One of the ways the Steelers can't help but improve as a unit is to simply place Sean Mahan on the bench or better yet on waivers. I don't think Mahan could separate a 4 year old from their halloween candy. I also think that Faneca and Simmons played all year trying to cover for the weakness that Mahan brought to the table. Because he couldn't get any movement at all on his man and was often pushed back into the backfield the whole line looked bad. I have read that they are going to give Darnell Stapleton a good look this spring but I also would not be surprised to see them pick up a guy like Lichtensteiger in the 4th round. You cannot expect any degree of success on offense when your interior line is collapsing on most plays. When you think back to the great O-lines we have had they always included someone who could move the pile and anchor the center of the line. Our O-line will not be fixed unless they find a new center period!
Mike Webster, C, Wisconsin, 5th round - 125th overall
Dermotti Dawson, C, Kentucky, 2nd round - 44th overall
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