Throughout the rest of the offseason, the Steelers Depot crew will debate a number of hot-button topics ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season. Weighing in on each side of a discussion while you tell us who you agree with.
Today’s topic. After Najee Harris’ fifth-year option was declined, should the Steelers offer the workhorse running back a long-term extension?
For this exercise, we will use Dave Bryan’s projected contract for Najee Harris that represents a fair-market value for his services based on his production and other RB contracts around the league.
ROSS MCCORKLE: SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE RUSHING ATTACK, EXTEND NAJEE HARRIS
When the Steelers added Harris to the roster, they were hoping he could fix the team’s rushing offense.