Lamar Jackson. Joe Burrow. Baker Mayfield. Three quarterbacks with varying degrees of success but largely seen as “hits” for the organization, especially for Jackson and Burrow. And they all have one thing in common. Former first round picks. It doesn’t mean the Pittsburgh Steeler’s next long-term option under center has to be a first rounder. But that’s where the bar has been set. And Kevin Colbert recognizes that.
Colbert spoke with NFL.com’s aptly-named Around The NFL Tuesday evening and discussed matching the quarterbacks his team faces twice a year.
“We’re very well aware of the quarterbacks in the AFC North.