Picked up on FA ILB David Hawthorn in a recent story on Steelers Depot. Interesting if the Steelers could get him for a reasonable amount. Considered somewhat of a 2 down linebacker but then again so is Hightower.
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/03...ior-type-find/
Hightower would have the higher ceiling and very well could eventually be the better player but at this moment Hawthorne would win the job and hold it for the next 5-6 years freeing the Steelers to make a better athlete selection in the first round like a OT or even safety Mark Barron.
One hole filled with an established vet coming into his peak years who has impressive numbers can only help more holes be filled in the draft.