Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers whiffed on trading for Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver has been a glaring need. While HC Mike Tomlin tried to suggest otherwise, the evidence in most weeks was apparent on the field. Rather than land an obvious starter, they ended up spending a fifth-round pick on Mike Williams.
Of course, Aiyuk ended up suffering a season-ending injury for the 49ers, but, you know, butterfly effect. That doesn’t mean Aiyuk would have done the same thing if he agreed to the Steelers trade. But the point is, they let the position go all offseason waiting on him and hurt themselves.