The year was 1983, future hall of fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw was entering his final professional football season having just had offseason elbow surgery. The Steelers were entering the NFL Draft with question marks surrounding the future of their quarterback position. Internally, Mark Malone, who was drafted three years prior, was seen as the man to take the torch. When it was time to make their pick with the 21st selection, Pitt quarterback Dan Marino was still on the board. The Steelers decided against drafting the gunslinger in favor of a defensive lineman. Marino would go on to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, while the Steelers would venture through their darkest era since the league merger.
If the Steelers have learned anything from 1983 they won't pass on a QB
