The Pittsburgh Steelers recently watched the San Francisco 49ers trade WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. Washington only gave up a fifth-round pick in order to get him, but the 49ers didn’t have to eat any of his salary in order to bring the trade to completion. Given Pittsburgh’s acknowledged need at the position, were they asleep at the wheel?
According to reports, the Steelers did inquire about Deebo Samuel, but to what extent is unknown. Whether they tried or not, however, is not the point. The point is whether they should have been more interested than they were, willing to match the Commanders.