Survivor I - Heath Miller Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Positives - The addition of rookie tight end Heath Miller will significantly improve the position because it gives the Steelers a quality pass-catcher over the middle. With the departure of Plaxico Burress, Pittsburgh has no set number 2 receiver, and with Miller’s excellent pass catching abilities, they may have their replacement.

Negatives - The Steelers have not utilized the TE position in past years, connecting an average of just 19 catches the past 2 seasons. Pittsburgh is a run-first offense, and when they need a short pass, RB Duce Staley is also a capable receiver. Throw in that Miller is a rookie, and the odds are not in his favor for a highly-productive season, as least not this year.

Draft Strategy - I skipped my 2nd TE in the 16th round because there were 4 I liked and figured at least 1 of them would make it to me. No such luck. Wiggins, Pollard, Kinney and Stevens all went and I was left without much in the way of choice. I debated between Miller and Steve Heiden, but finally settled on the rookie.