I didn't mind the pick. I actually wanted a DL in the first rd as it was a strong draft and they have been getting run over. Heyward is 36. Though I wouldn't have minded moving down a bit and taking a DL and picking up an extra 3rd
If they had him graded that much highly above the next guy, then I'm glad they took him. They don't need an extra pick if they're just going to end up with the next Demarvin Leal or something. I'm content with the pick. And he's more penetrating than I think people on this board are making him out to be. Might not be finishing the plays, per se, but I think I heard he was second in the country in havoc rate among interior d-linemen over the last two seasons. The Steelers didn't need a high risk/high reward guy like a Kancey; they just need someone they know they can depend on to eat blocks. There is a domino effect to that, and they've been on the wrong end of it.
Not saying he doesn't come with any concerns, but so does every pick. All in all, I'm not mad about this pick or the draft approach over the last three years. But these guys need to start yielding results, like, now. Jones, Benton, Fautanu, Harmon... let's see what you've got.