The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Have Drafted A Different Team
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A Different Team Should Have Been Drafted By The Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl in 2006, but with better drafting in 2003-2006, the Steelers could have made a bigger run for more Super Bowl games. Let's take a look at the roster the Pittsburgh Steelers could have drafted.
NFL Acronyms
QB = quarterback
RB = running back
FB = full back
WR = wide receiver
TE = tight end
C = center
OT = offensive tackle
OG = offensive guard
DT = defensive tackle
DE = defensive end
LB = line backer
CB = corner back
S = safety
SS = strong safety
FS = free safety
P = punter
PK = place kicker
KR = kick returner
2003 NFL Draft

Alonzo Jackson (LB) was picked in round 2. Jackson was a massive waste of a draft pick because he only played in nine games for Pittsburgh (and was never a starter). A much better draft selection here would have been Lance Briggs (LB), Jason Witten (TE), Terrence McGee (CB) or Asante Samuel (CB).
The Steelers selected Ike Taylor (CB) in the 4th round and is a solid player, but a bigger play maker like Robert Mathis (DE) was still on the board. In round 5, Pittsburgh chose Brian St. Pierre (QB). During his four years with the Steelers, St. Pierre played in only one game. A better option here would have been Dan Koppen (C) or Cato June (LB).
J.T. Wall (RB) was grabbed in the final round of the draft. Wall never played a game in the NFL. Three big future NFL stars actually went undrafted in 2003: Tony Romo (QB), Antonio Gates (TE) and Kris Dielman (OG). The Steelers could have drafted or signed these players to contracts as free agents.
Summary Of Players The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Have Acquired In 2003
Lance Briggs
Robert Mathis
Dan Koppen
Tony Romo
Antonio Gates
Kris Dielman
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2004 NFL Draft

The Steelers picked Ricardo Colclough (CB) in the 2nd round. Colclough never started a game for Pittsburgh, which is horrible considering he was a 2nd round draft choice. A much better selection here would have been Bob Sanders (SS), Darnell Dockett (DT) or Nick Hardwick (C).
In round 3, Pittsburgh added Max Starks (OT) to their roster. Starks has started quite a few games for the team, but bigger impact players like Jared Allen (DE), Chris Cooley (TE), Nathan Vasher (CB) or Matt Schaub (QB) were still on the draft board.
Nathaniel Adibi (LB) was taken in the 5th round by the Steelers. Adibi never played a game for the franchise. The Steelers would have been better off drafting Michael Turner (RB).
Summary Of Players The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Have Acquired In 2004
Bob Sanders
Chris Cooley
Michael Turner
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2005 NFL Draft
Bryant McFadden (CB) was taken in round 2 and was not worthy of a 2nd round selection since he was usually not even a starter. Frank Gore (RB) and Justin Tuck (DE) were still on the draft board. In the 3rd round, the Steelers drafted Trai Essex (OG) and was another guy that is just a bench player. Pittsburgh should have picked Brandon Jacobs (RB) or Marion Barber III (RB).

Pittsburgh selected Fred Gibson (WR) in round 4. Gibson was a horrible pick since he never made the team. A better draft choice here for the Steelers would have been Trent Cole (DE). The 5th round brought Rian Wallace (LB) to the Pittsburgh team. Wallace didn't play much for the Steelers, so a better option here would have been Jay Ratliff (DT).
Chris Kemoeatu (OG) was added to the Pittsburgh roster in round 6. In 2008, Kemoeatu became a starting guard since Alan Faneca left for the New York Jets. Even though Kemoeatu is a starter, the offensive line for Pittsburgh struggled several times during the '08 season. A better value pick here would have been Josh Cribbs (KR) who went undrafted in 2005. The Steelers did pickup a key undrafted free agent - wide receiver Nate Washington who has contributed to the offense when needed.
Summary Of Players The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Have Acquired In 2005
Justin Tuck
Brandon Jacobs
Trent Cole
Jay Ratliff
Josh Cribbs
2006 NFL Draft

In round 2, Pittsburgh had two draft picks: Anthony Smith (S) and Willie Reid (WR). Smith is not much of a play maker and Reid only played in seven games for the Steelers in two years. Better draft choices here would have been Owen Daniels (TE) and Brandon Marshall (WR).
The Pittsburgh Steelers had two more draft selections in the 4th round, which were used on Willie Colon (OG) and Orien Harris (DT). Colon has developed into a starting offensive linemen so he was a good selection, but Harris never played a game for the Pittsburgh franchise. Instead of Harris, the Steelers should have drafted Antoine Bethea (FS).
In the 5th round of the draft, Pittsburgh chose Omar Jacobs (QB) and Charles Davis (TE). Both of these players also failed to play in at least one game for the Steelers. Pittsburgh should have chosen Cortland Finnegan (CB) and Marques Colston (WR).
Summary Of Players The Pittsburgh Steelers Should Have Acquired In 2006
Greg Jennings
Owen Daniels
Brandon Marshall
Antoine Bethea
Cortland Finnegan
Marques Colston
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The Pittsburgh Steelers Dream Team
By drafting the team below, the Steelers would be a much more dominate team than it is today. The Pittsburgh Steelers "dream team" is based on team needs and draft pick locations. How much scarier would the Steelers' defense be with players like Justin Tuck, Lance Briggs and Bob Sanders?
Ben Roethlisberger (QB)
Tony Romo (QB)
Michael Turner (RB)
Brandon Jacobs (RB)
Brandon Marshall (WR)
Marques Colston (WR)
Nate Washington (WR)
Antonio Gates (TE)
Heath Miller (TE)
Owen Daniels (TE)
Marcus McNeill (OT)
Kris Dielman (OG)
Willie Colon (OG)
Jay Ratliff (DT)
Justin Tuck (DE)
Trent Cole (DE)
Robert Mathis (DE)
Lance Briggs (LB)
Cato June (LB)
Cortland Finnegan (CB)
Nathan Vasher (CB)
Bob Sanders (SS)
Antoine Bethea (FS)
Josh Cribbs (KR)
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