Linebacker position already a 'tight-knit' group after massive overhaul

Elandon Roberts and Cole Holcomb take part in drills led by Aaron Curry during OTAs at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.Of everything Omar Khan and Co. did this offseason to launch the Steelers back into Super Bowl contention, no position was overhauled more than inside linebacker.

Gone are Devin Bush, Robert Spillane and Myles Jack. New additions Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts will now join Mark Robinson as the primary trio to cover the snaps in the second level of the defense, which figures to be an overall upgrade on paper. And, even after just one week of OTAs, it's a group that's already formed close bonds.

"Honestly, I feel like everybody in that room has been very professional,"…