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The Outlook
It is obvious that the average age of the starters is on the wrong side of 30. If the Steelers can re-sign Hampton, and combined with Aaron Smith, they still have a couple years left in the tank, giving the young players the experience and chance to grow. Perhaps, they will some day be able to take over.
Ziggy Hood will be replacing Brett Keisel after this year. Sonny Harris has two to three years before he is asked to step in for Aaron Smith.
Casey Hampton and Chris Hoke are both nearing the end of the line, but after two seasons, some of the rookies that have been brought in, need to step up and become contributors.
The immediate concern of the teams age is depth, because the depth is getting old as well.
The infusion of youth is not ready to step in and be major contributor. If the "old men" can hang on for a couple more years, this unit will probably not miss a beat.
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