The Steelers may be short-handed on draft selection in 2020, but that’s not what led general manager, Kevin Colbert, to making an outrageous new suggestion. According to The Dailey News, Colbert talked to NFL league officials – pleading his case as to why each team should earn additional draft picks in 2020.
While Colbert’s intentions seem to be looking out for the best interests of teams throughout the league, there’s no doubt he believes the Steelers would benefit from this. Here is some of what the article had to say:
The Daily News has learned that Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert told league officials on a conference call that teams should be awarded three extra draft picks given the inherent challenges posed by the coronavirus restrictions.