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Mel Blount Urges Steelers to Address Roster Gaps

3/25/2025

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Mel Blount, the legendary Hall of Famer and former Steelers cornerback, didn't hold back on Ben Roethlisberger's podcast, Footbahlin. He expressed deep concern for the current Steelers roster, pinpointing urgent needs at almost every position, especially quarterback and defensive line. Blount lamented the team's over-reliance on T.J. Watt and reflected on the franchise's ongoing struggles since 2016.

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Mel Blount, the legendary Hall of Famer and former Steelers cornerback, didn't hold back on Ben Roethlisberger's podcast, Footbahlin. He expressed deep concern for the current Steelers roster, pinpointing urgent needs at almost every position, especially quarterback and defensive line. Blount lamented the team's over-reliance on T.J. Watt and reflected on the franchise's ongoing struggles since 2016.