The Steelers made two very good, low risk moves by securing the roster additions of quarterback Zach Mettenberger and cornerback Justin Gilbert. Both players fill roster spots created by injury and both players create some much needed competition at their respective positions. They are a little bit of risk for having potential ‘maturity issues’ with these two young players but the upside they possess makes it well with in the risk. The fact that they were secured through free agency and a low round draft pick makes their addition all the better.
Let’s look at each player, why they were signed and what they can bring:
Mettenberger 2014 highlights.