Steelers Eyeing Eric Wood?

The Steelers offensive line is in serious need of some help, and yet they've done nothing about it this offseason. That could change on draft day. Pro Football Weekly recently ran this quote from someone's front office personnel: "The Steelers have figured out Justin Hartwig is not the answer. He’s just a guy. He needs to be upgraded. I think they’ll look hard at a center in the first (round)."

Another source had this to say about Eric Wood: "If you want a physical center, (Louisville’s) Eric Wood is your guy. Flip a coin between Wood or (California's Alex) Mack, but we like Wood better. He could be the first center drafted. (Oregon’s) Max Unger is more versatile, but he won’t match up as well against power."

Put the two quotes together and it leads me to believe that Wood is the Steelers' guy. Their offensive line is built from guys that can be physical and dominant in the trenches. Wood has the ability to play center or guard and the Steelers have worked him out at both positions. He should be available with the 32nd pick and would be a safe choice for Pittsburgh.