Now for part 7 of the Steelers All-Time All-Rookie team, in which we talk about the linebackers. The first six essays are linked below, but for those who missed them, here’s how it works: I’ll include an introduction to account for some players you may expect to see, but who didn’t make the cut. Then I’ll list starters, backups, and others worth consideration — followed with a poll for Steelers Nation to weigh in.
The Ground Rules:
1 — I’m looking at the entire history of the Steelers/Pirates/Steagles/Card-Pitt.
2 — The player must have begun his career with Pittsburgh.