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Dungy On Lesson From Steelers Not Drafting Dan Marino In 1983: ‘Don’t Pass Up Special’

The Pittsburgh Steelers were blessed to have a Hall of Fame quarterback in Terry Bradshaw during the 1970s. Then in 2004, they drafted Ben Roethlisberger, who went on to win two Super Bowls and will join Bradshaw in Canton, Ohio. In 1983, they had a chance to add another eventual Hall of Famer at quarterback. However, they passed on drafting Pitt QB Dan Marino.

Not long after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, another Hall of Famer weighed in on that choice. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy was on the coaching staff with the Steelers starting in 1981.