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Again...the Steelers have been terrible returning kicks. They are likely to have an offense that struggles to put up points whether to old man Rodgers or the youngins' struggles. Attempting to add an element that helps win the field position game is not a bad idea.

This might be the most honest self-scout draft pick I have seen this team make in a long time.

 

Part of drafting well is getting good value. A player who only returns kicks in the fourth round is not good value.

That is a problem with this entire draft, that the Steelers weren't getting good values. They had some great values fall into their laps, such as Pregnon in the third round, but failed to make them.

 

I understand your point, and I would agree if Wetjen were only a returner. But that doesn’t seem to be how the Steelers are viewing him. Khan said Wetjen was a need, and also mentioned that “that’s on the coach, he’s going to have some fun with him.”

In the post-draft discussion with Khan and MM, Mike said, “This draft was very refreshing when you see need as value and value as need.”

IMO, the Steelers didn’t see this as a reach for a returner, but as a case where their draft board and roster needs aligned. They already graded Wetjen as a strong player, and his return ability plus WR upside filled the role they wanted.

So it seems to me that Wetjen in the 4th round is where need and value met for the Steelers. And I’m just fine with that. I’m far too old to wring my hands over this stuff!