The Pittsburgh Steelers are held up by organizations and ownership groups across the NFL as a pillar of consistent excellence, but, for a franchise that hasn’t experienced a losing record since Mike Tomlin’s arrival as head coach, their offseason has been jarring to watch unfold in real time.
Overall I like the draft. It may not be sexy but without a real option at QB, fortifying an aging position of need and adding some pieces who will contribute sooner rather than later is a “win.” I don’t mind the Metcalf move knowing that you were not planning to sign Pickens to a similar contract. However, QB is the most important position on any team and the Steelers quite frankly have not had a plan going back to Ben’s final seasons. Really, they’ve had 4-5 years to come up with a plan and all that produced was a huge reach of Kenny Pickett, a pick that further set the team back.
I’d prefer to forget the Rodgers plan. He’s not worth it on any level. An aging, declining, baggage-toting QB who isn’t sure he even wants to play. Why bring such a player in for one season??? Two at the most?? At this point he is marginally better than Rudolph, and I know that prob isn’t an opinion many agree with. I’d prefer to go with Mason and get Howard some time as the backup. Begin moving forward now rather than wasting another year or two.
Metcalf pairs much better with Rodgers than Pickens. Metcalf has proven he'll track down a defensive back with an interception and a head start. Pickens, on the other hand, would head straight for the bench for a quick pout.
Tomlin is acquiring a Jeff Fisher feel, only one or two games above .500 rather than one or two games below .500. Does anyone expect Tomlin to innovate his way out of this mess? I can't recall watching a Steeler game and thinking hmm, that's interesting. Tomlin is the quintessential press conference coach - strong voice, authoritative tone - and may be a positive locker room presence. His consecutive non-losing season stretch is a boat anchor for Steeler ownership. A 7-10 finish might free the team to move on. Take a hint from the Rams. The Steelers should move on from their Jeff Fisher and find their Sean McVay. Imagine the conundrum of an 8-8-1 finish this year.
Even with Aaron Rodgers, I wonder if this is a 9-win team. When the reality is, it’s an exceptional defense but an offense anchored by a leaky offensive line with only one truly elite WR, which is why taking Pickens off the board feels so maddening. If Tomlin is the locker room whisperer he’s developed a reputation as, you have to figure it out in order to keep that kind of talent.
Overall I like the draft. It may not be sexy but without a real option at QB, fortifying an aging position of need and adding some pieces who will contribute sooner rather than later is a “win.” I don’t mind the Metcalf move knowing that you were not planning to sign Pickens to a similar contract. However, QB is the most important position on any team and the Steelers quite frankly have not had a plan going back to Ben’s final seasons. Really, they’ve had 4-5 years to come up with a plan and all that produced was a huge reach of Kenny Pickett, a pick that further set the team back.
I’d prefer to forget the Rodgers plan. He’s not worth it on any level. An aging, declining, baggage-toting QB who isn’t sure he even wants to play. Why bring such a player in for one season??? Two at the most?? At this point he is marginally better than Rudolph, and I know that prob isn’t an opinion many agree with. I’d prefer to go with Mason and get Howard some time as the backup. Begin moving forward now rather than wasting another year or two.
Metcalf pairs much better with Rodgers than Pickens. Metcalf has proven he'll track down a defensive back with an interception and a head start. Pickens, on the other hand, would head straight for the bench for a quick pout.
Tomlin is acquiring a Jeff Fisher feel, only one or two games above .500 rather than one or two games below .500. Does anyone expect Tomlin to innovate his way out of this mess? I can't recall watching a Steeler game and thinking hmm, that's interesting. Tomlin is the quintessential press conference coach - strong voice, authoritative tone - and may be a positive locker room presence. His consecutive non-losing season stretch is a boat anchor for Steeler ownership. A 7-10 finish might free the team to move on. Take a hint from the Rams. The Steelers should move on from their Jeff Fisher and find their Sean McVay. Imagine the conundrum of an 8-8-1 finish this year.
Even with Aaron Rodgers, I wonder if this is a 9-win team. When the reality is, it’s an exceptional defense but an offense anchored by a leaky offensive line with only one truly elite WR, which is why taking Pickens off the board feels so maddening. If Tomlin is the locker room whisperer he’s developed a reputation as, you have to figure it out in order to keep that kind of talent.