NFL Betting Guide

Two years removed from their Super Bowl win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2010 draft with a lot of holes to fill after a disappointing 2009 season.  Their most obvious gap is at cornerback, but there may not be a CB worth taking when they use their first round pick (18^th overall).

Instead, they may look for a quality offensive tackle or guard who will help improve their uncharacteristically mediocre running game.  They will also look to add depth at running back in their quest to regain their status as a dominant running team.

The Steelers will likely use the 18^th overall pick to take either Anthony Davis (OT, Rutgers) or Mike Iupati (OT/G, Idaho).  Davis has the size and mobility to potentially become an NFL left tackle who will have the responsibility to protect the quarterback’s blindside.  Iupati is the top-ranked guard who could be a strong component in the Steelers rushing attack.

The Steelers secondary was a key part of Pittsburgh’s melt down at the end of the year, struggling against Oakland Raiders journeyman quarterback Bruce Gradkowski in a must-win December game.  Upgrading at cornerback is a must, and the Steelers should be hoping cornerback Kareem Jackson of Alabama is still available when they make their second round pick (52^nd overall).

In the third round, the Steelers own the 82^nd overall selection.  Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer is a powerful inside runner whose stock has fallen lately.  He would be a steal as a third round selection.