Not often in the NFL landscape does a team have the chance to add an experienced starting interior offensive lineman with nearly 50 career starts under the age of 25 in free agency.
That’s the opportunity the Pittsburgh Steelers were afforded in free agency in March when they pounced on signing starting right guard James Daniels away from the Chicago Bears to a three-year deal worth just over $25 million.
Initially, the investment in a player like Daniels had many around the black and gold rather excited, considering his age, versatility and overall experience, coupled with the caliber of play he could provide on the interior.