When it comes to the defense improving, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made it clear that they understand it will require the influx of new talent. Just over the past four seasons, they have brought in nine players on defense on the first two days of the draft. Six of them are already starting, and least one more could follow suit this year.
While it is obvious that improvement will come from the influx of additional talent, it is equally important that the young players be brought along appropriately, under the proper supervision of those who have already been there, and that is a role that safety Mike Mitchell is embracing.