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2018 NFL Mock Draft: With Jets win, QB no longer guaranteed

By Brad Weiss

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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01 OCT 2016: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56)during the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
01 OCT 2016: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56)during the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Quenton Nelson

Offensive Guard, Notre Dame

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered one of the worst losses of the Week 3 schedule his past Sunday, as they dropped a big one against the Chicago Bears. The Steelers and Bears are supposed to finish on opposite sides of the spectrum this season, which made the loss pretty shocking. Still, they have a ton of talent on  both sides of the ball, and should be right back in the mix in the AFC this season.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had a tremendous career, and though he appears to be headed to the finish line, he should have some good football left in him. He has talked about retirement for some time now, but it would be hard to see considering how much talent he has on the offensive side of the ball. They should look to bring in offensive line depth next April to keep him upright, and Quenton Nelson is the best guard this draft has to offer.

Despite the loss to the Bears, the Steelers will likely be picking late in the first round in April. They have the talent they need at the skill positions, and spent a first rounder on their defense in 2017. Look for them to bring in a player like Nelson with their first pick, because creating lanes for Le’Veon Bell, and protecting Big Ben has got to be the priority for the window they currently have.

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