It’s only the most important position on the football field. Why shouldn’t monopolize all those mock drafts being floated around that have the Steelers snatching a top quarterback in 2021 NFL draft? On the same week that Ben Roethlisberger celebrated his 39th birthday, the Steelers were being linked to Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. Other intriguing Pittsburgh quarterback possibilities include Mac Jones out of Alabama and Kyle Trask out of Florida. But simply plugging in a quarterback doesn’t make a whole lot of sense for Pittsburgh. Unless, of course, the team truly believes it has found a franchise quarterback. That’s the most elusive figure in all of the NFL: A prodigal passer who can play for 15-plus years as a winning starter under center. The Steelers landed one in Ben Roethlisberger. But it took 20+ years to do it after four-time Super Bowl winner Terry Bradshaw left town. If the Steelers conclude they have a franchise quarterback in this draft, they must move heaven and earth to go get him. But they have to be sure. Unfortunately, there’s lots of fool’s gold when it comes to shifting the college quarterback currents for the genuine glitter of a bonafide franchise quarterback. It’s hit and miss. But if you feel you have a hit, you have to take your shot. Will the Steelers? Only the draft board and the way the picks come in on April 29th – along with the Steelers’ super- secret scouting files on all the players -- will tell that tale. Until then, we can only speculate and debate. So be it. A plethora of Pittsburgh of draft-day scenarios are packed into this rebuilding edition of the Steelers Update Podcast. Check it out, Steelers’ fans! 

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