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Three Steelers position battles that could change after the 2020 NFL Draft

By Jobe Morrison

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Kam Kelly #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Terrell Edmunds #34 after making a stop on fourth down during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field on November 10, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Kam Kelly #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Terrell Edmunds #34 after making a stop on fourth down during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field on November 10, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 08: Wide receiver Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates an 85 yard punt return touchdown with wide receiver Deon Cain #17 in the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 08: Wide receiver Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates an 85 yard punt return touchdown with wide receiver Deon Cain #17 in the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers

Last year, the wide receiver corp left much to be desired. A good chunk of this cookie can be written off due to inconsistent quarterback play. I personally pin the blame on having an inept offensive coordinator and their inability to develop raw talent–but I digress.

As it currently stands, the biggest spot of competition looks to be between Deon Cain and Ryan Switzer. Sprinkle in the opposite spot from Juju between Diontae Johnson and James Washington, and the training camp and preseason battle will have a competition to watch.

However, make no mistake Juju’s down season will surely push him as well. What better way could he be pushed is a fresh talent coming in to not just take the number 2 spot, but also the future lead spot.

Juju is poised for a big bounce back. The return of his Hall of Fame quarterback, additions in the coaching staff to support Randy Fichtner, and a new WR coach in Ike Hilliard will benefit him tremendously.

If Colbert and company take one of their earlier picks on a wide receiver, it will create all the more battles going into the 2020 season.

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