2011 NFL Offseason Two-a-Days: The Pittsburgh Steelers

This idea originated from ESPN's Mike and Mike.

5. Has QB Ben Roethlisberger re-established himself as a leader of this team?

I'm not inside this locker room, so it's unfair for an outsider, like myself, to judge this.

I am sure his teammates respect what he has done on the field, leading the Steelers to three Super Bowls, winning two of them.

4. Is Rashard Mendenhall the league's most underrated RB?

He's up there.

Mendenhall averaged nearly four yards a carry last season. He also had over 1,000 yards in 324 attempts. I don't know about being "the" league's most underrated guy, but he's in the mix.

3. Have the better Quarterbacks in the league figured out Pittsburgh's defense?

They ranked 12th in the NFL in passing yards allowed, which isn't bad, but it's not up to the Steelers' usual standards.

Dick LeBeau is a defensive genius, so I don't think he would allow other quarterbacks to figure his defense out. Of course, I could be wrong, and maybe the game is passing LeBeau by. However, like I mentioned, I don't believe this is the case.

The Steelers are in need of a top cornerback, which I'll get to in the next question...

2. What is the Steelers' top priority in the NFL Draft?

Let's start with the previously mentioned cornerback position.

Currently, Pittsburgh's top cornerback is Ike Taylor. And no disrespect towards Taylor, but the Steelers could upgrade in this area. For Steelers fans, Nnamdi Asomugha would be the dream scenario. However, that isn't the Steelers' style.

Instead, Texas' Aaron Williams would be the ideal pick.

The right side offensive line needs help as well.  The Steelers need a long term fix at right guard, and Willie Colon will be a free agent at right tackle. At guard, Mike Pouncey, Maukice's brother, makes sense. At tackle, Villanova's Ben Iljalana fits.

1. Stock: Rising or Falling?

The only way the Steelers' stock rises is if they win the Super Bowl in 2011. Since I don't believe that will happen now, I will say (slightly) falling.

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