
Ben Roethlisbergerās tenure with the Steelers is nearing an end. Will Pittsburgh look to replace him in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft?
In a perfect world, the Steelers would possess the sort of premium draft pick required to secure Ben Roethlisbergerās long-term replacement in this yearās draft. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, the No. 24 overall selection isnāt good enough to make that a good bet for the franchise.
Itās still possible the Steelers will use that selection on a new quarterback, but itās not overly likely. Instead, fans in the Steel City should focus on the idea that their front office will look to fill another roster need with their first round pick.
Securing another weapon on the outside that can help boost the teamās passing attack would be a prudent play. Upgrading the offensive line also is a big need for the Steelers heading into the offseason.
In the end, Pittsburgh can go in a lot of different directions on Day One, but Steelers fans should pay close attention to the following five prospects.
5. Mac Jones
Thereās a strong chance Jones goes off the board much earlier than No. 24, but heāll be an intriguing option for the Steelers if he lasts this long. His accuracy as a pocket passer gives him a chance to be a solid starter relatively early on in his professional career.
Ultimately, the Steelers should resist the temptation in favor of going for a signal-caller with a higher ceiling. Jones doesnāt have star potential at the gameās most important position. He might be better than Roethlisberger in 2021, but he doesnāt have the juice to push Pittsburgh to a Super Bowl without an exceptional supporting cast around him.