The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be a team that could be mediocre for several years. The current roster has a plethora of holes and very few splash players. The team has very little starter-capable depth and the only cure will be several years of strong drafting - the sole reason they are in this situation to begin with. The organization will feature question marks in the 2013 season at RB, WR, OL, DL, LB, CB, and S. Can you remember the last time the Steelers had so many question marks on their roster?
You could argue that the only player helping the team sustain mediocrity is Ben Roethlisberger. Without Ben, this Steelers squad could realistically be a 4-12 or 5-11 team. And for that reason, the Steelers should unload him now and begin restocking the system. Ben will be 31 at the start of the 2013 season and his trade value will only decline from this point forward. However, at 31, the team could receive great value for him and the draft picks acquired with Ben's departure would help the organization re-tool for the future.
A move of this magnitude is isn't likely to happen. It would be highly ridiculed by the fan base and the organization would be admitting that their problems are more than a quick fix. However, such a bold move could help the organization return to relevance sooner than doing nothing at all. The Steelers are butting against the salary cap and have very little to show for it. It's been a fun ride, but it's time to gut the system and start over.
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