The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently are interested in Auburn defensive end/outside linebacker Quentin Groves.  In turn, Groves clearly wants to be a Steeler.

“Ever since I was little, I was always a Steeler fan,” said Groves, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.  “When I saw that black and gold for the first time, it was like, ‘man, I love the way those guys play defense.

“I’m kind of an old-school guy.  Mean Joe Greene, he was probably one of the best I’ve ever seen doing what he does.  I didn’t grow up watching them but back over time, you watched guys like Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann — how did he make that catch, how did he make that throw?  I’ve got a chance to be a part of that if Pittsburgh drafts me.  It’s just those guys, and the things they did for that organization.”

The Steelers reportedly are bringing Groves in for a pre-draft visit.  The Browns, Bengals, Dolphins, 49ers, Saints, Patriots, Giants, and Jets are doing so as well.

Though several mock drafts and player rankings suggest that Groves will still be on the board when the Steelers use the 23rd overall pick, it’s possible that someone will try to leapfrog the Steelers to get him, if the Steelers want him.

Then again, it’s hard to know for sure what anyone wants this time of year, and the smokescreens and the B.S. will only intensify as the next couple of weeks unfold.