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11. Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger* | QB | Miami-Ohio
Cornerback, offensive tackle and quarterback are the Steelers' three top positions of need, and they'll likely have a choice between quality players at each of the three. Especially if Hall is taken prior to their pick, the Steelers would be crazy not to draft a quarterback here. There are rumors the team prefers N.C. State's Philip Rivers over Roethlisberger at this point, but we're not completely sold on that yet. In our opinion, Roethlisberger has the most complete set of physical tools of any quarterback -- including Manning -- in this year's draft class, and he also is a proven winner and leader. He would be a perfect long-term replacement for Tommy Maddox.
Ben Roethlisberger* | QB | Miami-Ohio
Cornerback, offensive tackle and quarterback are the Steelers' three top positions of need, and they'll likely have a choice between quality players at each of the three. Especially if Hall is taken prior to their pick, the Steelers would be crazy not to draft a quarterback here. There are rumors the team prefers N.C. State's Philip Rivers over Roethlisberger at this point, but we're not completely sold on that yet. In our opinion, Roethlisberger has the most complete set of physical tools of any quarterback -- including Manning -- in this year's draft class, and he also is a proven winner and leader. He would be a perfect long-term replacement for Tommy Maddox.
11th Overall: Pittsburgh Steelers
Phillip Rivers, QB, N.C. State
Like the Chargers, the Steelers have made no secret their desire to draft Rivers. The Steelers, though, have the optimal pick to do so. Tommy Maddox was a feel-good story in 2003, but he flopped in 2004- along with the rest of the team. While it's unfair to say Tommy Maddox was a one-year wonder, the fact remains that he is old. With maybe two years left in his tank, the Steelers need a quarterback of the future, and that quarterback will be Phillip Rivers.
Phillip Rivers, QB, N.C. State
Like the Chargers, the Steelers have made no secret their desire to draft Rivers. The Steelers, though, have the optimal pick to do so. Tommy Maddox was a feel-good story in 2003, but he flopped in 2004- along with the rest of the team. While it's unfair to say Tommy Maddox was a one-year wonder, the fact remains that he is old. With maybe two years left in his tank, the Steelers need a quarterback of the future, and that quarterback will be Phillip Rivers.
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