Steelers Should Stay Far Away From Baker Mayfield / Waiting for 2023 QBs vs Cheaper Trade-up Options

Chris Carter, NFL and NCAAF analyst, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, is joined by Joshuah Taylor of KDKA-TV and 93.7 The Fan. Rumors suggest the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider finding a way to get Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, but doing so would be mistake. Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert should stay far away from Mayfield, but there are smarter trade options to move up in the NFL Draft to get their quarterback without giving up too many picks. Desmond Ridder is a real target who could be available in the late first round or earlier in the second round, and trading up from the Steelers' second round pick at 52 would be a lot cheaper than trading up to be higher than their first round pick at 20. But with 2022 quarterbacks like Ridder, Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Sam Howell, and Matt Corral, some feel like the Steelers should take a shot on one of them in the first round and not wait until finding a quarterback of the future in the 2023 NFL Draft with Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Brennan Armstrong and others. But could waiting for them backfire if they aren't as talented as they're projected to be? Also, are people overlooking a real first round option in Michigan safety Daxton Hill? He's a free safety/slot cornerback who could be a true versatile weapon on defense, but how would he measure up vs. Kyle Hamilton, Lewis Cine or Jaquan Brisker as a safety partner for Minkah Fitzpatrick? CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to [email protected] Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'Soul Kick' by Ceddy P, and 'Too Easy' by Nerdboy. Both from their label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NFLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices