That the Pittsburgh Steelers are deficient in their inside linebacker room is a widely-held opinion. How, when, or even if they can adequately address those shortcomings is a matter much less settled. Some would like to see a wholesale turnover of the room, which would include releasing starter Myles Jack and his $8 million base salary.
Yet Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo is hesitant about this year’s draft class at the position and argues that it’s a difficult position to draft generally, especially with the expectation of having a contributor right out of the chute.
While conceding that “it’s definitely a position of need” during an appearance on 93.