In a position group such as inside linebacker on the Pittsburgh Steelers featuring a number of new faces, competition should bring out the best in the new pieces battling for roles.
That competition was ratcheted up Saturday evening as the Steelers added veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander on a one-year deal two months after hosting him for a visit. Now, the Steelers will see Alexander battle with the likes of fellow free agent signees Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts, Tanner Muse and Nick Kwiatkoski for a role on the 53-man roster.
While the move to add Alexander three days into training camp could be viewed as a sign that the Steelers might not be satisfied with the group on the field at the position, Roberts is viewing the addition of Alexander as a positive, embracing the competition it will create, which will make the Steelers better in the end.