Every time the draft comes around, character questions become a major part of the process. It affects how willing teams are to take a player high in the draft. Reggie McKenzie said in his first round draft press conference that he is treating the trade to acquire Martavis Bryant like a draft pick, sending the 79th pick, which they received from trading down with the Cardinals, to Pittsburgh.
“Martavis was all about being able to use that pick and get another player,” said McKenzie. “It’s like drafting a player. We feel like we’ve drafted Martavis Bryant.