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Former NFL GM Bemoans Steelers’ Lack Of Player Development

For decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers built their identity on a draft-and-develop philosophy, but in recent years that formula has unraveled. First with Kevin Colbert’s string of draft misses, and now with Omar Khan’s promising picks stalling after encouraging rookie campaigns.

It’s too early to come to conclusions after Week 1, but multiple young Steelers fell flat against the New York Jets on Sunday.

“On the player side, which kind of turns into the coaching side, there’s a lot to be desired. A lot,” Doug Whaley said Wednesday via 93.7 The Fan’s Morning Show.