If you could pick one past steeler (non qb) in his prime to help, who?

[Joel Buchsbaum]

If you could pick on past Steeler to help this team in his prime, who would it be?

I have a pretty good answer. Yours is?

[Chucktownsteeler]

A lot to choose from but a small list would be:

1.) Joe Greene
2.) Jack Lambert
3.) Mel Blount
4.) Jerome Bettis
5.) Lynn Swann

[Northern_Blitz]

First of all, without the no QB caveat the answer is obviously Ben. Basically without any hesitation despite all the great players we've had over time.

On Defense? Troy. Put him at SS with Minkah. Best safety tandem ever? I don't mind Edmunds, but Troy is a generational talent. Maybe some would argue Lambert or Mean Joe because we maybe need more help at ILB and DL. I certainly wouldn't complain about these (or a host of other great defenders). But in a passing league, I think I want Troy talking to Jesus back there.

Edited to add: I can't believe I didn't have Rod Woodson on my short list. We have question marks at CB and Rod means we have at least one spot locked down. Over Troy? Maybe.

Add #2: He wouldn't be my pick because I think we're OK at OLB (starters anyway), but seeing Harrison and Watt at OLBs would be a lot of fun.

On Offense? I think we're generally OK at skill positions (and you won't let me take Ben in his prime). So, I'd be looking for OL. Dawson, Faneca, or DeCastro. This is maybe cheating, but can I get Flozell Adams in his career prime, or just at his prime with the Steelers? If it's at his actual prime, maybe he's the pick on O.

What's your answer? I feel like the Flozell pick is kind of tricky (and could be cheating). I know you don't like our OL (hard to have much faith until we see it), so maybe that's what you're thinking?

[SteelerOfDeVille]

This is maybe cheating, but can I get Flozell Adams in his career prime, or just at his prime with the Steelers? If it's at his actual prime, maybe he's the pick on O.

slick call... and at the moment, I'd have to go with an O-lineman, myself...

[WindyCitySteel]

1. Joe Greene
1a. Dermontti Dawson

[Steel Maniac]

A lot to choose from but a small list would be:

1.) Joe Greene
2.) Jack Lambert
3.) Mel Blount
4.) Jerome Bettis
5.) Lynn Swann

Don't forget Woodson. I'd choose him over all the others right now.

[feltdizz]

Greene, Lambert or Ham

in that order.

Stallworth on offense.

[hawaiiansteel]

Joe Greene.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Don't forget Woodson. I'd choose him over all the others right now.

Woodson was one of my favorite Steelers, no doubt. But he is no Mel Blount. Both ae great in their own right.

[Northern_Blitz]

The problem with these kinds of questions (or all-time Steelers teams) is that we've had so many amazing players.

On this current iteration of the team, it seems clear that the offense is in more need of help.

But how can you turn down the giants we've had on D?

[NJ-STEELER]

Noll ………….

[Northern_Blitz]

Noll ………….

This one made me laugh. Well played NJ!

Way to stay on brand.

[hawaiiansteel]

Noll ………….

I think Noll would struggle with the players of today.

[Captain Lemming]

Woodson was one of my favorite Steelers, no doubt. But he is no Mel Blount. Both ae great in their own right.

Woodson.
Don't forget Blount could beat up on people during his best seasons. Dude was big and physical. Early 70s? Yeah I pick Blount.

In today's hands off game.... Woodson.

[Chucktownsteeler]

A lot to choose from but a small list would be:

1.) Joe Greene - Leadership and nastiness
2.) Jack Lambert - Just plain nastiness.
3.) Mel Blount - Skill set off the charts, smart, tough, physical
4.) Jerome Bettis - Consummate team player, locker-room leader, extends drives and takes the air out of the football.
5.) Lynn Swann - Courageous, leader, smart

See above, I needed to add "why"

This young team could use any or all of the above.