The do’s and don’ts for the Steelers 2020 draft selections

Don’t: Draft a QB or an RB unless the value is there

These two positions have been hot topics all offseason, as everyone is split on if these positions are needed for the Steelers or not. Mocks have been filled with “QB’s of the future” and “Elite RB’s” but looking over the depth chart, it is hard to slot either of these positions in a realistic draft.

Starting with QB, the Steelers came out very early in the offseason and said they were content with the QB room as is. With a returning Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph will return to his role as a backup as the team continues to evaluate if he has any starter potential. Devlin Hodges and Paxton Lynch make up the backups who will compete for the third spot on the depth chart. Unless a top tier QB falls to the Steelers (unlikely considering how often this position is over drafted), don’t expect the Steelers to invest in the position this year.

RB has some more heat to its rumors. After James Conner suffered through an injury-riddled season, many fans are clamoring for a new starter who isn’t as injury prone. While Conner’s injuries are concerning, they invested in Benny Snell last year who showed some solid power as a starter. More than likely the team rotates between these two as their top backs.

However, if a good RB falls to 49, there is an argument (albeit slightly) that the team should take him. Value is value, so if said player represents to the Steelers the proverbial “best player available”, by all means, take him. Just make sure he can do it all, as investing in another part-time RB with your first pick in the draft is hard to justify.