Steelers Offseason Preview

This is a preview of the Steelers offseason.
QB- Big Ben is a franchise quarterback and there isn't much to worry about. All 3 of their backup quarterbacks are free agents most likely Charlie Batch is the one who will stay as he has been their the longest and would be most likely to take the pay cut.
RB- The Steeler's running game took a hit with them becoming more of a passing team. One big concern is Rashard Mendenhall is coming off of a serious knee injury during the season finale. They have a young promising running back in Issac Redman and he will get a share of the carries as Mendenhall slowly comes back.
WR- One of the most talented and young wide receiver cores in the NFL. If Hines Ward ends up retiring the speedy trio of Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, and Emmanuel Sanders. However they lack a possession receiver so they will try to resign Cotchery, but they will look for a big receiver in the mid to late rounds. With Mike Wallace a restricted free agent it is pretty much a gurantee he comes back and hopefully a long term deal.
TE- Heath Miller may be one of the more underrated tight ends in the NFL. One thing he and all the Steeler's tight ends lack is speed. Look for them to look to add a speed tight end.
OL- Ever since Mike Tomlin has been the head coach this unit has been poor, but has improved in recent years with the drafting of Maurkice Pouncey it has improved. There is still a lot improvement needed. Look for them to spend multiple draft picks at the tackle and guard position.
DL- One of the most consistent units of the Pittsburgh Steelers may be seeing some youth and change. Casey Hampton has been rumored to be cut and with Aaron Smith most likely retiring Ziggy Hood and Cameron Hayward will get a huge increase in playing time. Overall expect them to add just depth.
LB- This core while older may still one of the best in the NFL lead by James Harrison and James Farrior. James Farrior may be retiring if he does expect Larry Foote to replace him in the starting lineup. With the Steelers drafting depth the last couple of years they will continue to do that this offseason.
DB- As great of a defense the Steelers always have the achilles heal has been their secondary. They have a couple of key free agents for the secondary including William Gay and Ryan Mundy and with the way the season ended it would be hard to see that they would get more money else where. Look for them early in the draft to add another corner back to help take the pressure off of Ike Taylor.