Steelers Bring Charlie Back

QB Charlie Batch has returned to Pittsburgh for another year.  The Steelers and Charlie Batch agreed to a one year deal.  This is a good signing for them since the only other QB's on the roster besides Big Ben had been Jerrod Johnson and Troy Smith.  They are not terrible as third stringers but would have been scary as the only back-ups.  Fans have kept thinking that each year will be Batch's last with the team, but he keeps proving them wrong.  He is an experienced veteran to have around, however.  He just completed his 14th season in the league.

The Steelers also met with four draft prospects today.  They have Clemson DE Andre Branch, Louisiana-Lafayette TE Ladarius Green, Michigan State WR Keshawn Martin, and Cincinnati DT John Hughes. 

A little about each prospect:

Branch
Would be an OLB with the Steelers.  He had been considered a late second round pick at best but has moved up to late first or early second with a good pro day.  Good pass rusher.  Has potential to be as good as any linebacker we currently have on the roster.

Green
I really like Ladarius Green.  He is a freak of nature.  He is 6'6", 238 lbs, 34 1/2" arms, and ran a 4.53 forty.  He wouldn't be great right away, but with some work think Jimmy Graham from the Saints.  Green is another player that is jumping up the boards.  When I originally saw Green, he was projected to be a 5th-6th round pick.  He is now probably a solid third rounder.

Martin
He gives me the impression of a slightly taller (6'0") Antonio Brown, albeit with arguably less talent.  He is quick and adept at gaining yards after the catch.  He will take some work and is not the lengthy receiver that the Steelers truly need.  Probably a fourth round pick.

Hughes
A run-only defensive tackle.  Steelers are probably looking at his as a possible developmental NT.  I would be surprised if he is taken before the 7th round.  I would not be surprised if he ends up being undrafted.