Pittsburgh Steelers now have options at 20th pick

After signing Mark Barron, the Pittsburgh Steelers have options at inside linebacker. But with the 20th pick, they could still be looking at the position.

At this point, the Pittsburgh Steelers did everything they needed to in free agency. This is the first time in most Steelers’ fans’ memory that the team went out and signed every position they needed to fill. Instead of waiting for the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh took their priorities to a loaded free agent market.

Now, the Steelers have options. Heading into the draft, they already have Steven Nelson, Donte Moncrief and Mark Barron. Their biggest needs – inside linebacker, corner and wide receiver are now filled. Leaving them with the best case scenario – draft base talent available.

With 10 picks in the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh doesn’t need to focus on any particular position. In a loaded draft class, this team can select a number of positions from linebacker to wide receiver or cornerback in the first-round, and follow the rest of the draft with the same mindset.

There are positions of need the Steelers need to address. Replacing Jesse James and Morgan Burnett are needed. Terrell Edmunds is the starting safety moving forward, but finding a backup still needs to happen before the end of the offseason.

At tight end, it’s going to be difficult to replace James, but it’s a major need. Last season, Pittsburgh had two starting tight ends in James and Vance McDonald. After James left for Detroit, Pittsburgh is left with a hole to fill from one of Ben Roethlisberger’s favorite targets.

In the early rounds, though, this team can now use all of their draft board. From finding Antonio Brown’s replacement to adding another outside or inside linebacker, the options are endless. Whoever the best player available player is with the 20th pick should end up in Pittsburgh.