While there isn’t a team in the league that relies exclusively on tape evaluation and athletic numbers to evaluate players, the Pittsburgh Steelers, more than most, seek out a much fuller portrait, not of a player but of a person.
From an organizational level starting with ownership, the Steelers prioritize adding the right fits to the organization, both on and off the field. They want to know who these players are, how their personalities mesh, and generally what they can bring to the table—and what they won’t.
“That’s why [general manager] Omar [Khan] and myself travel as much as we do this time of year”, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week at the annual league meetings, via the team’s website.