It's not far off to say the Pittsburgh Steelers had a tumultuous season filled with injuries, lack of depth, and discipline issues. The Steelers finished the season even at 8-8 and missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Pittsburgh will have to make some tough decisions heading into this offseason. Last year the team let go a slew of veterans who were taking up much needed salary. This year won't be too much different either. The Steelers have money tied up in key areas where they have veterans and not enough depth. The Steelers could have big decisions to make with likely departures of Mike Wallace, Rashard Mendenhall, Larry Foote, and Casey Hampton. This slideshow will provide five names that the Pittsburgh Steelers could be calling in the first round this year.
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This is all speculation right now. It all depends on who the Steelers release and what they do in free agency. I like the pick for getting Manti Te'o because he seems to have that "it" factor. I think he would excel in the Steelers defense. The other position the Steelers have to focus on is the nose tackle. I would like to see Steve McClendon moved to either end to replace Hood or Heyward. I am speculating that Keisel will be released. The two guys that the Steelers should look at are Jesse Williams from Alabama and John Jenkins from Georgia.
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January 14, 2013
