Madden Monday: Steelers’ draft was ‘a 2-part screw up’
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the NFL Draft, ultimately selecting Max Iheanachor, an offensive lineman with potential, instead.
- Steelers GM Omar Khan was criticized for not securing a trade to re-enter the first or second round to draft receivers like Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepcion, or Denzel Boston, who were rated higher than eventual pick Germie Bernard.
- Analyst Mark Madden expressed disappointment that the Steelers failed to upgrade their receiving corps more significantly and missed the opportunity to energize fans with a high-profile pick at their home draft.
- Madden attributed the team's draft missteps to Khan's lack of communication skills and football savvy, arguing that Khan was unqualified to be a GM due to his failure to execute necessary trades.
- The overall sentiment is that the Steelers' draft strategy lacked decisiveness and showmanship, which diminished the excitement and potential impact of their selections.
