The NFL is a copycat league, and it appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to mimic the blueprint that the Philadelphia Eagles parlayed into a Super Bowl win last season.  By acquiring DK Metcalf via a trade with the Seahawks,

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two strong personalities in the wide receiver room in George Pickens and DK Metcalf, and it sounds like they do not plan to move Pickens. Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz said the team views the duo as a great pairing, and does not want to trade Pickens.

Metcalf should make Pittsburgh more appealing to the Steelers' next QB. He also gives the team significant leverage over George Pickens.