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Former NFL QB Argues That Steelers Tanking Would Be ‘Unfair’ To Members Of Organization

Despite their lack of recent playoff success, the Pittsburgh Steelers seem intent on continuing to be as competitive as possible. This offseason, they made several moves to help them compete more this season. That includes trading a second-round pick for DK Metcalf and signing Aaron Rodgers. That might frustrate some fans who want the Steelers to tank this season in order to get a better draft pick. Former NFL quarterback Matt Cassel recently explained why he thinks it would be wrong for the Steelers to tank.

“I know that’s the mindset of every fan and every person that’s sitting there and looking at the longevity and saying, ‘When are we going to be able to lose so we can move up and maybe get another franchise quarterback and catch lightning in a bottle?