Welcome to the Terrible Take, a mini podcast telling Steelers Nation what's on our mind.

I'm Josh Carney. Entering the 2025 NFL draft, defensive line was a major need for the Pittsburgh Steelers,

especially after allowing 299 rushing yards in the wild card round loss to the Baltimore Ravens,

and then cutting Larry Ogun Joby before the start of the

new league year. After adding some depth pieces along the defensive line and free agency, the Steelers

landed the big pieces they needed in the draft with Derek Harmon and Y.A. Black, shoring up the

trenches in a major way, at least for the time being. On Monday, the Steelers then made some

roster cuts that decided to release backup nose tackle Montravius Adams, which was rather

surprising. Of course, Adams could have asked for his release to try and catch on elsewhere,

but with defensive line coach Carl Dunbar calling Black a defensive end and stating that he

liked Keanu Benton at the nose, Cutting depth in Adams, that way was rather surprising. And head

scratching. Granted, Black could serve as the backup nose in the season with his position

versatility. Heck, even Dean Lowry or Daniel Echoale could handle it, assuming they make the team.

But cutting Adams over those guys is surprising and doesn't make a whole lot of sense right now.

Adams wasn't a great run defender, but he had a high motor, was quick off the ball, and could penetrate into the backfield.

He brought some real juices and interior pass rusher too.

But now he's gone, free to latch on with another team. He's just the first larger domino to fall on the defensive line too. They can't keep

everyone. And names like Isaiah Loudermilk, DeMarvin Leal and Logan Lee will be battling for roster spots.

Even Lowry and Echuale, too.

That's what the Steelers should be doing in the end, though.

Like Carl Dunbar said over the weekend,

if you're hungry, go and take your food.

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