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Xavier Grimble Jersey , but if you think the news surrounding the black-and-gold is over — think again. For the drama-filled Steelers, things are just heating up, and this is where the daily links article comes in. You might have missed some key news, and we fill you in and give you the latest, and sometimes greatest, news surrounding the Steelers.Today in the Black-and-gold links article we take a look at the latest news surrounding Antonio Brown officially requesting a trade from the Steelers. At this point, it is worth noting it is the San Francisco 49ers who are leaders in the clubhouse, in terms of odds, to land Brown via trade.Let’s get to the news:If Antonio Brown is traded, 49ers have best odds of getting himBy: Joe Rutter, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewCurrent and former San Francisco 49ers players have courted Antonio Brown over the past six weeks, and that appears to be the destination that makes the most sense for the disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver.According to Bookmaker.eu, the 49ers are the favorite to land Brown, who has formally requested a trade. Bookmaker.eu has installed the 49ers as a +200 to acquire Brown in a trade.San Francisco tight end George Kittle tagged Brown in a tweet shortly after the 2018 season concluded. And 49ers Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice has said in interviews that Browns wants to play in San Francisco.The New York Jets, listed at +500, have the second-best odds of landing Brown, according to the betting site. Other potential suitors include the Oakland Raiders (+650), Miami Dolphins (+1,000), Dallas Cowboys (+1,300) and Indianapolis Colts (+1,500).Despite Brown’s trade request, the Steelers remain listed at +350. Brown has played his entire nine-year career in Pittsburgh and resides in Miami, but he’s no stranger to the West Coast. Brown recently spent some time in California and attended the Grammy Awards on Sunday night in Beverly Hills.Gambling site ignores other needs, has QB Kyler Murray on Steelers’ radarBy: Joe Rutter, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBy using draft picks on a quarterback in the past two years Anthony Chickillo Jersey , the Pittsburgh Steelers have no need to address the position in 2019.That’s especially true with starter Ben Roethlisberger, the NFL’s passing yardage leader in 2018, hoping to play several more seasons.Josh Dobbs is entering his third year and Mason Rudolph, a third-round pick in 2018, will be pushing him for the backup job behind Roethlisberger this offseason.And with areas of weakness at inside linebacker, cornerback, outside linebacker and possibly wide receiver, the Steelers have other pressing issues in the draft.Still, that hasn’t stopped one gambling site from putting the Steelers among the NFL teams that could take Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray in the first round.One day after the former Oklahoma quarterback spurned a pro baseball career and declared for the NFL Draft, BetOnline.ag listed the Steelers as having 14-1 odds of taking Murray in the first round. Seven other teams have better odds of selecting Murray, according to BetOnline.The Miami Dolphins are the 3-2 favorite, followed by the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants (5-1 odds apiece), followed by the Oakland Raiders (6-1), Arizona Cardinals (7-1), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12-1) and Washington Redskins (12-1). Also listed at 14-1 are the Cincinnati Bengals an Denver Broncos.The Steelers have the No. 20 overall pick in the draft. BetOnline has set Murray’s over/under draft position at 9.5. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. has Murray among his top seven prospects.(To read more, click the link in the headline...)Tim Benz: Le’Veon Bell’s pathetic pouting about feeling ‘appreciated’By: Tim Benz, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLe’Veon Bell sent out this tweet last week.It’s not the first time Bell has whined about feeling underappreciated .The guy makes a good point. I mean, a contract that would’ve paid him $45 million over the first three years? Talk about a lack of appreciation.I mean, that’s one step removed from having someone spit in your face and tell you it’s raining.That poor Bell. The Rodney Dangerfield of running backs. No respect, I tell ya! No respect.Maybe I’m leaping to conclusions.Or maybe I’m just connecting the dots right in front of my face.Sure. I suppose that tweet could’ve had something to do with some positive words about his upcoming rap album. Or maybe someone complimented his jump shot at L.A. Fitness.But Bell sent that tweet moments after he publicly flirted with the Ravens on Twitter last week, then he got acknowledgment from Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson in the form of a Twitter follow.My gosh, in 2019 that’s roughly the same thing as going steady, isn’t it?So, between that and his previous tweets, I’m going to assume this is football related.Is this guy serious? A pro athlete with this much acclaim, fortune Mike Hilton Jersey , talent, and accomplishment needs public flattery and adulation in a Twitter-follow to feel appreciated?Make me puke.Quick! Someone tell Art Rooney II to get on Instagram. Maybe if he lobs a mention Bell’s way, he’ll sign for the league minimum.(To read more, click the link in the headline...) The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is often ridiculed, but how close are they from being a dominant unit?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBehind the Steel Curtaina Pittsburgh Steelers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsSteelersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsFiled under:Latest NewsFeatures and Long FormFrom a personnel standpoint, how close is the Steelers’ defense from being dominant?New,56commentsThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is often ridiculed, but how close are they from being a dominant unit?EDTShareTweetShareShareFrom a personnel standpoint, how close is the Steelers’ defense from being dominant?Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsOn the latest episode of the BTSC Pittsburgh Steelers podcast “The Standard is the Standard” (you can hear it in the player below) I asked my co-host Lance Williams how close he thought this defense was to becoming dominant. When I mentioned dominance, I referenced the feeling felt in those early-to-late 2000s when you always had the feeling the defense was going to step up and make a play.To the contrary, most recently the Steelers’ defense has left fans with the “here we go again” feeling more than the “they got this” feeling. But how close are they to bringing a dominant defense back to Pittsburgh? Shockingly, Lance thought they weren’t as far off as many might believe.From a personnel standpoint, I wanted to go back and look at those 2000s defenses, look at the personnel they had and compare it to what the Steelers will be putting on the gridiron this season. A lot has changed in the game since then, but this is a great point of reference to the overall potential of the defense heading into the 2019 regular season.Noseguard:Then: Casey HamptonNow: Javon HargraveHargrave isn’t nearly the run stuffer Hampton was, but when it comes to rushing the passer Hargrave is far superior. Hampton was known to plug holes and occupy blockers, while Hargrave registered 6.5 sacks in 2018. Two different styles, both great in their own way.Defensive End:Then: Brett Keisel / Aaron SmithNow: Cameron Heyward / Stephon TuittOn paper, Heyward and Tuitt should be the better unit, but Smith was possibly the most underrated player on those legendary defenses, while Keisel was a grinder who always seemed to make a play when it mattered the most. Heyward is one of the best 3-4 DE in the game today, and Tuitt is brimming with potential. If Tuitt can live up to his contract this duo could be absolutely dominant.Outside Linebacker:Then: James Harrison / LaMarr WoodleyNow: T.J. Watt / Bud DupreeOf the positions covered so far, this might be the one skewed the most towards those 2000s defenses. When Woodley and Harrison were on, no one was stopping them. While Watt is showing flashes of dominance, Dupree is hardly the equivalent opposite him and this causes issues.Inside Linebacker:Then: Larry Foote / James FarriorNow: Vince Williams / Devin Bush or Mark BarronAgain, a huge nod to the 2000s units Joe Haden Jersey , but there is a lot which has yet to be known about the 2019 defense. On paper you look at Foote and Farrior and realize how great they were in their prime, but no one knows what Devin Bush, or Mark Barron, will look like on the inside. Either way, Farrior played at a defensive player of the year candidate in his prime, and gives a big reason why this current group might be lacking at this position.Cornerback:Then: Ike Taylor, Bryant McFadden, Deshea TownsendNow: Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike HiltonCall me crazy, but I like the 2019 cornerbacks a lot. Granted, a lot of those feelings are riding on the success, or failure, of Nelson, but let’s not pretend those 2000s defenses had the greatest cornerbacks ever seen in black-and-gold.Safety:Then: Ryan Clark / Troy PolamaluNow: Terrell Edmunds / Sean DavisPossibly the biggest discrepancy of those dominant defenses and the current group is at the safety position. Polamalu was a generational talent, and he and Clark played together perfectly. While Edmunds’ and Davis’ stories have yet to be completely written, they are a far cry from those aforementioned players.Conclusion:While this exercise was a fun and nostalgic one, you can clearly see where the deficiencies lie within the current defense. While I like the Steelers’ front three, their OLB, ILB and Safeties leave a lot to be desired.Before fans start to think twice about considering this current defense as legit, understand the players we are referencing from those previous defenses. Polamalu and Harrison were Defensive Player of the Year players. Those don’t just grow on trees. Could Bush/Barron and Williams be as good as Foote and Farrior? Maybe not, but they could be pretty close. Could Edmunds and Davis put some legitimacy back to the Steelers’ safety position? One would expect them to only get better in Year 2.All in all, I feel this defense has continued to take steps in the right direction from a personnel standpoint. The question now is whether the team can put everything together and show some improvement on the field.