2011 NFL Draft Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers Defense

April 3, 2011   ·   Chris G.   ·   Jump to comments

Last week I broke down the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive draft needs. Yet again, the Steelers need help along their offensive line and could use improved depth at tight end and running back.
The Steelers defense is still in good shape, but they must re-sign cornerback Ike Taylor once a CBA is reached. Even with Taylor in play, Pittsburgh will need to upgrade their defensive backfield.
Another area of concern is the age of the defense with long-time starters Aaron Smith, Brett Keisel, James Farrior and James Harrison all another year older. With so many important pieces to one of the best defenses in the league on the downside of their careers, it is necessary that Pittsburgh adds youth.
Last year, the Steelers did find a couple of potential keepers in linebackers Jason Worilds and Stevenson Sylvester, but those are only two potential future starters, if they develop.
Pittsburgh wins with great defense and to continue to do so, they must reload their defense. They ca...

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