The Pittsburgh Steelers have a reputation for making shrewd business decisions as an organization. Their status as a successful NFL franchise has been built mainly via an ultra-conservative approach, both with their personnel and finances.
This modus operandi doesn’t lend itself to many flashy transactions in the form of trades or free-agent signings, but it still has led to some solid, if not spectacular, roster additions.
The Steelers are always looking for a good deal. They may often appear to be frugal — some might even say “cheap” for lack of a better word — but they’re simply searching for what they feel is fair compensation in any transaction.