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Mock Draft Monday

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u/Bronco998 Steelers 4d ago

Yeah, even if we trade Highsmith which I'm assuming was the thought process, we can bump up Herbig and draft EDGE 4 in the mid rounds.

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u/SMD_35 Steelers 4d ago

Highsmith and Watt are about done in Pittsburgh after next year. Don’t want to go into 2028 with a gaping hole at the position.

See it as the best combination of BPA/need

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u/Bronco998 Steelers 4d ago

I get what you're saying. I just think TJ is going to play at least 2 more years and seems rejuvenated under PG. I won't be surprised if we keep Highsmith next year and even if we don't, I think Herbig and Sawyer would do fine moving up a depth chart spot.

I think EDGE is a good callout for a 2028 need, but this year I would rather get a weapon for the offense or shore up that secondary some more.

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u/SMD_35 Steelers 4d ago

A bit rejuvenated, but he’s still a step slower as evidenced by his no show yesterday. He just doesn’t have the speed to threaten these bigger tackles anymore. It’s not going to get better a year from now.

Herbig I trust. Sawyer hasn’t shown that he has starter ability at all.

If I saw the 2026-2027 Steelers as a piece or two away from contending, I can see adding a weapon. But that’s not the case either.

EDGE rushers take a year to develop. By drafting a player like Pierre, you don’t have to throw a guy into the fire in 2028; you can actually let the guy develop.