A couple days ago we wrote up some thoughts on players who the Steelers may be targeting on offense as they do their evaluations this week at the NFL combine. Similar to our list of players to watch on offense, this defensive list of prospects is broken down by the likely position the Steelers could go to address the needs on defense. For example; since the team doesn’t figure to go Cornerback or Safety early on we’re profiling value picks at these positions for the team.
Inside Linebackers: The Steelers figure to address this position within the first 3 rounds, more than likely 2nd or 3rd round but depending on who’s available.


2008, that’s the last time he was able to play in all 16 games. He finished that year with 60 Tackles, 5.5 Sacks, and 4 Passes Defensed.
may be now. Veteran Nose Tackle Casey Hampton had surgery on his left knee last month to repair a torn ACL he suffered in the wild card game in Denver. This is the 2nd surgery Hampton has had on that knee in his career.
talking about when he mentioned that the Steelers were not likely to sign any players before the March 13th deadline at 4pm. At this point the Steelers have enough quality cornerbacks on the roster that they can afford to let him leave regardless.
have to release James Harrison this offseason. There’s several reasons available for this argument; some harp on one more than others but if you talk to those that think he should be gone they’ll try to make a very compelling speech but in the end it would just be the wrong idea.
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