being a run-first team. But I don't see them ignoring the run as much as Arians did in the past.

Jesse (Erie, PA): Any chance three AFC North teams making the playofs again? I'm all for being the best division.

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): It was quite an accomplishment for the division to get three teams to the playoffs last year. It doesn't happen very often. I think the realistic number is two playoff teams. The AFC North was helped last year by playing two bad divisions in the AFC South and NFC West. It will be tougher this year.

Michael Vannoy (Canton, Ohio): With the Bengals going with the running back by committee route, does that mean BenJarvus Green-Ellis will have fewer touches than Cedric Benson last year and Bernard Scott more than his previous year? Let us not forget how wonderful Brian Leonard is as a third-down back. He came up huge for us quite a few times last year. What, if any, will his role be?

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): I still believe BJGE will get as many or close to the same number of snaps as Benson. The Bengals will spread the carries around, but they won't take them away from BJGE if he is being productive. When it comes to the red zone, BJGE won't be coming off the field.

Mark Ravenwood (Allentown): Any chance of Greg Little developing hands in the offseason? Weeden is really going to need him.

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): In defense of Little, he didn't play football in 2010 because of NCAA rules violation. So, maybe after a full season, he'll catch the ball a little better.

pgheasy (philly): Do you think with the new offensive coordinator that the Steelers offense will sputter or excel?

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): Steelers will excel with Haley. I see the same type of production from when Haley was OC in Zona.

Jeff (Cumberland): What role do you see Jordan Cameron playing this year for the Browns?

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): A backup one. Evan Moore is the TE to watch.

Dave (Toledo, OH): Not to jinx any team, but which potential AFCN player injury would have the biggest impact on this season's final rankings?

Jamison Hensley (ESPN): I'll give you one for each team. Steelers: Roethlisberger. Ravens: Flacco. Bengals: A.J. Green. Browns: Trent Richardson.

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