Chris Carter, NFL and NCAAF analyst, host of the Locked on Steelers podcast is joined by Tony Serino of AFC North Talk.

The Cleveland Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson puts the Pittsburgh Steelers at a quarterback disadvantage with Mitch Trubisky against Watson, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. But how do they overcome it? Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert have had a plan to build an elite defense with a strong round game around Najee Harris to take the pressure of Trubisky or Mason Rudolph. But can the Steelers' defense become elite?

There's still a need at strong safety with Terrell Edmunds, Tyrann Mathieu, Landon Collins and Keanu Neal all available. But what's the best play? And with the presumed commitment to building an elite defense, are the Steelers locked into a defensive pick in the first round like Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, Andrew Booth Jr., Derek Stingley Jr., Lewis Cine, or Devin Lloyd?

Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques.

Theme music is 'Soul Kick' by Ceddy P, and 'Too Easy' by Nerdboy. Both from their label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here.

This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network.

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