Asked and Answered: May 4

TIMBO MASON FROM MEBANE, NC: As the draft progressed, I started looking at quarterbacks available either to draft in a late round or sign as a free agent. It didn’t seem like anyone stood out. Do you see them signing an experienced free agent quarterback to come in to provide an extra arm during training camp?
ANSWER: I don’t see the Steelers going the veteran route to add a quarterback now, mainly because I don’t believe they are interested in spending the money it would require to sign one. And it’s important to remember that the quarterbacks they’re looking for at this stage are bottom-of-the-depth chart guys who would at best be competing for the No. 3 spot, because Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky are entrenched as the starter and backup, respectively. The Steelers signed Tanner Morgan as an undrafted free agent, so he is the third guy on the depth chart right now. Morgan (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) played in 51 games over 5 college seasons for Minnesota, and he completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 9,454 yards, with 65 touchdowns and 32 interceptions. The Steelers also extended an invitation to rookie minicamp to former Clemson and Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson. He started his college career as a five-star prospect, but after two stints at Clemson and another at Northwestern, Johnson was never able to secure a steady starting job at either school. If Johnson puts together a decent showing during the May 12-15 rookie minicamp, it’s possible the Steelers could offer him a contract to join the team as the fourth quarterback on the roster. If the Steelers offer, and Johnson accepts, I believe that will close the book on quarterbacks for the team’s 90-man training camp roster.

MIKE ZEKIR FROM MARIANNA, PA: It’s nice that the Steelers bring in the first-round pick to meet the coaches and tour the city. Do they do that for any other draft picks or free agents?
ANSWER: In the past, the Steelers have brought other draft picks into town in addition to the No. 1…