Steelers can’t let a promising season turn into trade deadline regret

Still Curtain argues that the Pittsburgh Steelers should buy at the November 10 NFL trade deadline without surrendering premium draft capital. Entering their bye week at 6-2 under Mike McCarthy, the team leads the AFC North with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. However, writer Allison Koehler urges general manager Omar Khan to exercise restraint and avoid sacrificing long-term assets despite veteran players like Rodgers, T.J. Watt, and Cameron Heyward having closing championship windows.

Koehler contends that wide receiver is Pittsburgh's top need with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve alongside DK Metcalf. The piece suggests a third-round pick for an immediate receiver or a second-rounder for a long-term starter, while keeping first-round picks untouchable. The writer also outlines spending limits for defensive additions, recommending fourth- to Day 3 draft selections for inside linebacker and cornerback depth.