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Galax Steeler
02-18-2012, 06:10 AM
For a defense that ranked No. 1 overall in the NFL, the Steelers are confronted with several big questions and significant personnel changes in the first two levels of their unit.

On the defensive line, where longtime backup nose tackle Chris Hoke already has retired, will Aaron Smith be brought back for his 14th season with the team? Will five-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton return and, if so, how will he recover from a second surgery on his left anterior cruciate ligament at age 34?

At inside linebacker, will James Farrior, the team's long-time defensive captain and spiritual leader, continue in the same role at age 37? And will veteran backup Larry Foote become a salary-cap casualty after nine seasons with the team?

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12049/1211080-66.stm#ixzz1mjbxZlNc

86WARD
02-18-2012, 06:35 AM
DL, LB, CB, S in that order. This teams going to be in dire straights if they don't get some young and some quality depth on the D...

Count Steeler
02-18-2012, 09:51 AM
There are some definite challenges this year. The FO is going to earn it's paycheck this year.

Cap issues, personnel issues, coaching changes, draft, free agents, vets retiring or staying. Lots to do this off season.

The Duke
02-18-2012, 09:53 AM
I still wouldn't mind a safety in rounds 3-4

and there are plenty of safeties to go around this year. Though after his preseason last year, maybe the coaches have some hope on Cro-Smith