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Omar Khan Hopes He’s ‘Learned A Few Things’ About Drafting WRs From Colbert: ‘Kevin Was A Great Evaluator’

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for another wide receiver, because, well, they always are. It’s rare that they don’t draft a wide receiver in any given year, though that’s also true of most teams. The position is just one that turns over often. But few have the reputation the Steelers do for scouting, drafting, and developing the position.

Just how valid that reputation is, or to what degree, is fair to debate, but nevertheless, they have a fine track record. And who deserves the lion’s share of the credit for it? According to Steelers general manager Omar Khan, it’s his predecessor, Kevin Colbert.