Najee Harris, Sam Darnold linked to Steelers’ rebuilding plans

All of Pittsburgh, it seems, has the Steelers’ ponying up a first-round pick on a running back to revive the team’s moribund ground game, which last season resembled a grave where running plays went to die. Even Steelers President Art Rooney II is on record saying the Steelers must run the ball far better in 2021. Surely, that translates into Kevin Colbert, Mike Tomlin and company picking the likes of Alabama’s ball carrier, Najee Harris, right? Then why were Colbert and Tomlin at Ohio State’s pro day this week, instead of down south where Najee was working out? Perhaps the answer is Buckeye back Trey Sermon, who could be had by the Steelers at a much more palatable draft day price. Speaking of deep discounts NFL analyst Peter King, among others, are linking the Steelers to another type of steal -- a trade for former New York Jets No. 1 pick, quarterback Sam Darnold. Word is with the Jets ready to move on and draft yet another arm with their No. 2 pick, Darnold could be had for as low as a third-round pick in a trade with the Steelers. Already, fans are debating whether Darnold could be rehabilitated in the Steel City, making him the heir apparent to Big Ben Roethlisberger. So do these possible Pittsburgh moves represent a draft-day delight – or a dilemma? In a year when the Steelers seem to need draft help at every position, the debate and intrigue surrounding what they actually will do is as hot as a blast furnace. We cover all the intriguing Pittsburgh pigskin possibilities in this draft-heavy edition of your Steelers Update Podcast – so check it out Steelers fans. And be sure to read my accompanying column Thursday morning on PennLive. I’m assembling plenty of amusing Pittsburgh memes illustrating your Steelers’ draft dilemma, plus bonus content not covered in the podcast.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices