2013 NFL Draft: Prioritizing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Top 3 Defensive Needs

February 13, 2013   ·   Chris G.   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the best statistical defenses in 2013. However, if you spent any time watching them you know that they have some work to do become a truly elite defense.
Despite ranking as the top defense in total and passing yards allowed as well as second against the run, the defense allowed more points in 2012 (19.6 points per game) than they did in 2011 (14.2 points per game) and once again struggled to get to the quarterback and force turnovers.
There is a clear need to get better in these areas. That may start with allowing Casey Hampton to leave as a free agent as well as possibly releasing the best pass-rushing linebacker James Harrison.
Harrison’s agent, Bill Parise, told John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Harrison does not need to “take less money.”
How will the potential loss of these two veterans—and possibly others—impact the Steelers' defensive needs in the draft? Let’s take a look.<...

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