The Pittsburgh Steelers are the True Dynasty

George Anderson by Contributor Written on July 08, 2009
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01:  (L-R) Troy Polamalu #43, James Farrior #51, Ike Tayloer #24, Aaron Smith #91, Bryant McFadden #20 and Deshea Townsend #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers get into position on defense against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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“Big Ben” has a very generous schedule and can be a No. 1 quarterback, but do not waste a high pick as he can be had in the later rounds of your draft.

Neither Parker or Mendenhall are top backs unless healthy, so Parker I would draft as a No. 2 and Mendenhall as No. 3 or No. 4 back.

Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes are each No. 2 wide receivers who are very durable, but I would pick Ward over Holmes if given a choice between the two.

Heath Miller had a less than stellar year, but he will be another Steeler who benefits from an easy-going schedule. He is not the best option for a No. 1 tight end, but he can put up the numbers this year so do not be afraid to take him in the later rounds.

Jeff Reed is a top 10 kicker that is available in the last round 99.9 percent of the time, so build your team then top it off with a solid, consistent kicker.

The Pittsburgh defense is the best in the NFL. It will lead the league in sacks, and will be up there in turnovers. You will have to go at least one round earlier to draft this defense than you would normally.

The sleeper is wide receiver Limas Sweed. Depending on how his training camp goes, he will be the No. 3 receiver on the team, but he is 6'4". At this size, he will win most one-on-one battles and could put up better numbers than the former Steeler Nate Washington.

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