The draft means different things to different franchises. For some, it’s the opportunity to land an essential franchise quarterback. For others, it’s a chance to fill a glaring need. Some draft for speed or for smarts, others to fit a particular scheme. Many simply take the best player available. A few appear to throw darts at a figurative dartboard and choose whomever they hit.
This year, with no obvious immediate needs but several positions at which they could use depth or a player to fill a role, the Steelers entered the draft with a wide-open pool of candidates.