“It is not in our stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” (William Shakespeare)
The central question which continues to bedevil Steelers Nation these days concerns the reasons why the Black-and-gold, despite posting winning records in recent seasons, have been unable to take that final step to claim the franchise’s seventh NFL championship. This mystery isn’t just the elephant in the room — it’s more like the whale in the room.
Reviewing the history of Steelers’ draft picks, you’ll encounter the interesting fact that the team’s first-ever draft choice, way back in 1936, was a halfback from Notre Dame by the unforgettable name of William Shakespeare.