The trade table was where it all came apart. The Steelers shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. Too much went sideways, and the D is the honest tally.

For all the activity, quarterback went untouched, which is hard to explain. Every board in the league had Williams lower, and that gap is the story.

Smith at that cost is the sort of edge that compounds over a roster.

Bottom line, they will be counting on several picks to beat their grades.