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Mainstream media is beginning to notice that our o-line has some problems.

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Most surprising move

It is becoming an annual trend in Pittsburgh: The Steelers once again did not select an offensive lineman on the first day of the NFL draft.

The last time the Steelers selected a lineman on the first day was in 2002, when they tabbed former guard Kendall Simmons 30th overall. There was a run on centers before Pittsburgh's No. 32 pick in the first round with Mack (No. 21 to Cleveland) and Louisville's Eric Wood (No. 28 to Buffalo Bills) off the board. Pittsburgh felt center Max Unger and offensive tackle Eben Britton didn't fit in the first round and passed on several more offensive line prospects in the second round, where it traded out of the pick.

Pittsburgh's struggles with running the ball and protecting the passer last season were well documented. The Steelers finally took Wisconsin guard Kraig Urbik with one of their three third-round picks.