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Trade up or down? Giger, Crisan debate Steelers' options in first round

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Remember how the Steelers traded up 10 spots to get linebacker Devin Bush with the No. 10 overall pick in 2019? Of course you do.

How do I know? Because I was reminded of it by many, many readers earlier this week, when I initially failed to include Bush in my list of the Steelers' five worst first-round NFL draft picks of the past 30 years.

When a team makes a trade in the first round, it comes with significant consequences.

Hit a home run with a draft trade, it can pay off big time, both immediately and long term.