There’s no doubt the two positions that the Pittsburgh Steelers could further address coming out of the draft are tight end and safety. That’s even after choosing Zach Gentry in the 5th round. But when your group is Vance “Can He Stay Healthy” McDonald, Xavier Grimble, and Gentry, it’s not a bad idea to explore options.
Oakland handed Pittsburgh another option yesterday. They released TE Lee Smith, someone who is worth a look in training camp.
Don’t mistake Smith for anything more than what he is. But what he’s a talented, block-first (and second…and third) 31 year old tight end who can make the tight end battle an actual competition while rounding out depth.